Technology

Policy

Big Tech is thriving in Manhattan – but what about the other boroughs?

Tech giants like Amazon are expanding office space in Manhattan, leaving the other boroughs behind.

Technology

Policy

City Councilman Koo introduces algorithm transparency bill

Transparency bill would require city agencies to disclose details of every automated system used.

New York State

Policy

Why hasn’t Cuomo approved the e-bikes bill?

The governor is making e-bike and scooter legalization advocates anxious.

New York City

Policy

Is East Side Access really going to happen this time?

The LIRR expansion project, decades in the making, is finally in sight of the finish line.

Technology

Policy

Talking ride-hail data with TLC’s Amit Agarwal

The CIO at the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission discusses data collection and protection.

New York City

Policy

Can New York be a future space hub?

A handful of lawmakers are pushing the idea of a New York state space program, but there’s some work to do before planting a New York state flag on the moon.

New York State

Personality

Is Allison Fine the tech-savvy boost Congress needs?

The former NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation board chairwoman talks health care, data privacy and closing the tech knowledge deficit among lawmakers.

New York City

Policy

Why New York City is getting an algorithms officer

Mayor Bill de Blasio issued an executive order on Tuesday to create the position of “algorithms management and policy officer.”

New York City

Policy

New York-born ride-hail company Juno bites the dust

Juno struggled to compete with other ride-hail companies, despite marketing itself as an ethical alternative.

New York State

Policy

New York focuses on election security amid challenges nationwide

Gov. Andrew Cuomo vows to keep New York on the cutting edge of election cybersecurity.

New York State

Policy

DFS superintendent tackles algorithm bias with Apple Card probe

Critics allege the algorithm used by Apple Card to determine the creditworthiness of applicants is sexist. 

New York State

Politics

How Adam Bello got elected in Western New York as a Democrat

Monroe County’s new executive is typical of moderate Democrats who are flipping former GOP strongholds in upstate suburbs.