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This week in NYC’s #CivicTech
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Recent issues have covered new city datasets, job opportunities at mission-aligned organizations, community events, and policy developments shaping how New York uses data. Browse recent issues below to get a sense of what we cover — and subscribe to get it in your inbox every Thursday morning.
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What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – June 27, 2025
Read the issue →: What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – June 27, 2025What 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 – June 19, 2025
Read the issue →: What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – June 19, 2025We are devastated by the continued targeting and dehumanization of immigrant communities.
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What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – June 12, 2025
Read the issue →: What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – June 12, 2025Early voting begins this weekend, marking the first comprehensive use of ranked-choice voting (RCV).
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What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – June 5, 2025
Read the issue →: What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – June 5, 2025Happy Pride! Also, congratulations to all the graduates completing their studies this year.
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What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – May 29, 2025
Read the issue →: What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – May 29, 2025Hello friends! We hope you had a restful and reflective Memorial Day as primary season ramps up.
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What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – May 22, 2025
Read the issue →: What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – May 22, 2025This weekend is Memorial Day. For my family, it is a solemn day. As a grandson of a Korean War Vet, the son of a Vietnam Vet, and a friend to many Cold War, Iraq, and Afghanistan Vets, this is not a weekend of celebration. It is not the star of summer. This is a…