Brooklyn residents rally against proposed lithium-ion battery storage facilities, fearing fire risks and impact on property values and insurance, despite assurances of safety standards.

Bay Area skywatchers can enjoy the Lyrids and Eta Aquarids meteor showers in April, with peak viewings on April 22 and later in the month, respectively.

After 23andMe's bankruptcy, the NY and CA attorneys general warn customers to delete their data due to privacy risks, following the company's significant data breach and CEO's resignation. Experts advise proactive deletion of genetic information.

NY Attorney General Letitia James and 27 attorneys general back an FCC rule in an amicus brief to block telemarketers from selling phone numbers without clear consent, aiming to protect consumers from robocall scams.

New York Governor Hochul emphasizes AI leadership and public benefit in response to the federal AI Action Plan, highlighting IP security and collaboration with the federal government.

New York AG Letitia James secured a $650k settlement with app developer Saturn Technologies for not verifying users' ages, endangering teens' online safety.

NYC Mayor Adams and CTO Fraser announce a $2.4 million investment for the "NYC Digital Equity Roadmap" to improve tech access for underserved communities.

New Yorkers can observe a lunar eclipse on March 13, a solar eclipse on March 29, and spot planets in March's night skies, with the added relief that asteroid YR4's impact threat is nearly zero.

Governor Hochul warns of a scam involving fake E-ZPass texts phishing for personal info; urges New Yorkers to verify messages through official channels.

Governor Hochul announces a $26 million investment for broadband in Oswego County as part of New York's ConnectALL initiative, expanding affordable internet access.

NY Governor Hochul bans DeepSeek AI app on government devices due to cybersecurity and data privacy concerns, emphasizing protection from foreign threats.

NY Governor Hochul announces a $60 million investment in NYC's EV charging infrastructure, with Revel adding 267 new charging stalls to advance the state's green economy goals.

Regional attorneys general, including New York's Letitia James, demand refunds for Optimum customers amidst a blackout of MSG Networks due to a dispute with Altice USA.