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Author: Noel Hidalgo

  • Update on NYC’s Internet Master Plan, City Council Edition

    Update on NYC’s Internet Master Plan, City Council Edition

    Oct 10, 2025

    Noel Hidalgo

    “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

    What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – October 3, 2025

    Oct 2, 2025

    Noel Hidalgo

    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

    What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – September 26, 2025

    Sep 25, 2025

    Noel Hidalgo

    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

    What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – September 18, 2025

    Sep 18, 2025

    Noel Hidalgo

    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

    What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – September 11, 2025

    Sep 11, 2025

    Noel Hidalgo

    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

    STATEMENT ON NYPD SURVEILLANCE EXPANSION IN NYCHA THROUGH PUBLIC BROADBAND

    Aug 13, 2025

    Noel Hidalgo

    “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

    What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – July 3, 2025

    Jul 3, 2025

    Noel Hidalgo

    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’s New in NYC Civic Tech – June 27, 2025

    Jun 27, 2025

    Noel Hidalgo

    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

    What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – May 15, 2025

    May 15, 2025

    Noel Hidalgo

    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

    What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – May 08, 2025

    May 8, 2025

    Noel Hidalgo

    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

    Testimony to NYC Council’s Hearing on the Internet Master Plan

    Apr 29, 2025

    Noel Hidalgo

    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!

    Occupy Your Heart, Mind, & the Ballot Box!

    Sep 4, 2024

    Noel Hidalgo

    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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BetaNYC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization via The Fund for the City of New York’s partner project program.

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  • Update on NYC’s Internet Master Plan, City Council Edition
  • What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – October 10, 2025
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  • What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – September 26, 2025

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