NY: How Will de Blasio Impact New York Technology?

Government Technology: On Jan. 1, Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio will begin revealing exactly what he meant in his campaign when he called for “progressive change” in New York City. How his promises translate to actions and the effects he will have on the city’s technology policies are yet to be seen. Opponents of de Blasio say his politics could jeopardize both Bloomberg’s progress in reducing crime and his advances in leveraging technology, while de Blasio supporters emphasize his stance on progressive social policy and a crucial end to the controversial stop-and-frisk program.

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