I know you’ve been there, (I have too). You get to work, check your email and see that a friend/cousin/mailman uploaded some photos, tweeted, or did some other thing that really isn’t that important. But what do you do? You click and then an hour later you are left scratching your head about what broughtRead… Read more »
Former Buffalo Councilmember Brian Davis was recently sentenced to one year in prison for stealing taxpayer dollars that he controlled through discretionary funding that is provided to all Councilmembers. The Buffalo City Charter states one of the responsibilities of the City Comptroller as: “The comptroller shall engage an independent consultant to conduct an audit ofRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: Government IT is constantly evolving, cloud, big data, mobile — the list goes on and on. So how do you chart a path through the change? Insight from the Executive Leadership Conference. Click here for the full recap. We are just a month away from the election and no matter whoRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: Say goodbye to government press releases. We take a look at the government communication revolution with GovDelivery’s CEO Scott Burns. What do you think of when you hear “telework”? You might be thinking pajamas, your favorite seat on your sofa, time near your cat, and homemade lunches, but as Christina MorrisonRead… Read more »
The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority located in Buffalo, NY has developed a bus shelter with a living roof. The shelter roof contains short, hardy succulent plants called sedum in shades of green, yellow, blue-green, brick red and burgundy. In addition to the plants, the roof also contains a solar panel, that illuminates an ad onRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: De-mystifying big data. We got myth-busting with a state and local government guru. Click here for the full recap. https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/de-mystifying-big-data Did you know that the federal government funds more than 80 programs that gives transportation assistance to low income families, seniors, children and people with disabilities? That’s a lot of programsRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: What are the 4 biggest challenges facing the White House Innovation Fellow for RFP-EZ? Our expert panel weighs in. Click here for the full recap. With a national election looming on the horizon and terms like “fiscal cliff” and “sequestration” being thrown around by policymakers, pundits, and the media, it’s hardRead… Read more »
Fun Fact: The fourth listing on Google found when you search “minorities in tech” (without quotations) is: “Technologies found in Minority Report.” Looks like people really enjoyed that movie…and there aren’t many minorities in tech. And yes, while we have made headway with funneling some capitol to startups. Dave Mcclure’s stance in TechCrunch is aRead… Read more »
The American Clean Skies will be awarding $250K in these 3 categories: Feature Films and Documentaries Short Videos and Advertising Mobile Phone and Web Applications See http://energyvisionsprize.org/how-to-enter/ – is this speaking to you, or someone you know?
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: We are constantly hearing about how the polarization in Congress is making it impossible for anything to get accomplished. Are there any issues that can be not only agreed upon by our officials but also acted upon and implemented? The NAPA and the ASPA came together on this very question andRead… Read more »