New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (Don Pollard / Office of Governor Kathy Hochul) New York governor announces statewide DMV modernization project New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a four-year project to revamp the technology underpinning the state's motor vehicle department. Apr 3, 2024 By Keely Quinlan
(Getty Images) New data tool offers deep dive into New York state contract data A new data dashboard published by the state comptroller allows users to see who is doing business with the New York state government. Mar 13, 2024 By Keely Quinlan
(Getty Images) New York selects new geographic information systems chief After serving as director of the New York's GIS office, Elisabetta DeGironimo is now the statewide geographic information officer. Feb 9, 2024 By Keely Quinlan
Aerial shot of Newburgh, a small city in the Hudson River Valley in Orange County, New York on a cloudy autumn afternoon. (Getty Images) Orange County, N.Y. ‘no-bid’ tech contract draws scrutiny from state legislators A "no-bid" contract awarded to a private firm owned by a county official's brother-in-law is drawing scrutiny from state legislators. Oct 31, 2023 By Keely Quinlan
Tonya Webster, New York state’s chief customer experience officer, poses for a photo. (Nick Nelson) New York appoints state’s first chief customer experience officer Tonya Webster, who's held roles at NBCUniversal and Blue Cross Blue Shield, was named New York's chief customer experience officer. Oct 25, 2023 By Keely Quinlan
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks during a press conference announcing on Aug. 26, 2021 in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago / Getty Images) New York governor appoints chemical executive as new CIO Dru Rai, who's worked for Ball Corporation and DuPont, will serve as New York's next chief information officer, Gov. Kathy Hochul said. Sep 28, 2023 By Keely Quinlan
(Getty Images) New York bans facial recognition tech in schools New York State Education Department Commissioner Betty Rosa said the advertised benefits of facial recognition technology don't justify its use. Sep 27, 2023 By Keely Quinlan
(Getty Images) NY school personnel ‘overwhelmingly against’ biometric tech A new report recommending how schools would be allowed to use biometric technology is up for approval by the state education commissioner. Aug 8, 2023 By Keely Quinlan
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks in June 2022. (Craig Ruttle-Pool / Getty Images) New York announces $18M for advanced buildings technology New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $18 million for innovative building technologies, including cutting-edge geothermal technologies and "intelligent building" controls. Jul 31, 2023 By Keely Quinlan
(Getty Images) New York expands drone program to monitor shark activity In response to several bites over the Fourth of July holiday, Gov. Kathy Hochul expanded the state's drone program to better monitor sharks. Jul 10, 2023 By Keely Quinlan