Technology

K Street, home to the some of the most powerful lobbyists in Washington, D.C.

Technology

U.S. tech giants spent big on lobbying in 2018

New filings shed light on some of the less visible lobbying efforts.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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Ydanis Rodriguez chairs the city council transportation committee

Technology

City Council shifts gears on e-bike legalization

The Transportation Committee convened to discuss the question of legalizing electric bikes and scooters.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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The Microsoft headquarters campus in Redmond, Washington

Technology

Microsoft’s housing pledge could be a model for Amazon

A similar move in Long Island City could buy the company some goodwill with its new neighbors.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Technology

Privacy advocates score win against NYPD over surveillance technology

This marks the second time in as many months that NYPD has clashed with NYCLU.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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A view of the Long Island City skyline development - the future home of Amazon HQ2 - from under the Queens Boulevard train tracks.

Technology

How New York officials are responding to criticism of Amazon’s HQ2

Economic development officials answered some questions – and remained silent on others.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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People working at the Tech Garden in Syracuse

Technology

A tech surge for Syracuse

Among other things, a project dubbed “Syracuse Surge” will be focused on tech-related priorities.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Attorney General nominee William Barr is sworn in before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Technology

Focusing on William Barr’s antitrust record

A former executive at Verizon and board member at Time Warner, Barr previously clashed with the Justice Department’s antitrust head.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Technology

Trump’s potential about-face on highly skilled immigrants

The president may be willing to re-think H-1B visas.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Technology

The shutdown’s toll on tech

Planned initial public offerings have stalled as they wait to receive feedback from the SEC.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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State Sen. Diane Savino and Assemblyman Clyde Vanel

Technology

The state Legislature is waking up to the importance of tech

How two state lawmakers plan to lead their colleagues in carefully regulating disruptive technologies.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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