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What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – September 11, 2025
To paraphrase His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama: from the moment of birth, and throughout […]
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STATEMENT ON NYPD SURVEILLANCE EXPANSION IN NYCHA THROUGH PUBLIC BROADBAND
“Big Apple Connect should close the digital divide, not open the door to unchecked NYPD […]
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What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – July 3, 2025
Seven days after “NYC’s political earthquake,” we’re still waiting for the Board of Elections data. […]
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What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – June 27, 2025
What a moment in history! For those of you who have worked on grassroots campaigns, […]
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What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – May 15, 2025
Noel’s editorial note, as we gather relevant public interest stories, we’re adding new sections. This […]
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What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – May 08, 2025
First, we at BetaNYC work hard to ensure that information and data are used appropriately. […]
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Testimony to NYC Council’s Hearing on the Internet Master Plan
To: NYC Council – Committee on TechnologyFrom: Noel Hidalgo, Executive Director of BetaNYCRe: Internet Master […]
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Occupy Your Heart, Mind, & the Ballot Box!
We cannot afford to be apathetic towards politics, democracy, or elections. Digital tools are not neutral. All technology is representative of ideology. This post is designed to do two things: inform you about what local media we’re reading, and we want to tell you what is on the ballot this November.
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????? We have a real crisis in Albany – URGENT ?????
For over 20 years, New Yorkers have worked to address sustainable funding for our regional transit system and the heart of our economy. At the end of this month, a thoroughly researched process was to be implemented. As of Wednesday, we are facing a crisis that threatens to derail the MTA’s capital plan while…
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Introducing Our Associate Board – Applications Open Now!
Join our Associate Board and support BetaNYC’s mission by being a preeminent group of young professionals/volunteers who commit their time, energy, and talents to hosting events, helping us raise funds, and recruiting more individuals into our public interest technology community.
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30+ Groups Support Bill to Improve Open Meetings Law
Our groups support this bill to encourage public participation in open meetings and make attendance easier for officials. COVID-19 showed remote meetings benefit many, including the disabled and parents. The bill mandates hybrid meetings, reduces quorum requirements for community boards, and ensures transparency in public notices. We urge its passage.
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#BetaBagels 011 – MTA Open Data Team
On June 5th, join BetaNYC and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)’s Open Data Team for a briefing on their recently published operating budget data and a general overview of their work.
