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NYC School of Data 2020 Recap
It feels like over a century ago, but in early March, nearly 500 people gathered to celebrate open data at…
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WE & Seven Other Watchdogs Urge Mayor to Publish COVID-19 Data as Open Data
Bill de Blasio VIA EMAILMayor, City HallNew York, New York 10007 April 30, 2020 Re: Please…
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WE & Six Other Watchdogs Urge Governor to Publish COVID-19 Data as Open Data
Open Government Boosts Public Confidence in Government and HelpsResearchers Get Fullest Possible Picture in Fight Against COVID-19 Seven government watchdogs…
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Consider RADAR.
Hello fellow citizens. Data and data communication can help address persistent inequities and prejudices. Data can help you locate a…
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Virtual Meeting Support for NYC Community Boards
Virtual Meeting Support and Resources for Community Boards Quick links: Purchasing Zoom Zoom Settings (for community board mtg hosts) Zoom…
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Virtual CBs – inaugural post
On Friday, the NY Governor signed EO No. 202.1 and it included the following: Suspension of law allowing the attendance…
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Register for NYC School of Data 2020
ICYMI — We’ve published our schedule of over 55 sessions and secured morning keynotes from NYC’s government technology & data…
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Advocacy Groups Demand that Mayor DeBlasio Fulfill Commitment to NYC Voters and Fund Citywide Participatory Budgeting Initiative
The Civic Engagement Commission’s citywide participatory budgeting initiative is at risk due to slow follow through — it needs strong…
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Re: Oversight hearing of Local Law 49 of 2018 (Open Algorithms Law) & Int 1806-2019 (aka ADS transparency) & Int 1447-2019 (aka data inventory)
To: NYC Council – Committee on Technology From: Noel Hidalgo, Executive Director of BetaNYC Re: Oversight hearing of Local Law 49…
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Statement on the appointment of Jessica Tisch as Commissioner of DoITT
“NYC’s civic technology community congratulates Jessica Tisch on her appointment as DoITT’s Commissioner” said Noel Hidalgo, Executive Director of BetaNYC.…
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Council Member Peter Koo Introduces Bill to Require Reporting on Automated Decision Systems (ADS) used by City Agencies
City Hall – City Council Member Peter Koo today introduced legislation that would bring greater transparency and understanding to the automated…