New York City

Policy

TLC passes new ride-hail rules

The Commission's new regulations include extending the cap on new for-hire vehicle licenses and putting a cap on how long drivers can cruise without passengers.

New York City

Policy

Strapping into Brooklyn’s new self-driving shuttles

Optimus Ride, a self-driving shuttle service, is rolling out in the Brooklyn Navy Yard today.

New York City

Policy

Facial recognition controversy spurs push for stalled NYPD transparency bill

The New York City Council wants to know what technology police are using, but transparency legislation has stalled.

Transportation

Policy

Ride-hail apps fret over New York City’s new regulations

Uber, Lyft and Via are trying different approaches to comply with New York City's new cruising time limit. 

NYPD

Policy

O’Neill: NYPD not locking anyone up on facial recognition hit

NYPD Commissioner James O;Neil is trying to quell concerns about the polic force's use of facial recognition technology following a recent New York Times report.

Technology

Policy

New York struggles to fill 20,000 cybersecurity jobs

A growing global cybersecurity workforce shortage could affect New York’s ability to fend off cyber attacks. One data tool shows that after Washington, D.C., the New York metro area has the largest absolute number of cybersecurity job openings – roughly 20,000.

New York State

Politics

Gillibrand, de Blasio come out swinging in second debate

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand tried to stick out in a crowded field during the second round of Democratic presidential primary debates on Wednesday, clashing with out-of-state rivals and each other.

New York City

Policy

Transit Tech Lab advances to pilot phase

The accelerator program is intended to solve public transit issues with new products and technologies.

New York State

Policy

James, other state AGs remain an obstacle for T-Mobile-Sprint merger

Long-delayed and controversial plans to merge mobile carriers T-Mobile and Sprint are still on hold.

New York State

Policy

Clarke moves to ban facial recognition in public housing

The No Biometric Barriers to Housing Act builds on growing suspicion of technology like facial recognition and its flaws.

New York City

Policy

Amazon just can’t quit New York

The tech company may be looking for office space in New York City (again).

New York City

Policy

MTA officials respond to subways failure

A software bug that forced the numbered subway lines to malfunction Friday night is causing renewed concerns over the MTA's systems.

New York City

Personality

Riders Alliance’s John Raskin on what’s next for him and the MTA

John Raskin, co-founder and outgoing executive director of the transit advocacy group Riders Alliance spoke with City & State about his organization’s recent successes, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s performance on MTA issues and challenges the next generation of transit advocates will face.

New York City

Policy

A new way for ride-hail drivers to fight back?

What would happen if drivers took advantage of an antitrust loophole and incorporated into a single entity?

New York State

Policy

New York’s drone conundrum

Groups like the New York Civil Liberties Union have raised red flags over surveillance and invasion of privacy concerns. 

New York City

Politics

Is the MTA due for a restructuring?

The experts weigh in on new plans to shake up the embattled Metropolitan Transportation Authority.