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What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – September 11, 2025
Noel Hidalgo
To paraphrase His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama: from the moment of birth, and throughout our lives, we depend on kindness. Yet somewhere in middle age, many of us forget it. Today, we’re reminded of the countless ways kindness shows up—from shelter to a smile, from words of affirmation to friendship. Time and again, New…
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What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – August 29, 2025
Gabby
Recently, we kicked off the 13th cohort of Civic Innovation Fellows. Welcome Ayela and Jillian!
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What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – August 22, 2025
Gabby
Dreams don’t come true by willpower alone. They come true through hard, grueling, never-ending work.
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What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – August 15, 2025
Gabby
Since BetaNYC’s founding, we’ve worked to bridge the digital divide, build literacy, and protect privacy.
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What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – August 8, 2025
Gabby
CityCamp NYC is just a month away, and we’re thrilled to share a few exciting updates!
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What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – August 1, 2025
Gabby
This week, we’re highlighting two exciting developments and reflecting on another whirlwind AI week.
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What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – July 24, 2025
Gabby
We remain focused on what we can build together. We still have the power to shape a better tomorrow.
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What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – July 17, 2025
Gabby
This week, we’re spotlighting civic engagement at BetaNYC and around the world!
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What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – July 10, 2025
Gabby
Even as national and global events feel overwhelming, NYC’s democracy is still very much alive.
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What’s New in NYC Civic Tech – July 3, 2025
Noel Hidalgo
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
Noel Hidalgo
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 – June 19, 2025
Gabby
We are devastated by the continued targeting and dehumanization of immigrant communities.