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If you could hand the Mayor-Elect a reading list on how to make tech and data more just, what would be on it? 📖

This week, we’re inviting you to share your go-to articles, reports, and resources. Help us shape a community-powered syllabus!

Explore the full newsletter: www.beta.nyc/newsletter-w...
Graphic with a blue overlay showing a table covered in markers and kids’ drawings, and plexiglass boxes labeled HOPES, FEARS, and QUESTIONS in the background. White text reads: ‘This week in NYC’s #CivicTech – Week 46 of 2025.’ A white box lists bullet points: ‘Share your community recommendations for the Mayor-Elect! Join us at FOUR events next week!! Insights on City Hall from former deputy mayors. Event alert – Data Workshop with JustFix! Verizon’s nationwide App Developer Challenge – $25,000 grand prize!!’”
November 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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We’re heading into a busy holiday season with an equally busy civic tech season. 🥳 💻

We’re asking for your must-read recommendations for the Mayor-Elect. Also, you don't want to miss Dimitri's riveting journey of his experience with MIT's Delta V!

Catch up: www.beta.nyc/newsletter-w...
Graphic with a blue overlay showing a table covered in markers and kids’ drawings, and plexiglass boxes labeled HOPES, FEARS, and QUESTIONS in the background. White text reads: ‘This week in NYC’s #CivicTech – Week 46 of 2025.’ A white box lists bullet points: ‘Share your community recommendations for the Mayor-Elect! Join us at FOUR events next week!! Insights on City Hall from former deputy mayors. Event alert – Data Workshop with JustFix! Verizon’s nationwide App Developer Challenge – $25,000 grand prize!!’”
November 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Every March, BetaNYC brings the city’s open data and civic tech communities together for NYC School of Data.

For 2026, we’re shaping the agenda now and want your voice. What should NYC explore at the intersection of digital equity, smart cities, and AI?

Help steer the program: schoolofdata.nyc
Graphic announcement for NYC School of Data’s Call for Proposals. The phrase “CALL FOR PROPOSALS” is repeated twice in alternating blue and orange block letters. To the right, there’s an orange and blue megaphone with the words “NYC School of Data” inside. At the bottom, text reads: “Saturday, March 28, 2026,” “CUNY School of Law,” and “Learn more at schoolofdata.nyc,” alongside the NYC School of Data 2026 and BetaNYC logos.
November 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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It’s #OSMGeoWeek, and NYC has a Mayor-Elect—perfect timing to discuss maps, data, and power. 🗺️

This week’s newsletter invites you to contribute recommendations for the Mayor-Elect. Plus, don't miss a must-read, insightful post from Dimitri!

Read more:
🔗 www.beta.nyc/newsletter-w...
Graphic with a blue overlay showing a table covered in markers and kids’ drawings, and plexiglass boxes labeled HOPES, FEARS, and QUESTIONS in the background. White text reads: ‘This week in NYC’s #CivicTech – Week 46 of 2025.’ A white box lists bullet points: ‘Share your community recommendations for the Mayor-Elect! Join us at FOUR events next week!! Insights on City Hall from former deputy mayors. Event alert – Data Workshop with JustFix! Verizon’s nationwide App Developer Challenge – $25,000 grand prize!!’”
November 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Want NYC districts fast? Type your address into Boundaries Map and see City Council, Community District, precincts, school zones, sanitation, and more on one screen.

Perfect for outreach, permits, or just learning your neighborhood!

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November 17, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Help us build a syllabus for City Hall. 📚🏛️

We’re curating community recommendations for the Mayor-Elect, and we want your favorite articles, toolkits, and case studies on people-centered technology and government.

Dive in and share your resources:
🔗 www.beta.nyc/newsletter-w...
Graphic with a blue overlay showing a table covered in markers and kids’ drawings, and plexiglass boxes labeled HOPES, FEARS, and QUESTIONS in the background. White text reads: ‘This week in NYC’s #CivicTech – Week 46 of 2025.’ A white box lists bullet points: ‘Share your community recommendations for the Mayor-Elect! Join us at FOUR events next week!! Insights on City Hall from former deputy mayors. Event alert – Data Workshop with JustFix! Verizon’s nationwide App Developer Challenge – $25,000 grand prize!!’”
November 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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BetaNYC is designing hands-on learning experiences that mirror the work: open data analysis, service design, user research, and civic product delivery.

Tell us your needs for entry-level talent! Your input will shape the next generation of NYC’s tech workforce.

