The Editorial Board at the Chicago Tribune, noting disturbing Russian hacks into U.S. utility systems, says it's imperative that America build new cyber security systems to prevent a hostile power from potentially wreaking havoc with American energy grids or otherwise interfering with critical government functions and services.

Local governments across New York state are turning to new technologies to save money, communicate with residents and allow taxpayers to make payments, according to a report released this month by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced three more proposals he will include in his 2020 legislative agenda — a plan to lower prescription drug costs, net neutrality protections, and a bill to protect consumers from abusive debt collectors.

The New York Power Authority Board of Trustees has approved $52 million for the final phase of construction for new digital communication systems on the authority’s transmission lines, improving the efficiency and reliability of the state electricity system.

After reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have asked at least three states to run facial recognition searches on their driver’s license databases, concerns have been raised that a new law allowing undocumented immigrants to receive licenses in New York will put them in danger of deportation by federal officers.

The U.S. Court of Appeals issued a ruling on Tuesday, upholding the federal government’s repeal of Obama-era net neutrality protections while leaving the door open for states to implement their own internet regulations.

An evaluation of state digital privacy laws finds that New Yorkers personal information and online habits are not as safe as they could be.

The state has finalized contracts for the largest procurement of offshore wind energy in the nation, is seeking port operators and market participants who are interested in upgrading and investing in New York ports to support the growing offshore wind industry, and will hold workshop to identify technical and training needs for new workforce.

Days after a settlement was reached following one of the biggest U.S. data breaches in history, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed into law two pieces of legislation aimed at protecting New Yorkers against data breaches of their private information.

The governor announced the 17th proposal of his 2020 State of the State Agenda today — a plan to fight incessant robocalls, telephone scammers and nuisance calls.