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 City
Policy
NYC construction safety bill tweaked, again
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams’ bill is meant to expand opportunities for training.
New York City
Policy
Officials question New York’s preparation for automation at Council hearing
More than 456,000 jobs in the city are highly vulnerable to automation.
New York State
Policy
Three questions that will determine the fate of the Williams Pipeline
Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an ultimatum to National Grid. Here’s what happens next.
New York City
Policy
One year after HQ2 announcement, Queens still wants innovation jobs
The waterfront of Long Island City is still primed for development.
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
Policy
A step forward for drones upstate
Last week, the Federal Aviation Administration approved part of a 50-mile drone corridor between Syracuse and Rome.
New York State
Policy
The reasons behind all of those governmental task forces on tech
New York now has a law mandating a task force on digital currency, as well as a panel to study artificial intelligence and robots.
New York State
Policy
Why governments, hospitals and, yes, schools are being held up for ransom.
How much would you pay to decrypt your data?
New York City
Policy
Two cities, two takes on Airbnb regulations
Jersey City residents voted in favor of strict regulations on short-term rentals that will likely decrease Airbnb rentals in the city.
New York City
Policy
Do self-driving vehicles have a future in New York?
The Empire State is in no hurry to embrace the cars of tomorrow.
New York City
Policy
In NYC, drones fly in a legal limbo
They’re illegal – and everywhere. Will the ban ever be lifted?
New York City
Policy
A bigger, more ambitious Transit Tech Lab
The Transit Innovation Partnership is attempting to innovate the MTA with a second year of its Transit Tech Lab.
New York State
Policy
AOC settles Twitter lawsuit, avoids court showdown
“Mr. Hikind has a First Amendment right to express his views and should not be blocked for them.”
New York City
Policy
Five things to know about Dermot Shea, the new NYPD commissioner
He has a lot in common with his predecessor.
New York City
Policy
Here’s why State Sen. Jessica Ramos wants the cap on NYC street vendors lifted
The City Council could take action, but it hasn’t.
New York City
Policy
Uber cap lawsuit dismissed
A Manhattan Supreme Court judge dismissed the company’s suit against a New York City law.
New York City
Policy
Police surveillance technology bill still stalled in Council
The bill would require the New York Police Department submit information about the surveillance technology it uses.
New York State
Policy
Twitter and Facebook diverge on political ads
This news comes a week after Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's hearing that addressed political ads.
New York City
Policy