(Roy Rochlin / Getty Images) NYC extends broadband assistance program by 3 years Big Apple Connect, which provides free internet and cable service to public housing residents, will continue another three years. Sep 29, 2025 By Keely Quinlan
The George Washington Bridge in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York. (Getty Images) NYC kicks off second startup competition to modernize building regulations This is the second annual tech competition for startup companies to offer solutions to problems facing NYC's Department of Buildings. Sep 12, 2025 By Keely Quinlan
(Getty Images) NYC launches drone ops committee to coordinate use across agencies “Drones are the future of public safety," New York City Mayor Eric Adams said. Jul 23, 2025 By Keely Quinlan
(Getty Images) AI is telling New York subway workers if that suspicious sound is a problem The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is experimenting with new artificial intelligence tools that listen for problems and help maintenance workers. Mar 3, 2025 By Sophia Fox-Sowell
(Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) 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
A New York subway car approaching a quiet platform. (Getty Images) NYC Tech Transit Lab seeks startups with AI solutions to ridership, scheduling challenges New York City's Tech Transit Lab is looking for companies fresh AI solutions as it kickstarts its seventh annual competition. Jan 14, 2025 By Keely Quinlan
(Getty Images) NYC hopes data updates will cut help requests, ready city for AI New York's chief analytics officer said the city is updating its data quality standards in anticipation of increased use of artificial intelligence. Oct 1, 2024 By Keely Quinlan
(Scoop News Group) Privacy advocates are concerned by NYC’s online teen counseling service A letter to New York City Mayor Eric Adams and others cites privacy concerns with the city's use of the telehealth service Talkspace. Sep 11, 2024 By Keely Quinlan
(Getty Images) New app allows parents to track NYC school bus routes in real time The new NYC School Bus App allows families to track their students’ bus trips to and from school in real time. Jan 22, 2024 By Skylar Rispens
New York Mayor Eric Adams speaks on stage during the 2022 Concordia Annual Summit. (John Lamparski / Getty Images for Concordia Summit) NYC expands city broadband to additional public housing sites Mayor Eric Adams announced that free broadband and basic cable will be made available at 17 additional public housing developments. Aug 1, 2023 By Lindsay McKenzie