Take our survey: beta.nyc/pit-wfd
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November 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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What should NYC’s next administration do first on tech, data, and equity? 💭

In this week’s newsletter, we’re seeking your community recommendations for the Mayor-Elect and sharing fresh reads on govtech, procurement, service design, and digital equity.

Learn more:
🔗 www.beta.nyc/2025/11/14/t...
Graphic with a blue overlay showing a table covered in markers and kids’ drawings, and plexiglass boxes labeled HOPES, FEARS, and QUESTIONS in the background. White text reads: ‘This week in NYC’s #CivicTech – Week 46 of 2025.’ A white box lists bullet points: ‘Share your community recommendations for the Mayor-Elect! Join us at FOUR events next week!! Insights on City Hall from former deputy mayors. Event alert – Data Workshop with JustFix! Verizon’s nationwide App Developer Challenge – $25,000 grand prize!!’”
November 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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✨ NYC School of Data 2026 call for proposals is open!

We’re curating sessions that highlight how New Yorkers use data, design & technology. And we’re especially interested in work on digital equity, smart cities, and AI, anchored in open data & community needs.

Share your idea: schoolofdata.nyc
Graphic announcement for NYC School of Data’s Call for Proposals. The phrase “CALL FOR PROPOSALS” is repeated twice in alternating blue and orange block letters. To the right, there’s an orange and blue megaphone with the words “NYC School of Data” inside. At the bottom, text reads: “Learn more at schoolofdata.nyc,” alongside the NYC School of Data 2026 and BetaNYC logos.
November 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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New York has a Mayor-Elect—and we want your ideas in the mix. 🗳️✨

We’re launching “Dear Mayor-Elect: Our Community Recommendations” and collecting must-read articles, tools, and resources on govtech, procurement, service design, and digital equity.

🔗 Learn more at www.beta.nyc/2025/11/14/t...
Graphic with a blue overlay showing a table covered in markers and kids’ drawings, and plexiglass boxes labeled HOPES, FEARS, and QUESTIONS in the background. White text reads: ‘This week in NYC’s #CivicTech – Week 46 of 2025.’ A white box lists bullet points: ‘Share your community recommendations for the Mayor-Elect! Join us at FOUR events next week!! Insights on City Hall from former deputy mayors. Event alert – Data Workshop with JustFix! Verizon’s nationwide App Developer Challenge – $25,000 grand prize!!’”
November 14, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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Calling students, neighbors, and map enthusiasts alike! 👋

We’re teaming up with Maps @ MIXI for a workshop on mapping local parks to create healthier, more equitable communities. Bring a friend and your curiosity!

📅 Thursday, November 20 at 5 pm
🔗 Save your spot: www.beta.nyc/event/e251120
Flyer for “Digitize Your Park! Mapping for Local Communities,” co-branded with the MIXI Institute for STEM & the Imagination and Adelphi University logos at the top. Large bold text explains that participants will learn how to use digital literacy and free tools like OpenStreetMap and Mapillary to map local parks and community spaces, grow their networks, and build data and digital skills. A subheading reads “Presented by BetaNYC” with the BetaNYC logo. Event details on the right: Date: Thursday, November 20th; Time: 5–6 pm; Location – MIXI @ St. Francis College, 179 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY. On the left, text reads “Free to sign up! Use the QR code” above a large QR code with a short URL “bit.ly/digi-parks” underneath. Along the bottom, small text notes the event is hosted by Maps @ MIXI, with another small QR code for their mailing list. The lower half of the flyer features an image of a park scene with a bench, a bird, and stylized greenery in green, brown, and gray tones.
November 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Discover how data, design, and policy can drive community change. 💡

We’re teaching a hands-on workshop with the Public Interest Tech New York Regional Hub—no prior experience needed! Come curious, leave equipped.

🔗 RSVP: www.beta.nyc/event/e251119
Flyer titled “PIT NY Hub Talks: Mapping for Equity Workshop Series,” with the PIT New York Regional Hub and BetaNYC logos at top. Subheading invites college educators to integrate civic technology and community mapping into teaching through a hands-on series. Two mint-green cards present sessions: “Workshop #1: Foundations — November 19, 12–1pm ET,” with bullets: understanding maps as equity tools; introduction to OpenStreetMap; civic engagement through mapping. “Workshop #2: Implementation — December 2, 12–1pm ET,” with bullets: mobile data collection; data validation and cleaning; OpenStreetMap contribution workflows; ready-to-use curriculum modules. Each card includes a green “Register for Workshop #1/#2” button on a light gray background.
November 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Every dataset tells a story — about housing, parks, schools, and so much more. 📊

Come learn how to unlock these stories with NYC Open Data. Join a Discovering NYC Open Data class with the NYC Open Data team and start exploring your city!

