A "no-bid" contract awarded to a private firm owned by a county official's brother-in-law is drawing scrutiny from state legislators.

Tonya Webster, who's held roles at NBCUniversal and Blue Cross Blue Shield, was named New York's chief customer experience officer.

Dru Rai, who's worked for Ball Corporation and DuPont, will serve as New York's next chief information officer, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.

New York State Education Department Commissioner Betty Rosa said the advertised benefits of facial recognition technology don't justify its use.

A new report recommending how schools would be allowed to use biometric technology is up for approval by the state education commissioner.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $18 million for innovative building technologies, including cutting-edge geothermal technologies and "intelligent building" controls.

In response to several bites over the Fourth of July holiday, Gov. Kathy Hochul expanded the state's drone program to better monitor sharks.

On the Priorities podcast, New York’s interim CIO Jennifer Lorenz says the state is focusing on maturing data use and privacy protections.

New York State is updating its WARN Act portal to make it easier for employers to give staff early notice of mass layoffs or office closures.

New York's IT agency hired Michele Jones, an attorney and longtime compliance officer, to overhaul how state agencies handle residents' data.