New York City
Politics
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.
New York City
Policy
DOT takes on city’s wireless shutdown
A Y2K-like bug that caused the New York City Wireless Network to shut down over the weekend has prompted an onslaught of criticism against the city and its Department of Information Technology.
New York City
Policy
FinTech lab nabs DFS alum Vullo
Maria Vullo, former superintendent of New York’s Department of Financial Services has been tapped to become “Regulator-in-Residence” at the FinTech Innovation Lab.
New York City
Politics
What is Bill de Blasio’s path to victory?
For this week’s Ask the Experts, we asked experts to weigh in on the NYC mayor Bill de Blasio’s chances in the 2020 presidential race.
New York City
Policy
Revised Airbnb-backed home-sharing bill debuts
A revised Airbnb-backed bill introduced this week would prohibit short-term rentals in all affordable New York City housing.
New York City
Politics
Poll: Will Bill de Blasio run for president?
We’re asking our readers to weigh in on if they think New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will be running for president in 2020, if he should be running — and what might be driving him to explore a bid for the White House.
New York City
Opinion
The MTA has money now, but how will it be spent?
Lawmakers rushed through new funding for the MTA and confirmed its new chairman without forcing reforms of its constantly over-budget and behind-schedule construction and maintenance.
New York City
Policy
Google opens tech training hub
Google launched a free tech training center on Monday as part of a five-month commitment for its Grow with Google educational initiative in New York City.
New York City
Politics
City & State wins five New York Press Association awards
City & State has won five New York Press Association awards in 2019.
New York City
Personality
Meet Renee Campion: NYC's first female labor relations commissioner
Office of Labor Relations Commissioner Renee Campion discusses what is on the agenda for the Office of Labor Relations and what she hopes to see accomplished in the near future.
New York City
Policy
Facial recognition a bridge too far for MTA
The MTA’s attempt at facial recognition technology on the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge did not yield any faces detected within acceptable parameters rendering the trial unsuccessful.
New York City
Policy
New York City to pass water tank reforms
In a rebuke of city health officials, the New York City Council plans to pass seven new laws tightening oversight and regulation of thousands of rooftop drinking water tanks, citing evidence of contamination, widespread neglect, and lax oversight by agency officials.
New York City
Policy
Automated Decision Systems under study
During the New York City Council’s Committee on Technology hearing on Thursday, co-chairs of the ADS Task Force briefed council members on their work, but provided few details about progress made.
New York City
Opinion
Pied-à-terre tax died for ridiculous reasons
Every New Yorker sitting on a delayed subway should know that some of the blame rests with the ultra-rich, luxury real estate developers and their lackeys in Albany, who killed the pied-a-terre tax, writes Ben Adler.
New York City
Opinion
De Blasio’s mixed record with public sector unions
Labor and union leaders are doubtful that New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is fit to be president — despite the fact that he has yet to announce that he is running — due to his mixed record with public sector unions.
New York City
Policy
MTA solicits ideas for congestion pricing model
The Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority are looking for tech assistance to help them build out a tolling system.
New York City
Personality
Meet Gregory Meeks: Queens' new boss
The new Queens County Democratic Party chairman, Rep. Gregory Meeks sits down with City & State to talk about his old school approach to his new position.
New York City
Opinion
How small-cell and wireless technology can propel NYC despite HQ2 loss
By providing wireless and broadband connectivity to all New York City communities New York will be better equipped to serve its growing tech community.
New York City
Opinion
Henry Stern’s quest for the stars
Former New York City Parks Commissioner Henry Stern, who passed away on Thursday, was a brilliant, creative and eccentric public servants writes City & State Publisher Tom Allon.
New York City
Opinion