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Waste-to-energy
This report by the Citizens Budget Commission makes the case that waste-to-energy should be a much larger component of the city's solid waste management strategy. (June 4, 2012)
City's Tech Industry
The city's technology industry is the fastest growing in the nation, according to this report by the Center for an Urban Future. (May 10, 2012)
MTA Security Upgrades Behind Schedule
The MTA has pushed back the completion date for its electronic security program by another two years until 2014, putting the program nearly six years behind its original scheduled completion date, according to a report by the state comptroller. (April 5, 2012)
Ballot Design Deficiencies and Lost Votes
In 2010, tens of thousands of votes in New York state did not count due to overvotes — the invalid selection of more than one candidate. This report by the Brennan Center for Justice demonstrates how the lack of adequate overvote protections disproportionately affected the state's poorest communities, suggests commonsense reforms, and examines national implications. (December 8, 2011)
Bilking the City
Details have emerged about the alleged fraud committed by a firm called Future Technology Associates against the city Department of Education. On Wednesday, the city special commissioner for investigation issued a report charging that the firm used shell companies and inflated billing to bilk the city out of at least $6.5 million. Another report, this one by the city comptroller and made available to Gotham Gazette (link below), found that as questions were raised about Future Tech, the chief of the education department's Division of Finance repeatedly vouched for it. (It has since emerged the city official was romantically involved with one of Future Tech's owners.) (September 30, 2011)
This report by the Citizens Budget Commission makes the case that waste-to-energy should be a much larger component of the city's solid waste management strategy. (June 4, 2012)
City's Tech Industry
The city's technology industry is the fastest growing in the nation, according to this report by the Center for an Urban Future. (May 10, 2012)
MTA Security Upgrades Behind Schedule
The MTA has pushed back the completion date for its electronic security program by another two years until 2014, putting the program nearly six years behind its original scheduled completion date, according to a report by the state comptroller. (April 5, 2012)
Ballot Design Deficiencies and Lost Votes
In 2010, tens of thousands of votes in New York state did not count due to overvotes — the invalid selection of more than one candidate. This report by the Brennan Center for Justice demonstrates how the lack of adequate overvote protections disproportionately affected the state's poorest communities, suggests commonsense reforms, and examines national implications. (December 8, 2011)
Bilking the City
Details have emerged about the alleged fraud committed by a firm called Future Technology Associates against the city Department of Education. On Wednesday, the city special commissioner for investigation issued a report charging that the firm used shell companies and inflated billing to bilk the city out of at least $6.5 million. Another report, this one by the city comptroller and made available to Gotham Gazette (link below), found that as questions were raised about Future Tech, the chief of the education department's Division of Finance repeatedly vouched for it. (It has since emerged the city official was romantically involved with one of Future Tech's owners.) (September 30, 2011)
The New York Software Industry Association (NYSIA)
A trade association for software, information technology, and Web development companies in the New York City area. NYSIA's mission is to promote and support the growth of our industry in this region.
The Fund for the City of New York's Center on Municipal Government Performance
Using technology to help the public monitor, assess and measure the performance of the government.
Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT)
Works to promote democratic values and constitutional liberties in the digital age. The center seeks practical solutions to enhance free expression and privacy in global communications technologies. It is dedicated to building consensus among all parties interested in the future of the Internet and other new communications media.
New York State Department of Public Service
Regulates electric, gas, telecommunications, steam, water and cable to insure that these utilities are reliable and low-cost. The Public Service Commission includes up to five members who are appointed by the Governor of New York State and serve six-year terms. The department's goal is to promote competition and streamline regulation. They offer information and services for consumers about choosing utility companies and filing complaints.
NYC Link
The official City "one-stop government site." The first place to go to learn about NYC policy and politics. Links to ALL agencies, boards, and other NYC gov't bodies. The site boasts more than 30,000 pages of content and 100 online transactional services.
A trade association for software, information technology, and Web development companies in the New York City area. NYSIA's mission is to promote and support the growth of our industry in this region.
The Fund for the City of New York's Center on Municipal Government Performance
Using technology to help the public monitor, assess and measure the performance of the government.
Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT)
Works to promote democratic values and constitutional liberties in the digital age. The center seeks practical solutions to enhance free expression and privacy in global communications technologies. It is dedicated to building consensus among all parties interested in the future of the Internet and other new communications media.
New York State Department of Public Service
Regulates electric, gas, telecommunications, steam, water and cable to insure that these utilities are reliable and low-cost. The Public Service Commission includes up to five members who are appointed by the Governor of New York State and serve six-year terms. The department's goal is to promote competition and streamline regulation. They offer information and services for consumers about choosing utility companies and filing complaints.
NYC Link
The official City "one-stop government site." The first place to go to learn about NYC policy and politics. Links to ALL agencies, boards, and other NYC gov't bodies. The site boasts more than 30,000 pages of content and 100 online transactional services.
