New York schools will enforce a "bell-to-bell" smartphone ban next fall, with exemptions for certain students. Concerns arise over potential stigma and enforcement logistics.

Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated the groundbreaking of Farmingdale State College's new Computer Sciences Center, a project supported by state funding to foster tech education and economic growth in Long Island.

A GOP-led federal measure may block New York from implementing AI regulations, proposing a 10-year moratorium on state AI laws enforcement. Critics argue it shields corporations, while supporters seek a national AI policy.

Kevin Boodram founded Serenity Robotic Lawncare, offering quieter electric robotic mowers in Long Island, with around 70 customers favoring the noiseless lawn maintenance.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $10 million expansion to New York's NYFIRST program, aiming to attract top translational research scientists to bolster the state's life sciences sector.

New York introduces laws aiming at regulating AI technology, requiring companies to disclose when chatbots are used and directing at-risk users to mental health resources. Creating sexual deepfakes of minors is criminalized under the new legislation.

Former Columbia student Roy Lee's startup Cluely, built on a controversial AI tool, has raised $5.3 million after he was suspended for creating an app that helped job applicants in coding interviews.

A Long Island teen developed a successful AI calorie counting app, Cal AI, but was rejected by Ivy League schools despite his impressive achievements.

FDNY and NIST co-host a "Train the Trainer" workshop to improve emergency responders' use of robots, with experts from various agencies in attendance, aimed at standardizing operational usage in crises.

Venus, Saturn, and the crescent moon will align to form a 'smiley face' in the sky on April 25, visible shortly before sunrise if conditions are clear.

NYC Mayor Adams and NYCEM Commissioner Iscol introduced a simplified signup to Notify NYC alerts via text, adding zip code-specific information for residents.

Governor Hochul announces a $5 million initiative to improve mobile service in New York, seeking innovative solutions to enhance wireless coverage as part of the ConnectALL strategy.

The 2025 Uber Lost & Found Index reveals various unusual items left in Ubers, with NYC being the top city for forgotten things, ranging from Viking drinking horns to live pets. Uber also hosted a pop-up in Manhattan for item retrieval and education.