Technology
Personality
A state in crisis turns to tech gurus
New York’s top tech official talks about collaborating with private industry on coronavirus response.
New York City
Policy
Gig worker reforms won’t be included in the budget
They’re on the front lines of the pandemic, but they’ll have to wait for labor protections.
New York State
Politics
Will the coronavirus bring voting into the 21st century?
NY wouldn’t have to cancel elections if we could all vote online.
New York City
Politics
Tracking a unique coronavirus data point: our feelings
In a partnership with data analytics firm Elucd, City & State will publish daily updates on coronavirus sentiment polling of New Yorkers.
Education
Policy
Hurdles aplenty as remote learning begins today
Students at NYC schools begin remote learning today, what challenges will they face?
New York City
Politics
New York needs masks, gowns and ventilators. Will Congress come through?
Federal responses to the coronavirus pandemic haven’t addressed shortages of medical supplies. Could New York’s congressional delegation change that?
New York City
Politics
Elon Musk to the rescue?
The Tesla CEO said he could produce ventilators to help fill a nationwide shortage. Will he actually follow through?
Transportation
Policy
Following ride-hail apps’ lead, Access-A-Ride ends shared trips
The coronavirus has lead to an end in shared ride-hail app and Access-A-Ride trips.
Policy
Gig workers left in the lurch as state passes emergency paid sick leave
Cuomo punted the gig worker debate to a task force, but some want the state to provide relief for gig workers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Education
Policy
How remote learning will work in New York City
With the help of Apple, T-Mobile, Charter and more, city schools are going virtual, but some say the transition is too little, too late.
Technology
Policy
Talking health tech solutions with Capsule’s Eric Kinariwala
First Read Tech talks to the CEO of Capsule, Eric Kinariwala.
New York City
Policy
What coronavirus closings mean for New York’s economy
Restaurants, theaters and tourism will take a hit from coronavirus. Here’s what the city and state could do to blunt its impact.
Technology
Policy
NYPD releases facial recognition policy to mixed reviews
In an effort to increase transparency the NYPD released public guidelines on facial recognition usage.
MTA
Policy
There’s no easy fix for altering subway service during a pandemic
Potential service cuts pose more questions than answers.
Technology
Policy
Is ‘InsurTech’ here to stay?
Root CEO Alex Timm talks the Green Light Law, telematics-based car insurance and the slightly grating nickname for insurance technology.
Technology
Policy
Uber rolls out text-to-911 – and its annual lost-and-found index
Riders can now discretely text 911 during Uber trips.
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