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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. On “the other site,” NYC BOE posted a statement about releasing data weekly “until all ballots are counted, cure deadlines expire, and final results are certified.” I will patiently wait for Steven Romalewski, Director of CUNY Mapping Service, to get…
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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, you know the sweat and tears it takes to recruit volunteers, phone bank, knock on doors, table at farmers markets, and do the hard work to get someone on the ballot and past primary day. For those of you who…
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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 week, we’re continuing to have articles related to the State Budget and adding sections on AI and the 2025 elections. We’re a little more than 40 days away from the NYC Primaries. If you know someone who isn’t registered in New…
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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. Second, we respect all those we work with. We truly believe that no one is above the law and that our neighbors should be respected, regardless of whether they have a badge or lack a home. Due process and equal…
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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 Plan Hearing Tuesday, 29 April 2025 Dear Chair Gutiérrez, fellow Council Members, and Staff, First, digital literacy must be viewed as critical infrastructure. Introduction BetaNYC is a public interest technology non-profit dedicated to helping New Yorkers access information and use technology. …
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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.
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Would you hire a public interest technologist/analyst trained by BetaNYC & CUNY?
Would you hire a public interest technologist/analyst trained by BetaNYC & CUNY? If yes, we need your support and fill out this form.
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Testimony to NYC Council’s Hearing on Open Data
Now, more than ever, the City’s data analytics team and the open data program need resources to ensure other agencies can do more with less. Since its inception, the data analytics team has streamlined internal and external data-sharing practices. Their work has improved people’s lives.
