Technology
New York State
What makes New York vulnerable to Russian cyberattacks?
The federal government has urged local governments and private businesses across the country to step up cybersecurity measures.
New York State
‘Real crisis’: Adams and Hochul announce cybersecurity defense program
State and city leaders unveil joint cybersecurity command center.
Interviews & Profiles
Jason Myles Clark steps in to lead Tech:NYC
The new executive director talked about workforce development and championing the city’s tech sector.
Energy & Environment
Can Bitcoin mining become a campaign issue?
Jumaane Williams is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to put a stop to proof-of-work cryptocurrency mining.
Technology
What you need to know about Eric Adams and cryptocurrency
The new mayor is converting his first paycheck into Bitcoin and Ethereum in a bid to make New York City a cryptocurrency capital.
Technology
Adams orders consolidation of city tech agencies under one authority
Reorganization seems to answer the calls of civic technologists looking for more efficiency.
New York City
Is the future of open data in NYC going to be decentralized storage?
The city's open data on demographics, air quality and legal notices was uploaded to Filecoin’s distributed network to evaluate its security and reliability.
New York City
Could Eric Adams’ new tech chief bring NYC out of the dark ages?
Matthew Fraser will serve as chief technology officer, a new position that seems set to carry expanded authority.
Technology
5 ways Eric Adams could revamp how NYC uses tech
Adams has championed New York City as a home for tech companies. Can he make his own city’s technology work?
Technology
Will New York pull the plug on Bitcoin mining?
The state blocked two new power plants for not aligning with new climate goals, and environmentalists hope cryptocurrency mining plants will get the boot next.
Technology
How New York is subsidizing Amazon
Local agencies across the state lure the retail giant to town using generous tax incentives.
Technology
Fighting the digital divide with tribally owned fiber
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe launched its own broadband network in a previously unserved area.
Technology
Will New Yorkers need to download another vaccine passport app?
New York City will launch its own vaccine passport app next month on top of the state-run Excelsior Pass.
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Personality
How Elon Musk can save New York
The tech billionaire has so much more to offer than electric garbage trucks. Like tiny submarines and dubious investment advice.
New York City
NYC launches website to highlight social equity outcomes
New data shows the city’s race and gender gaps on health, economic and educational indicators.
Andrew Cuomo
How Cuomo wants to safeguard your data
A proposal in Cuomo’s executive budget would make it harder for companies to share and sell user data but some say it only scratches the surface of privacy concerns.
Technology
Vaccine website frustrations point to larger government tech problems
New York had months to prepare for rolling out the COVID-19 vaccine, and yet signing up for a vaccination is complicated and difficult. Here’s why.
New York State
Ideas for a new New York
Experts, advocates and lawmakers on the ambitious policies that could remake New York after the pandemic.
Technology
How the new normal could narrow New York’s digital divide
State lawmakers and activists say better late than never in expanding Internet access for millions of people during the coronavirus pandemic.
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