New York State

Politics

Is Hollywood exploiting New York?

The Empire State is giving big incentives to producers to choose it over Toronto.

New York City

Policy

How the NYC Ferry could work

Experts weigh in on how to improve the city’s ferries without scrapping them.

New York State

Policy

Will New York take net neutrality into its own hands?

A new federal ruling would let states to regulate the internet even if the FCC won’t.

New York City

Policy

Privacy group raises OMNY security concerns

The tap-and-go payment system may pose a threat to undocumented immigrants.

New York State

Policy

Michael Blake’s Airbnb bill a potential conflict of interest

The Assemblyman worked as a political consultant for a firm that was paid by Airbnb. 

New York City

Policy

Public transportation is the future for ride-hail giants

Lyft and Uber are expanding their apps to include public transit information and directions.

New York City

Personality

Will New York City win the race to 5G?

It won’t be for a lack of trying, says Cordell Schachter, the city Department of Transportation’s chief technologist.

New York State

Policy

Cuomo kicks off Workforce Development Initiative with SUNY investment

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the state would invest $3 million in SUNY's Apprenticeship Program.

New York City

Personality

Defending the NYC ferry

The EDC on why it’s worth it to spend so much to move so few.

New York City

Policy

MTA solicits signal technology proposals

The MTA is collaborating with the Transit Innovation Partnership on a bidding conference to solicit technology innovations.

New York State

Policy

Airbnb sets course for public offering

Some observers are saying that the road to an IPO will be a bumpy one.

New York State

Policy

State audit highlights lax oversight of IBM contract

The focus on IBM follows concerns about the company’s ties to ITS officials.

Donald Trump

Policy

Could New York opt out of Opportunity Zones?

The community development tax break is benefiting the wealthy, but New York doesn't have to hand out its own money.

Technology

Policy

Will New York follow California on gig worker protections?

California is poised to turn its gig workers into full employees, and New York may soon follow.