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BetaNYC joins 13 groups to fight for better freedom of information appeals – memo of support
MEMO OF SUPPORT S9607 (May) / A11143 (Kassay) Requires agencies to allow FOIL appeals be done electronically TITLE OF BILLAn…
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This week in NYC’s #CivicTech – April 30, 2026
We’re getting ready for one of our favorite moments of the year, a celebration of growth, impact, and the future…
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This week in NYC’s #CivicTech – April 23, 2026
Three epic community things this week! First, we named Data Vandals our Public Interest Technologist of the Month for April.…
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Statement on Annie Levers’ appointment to the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Operations
“Annie Levers understands that effective government is built on accountability, transparency and improving how public systems serve people. As Director…
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Data Vandals – PiTech’ers of the Month – April 2026
Data Vandals, Jen Ray (art) & Jason Forrest (dataviz) Can you share a bit about yourself and your work? Our…
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This week in NYC’s #CivicTech – April 16, 2026
“Open Data Week reminds us of the beauty, power, and possibility contained within New York City’s 6.3 billion rows of…
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NYC Open Data Week 2026 in Review
NYC Open Data Week 2026 marked a decade of celebrating public data in New York City! Over 6,000 participants joined…
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This week in NYC’s #CivicTech – April 10, 2026
Recently, we’ve been thinking about what it means to come together at scale. Right now, millions of people around the…
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This week in NYC’s #CivicTech – April 3, 2026
What a week!! Open Data Week, School of Data, and UnSchool of Data have officially wrapped, and we’re still buzzing…
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This week in NYC’s #CivicTech – March 26, 2026
Happy 10th birthday, NYC Open Data Week! We’re over the moon to be commemorating this special moment with you.
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This week in NYC’s #CivicTech – March 20, 2026
As we mark the 10th anniversary of Open Data Week, we find ourselves in a time that calls for presence,…
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Testimony to the NYC Council for 2026 Preliminary Budget Hearing – Technology
To: NYC Council – Committee on TechnologyFrom: Noel Hidalgo, Executive Director of BetaNYC Re: Testimony to the NYC Council for…