New York City
Policy
Can New York be a future space hub?
A handful of lawmakers are pushing the idea of a New York state space program, but there’s some work to do before planting a New York state flag on the moon.
New York City
Policy
Why New York City is getting an algorithms officer
Mayor Bill de Blasio issued an executive order on Tuesday to create the position of “algorithms management and policy officer.”
New York City
Policy
New York-born ride-hail company Juno bites the dust
Juno struggled to compete with other ride-hail companies, despite marketing itself as an ethical alternative.
New York State
Policy
New York focuses on election security amid challenges nationwide
Gov. Andrew Cuomo vows to keep New York on the cutting edge of election cybersecurity.
New York City
Policy
Officials question New York’s preparation for automation at Council hearing
More than 456,000 jobs in the city are highly vulnerable to automation.
New York City
Policy
One year after HQ2 announcement, Queens still wants innovation jobs
The waterfront of Long Island City is still primed for development.
New York State
Policy
DFS superintendent tackles algorithm bias with Apple Card probe
Critics allege the algorithm used by Apple Card to determine the creditworthiness of applicants is sexist.
New York State
Policy
A step forward for drones upstate
Last week, the Federal Aviation Administration approved part of a 50-mile drone corridor between Syracuse and Rome.
New York State
Policy
The reasons behind all of those governmental task forces on tech
New York now has a law mandating a task force on digital currency, as well as a panel to study artificial intelligence and robots.
New York State
Policy
Why governments, hospitals and, yes, schools are being held up for ransom.
How much would you pay to decrypt your data?
New York City
Policy
Two cities, two takes on Airbnb regulations
Jersey City residents voted in favor of strict regulations on short-term rentals that will likely decrease Airbnb rentals in the city.
New York City
Policy
Do self-driving vehicles have a future in New York?
The Empire State is in no hurry to embrace the cars of tomorrow.
New York State
Personality
Officials say NYC is on track to be a 5G city
Chief Tech Officer John Paul Farmer and DoITT’s Michael Pastor refute criticisms the city is moving too slowly.
New York State
Personality
New York is taking its time on tech. That’s how these lawmakers want it.
The state technology chairs weigh in on gig workers rights, data privacy and the tech information gap in government.
New York City
Policy
In NYC, drones fly in a legal limbo
They’re illegal – and everywhere. Will the ban ever be lifted?
New York City
Policy
A bigger, more ambitious Transit Tech Lab
The Transit Innovation Partnership is attempting to innovate the MTA with a second year of its Transit Tech Lab.
New York State
Policy
AOC settles Twitter lawsuit, avoids court showdown
“Mr. Hikind has a First Amendment right to express his views and should not be blocked for them.”
New York City
Policy
Uber cap lawsuit dismissed
A Manhattan Supreme Court judge dismissed the company’s suit against a New York City law.
New York City
Policy
Police surveillance technology bill still stalled in Council
The bill would require the New York Police Department submit information about the surveillance technology it uses.
New York State
Policy