New York City
Policy
New York City Council contemplates banning biometric tech
Advocates are highlighting concerns about privacy and algorithmic flaws.
New York State
Politics
Is Hollywood exploiting New York?
The Empire State is giving big incentives to producers to choose it over Toronto.
New York City
Policy
How New York City can take advantage of connected health devices
The city has seen positive responses from residents who've started using FitBits.
New York City
Policy
How the NYC Ferry could work
Experts weigh in on how to improve the city’s ferries without scrapping them.
New York State
Policy
Will New York take net neutrality into its own hands?
A new federal ruling would let states to regulate the internet even if the FCC won’t.
New York City
Policy
Privacy group raises OMNY security concerns
The tap-and-go payment system may pose a threat to undocumented immigrants.
New York State
Policy
Michael Blake’s Airbnb bill a potential conflict of interest
The Assemblyman worked as a political consultant for a firm that was paid by Airbnb.
New York City
Policy
L train testing ultrawideband signal technology
On Friday the MTA will begin testing out the new signal equipment.
New York City
Policy
Public transportation is the future for ride-hail giants
Lyft and Uber are expanding their apps to include public transit information and directions.
New York City
Personality
Will New York City win the race to 5G?
It won’t be for a lack of trying, says Cordell Schachter, the city Department of Transportation’s chief technologist.
New York City
Politics
Evaluating Jumaane Williams’ proposal to reform mental health crisis response
Experts advocate minimizing police involvement in responding to mental health crises.
New York City
Policy
The technology that’s remaking construction
Developers in New York City are angling to legalize drone use.
New York State
Policy
Cuomo kicks off Workforce Development Initiative with SUNY investment
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the state would invest $3 million in SUNY's Apprenticeship Program.
New York City
Policy
MTA solicits signal technology proposals
The MTA is collaborating with the Transit Innovation Partnership on a bidding conference to solicit technology innovations.
New York State
Policy
Airbnb sets course for public offering
Some observers are saying that the road to an IPO will be a bumpy one.
New York State
Policy
State audit highlights lax oversight of IBM contract
The focus on IBM follows concerns about the company’s ties to ITS officials.
New York City
Personality