Matt Fraser Archives

New York City Mayor Eric Adams looks on during a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on sanctuary cities’ policies at the U.S. Capitol on March 5, 2025 in Washington, D.C. The hearing comes as President Donald Trump looks to implement key elements of his immigration policy, while threatening to cut funding to cities that resist the administration’s immigration efforts. (Alex Wong / Getty Images)

NYC creates digital equity officer role, roadmap

New York City announced a new chief digital equity officer role and working group to guide efforts to boost access to high-speed internet and digital skills training.

Mar 11, 2025 By Keely Quinlan

NYC selects T-Mobile as city operations, first responder network carrier

New York City has selected T-Mobile in a deal officials said will help save taxpayers millions of dollars and bolster public safety.

Feb 26, 2025 By Keely Quinlan

nyc sunrise — (Gary Hershorn/Getty Images)

NYC says it’s on track to launch next-generation 911 system by 2024

New York City CTO Matt Fraser said the city is on track to launch a 911 system that allows callers to submit photos and videos.

Dec 29, 2022 By Keely Quinlan

New York City to provide free internet to 200 public housing sites

Mayor Eric Adams and city CTO Matt Fraser said the city plans to connect 300,000 public-housing residents with internet and basic-cable service.

Sep 19, 2022 By Benjamin Freed

New York City Mayor Eric Adams attends the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum’s annual Memorial Day Commemoration (Alexi Rosenfeld / Getty Images)

New York City’s internet master plan is on hold

The 2020 plan to provide internet access to more than 1.5 million underserved New Yorkers is under review by Mayor Eric Adams' administration.

Jun 1, 2022 By Benjamin Freed

New York Mayor Eric Adams speaks onstage at the 36th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Brooklyn Academy of Music on Jan. 17. (Astrid Stawiarz / Getty Images for Brooklyn Academy of Music)

New York’s mayor is consolidating city’s tech into one agency

New York Mayor Eric Adams issued an executive order reorganizing several tech-focused agencies into a single office, which the city's new CTO will lead.

Jan 19, 2022 By Ryan Johnston