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
Officials question New York’s preparation for automation at Council hearing
More than 456,000 jobs in the city are highly vulnerable to automation.
New York City
Policy
One year after HQ2 announcement, Queens still wants innovation jobs
The waterfront of Long Island City is still primed for development.
New York State
Policy
DFS superintendent tackles algorithm bias with Apple Card probe
Critics allege the algorithm used by Apple Card to determine the creditworthiness of applicants is sexist.
New York State
Politics
How Adam Bello got elected in Western New York as a Democrat
Monroe County’s new executive is typical of moderate Democrats who are flipping former GOP strongholds in upstate suburbs.
New York State
Policy
A step forward for drones upstate
Last week, the Federal Aviation Administration approved part of a 50-mile drone corridor between Syracuse and Rome.
New York State
Policy
The reasons behind all of those governmental task forces on tech
New York now has a law mandating a task force on digital currency, as well as a panel to study artificial intelligence and robots.
New York City
Politics
Which promises will Bill de Blasio leave unkept?
Many of the New York City mayor’s proposals haven’t come to pass, these are the least likely.
New York State
Policy