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A Brooklyn view of the Manhattan Bridge.

Technology

Brooklyn rising as tech destination

A new report reveals that Brooklyn has been second only to San Francisco in the growth of startups.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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New York isn’t letting up on ride-hail

Mayor de Blasio plans to extend a once-temporary cap on new for-hire vehicles and limit how long they can cruise without passengers.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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A helicopter on the Pier 6 helipad in Lower Manhattan.

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Accident puts helicopter safety under microscope

New York lawmakers are calling for a ban on all non-essential helicopters over Manhattan.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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Cornell Tech campus on Roosevelt Island in New York.

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New York’s burgeoning array of tech training programs

The city's range of tech education offerings has expanded to keep up with its growing tech sector.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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A deliveryman on his Dongguan BuFengZhe (BFZ) electric bike making deliveries in New York in the Chelsea neighborhood.

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E-bike crackdown gets renewed scrutiny

Critics argue that the NYPD is seizing e-bikes and serving fines to delivery cyclists, who are often low-income immigrants.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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New York Privacy Act draws industry disapproval

The state Senate passed state Sen. Kevin Thomas' SHIELD Act.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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Cables being embedded into the ground to provide a broadband connection in a rural area.

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What we know about rural broadband access

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer is calling on the FCC to demand accurate service data from internet providers.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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A bill to halt facial recognition tech in schools

Civil rights advocates have been raising alarms about the technology’s privacy and security risks.

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Airbnb’s New York City legal battles

Airbnb is no stranger to regulatory pushback, but in New York City, the company’s various legal battles are heating up.

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School facial recognition gets pushback from state

The New York State Education Department released a statement calling on the school district to delay its usage.

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