Technology

Policy

City Council looks for answers on ride-hailing regulations

As the New York City Council sought answers on ride-hailing rules, acting TLC head Bill Heinzen was on the spot.

New York State

Policy

Facebook is James’ latest tech target

She is leading the investigation into Facebook and participating in the Google probe.

New York State

Policy

Is de Blasio’s “robot tax” a good idea?

Andrew Yang isn’t the only New Yorker bringing automation to the presidential campaign trail.

New York State

Policy

New York approves first regulated gold-backed token

Paxos Trust Company can now launch both its gold-backed token and its new stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar. 

New York State

Policy

The State Liquor Authority takes aim at delivery apps

A draft advisory would cap commissions of delivery services like Grubhub, but questions remain for apps and restaurants alike.

New York State

Policy

Coming soon: Amazon’s new biometric tech

A new biometric payment system may be rolled out in Whole Foods stores next year.

New York State

Policy

Will gig workers finally get labor protections?

You may have OT, minimum wage and discrimination safeguards. Does your delivery guy?

New York State

Policy

AOC’s Twitter blocking sparks ongoing debate

Columbia University’s Knight First Amendment Institute sent Ocasio-Cortez a letter asking her to stop blocking certain followers.

New York City

Policy

Amid controversy, NYPD facial recognition has some success

Facial recognition technology was used to identify a man who left rice cookers in the subway, causing terror concerns.

New York State

Policy

New York shut out of national tech awards

The state submitted tech projects for consideration but was not invited to NASCIO’s State IT Recognition Awards this year.

New York City

Policy

TLC unveils new hub for taxi and ride-hail data

The TLC Data Hub features data from for-hire vehicles, yellow taxis, green taxis, and other shared rides across the city.

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 State

Politics

How do New York’s gun laws measure up?

A panel of experts considers what New York is doing to reduce gun violence.

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.