Donald Trump
Policy
Trump’s potential about-face on highly skilled immigrants
As the government shutdown lingers on, President Donald Trump may be willing to re-think H-1B visas.
Technology
Policy
The shutdown’s toll on tech
The government shutdown is getting a bit old – not just for the employees furloughed or working without pay, but for those in the tech community who were hoping to start the new year on stronger footing.
Technology
Policy
The state Legislature is waking up to the importance of tech
State Sen. Diane Savino and Assemblyman Clyde Vanel plan to lead their colleagues in carefully regulating disruptive technologies.
NYPD
Opinion
New York should regulate law enforcement use of facial recognition technology
The risk for unfairly targeting minorities or stifling free speech is high.
Technology
Politics
Say hello to First Read Tech
City & State launches a new newsletter to cover the intersection of tech and policy in New York.
New York City
Opinion
Why we need more technologists in politics
Tech literacy in government needs to be improved.
Technology
Policy
Federal judge blocks NYC Airbnb disclosure law
Airbnb argued the new law violates the Constitution.
Labor
Policy
Why Charter just agreed to a $174.2 million settlement
What you need to know about the payouts and other promises Charter made in the settlement.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Setting the Agenda 2019
With Democrats in control in Albany, here’s an in-depth rundown of what’s up for debate.
Technology
Policy
How New York is fighting political influence campaigns
Cybersecurity experts on how bad actors on social media can be stopped.
Technology
Policy
New York City’s mixed performance on cyber security
What New York City is doing well – and not so well – in combating the rising threat of cyberattacks.
Bill de Blasio
Policy
New Staten Island Amazon facility could exacerbate truck traffic
NYC’s freight plan aims to reduce congestion, but the state is subsidizing an Amazon fulfillment center that could exacerbate truck traffic.
Technology
Personality
Bradley Tusk is “The Fixer”
Political strategist turned consultant turned venture capitalist Bradley Tusk on how he’s helped tech startups succeed.
Technology
Politics
How the outcome of the AG primary could affect tech in NY
Technology hasn’t been a main talking point for any of the state attorney general candidate but their pasts speak volumes of their takes.
New York City
Politics
Collins indicted, cap on Uber and Inwood rezoning
Rep. Chris Collins, Uber, Inwood rezoning and the Board of Elections headline This Week's Headlines.
Technology
Policy
Brooklyn Tech Triangle sees continued growth
With record-high employment numbers, Brooklyn has become a tech haven.
Technology
Personality
Could tech increase inequality in New York City?
In a live interview at City & State’s Digital NY Summit & Awards, New York City Chief Technology Officer Miguel A. Gamiño Jr. weighed in on the growing ubiquity of technological innovations as well as the role of technology in creating new jobs and whether major tech firms are good actors.
NYN Media
Nonprofits
Could tech increase inequality in New York City?
In a live interview at City & State’s Digital NY Summit & Awards, New York City Chief Technology Officer Miguel A. Gamiño Jr. weighed in on the growing ubiquity of technological innovations as well as the role of technology in creating new jobs and whether major tech firms are good actors.
New York City
Policy