Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Cuomo clashes with Stewart-Cousins over HQ2
Tensions have risen between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Democratic state Senators, and withdrawing the nomination of state Sen. Michael Gianaris to the Public Authorities Control Board has added fuel to the fire.
MTA
Policy
MTA announces Transit Tech Lab finalists
The MTA, along with the Partnership for New York City, announced the companies selected to participate in the accelerator program for new products and technologies aimed at solving public transportation problems.
New York City
Politics
Is Jumaane Williams made of Teflon?
Why an array of criticisms being thrown at Jumaane Williams may not spook progressive voters.
Technology
Policy
Police body cam footage can now be made public
The NYPD championed the move to make bod cam footage public even as the PBA considers an appeal.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
What would Cuomo’s internet sales tax do?
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to collect sales tax from transactions over internet marketplaces like Amazon and eBay. Here’s how it would work.
Transportation
Policy
Has subway performance really improved?
The last four months of 2018 showed a marked improvement on subway performance, but this isn't necessarily indicative of a smoother running subway system in the long run.
New York City
Policy
NYC subpoenas Airbnb for details about its hosts
Over a month after a New York City law aimed at regulating Airbnb activity was blocked, the city has issued Airbnb a subpoena for roughly 20,000 of its apartment listings in New York City.
New York City
Policy
Uber sues over ride-hail cap
Uber filed a lawsuit over New York City Council's ride-hail legislation that includes a one-year cap on new app-based vehicle licenses, which the tech company argues is an overextension of the city's authority.
Policy
Life after HQ2: now what?
HQ2’s strongest opponents are hailing Amazon's decision to pull-out of its New York City deal as a victory of progressive, grassroots organizing — but the politicians who led the fight could pay a price.
New York City
Politics
New York lost HQ2. How long will its strongest political opponents be smiling?
After Amazon announced it would be pulling out of its HQ2 deal, the tech giant's strongest opponents are hailing the about-face as a victory — but the politicians who led the fight could pay a price.
Technology
Policy
Upstate’s never-ending fight for broadband
A Microsoft report released earlier this week found about 8.7 million people still don’t have access to high-speed internet in New York.
New York State
Personality
5 couples who found each other in New York politics
Meet 10 of New York's lesser-known power couples this Valentine's Day, and learn all about what makes these dynamic duos great.
New York City
Politics
New York lawmakers who have been kicked off their committees
Rubén Díaz Sr.'s newly created For-Hire Vehicles Committee will be dissolved following his anti-gay comments — but he's not the only politician to be kicked off of their committee.
New York State
Policy
Will Albany pass any legislation to regulate Airbnb?
Assemblyman Joseph Lentol is taking another shot with his Airbnb-backed bill.
Bill de Blasio
Policy
City Council, advocates discuss IDNYC tech liabilities
IDNYC raises concerns over increased surveillance of undocumented New Yorkers.
Technology
Policy
Conflicting reports, reactions on Amazon backing out of HQ2
Julie Samuels, executive director of Tech:NYC, weighs in.
Technology
Policy
Charter nears deal with state regulators
Charter Spectrum is nearing a deal to avoid the company’s exit from New York.
New York City
Policy
Public advocate candidates debate tech
Animosity towards Amazon in the New York City Public Advocate debate doesn't mean the candidates are hostile to tech.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli on the state’s $2.8 billion budget shortfall
New York's $2.8 billion budget shortfall is the result of Trump’s tax cut.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy