Priorities Podcast Former NYC CTO joins wireless broadband company On the Priorities Podcast, Former NYC CTO John Paul Farmer reflects on his time with the city and looks ahead to his new role with WeLink. Karen… Mar 10, 2022 By StateScoop Staff
An iPhone records a time-lapse of the sunrise from the Edge observation deck at Hudson Yards on the first day of spring on March 20, 2021 in New York City. (Noam Galai / Getty Images) New York City highlights 2021 technology achievements Advances in digital services, universal broadband, emerging technologies and inclusive innovation topped a new report. Dec 29, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
John Paul Farmer (Tedx MarketStreet / Flickr) New York City CTO John Paul Farmer announces exit Mayor-elect Eric Adams has said that NYPD CIO Matt Fraser will succeed Farmer, who was appointed by Mayor Bill de Blasio in 2019. Dec 23, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
(Getty Images / NASA) Crypto-affiliated platform to store copies of New York City open data NYC plans to store some of its open data on the Filecoin Network, a peer-to-peer network that issues digital coins to its participants. Dec 16, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
John Paul Farmer (Tedx MarketStreet / Flickr) New York CTO publishes AI strategy guide The 116-page document attempts to create a plan for how city agencies can better embrace the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Oct 15, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
(Getty Images) New York City launches fintech challenge for underbanked residents The city's latest "Moonshot" challenge seeks to assist some 1 million unbanked or underbanked New York City residents. Jul 27, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
New York City Hall (Getty Images) New York awards city employees for innovation work The inaugural round of NYC[x] awards recognized several data projects undertaken by city agencies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jul 23, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
(Justin Sullivan / Getty Images) New York City, T-Mobile donate 1,000 smartphones to domestic-violence survivors The company said it's also offering discounted service plans as part of the city's agenda to support the independence of those affected by domestic violence. Jun 21, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
(Roy Rochlin / Getty Images) New York City published a strategy to keep its IoT fair A new guide published by New York City Mayor’s Office of the Chief Technology Officer aims to serve the city's communities equally and fairly. Mar 9, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
(Me, Myself and I) New York City announces winners of mental health innovation challenge New York City will pilot a pair of mental health resources — a comic book and a health management system — in two underserved communities. Jan 12, 2021 By Ryan Johnston