Labor
Policy
Is there any hope for gig workers this session?
After falling by the wayside, Albany will revive the question of whether your Uber driver should have labor protections.
New York City
Policy
What to know about Amazon’s new office in Manhattan
Amazon plans to expand in New York. Here’s how to cut through all the hot takes.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Cuomo wants Facebook to remove “deceptive” HIV drug ads
The governor condemns ads discouraging Facebook users from taking Truvada.
Technology
Policy
Big Tech is thriving in Manhattan – but what about the other boroughs?
Tech giants like Amazon are expanding office space in Manhattan, leaving the other boroughs behind.
Technology
Policy
How Tish James is taking on Big Tech
The New York attorney general is taking on Google and Facebook.
NYPD
Policy
NYPD official tapped to lead DoITT criticized for surveillance work
DoITT appointee Jessica Tisch may have trouble prioritizing privacy.
Technology
Policy
Amazon’s Ring partners with police in Nassau County police and elsewhere
Video doorbell technology to be used by police officers to catch package thieves.
Technology
Policy
Could robots ease New York City congestion?
Why delivery droids aren’t ready to replace trucks – yet.
Technology
Policy
Carlucci follows in California’s footsteps with “data dividend” idea
New bill would tax companies that use New Yorker's personal data.
Technology
Policy
City Councilman Koo introduces algorithm transparency bill
Transparency bill would require city agencies to disclose details of every automated system used.
New York State
Policy
Why hasn’t Cuomo approved the e-bikes bill?
The governor is making e-bike and scooter legalization advocates anxious.
Technology
Policy
NYPD ransomware event is the latest such attack on government agencies
Strong cybersecurity in New York City helped ward off NYPD attack.
New York City
Policy
Is East Side Access really going to happen this time?
The LIRR expansion project, decades in the making, is finally in sight of the finish line.
Technology
Policy
Talking ride-hail data with TLC’s Amit Agarwal
The CIO at the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission discusses data collection and protection.
New York City
Policy
Can New York be a future space hub?
A handful of lawmakers are pushing the idea of a New York state space program, but there’s some work to do before planting a New York state flag on the moon.
New York State
Personality
Is Allison Fine the tech-savvy boost Congress needs?
The former NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation board chairwoman talks health care, data privacy and closing the tech knowledge deficit among lawmakers.
New York City
Policy
Why New York City is getting an algorithms officer
Mayor Bill de Blasio issued an executive order on Tuesday to create the position of “algorithms management and policy officer.”
New York City
Policy
New York-born ride-hail company Juno bites the dust
Juno struggled to compete with other ride-hail companies, despite marketing itself as an ethical alternative.
New York State
Policy
New York focuses on election security amid challenges nationwide
Gov. Andrew Cuomo vows to keep New York on the cutting edge of election cybersecurity.
New York City
Policy