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The New York City Council passed a bill banning cashless stores.

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Cashless ban highlights New York’s unbanked problem

The New York City Council passed a legislation Thursday to ban cashless stores.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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De Blasio wants feds to tackle automation; some say he can start at home

The NYC mayor wants to bring some of his ideas from the presidential campaign trail home.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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Governor Cuomo presented his fiscal year 2021 budget on Tuesday.

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Cuomo supports e-bike legalization, gig worker protections

Net neutrality and an investment in Syracuse tech sector also mentioned in the governor’s 2021 budget address.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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MTA to enforce bus lane violations on 14th Street

Tickets will be given to vehicles caught driving in the bus lane.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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Talking 5G with AT&T’s Amy Kramer

First Read Tech interviews AT&T New York President Amy Kramer

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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Rep. Carolyn Maloney, Chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee.

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Maloney dives headfirst into facial recognition

Rep. Maloney signalled that Congress could soon introduce legislation to regulate the use of facial recognition technology

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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Election security is a high priority for New York officials.

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Advocates, lawmakers warn against new touch-screen voting machines

The ExpressVote XL machines raise questions about reliability and security

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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You may see small antennas, nodes and other telecommunications infrastructure installed on bus shelters.

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How bus shelters will help usher in 5G

New equipment on “street furniture” will be crucial once next-gen wireless service finally arrives.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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Gov. Cuomo's recent proposal may help curb pesky robocalls.

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Can New York actually stop the scourge of robocalls?

A new proposal from Gov. Cuomo might curb the pesky calls, but ending them is a gargantuan task.

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The Albany County Airport Authority was affected by a ransomware attack over the Christmas holiday.

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Albany airport authority suffers ransomware attack

The county airport experienced an under six figure ransom over the holidays.

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