Brad Hoylman
Brad Hoylman
Is Brad Hoylman declaring war on Jeff Bezos?
The state senator wants to crack down on facial recognition and pied-à-terre.
Technology
New bill would ban facial recognition use by law enforcement in New York
State Sen. Brad Hoylman introduces a bill to stop law enforcement agencies from using facial recognition.
New York State
Immigrants’ breakthrough year in Albany
State lawmakers passed a backlog of high-profile bills this year.
New York State
New York’s data security challenge
At a panel discussion during City & State’s Digital New York Summit on Thursday, experts from both the public and private sector weighed in on how New York can do a better job of guarding against future data security threats, and whether legislation like the SHIELD Act could help in that effort.
Criminal justice
Bail reform done, lawmakers look at more criminal justice bills
There are still a number of criminal justice reforms that are being considered before the end of session, here’s a guide to each one and its prospects for passage.
New York State
State Legislature should act to protect New Yorkers’ data privacy
New Yorkers currently have no effective control over who has their personal information after it is originally shared, so the state should pass comprehensive privacy legislation, writes Fordham Law School’s Center on Law and Information Policy Andrea Flink.
New York State
How Albany is going after Trump’s taxes
Albany has been working a bill that would allow the release of President Donald Trump’s state tax returns, one of a few attempts since he took office.
New York City
Measles outbreak, another Y2K and Trump’s tax returns
Two decades after Y2K, New York City is contending with a similar computer glitch, Democrats hard to get at president Donald Trump's tax returns, measles outbreaks are plaguing New York and more from this week's headlines.
MTA
Cuomo’s plan for congestion pricing and MTA restructuring? Another panel
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is proposing that a panel of six appointed experts determine how to implement congestion pricing and make reforms at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Brad Hoylman
Brad Hoylman: The person behind state Senate’s progressive bills
Six-year Senate veteran Brad Hoylman is as progressive as many newcomers, and his bills are finally moving.
Criminal justice
Will NY finally let childhood victims seek justice after age 23?
As lawmakers renew push for Child Victims Act, Cuomo warns of bankrupting the Catholic Church.
Corey Johnson
Bellevue homeless shelter’s neglected water tank
Homeless men at Bellevue homeless shelter were being served drinking water from a neglected wooden water tank that, until a few days ago, had never been cleaned, inspected or tested – in violation of city law and the health code.
Veterans
Veterans’ affairs
How well is New York serving those who served in the military?
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Veterans
LGBT veterans struggle under dishonorable discharge status
The process to update military discharge status takes 10 to 18 months.
New York State
After a milestone, lack of progress
Since same-sex marriage passed, bills to help the LGBT community have languished in the Legislature.
Diversity
