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new york city
Technology New York City Lawmakers Push to 'Ban the Scan' at Madison Square Garden
City Council member Shahana Hanif's 'Ban the Scan' bill would prohibit public venues from using biometric recognition technology such as Madison Square Garden's facial-recognition systems. The bill has 27 endorsements, and MSG faces scrutiny over its data collection, including watch lists and risk scores for celebrities.
Logistics New York City's Delivery Protection Act on Amazon DSPs Pauses for Summer Amid Signs of Potential Changes
The New York City Council's Delivery Protection Act, which would require licensing of delivery companies and prohibit subcontracting core services like those performed by Amazon DSPs, has no action scheduled since an April hearing. Co-sponsors have dropped from 41 to 32, but 'amendment season' may produce modifications, including possible joint employer options. The bill threatens Amazon's last-mile delivery model in NYC.
Business Alpha School's $65,000 NYC Campus Operates as Homeschooling Despite Regulatory Rejection
Alpha School's Manhattan campus at 180 Maiden Lane charges $65,000 annual tuition but is not recognized as a school by New York State. The New York State Education Department denied its incorporation application, labeling instruction as primarily online and unsupervised. Parents must file as homeschoolers. The company has resubmitted its application, which is pending.