New York City
Policy
Amid controversy, NYPD facial recognition has some success
Facial recognition technology was used to identify a man who left rice cookers in the subway, causing terror concerns.
New York State
Policy
New York shut out of national tech awards
The state submitted tech projects for consideration but was not invited to NASCIO’s State IT Recognition Awards this year.
New York State
Policy
Is New York secretly auditing tech programs?
Vanity Fair included a mysterious threat in its Tesla takedown.
New York State
Policy
Will New York take a chance on high-tech congestion pricing?
How much drivers pay could depend on what technology is used to charge them.
New York City
Policy
TLC unveils new hub for taxi and ride-hail data
The TLC Data Hub features data from for-hire vehicles, yellow taxis, green taxis, and other shared rides across the city.
New York State
Policy
Big Tech is listening
A new report reveals that Microsoft contractors listened to private conversations captured by the company's Xbox systems.
New York State
Policy
Four ways to break up Big Tech
The current appetite for regulating the technology sector is a notable departure from past years.
New York State
Policy
Tech CEOs have investors right where they want them
WeWork’s initial public offering shows how power has shifted between investors and entrepreneurs.
New York City
Policy
Uber and Lyft’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year
Can the app-based for-hire vehicle industry regain its mojo in New York City?
New York State
Policy
A novel idea to fix algorithms
A new op-ed in suggests creating an approvals process for algorithms based on the way the Federal Drug Administration tests new drugs.
New York City
Policy
OMNY off to strong start – with limitations
The new tap-and-go payment system has already surpassed one million taps.
New York City
Policy
Airbnb closely watching hostel legislation
The tech company hopes the new legislation will lead to the NYC Council reconsidering its stance on home-sharing.
New York State
Policy
Verizon sues Rochester over telecom regulations
The tech company argues Rochester’s regulations for installing telecom equipment violate federal law.
New York City
Policy
Samson latest New York IT official to depart
The chief information officer cited health reasons for his decision to leave.
New York State
Policy
Gillibrand’s plan to connect rural America
The senator from New York wants to spend $60 billion to help bridge the digital divide.
New York City
Policy
TLC passes new ride-hail rules
The Commission's new regulations include extending the cap on new for-hire vehicle licenses and putting a cap on how long drivers can cruise without passengers.
New York City
Opinion
Why New York City needs universal internet access
As ubiquitous as internet access has become since the days of dial-up service it still remains largely inaccessible to many in disadvantaged communities, so New York City should adopt a universal internet access policy, writes technologist Emil Skandul.
New York City
Policy
Strapping into Brooklyn’s new self-driving shuttles
Optimus Ride, a self-driving shuttle service, is rolling out in the Brooklyn Navy Yard today.
Transportation
Policy