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  • Testimony to the Commission on Government Efficiency, COGE, a Charter Revision Commission

    Testimony to the Commission on Government Efficiency, COGE, a Charter Revision Commission

    Jun 11, 2026

    Jordan Shapiro

    Written testimony for Modernizing Government and Streamlining Government Technology.

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  • Joint Testimony to the NYC Council for Executive Budget Hearing, Public Comment on Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS)

    Joint Testimony to the NYC Council for Executive Budget Hearing, Public Comment on Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS)

    Jun 10, 2026

    Noel Hidalgo

    Joint Testimony to the NYC Council for Executive Budget Hearing, Public Comment Modest $255,000 investment in OpenRecords portal will encourage better…

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  • Testimony to the NYC Council for 2026 Preliminary Budget Hearing – Technology

    Testimony to the NYC Council for 2026 Preliminary Budget Hearing – Technology

    Mar 19, 2026

    Noel Hidalgo

    To: NYC Council – Committee on TechnologyFrom: Noel Hidalgo, Executive Director of BetaNYC Re: Testimony to the NYC Council for…

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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 surveillance. Linking NYCHA camera feeds…

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  • Thank You NYC Council Members for Powering Digital Literacy in FY2026!

    Thank You NYC Council Members for Powering Digital Literacy in FY2026!

    Aug 1, 2025

    Gabrielle Langston

    Thanks to the support of foundations, elected officials, and community members like you, we’ve developed a vibrant public interest technology…

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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 Plan Hearing Tuesday, 29 April 2025…

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  • Thank you Council Members for Supporting Digital Literacy!

    Thank you Council Members for Supporting Digital Literacy!

    Oct 9, 2024

    Gabrielle Langston

    As we enter fiscal year 2025, we are honored to receive financial support to continue our programs.

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  • Testimony to NYC Council’s Hearing on Open Data

    Testimony to NYC Council’s Hearing on Open Data

    Feb 27, 2024

    Noel Hidalgo

    Now, more than ever, the City’s data analytics team and the open data program need resources to ensure other agencies…

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  • Re: Oversight – Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology in New York City

    Re: Oversight – Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology in New York City

    Mar 7, 2023

    Jazzy Smith

    BetaNYC provides testimony at NYC City Council – Committee on Technology’s meeting on Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology

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  • Re: Oversight – Community Boards and Appointments

    Re: Oversight – Community Boards and Appointments

    Feb 28, 2023

    Noel Hidalgo

    To: New York City Council – Committee on Government Operation From: Noel Hidalgo, BetaNYC’s Executive DirectorRe: Oversight – Community Boards and…

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  • NYC 311 Oversight Hearing – June 2022

    NYC 311 Oversight Hearing – June 2022

    Jun 30, 2022

    Noel Hidalgo

    If this Administration does not invest in 311 and Agencies’ ability to appropriately respond, it will be a blatant admission…

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  • Written testimony for DoITT / OTI Budget Hearing FY 2023

    Written testimony for DoITT / OTI Budget Hearing FY 2023

    Mar 23, 2022

    Noel Hidalgo

    To: NYC Council – Committee on Technology  From: Noel Hidalgo, Executive Director of BetaNYC Re: Written testimony for DoITT /…

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About Us

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

Our Federal ID / EIN number:
13-2612524.

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BetaNYC is a member of the Alliance of Civic Technologists and was an early member of the Code for America Brigade community..

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