Digital New York

The Cuomo admin announced today that it's hiring New York City's chief digital officer, Rachel S. Haot, for a new position called Deputy Secretary for Technology. "Haot will lead the State's digital experience across web, mobile and social media with a focus on streamlining services and supporting public engagement online." New York City has gotten a lot of attention for its efforts to share data, work with app developers, and make its website more useful to the public. So it'll be interesting see what sort of effect Haot might have on state government.

Comments

I’ve followed Rachael on twitter for inspiration on what could be achieved in the Capital Region and she’s helped spearhead some impressive initiatives during her brief tenure with NYC. While I love NYC and hate to see them loose steam on all the great things being achieved down there, this is definitely a big loose to them and a significant gain to NYS. I can only hope that at the State, she can help seize many of the initiatives that have brought tech companies and investment to NYC (not close to Silicone Valley, but definitely starting to given them a run for their money) and possibly nurture those efforts state-wide (e.g. Tech Valley).

Hi there. Comments have been closed for this item. Still have something to say? Contact us.

The Scoop

For a decade All Over Albany was a place for interested and interesting people in New York's Capital Region. It was kind of like having a smart, savvy friend who could help you find out what's up. AOA stopped publishing at the end of 2018.

Recently on All Over Albany

Thank you!

When we started AOA a decade ago we had no idea what was going to happen. And it turned out better than we could have... (more)

Let's stay in touch

This all feels like the last day of camp or something. And we're going to miss you all so much. But we'd like to stay... (more)

A few things I think about this place

Working on AOA over the past decade has been a life-changing experience for me and it's shaped the way I think about so many things.... (more)

Albany tightened its rules for shoveling snowy sidewalks last winter -- so how'd that work out?

If winter ever gets its act together and drops more snow on us, there will be sidewalks to shovel. And shortly after that, Albany will... (more)

Tea with Jack McEneny

Last week we were fortunate enough to spend a few minutes with Jack McEneny -- former state Assemblyman, unofficial Albany historian, and genuinely nice guy.... (more)

Recent Comments

My three year old son absolutely loving riding the train around Huck Finn's (Hoffman's) Playland this summer.

Thank you!

...has 27 comments, most recently from Ashley

Let's stay in touch

...has 4 comments, most recently from mg

A look inside 2 Judson Street

...has 3 comments, most recently from Diane (Agans) Boyle

Everything changes: Alicia Lea

...has 2 comments, most recently from Chaz Boyark

A few things I think about this place

...has 13 comments, most recently from Katherine