MTA
Policy
MTA to enforce bus lane violations on 14th Street
Tickets will be given to vehicles caught driving in the bus lane.
Technology
Policy
Talking 5G with AT&T’s Amy Kramer
First Read Tech interviews AT&T New York President Amy Kramer
Technology
Policy
Maloney dives headfirst into facial recognition
Rep. Maloney signalled that Congress could soon introduce legislation to regulate the use of facial recognition technology
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Advocates, lawmakers warn against new touch-screen voting machines
The ExpressVote XL machines raise questions about reliability and security
Technology
Policy
How bus shelters will help usher in 5G
New equipment on “street furniture” will be crucial once next-gen wireless service finally arrives.
Technology
Policy
Can New York actually stop the scourge of robocalls?
A new proposal from Gov. Cuomo might curb the pesky calls, but ending them is a gargantuan task.
Technology
Policy
Albany airport authority suffers ransomware attack
The county airport experienced an under six figure ransom over the holidays.
Technology
Policy
Talking urban tech and IT contracts with Robinson Hernandez
First Read Tech talks to Robinson Hernandez, executive director of the Urban Tech Hub @ Company.
Technology
Policy
Cuomo says gig workers must be “appropriately” classified
During the State of the State Gov. Cuomo vowed to protect the rights of gig workers
Technology
Policy
Cuomo’s State of the State tech proposals, so far
Ahead of his State of the State address, Cuomo has unveiled a slew of proposals with technology impacts
New York City
Policy
Is New York cyber-battle ready?
An escalation with Iran has left the country on alert for cyberattacks – and New York is no exception.
Technology
Policy
Ride-hail cruising cap could be revived by City Council
New York City Council considering legislation to discourage drivers from cruising without passengers.
New York State
Policy
Why Cuomo shot down a bill to study municipal broadband
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the bill was “well-intentioned” but that it would be too expensive to complete.
NYPD
Policy
NYPD stands firm against reporting requirements in POST Act
The POST Act has yet to win over the New York Police Department.
Technology
Policy
Talking workforce development with Civic Hall’s Andrew Rasiej
A conversation with founder and CEO of Civic Hall.
Technology
Policy
Ring security scare hits home in New York
A Staten Island home experienced a troubling issue with Amazon’s Ring security cameras.
New York City
Policy
What to know about Amazon’s new office in Manhattan
Amazon plans to expand in New York. Here’s how to cut through all the hot takes.
Technology
Policy
Big Tech is thriving in Manhattan – but what about the other boroughs?
Tech giants like Amazon are expanding office space in Manhattan, leaving the other boroughs behind.
Technology
Policy