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What’s New in NYC Tech – November 1, 2024

Gabby Langston

Welcome to November and a very Happy Native American Heritage Month. This month, we choose to give thanks for all the unique opportunities that enable us to build community, and we give thanks to those who have helped us in the fight of good over evil. This weekend is the last weekend to ensure that our NY state constitution enshrines equal rights. When we wrote our People’s Roadmap to a Digital New York, we declared four freedoms for the 21st Century. Each one is predicated on universal suffrage and human rights. This is the embodiment of our state motto, Excelsior… Ever upward.

NYC Open Data Week 📣

Thank you for your continued interest in NYC Open Data Week 2025! If you’re working on your proposal, we encourage you to submit it tonight. If you haven’t started, we plan to extend the deadline to December 15.

As you complete your application, tune into our call for proposals information session to learn more about what we’re looking for. Please note that if you submit your application after today, we will review proposals on a case-by-case basis and prioritize straightforward or fully thought-through ones. To maximize your chances of having your proposal reviewed and accepted, please submit your application as soon as possible.

Learn more and submit your proposal at open-data.nyc.

This Week in NYC Civic Tech / Gov Watch 🏛️

Early voting ends Sunday and Election Day is Tuesday! Here’s what you need to know:

  • Early voting continues to takes place today through Sunday, November 3. Find your poll site and hours.
  • Looking for your districts? We’ve got you covered! Boundaries Map provides the most up-to-date legislative and community districts.
  • The New York State Attorney General set up an Election Protection Hotline and can be reached at (866) 390-2992 if you experience any issues. For more context, check out this recap of what’s at stake.

City Council held two interesting hearings.

Participatory Budgeting is back! And the City wants to know how they should spend $1 million in your district. Share your ideas now through November 15.

Our contested streets — Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine called on the MTA to release data on the congestion pricing tolling cameras, specifically on ghost cars that cross Manhattan. The camera technology has been operating despite the congestion pricing pause.

Also, Hell Gate has published research using AI to look at NYPD addressing illegal parking. Lastly, the FDNY is rolling out EMS bikes this weekend. This is due to the overwhelming congestion in Manhattan. Lastly, say goodbye to our favorite outdoor dining sheds. By the end of November, they will all be down. Truly an end of an era.

Jobs Alert and Announcements 💼

Upcoming Events 📅

Note: All times are listed in EDT

That’s all for today! Want to be featured in future posts? Share your projects, events, announcements, and anything else happening with our community. Have a great weekend!

P.S. Happy 120th birthday to our subway! Check out this birthday wish and insightful history lesson.