New York State
Politics
Ideas for a new New York
Experts, advocates and lawmakers on the ambitious policies that could remake New York after the pandemic.
Technology
Policy
How the new normal could narrow New York’s digital divide
State lawmakers and activists say better late than never in expanding Internet access for millions of people during the coronavirus pandemic.
Education
Policy
The inequities of remote learning
New reports reveal that students still do not have tablets or internet service required to participate in remote classes.
Technology
Policy
City Council extends crackdown on delivery apps
New York City will continue to cap fees paid to the likes of Grubhub and Postmates.
NYPD
Policy
NYC to force NYPD to reveal its secret surveillance tech
Legislation three years in the making will require the police to disclose information about facial recognition and other tools.
Technology
Policy
Is Elon Musk more flash than substance?
What we know and what we don’t know about Musk’s promises to help New York during the coronavirus crisis.
Technology
Policy
NY knew its ancient unemployment system needed upgrades years ago
The state knew its tech needed upgrades years ago. Now New Yorkers are suffering.
Technology
Politics
NYC launches coronavirus health portal
The city wants to gather data from residents with COVID-19 symptoms to allow for more targeted response efforts.
Technology
Personality
A state in crisis turns to tech gurus
New York’s top tech official talks about collaborating with private industry on coronavirus response.
Transportation
Policy
Following ride-hail apps’ lead, Access-A-Ride ends shared trips
The coronavirus has lead to an end in shared ride-hail app and Access-A-Ride trips.
Technology
Policy
Talking health tech solutions with Capsule’s Eric Kinariwala
First Read Tech talks to the CEO of Capsule, Eric Kinariwala.
Technology
Policy
NYPD releases facial recognition policy to mixed reviews
In an effort to increase transparency the NYPD released public guidelines on facial recognition usage.
Technology
Policy
Is ‘InsurTech’ here to stay?
Root CEO Alex Timm talks the Green Light Law, telematics-based car insurance and the slightly grating nickname for insurance technology.
Technology
Policy
Uber rolls out text-to-911 – and its annual lost-and-found index
Riders can now discretely text 911 during Uber trips.
Technology
Policy
Corey Johnson talks transportation tech with Kara Swisher
The host of the Recode Decode podcast discussed the future of transportation in NYC with the City Council Speaker.
Labor
Policy
Gig economy companies weigh paying workers affected by coronavirus
Some companies are announcing steps to protect gig economy workers vulnerable to the coronavirus.
Technology
Policy
Talking Open Data with Kelly Jin
First Read Tech talks to chief analytics officer for New York City, Kelly Jin.
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