New York City
Policy
DoITT head Jessica Tisch’s hard line against LinkNYC vendor
Tisch comes out hard against CityBridge
New York State
Policy
New York schools spend big on high-tech security
New technology investments in New York school districts suggest that security is their priority.
Technology
Policy
Controversial facial-recognition app used by State Police, U.S. attorney
Technology that pulls images from social media platforms used by New York law enforcement agencies
NYPD
Politics
Watchdog calls on NYPD to tag body camera locations
The company that makes the cameras already offers the feature – the police just don’t use it.
Technology
Policy
Holden, Kallos to propose new city “moonshot” division
Two New York City lawmakers are launching a moonshot bid to introduce more technological expertise to city government.
Technology
Policy
De Blasio joins other lawmakers on messaging app Signal
NYC mayor joins ranks of lawmakers using a disappearing messaging service.
Transportation
Policy
Are feds holding congestion pricing hostage?
Governor Cuomo expressed doubt about passing the Manhattan vehicle tolling plan.
Technology
Policy
Talking urban innovation with Urban-X’s Micah Kotch
First Read Tech talks to Micah Kotch, managing director at Urban-X.
Technology
Policy
Airbnb in settlement talks with NYC over data lawsuit
There might be an end in sight for one conflict between NYC and Airbnb.
Technology
Policy
Rumors swirl around Yang mayoral run
Will the former presidential candidate make a run for City Hall?
Technology
Policy
James loses bid to block Sprint/T-Mobile merger
A U.S. District Judge gave the go-ahead to the Spring and T-Mobile merger.
Technology
Policy
Talking tech and urban challenges with New Lab’s Shaun Stewart
First Read Tech talks to CEO of New Lab, Shaun Stewart.
Technology
Policy
Clearview AI lands in Big Tech’s crosshairs
The New York-based start up is receiving demands to stop using data from other platforms.
Technology
Policy
De Blasio’s developing a penchant for electric vehicles
In his State of the City de Blasio introduced his plan to turn city vehicles electric
Technology
Policy
Albany sheriff doesn't want gig workers classified as employees
The debate over whether Uber drivers and Postmates delivery cyclists should be classified as employees or independent contractors is now in full swing.
Technology
Policy
Talking algorithms with Jeff Thamkittikasem
First Read Tech talks to the director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Operations, and acting Algorithms Management and Policy Officer for the city.
Technology
Policy
New York gets a big broadband win
New York is now eligible for $16 billion in broadband funding.
Technology
Policy
Revel CEO talks making it in New York City
First Read Tech talks to Frank Reig, the CEO of Revel.
Technology
Policy
City to propose universal taxi app amid medallion crisis
A City Council task force is recommending an app to save taxi medallion owners.
Technology
Policy
New bill would ban facial recognition use by law enforcement in New York
State Sen. Brad Hoylman introduces a bill to stop law enforcement agencies from using facial recognition.
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