Mamdani appoints Lisa Gelobter as NYC CTO
11 February 2026 by Jonathan Andrews New York’s recently elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has appointed Lisa Gelobter as the city’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Commissioner of the Office of
NYC Names New Acting CTO as Matthew Fraser Steps Down
A change in New York City’s technology leadership is unfolding as the former Mayor Eric Adams administration has come to a close, a transition reflected in an internal message and
School phone ban in NYC is exposing a major skill gap
Although New York’s statewide smartphone ban has been largely successful in helping students focus in class and socialize more at lunch, it has also exposed an unexpected skill gap among
NYC teens struggle to read clocks amid smartphone ban – DeshkalNews
City education officials emphasised the importance of maintaining traditional time-reading skills alongside digital literacy. Isla Gething … Source link
NYC Cellphone Ban Reveals Students’ Struggle with Analog Clocks
In the bustling classrooms of New York City’s public schools, a seemingly straightforward policy change has unearthed an unexpected educational shortfall. The statewide ban on cellphones, implemented at the start
NYC phone ban reveals some students can’t read clocks
Some New York City teachers say it’s high time for a refresher on old-fashioned clocks. Tiana Millen, an assistant principal at Cardozo High School in Queens, said this year’s ban
New NYC ‘Hub’ Brings Digital Literacy to Residents
A new program in New York City, launched just as the five boroughs are set to have a new mayor, aims to “bridge the digital divide” via the free availability
NYC announces free, online digital learning hub for public housing residents
New York City Chief Technology Officer Matt Fraser on Friday announced the launch of a free, online digital learning hub for residents of the city’s public housing developments, providing resources
Continuing digital equity efforts, NYC kicks off Digital Inclusion Week
Following an expansion of efforts to bolster digital equity across the five boroughs, New York City’s Office of Technology and Innovation on Monday kicked off its Digital Inclusion Week as
NYC extends broadband assistance program by 3 years
New York City is extending Big Apple Connect, a program that offers free internet and cable service to public housing residents, for an additional three years, Mayor Eric Adams and