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.
Labor
Policy
Could coronavirus push gig workers’ labor fight to the fore?
Despite concern about gig workers’ risk of exposure, the gig economy debate remains in limbo in Albany.
New York City
Policy
DoITT head Jessica Tisch’s hard line against LinkNYC vendor
Tisch comes out hard against CityBridge
New York State
Policy
Is Amazon coming to Grand Island?
Amazon is not yet commenting, but Grand Island is all but promised a new Amazon warehouse.
New York City
Politics
Are New Yorkers at greater risk of catching coronavirus?
Dense urban environments may make person-to-person transmission more likely.
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.
New York State
Personality
Is Brad Hoylman declaring war on Jeff Bezos?
The state senator wants to crack down on facial recognition and pied-à-terre.
Technology
Policy
Talking urban innovation with Urban-X’s Micah Kotch
First Read Tech talks to Micah Kotch, managing director at Urban-X.
New York City
Policy