Technology
Policy
Gig worker fight continues in New York as California law speeds along
California’s new law, that would classify most gig economy workers as full employees, is receiving pushback from Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash.
New York State
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New York elections move into 21st century
New tablets functioning as electronic poll books are modernizing the voting process.
New York State
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Schumer proposes 100% clean cars by 2040
But critics have called the plan misguided as cities attempt to cut down on personal usage of all vehicles.
New York City
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City previews future of new procurement portal
The Procurement and Sourcing Solutions Portal is already live and in the process of streamlining the procurement process online.
New York State
Policy
Attorneys general assemble to investigate Facebook
46 attorneys general will probe Facebook regarding potential antitrust violations.
New York State
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Congestion pricing will look a lot like E-ZPass
TransCore will get $507 million to tackle New York City's congestion pricing initiative.
New York State
Policy
State CIOs convene to talk security, collaboration
Issues ranging from the future of work to customer relationship management were discussed.
New York State
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Delgado bills would mandate correct broadband information
The new legislation would produce a more realistic picture of broadband access across the country.
New York State
Policy
FCC approves T-Mobile-Sprint merger but AGs suit remains
New York Attorney General Letitia James and more than a dozen other state attorneys general are suing to block the merger.
New York City
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Companies need to learn to survive the techlash
The onus is now on tech companies to show they are responsible social actors.
New York City
Policy
What does Jeff Bezos want with New York City?
With continued expansions in New York underway, Bezos has made it clear that he has not given up on the city.
New York State
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Syracuse’s latest surge will focus on 5G
JMA Wireless has plans to manufacture the world’s first indoor 5G millimeter wave radio system.
New York City
Policy
On-demand helicopters prompt climate concerns
Climate activists thought car emissions were bad but these helicopters are another story.
New York City
Policy
New York City Council contemplates banning biometric tech
Advocates are highlighting concerns about privacy and algorithmic flaws.
New York State
Policy
Will New York take net neutrality into its own hands?
A new federal ruling would let states to regulate the internet even if the FCC won’t.
New York City
Policy
Privacy group raises OMNY security concerns
The tap-and-go payment system may pose a threat to undocumented immigrants.
New York State
Policy
Michael Blake’s Airbnb bill a potential conflict of interest
The Assemblyman worked as a political consultant for a firm that was paid by Airbnb.
New York City
Policy
L train testing ultrawideband signal technology
On Friday the MTA will begin testing out the new signal equipment.
New York City
Policy