Andrew Cuomo

Policy

Transit worker contract a major test for Cuomo’s union ties

The governor started out by bashing labor, but later embraced unions. Where is he heading next?

New York State

Policy

Why hasn’t Cuomo approved the e-bikes bill?

The governor is making e-bike and scooter legalization advocates anxious.

Transportation

Policy

How to rescue New Yorkers from transit deserts

Countless New Yorkers are cut off from public transportation. Can the city bring transit to them?

New York City

Policy

Is East Side Access really going to happen this time?

The LIRR expansion project, decades in the making, is finally in sight of the finish line.

New York City

Policy

The pipeline war on Long Island isn’t really over

National Grid ended its gas hook-up moratorium, but the Williams pipeline could still get built.

Technology

Policy

Talking ride-hail data with TLC’s Amit Agarwal

The CIO at the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission discusses data collection and protection.

New York City

Policy

Can New York be a future space hub?

A handful of lawmakers are pushing the idea of a New York state space program, but there’s some work to do before planting a New York state flag on the moon.

New York City

Policy

Why New York City is getting an algorithms officer

Mayor Bill de Blasio issued an executive order on Tuesday to create the position of “algorithms management and policy officer.”

New York City

Policy

New York-born ride-hail company Juno bites the dust

Juno struggled to compete with other ride-hail companies, despite marketing itself as an ethical alternative.

New York State

Policy

New York focuses on election security amid challenges nationwide

Gov. Andrew Cuomo vows to keep New York on the cutting edge of election cybersecurity.

New York City

Policy

NYC construction safety bill tweaked, again

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams’ bill is meant to expand opportunities for training.

New York State

Policy

DFS superintendent tackles algorithm bias with Apple Card probe

Critics allege the algorithm used by Apple Card to determine the creditworthiness of applicants is sexist. 

New York State

Policy

A step forward for drones upstate

Last week, the Federal Aviation Administration approved part of a 50-mile drone corridor between Syracuse and Rome.

New York State

Policy

The reasons behind all of those governmental task forces on tech

New York now has a law mandating a task force on digital currency, as well as a panel to study artificial intelligence and robots.