New York State
Policy
The State Liquor Authority takes aim at delivery apps
A draft advisory would cap commissions of delivery services like Grubhub, but questions remain for apps and restaurants alike.
New York State
Policy
Coming soon: Amazon’s new biometric tech
A new biometric payment system may be rolled out in Whole Foods stores next year.
New York State
Policy
Will gig workers finally get labor protections?
You may have OT, minimum wage and discrimination safeguards. Does your delivery guy?
New York State
Policy
AOC’s Twitter blocking sparks ongoing debate
Columbia University’s Knight First Amendment Institute sent Ocasio-Cortez a letter asking her to stop blocking certain followers.
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 City
Policy
OMNY off to strong start – with limitations
The new tap-and-go payment system has already surpassed one million taps.
New York State
Politics
How do New York’s gun laws measure up?
A panel of experts considers what New York is doing to reduce gun violence.
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
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.
New York State
Personality
Michael Gianaris’ winding road to progressivism
The lefty leader’s political history is peppered with establishment ties.
New York City
Policy