Silicon Alley

Technology & Innovation

How software, chips and research labs are rewriting work, privacy and public life in New York.

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Photograph illustrating artificial intelligence in city agencies in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene. — Scenes from New York City as artificial intelligence in city agencies moves toward a decision this season. Photograph for The New York Journal

Inside Artificial Intelligence in City Agencies

A Journal examination of artificial intelligence in city agencies — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Ruth Ellery · December 1, 2026 · Video

Photograph illustrating open-source civic tools in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Science Desk

After Months of Delay, Open-source Civic Tools Moves

A Journal examination of open-source civic tools — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Clara Nguyen-Hart · May 22, 2026

Photograph illustrating delivery robotics pilots in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Technology Desk

Delivery Robotics Pilots, Explained

A Journal examination of delivery robotics pilots — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Theodore Blaise · April 25, 2026

Photograph illustrating the semiconductor corridor in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Science Desk

On the Ground: The Semiconductor Corridor

A Journal examination of the semiconductor corridor — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Imani Rutherford · March 1, 2026

Photograph illustrating digital identity for benefits access in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Technology Desk

Inside Digital Identity for Benefits Access

A Journal examination of digital identity for benefits access — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Samuel Okonkwo · February 4, 2026

Photograph illustrating startup hiring after the correction in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Science Desk

Startup Hiring After the Correction: What Changes Now

A Journal examination of startup hiring after the correction — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Lena Faraday · January 7, 2026

Photograph illustrating children's online safety rules in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Technology Desk

The Long Argument Over Children's Online Safety Rules

A Journal examination of children's online safety rules — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Marcus Whitfield · December 10, 2026

Photograph illustrating climate modeling at Columbia in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Science Desk

A Closer Look at Climate Modeling at Columbia

A Journal examination of climate modeling at Columbia — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Priya Raghunathan · November 13, 2026

Photograph illustrating space industry contracts in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Technology Desk

Space Industry Contracts Reshapes the Week Ahead

A Journal examination of space industry contracts — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Joaquín Beltrán · October 16, 2026