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Update on NYC’s Internet Master Plan, City Council Edition
“Just as past generations built systems for clean water and electricity, this Internet Master Plan […]
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What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – October 3, 2025
At its core, city life depends on trust. In a dense urban environment, we rely on neighbors, communities, and institutions to uphold it.
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What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – September 26, 2025
Esperanza is the Spanish word for hope. It comes from esperar—to wait, to hope, to expect.
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What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – September 18, 2025
Upcoming EventsWe’ve got exciting events ahead, and the fall weather is perfect for both Mapping […]
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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.
