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
Keeping the power supply safe from terrorists
NYPA’s Kenneth Carnes on fortifying the utility’s cybersecurity.
Technology
Policy
Cuomo announces ban of flavored e-cigarettes
The new rules could go into effect as early as next month.
Donald Trump
Policy
Could New York opt out of Opportunity Zones?
The community development tax break is benefiting the wealthy, but New York doesn't have to hand out its own money.
Technology
Policy
Will New York follow California on gig worker protections?
California is poised to turn its gig workers into full employees, and New York may soon follow.
Technology
Policy
City Council looks for answers on ride-hailing regulations
As the New York City Council sought answers on ride-hailing rules, acting TLC head Bill Heinzen was on the spot.
New York State
Policy
Facebook is James’ latest tech target
She is leading the investigation into Facebook and participating in the Google probe.
New York State
Policy
Is de Blasio’s “robot tax” a good idea?
Andrew Yang isn’t the only New Yorker bringing automation to the presidential campaign trail.
New York State
Policy
New York approves first regulated gold-backed token
Paxos Trust Company can now launch both its gold-backed token and its new stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar.
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
