Transportation
Politics
Will the taxi task force’s report do anything to help medallion owners?
Experts weigh in on whether an app, surge pricing or a bailout can stop the industry’s implosion.
MTA
Policy
New York City’s microtransit experiment
A proposed pilot would use fees from a fee on ride-hail apps to fund late-night ride-hail service in outer boroughs.
Technology
Policy
Albany sheriff doesn't want gig workers classified as employees
The debate over whether Uber drivers and Postmates delivery cyclists should be classified as employees or independent contractors is now in full swing.
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
An app screwed up Iowa’s caucuses. Could the same happen in New York?
New York doesn’t use an app, but its voting technology has had its own problems in the past.
Technology
Policy
Talking algorithms with Jeff Thamkittikasem
First Read Tech talks to the director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Operations, and acting Algorithms Management and Policy Officer for the city.
Technology
Policy
New York gets a big broadband win
New York is now eligible for $16 billion in broadband funding.
Technology
Policy
Revel CEO talks making it in New York City
First Read Tech talks to Frank Reig, the CEO of Revel.
MTA
Policy
The unresolved questions on congestion pricing implementation
Members of the panel setting fees and exemptions have yet to be named, but here’s what’s known.
Technology
Policy
City to propose universal taxi app amid medallion crisis
A City Council task force is recommending an app to save taxi medallion owners.
Technology
Policy
New bill would ban facial recognition use by law enforcement in New York
State Sen. Brad Hoylman introduces a bill to stop law enforcement agencies from using facial recognition.
Technology
Policy
Talking FinTech with Cross River Bank’s Phil Goldfeder
First Read Tech talks with former member of the New York state Assembly Phil Goldfeder.
Technology
Policy
Cashless ban highlights New York’s unbanked problem
The New York City Council passed a legislation Thursday to ban cashless stores.
MTA
Policy
Byford resigns, a despondent Twitter reacts
The celebrated transit chief officially resigns from the MTA, after quarreling with Gov. Cuomo over the subways turnaround.
Bill de Blasio
Policy
De Blasio wants feds to tackle automation; some say he can start at home
The NYC mayor wants to bring some of his ideas from the presidential campaign trail home.
Ethics
Policy
What to know about the Sheldon Silver ruling
Why part of the former Assembly speaker’s corruption conviction was overturned Tuesday.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Cuomo supports e-bike legalization, gig worker protections
Net neutrality and an investment in Syracuse tech sector also mentioned in the governor’s 2021 budget address.
MTA
Policy
MTA to enforce bus lane violations on 14th Street
Tickets will be given to vehicles caught driving in the bus lane.
New York State
Policy
Rep. Eliot Engel is facing primary opponents critical of his foreign policy
As chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Engel has tried to protect congressional power.
Technology
Policy
Talking 5G with AT&T’s Amy Kramer
First Read Tech interviews AT&T New York President Amy Kramer
Technology
Policy