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 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 State

Personality

Officials say NYC is on track to be a 5G city

Chief Tech Officer John Paul Farmer and DoITT’s Michael Pastor refute criticisms the city is moving too slowly.

New York State

Personality

New York is taking its time on tech. That’s how these lawmakers want it.

The state technology chairs weigh in on gig workers rights, data privacy and the tech information gap in government.

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

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.

Technology

Policy

Gig worker fight continues in New York as California law speeds along

California’s new law, that would classify most gig economy workers as full employees, is receiving pushback from Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash.

New York State

Policy

New York elections move into 21st century

New tablets functioning as electronic poll books are modernizing the voting process.

New York State

Policy

Schumer proposes 100% clean cars by 2040

But critics have called the plan misguided as cities attempt to cut down on personal usage of all vehicles.

New York City

Policy

City previews future of new procurement portal

The Procurement and Sourcing Solutions Portal is already live and in the process of streamlining the procurement process online.

New York State

Policy

Attorneys general assemble to investigate Facebook

46 attorneys general will probe Facebook regarding potential antitrust violations.

New York State

Policy

Congestion pricing will look a lot like E-ZPass

TransCore will get $507 million to tackle New York City's congestion pricing initiative.