New York State

Policy

A novel idea to fix algorithms

A new op-ed in suggests creating an approvals process for algorithms based on the way the Federal Drug Administration tests new drugs.

New York City

Policy

OMNY off to strong start – with limitations

The new tap-and-go payment system has already surpassed one million taps.

New York City

Policy

Airbnb closely watching hostel legislation

The tech company hopes the new legislation will lead to the NYC Council reconsidering its stance on home-sharing.

New York State

Policy

Verizon sues Rochester over telecom regulations

The tech company argues Rochester’s regulations for installing telecom equipment violate federal law.

New York City

Policy

Samson latest New York IT official to depart

The chief information officer cited health reasons for his decision to leave.

New York State

Policy

Gillibrand’s plan to connect rural America

The senator from New York wants to spend $60 billion to help bridge the digital divide.

New York City

Policy

TLC passes new ride-hail rules

The Commission's new regulations include extending the cap on new for-hire vehicle licenses and putting a cap on how long drivers can cruise without passengers.

New York City

Opinion

Why New York City needs universal internet access

As ubiquitous as internet access has become since the days of dial-up service it still remains largely inaccessible to many in disadvantaged communities, so New York City should adopt a universal internet access policy, writes technologist Emil Skandul.

New York City

Policy

Strapping into Brooklyn’s new self-driving shuttles

Optimus Ride, a self-driving shuttle service, is rolling out in the Brooklyn Navy Yard today.

Transportation

Policy

Ride-hail apps fret over New York City’s new regulations

Uber, Lyft and Via are trying different approaches to comply with New York City's new cruising time limit. 

NYPD

Policy

O’Neill: NYPD not locking anyone up on facial recognition hit

NYPD Commissioner James O;Neil is trying to quell concerns about the polic force's use of facial recognition technology following a recent New York Times report.

Technology

Policy

New York struggles to fill 20,000 cybersecurity jobs

A growing global cybersecurity workforce shortage could affect New York’s ability to fend off cyber attacks. One data tool shows that after Washington, D.C., the New York metro area has the largest absolute number of cybersecurity job openings – roughly 20,000.

New York State

Policy

James, other state AGs remain an obstacle for T-Mobile-Sprint merger

Long-delayed and controversial plans to merge mobile carriers T-Mobile and Sprint are still on hold.

New York State

Policy

Clarke moves to ban facial recognition in public housing

The No Biometric Barriers to Housing Act builds on growing suspicion of technology like facial recognition and its flaws.

New York City

Policy

MTA officials respond to subways failure

A software bug that forced the numbered subway lines to malfunction Friday night is causing renewed concerns over the MTA's systems.

New York City

Policy

A new way for ride-hail drivers to fight back?

What would happen if drivers took advantage of an antitrust loophole and incorporated into a single entity?

New York State

Policy

New York’s drone conundrum

Groups like the New York Civil Liberties Union have raised red flags over surveillance and invasion of privacy concerns.