New York State
Policy
State CIOs convene to talk security, collaboration
Issues ranging from the future of work to customer relationship management were discussed.
New York State
Policy
A guide to 50-a, the most contentious state law on the books
Legislators are pushing for transparent police records. The Police Benevolent Association argues that puts officers at risk.
New York State
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Delgado bills would mandate correct broadband information
The new legislation would produce a more realistic picture of broadband access across the country.
New York City
Policy
By the numbers: New York City’s plan to close Rikers
It’s a major overhaul, here’s the breakdown in dollars and square feet.
New York State
Policy
FCC approves T-Mobile-Sprint merger but AGs suit remains
New York Attorney General Letitia James and more than a dozen other state attorneys general are suing to block the merger.
New York City
Policy
Companies need to learn to survive the techlash
The onus is now on tech companies to show they are responsible social actors.
New York City
Policy
NYC ‘Parks Without Borders’ program draws controversy
New York City’s Parks Without Borders program has received glowing endorsements from elected officials, park conservancy groups, and positive press coverage, but some neighbors of the parks think the changes are harmful to the parks and longtime community members.
New York City
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What does Jeff Bezos want with New York City?
With continued expansions in New York underway, Bezos has made it clear that he has not given up on the city.
New York State
Policy
Public hearing to weigh gig worker legislation
Sen. Diane Savino will hold a public hearing on Tuesday to hear from stakeholders, gig workers and labor organizers.
New York State
Policy
Syracuse’s latest surge will focus on 5G
JMA Wireless has plans to manufacture the world’s first indoor 5G millimeter wave radio system.
New York City
Policy
Amid record low crime rates, SBA imagines a lawless hellscape
Why isn’t the sergeants union trying to take credit for New York City’s safety?
New York City
Policy
NYC schools begin contacting 9/11 survivors about health risks
Students and teachers near ground zero were exposed to toxins. They’re only being told now.
New York City
Policy
On-demand helicopters prompt climate concerns
Climate activists thought car emissions were bad but these helicopters are another story.
New York City
Policy
New York City Council contemplates banning biometric tech
Advocates are highlighting concerns about privacy and algorithmic flaws.
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.
Policy
Society doesn’t break down with 14th Street closed to cars
On Thursday morning, the city began its experimental transit initiative, preventing all passenger cars – including taxis and ride-hail app vehicles, such as Uber and Lyft – from driving on 14th Street in Manhattan between Third and Ninth avenues, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
New York State
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