Technology

New York Lawyers for the Public Interest suggests various app-based ride-hail companies operating in New York aren’t doing much to make things accessible.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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Moderator Vanessa Grellet, Sandra Ro, Assemblyman Clyde Vanel, Karen Bhatia and Jalak Jobanputra speak at Smart Cities New York.

Technology

Vanel pushes smart contracts bill

Assemblyman Clyde Vanel joined government officials and industry experts on Wednesday to talk about use cases for blockchain.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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James Barnett, Julie Samuels and moderator Annie McDonough of City & State at Smart Cities New York.

Technology

The state of tech in New York City

Despite the loss of HQ2, New York City is better positioned than Silicon Valley to tackle the challenge of public sector engagement.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Technology

Citi e-bikes gone ’til fall

Last month, Citi pulled its e-bikes from New York City after a series of riders were injured by a braking malfunction on the vehicles.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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3 World Trade Center Building with 4 World Trade Center in the background and 1 World Trade Center in the foreground.

Technology

Lower Manhattan’s tech-fueled growth

Private-sector employment in Lower Manhattan has reached its highest level since the September 11th terrorist attacks.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Executive director of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance Bhairavi Desai (center) speaks to reporters in New York City.

Technology

Gauging the Uber driver strike’s impact

The strike may not have had its desired impact but that doesn't mean it was a complete bust.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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The Bear Mountain Bridge is just one part of New York's transportation infrastructure that could be helped by a "vehicle-miles traveled fee."

Technology

What could be next after the congestion fee

The nonprofit Citizens Budget Commission released a report detailing the possibilities presented by a “vehicle-miles traveled fee.”

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Technology

Behind the ride-hail drivers strike

Wednesday, drivers for companies like Uber and Lyft will participate in a morning strike.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Technology

AOC supports breaking up Big Tech

Ocasio-Cortez is joining Sen. Elizabeth Warren's cause.

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Policy

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Technology

Brooklyn tenants take up facial recognition fight

The battle to draw a hard line between privacy and security is ongoing.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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