📅 Friday, Nov 21 at 12 pm
🔗 RSVP: www.beta.nyc/event/e25112
Flyer for an online workshop titled “Discovering NYC Open Data,” presented by NYC Open Data Ambassadors. The event takes place on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 12:00–1:30 PM ET. The flyer lists topics participants will learn: how to find specific datasets, filter and visualize data, see what others are doing, and stay involved. The RSVP link is nyc.gov/discoveropendata. It notes that the class is free, open to the public, and requires no prior experience. Illustrated figures hold large data charts with buildings in the background. Logos for NYC Open Data and BetaNYC appear at the bottom.
November 13, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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This week in NYC's #CivicTech, catch up on what you might have missed: election corner, food systems in crisis, PIT Pop Up insights, and an upcoming “Reimagining CUNY’s Civic Future” event—all in one place.

Full newsletter here: beta.nyc/newsletter-w...
Title card for a weekly civic tech newsletter. A blue-tinted photo of six adults smiling in front of a city skyline fills the background. Large white text at the top says, “This week in NYC’s #CivicTech Week 45 of 2025.” A pale blue box across the bottom lists bullet points: “Eight ways for Mayor-elect to improve NYC #govtech!,” “Apply to work for the next Administration,” “Food assistance resources,” “Reflections on the PIT Pop Up,” “Event – Reimagining CUNY’s Civic Future,” and “14 employment opportunities!”
November 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Next week, we’ll be at NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez’s State of the District—and we’re tabling! 🥳

Come say hi at the BetaNYC table and learn how civic tech and open data support this work.

Register today: www.beta.nyc/event/e251117
Digital flyer for NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez’s “State of the District” event. Large navy text reads “STATE OF THE DISTRICT” over a light map of District 59. Smaller body text invites neighbors to join Senator Gonzalez and her team to discuss the current state of District 59, celebrate community partners, and hear about work to make the district more affordable, improve transit access, end traffic violence, protect immigrant neighbors, strengthen data privacy and AI labor protections, promote green jobs, green space, and climate justice, and fight federal overreach for working-class New Yorkers. Bold blue text at the center says: “Monday, Nov. 17 at 6 PM @ CUNY School of Law or on Zoom.” On the left is a QR code and note to “Register to attend at bit.ly/StateOfSD59 or scan here.” Along the bottom, large letters “SD59” are filled with photos of Senator Gonzalez and community members.
November 11, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Job hunting in public interest tech? 🧭

This week’s newsletter closes with 14 opportunities across city government and nonprofits—alongside election analysis, govtech ideas for the new mayor, and more.

Get the full list: beta.nyc/newsletter-w...
Title card for a weekly civic tech newsletter. A blue-tinted photo of six adults smiling in front of a city skyline fills the background. Large white text at the top says, “This week in NYC’s #CivicTech Week 45 of 2025.” A pale blue box across the bottom lists bullet points: “Eight ways for Mayor-elect to improve NYC #govtech!,” “Apply to work for the next Administration,” “Food assistance resources,” “Reflections on the PIT Pop Up,” “Event – Reimagining CUNY’s Civic Future,” and “14 employment opportunities!”
November 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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If you care about tech, equity, and New York’s next chapter, this one’s for you.

We’ve got: 8 ways to level up NYC govtech, food assistance resources you can share, PIT Pop Up reflections, and 14 civic tech job leads.

Dive in: beta.nyc/newsletter-w...
Title card for a weekly civic tech newsletter. A blue-tinted photo of six adults smiling in front of a city skyline fills the background. Large white text at the top says, “This week in NYC’s #CivicTech Week 45 of 2025.” A pale blue box across the bottom lists bullet points: “Eight ways for Mayor-elect to improve NYC #govtech!,” “Apply to work for the next Administration,” “Food assistance resources,” “Reflections on the PIT Pop Up,” “Event – Reimagining CUNY’s Civic Future,” and “14 employment opportunities!”
November 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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From voting maps to food pantry lines, this week’s #CivicTech newsletter connects the dots: election takes, SNAP + pantry updates, a PIT Pop Up recap, and an upcoming event on reimagining CUNY’s civic future.

Read the full issue: beta.nyc/newsletter-w...
Title card for a weekly civic tech newsletter. A blue-tinted photo of six adults smiling in front of a city skyline fills the background. Large white text at the top says, “This week in NYC’s #CivicTech Week 45 of 2025.” A pale blue box across the bottom lists bullet points: “Eight ways for Mayor-elect to improve NYC #govtech!,” “Apply to work for the next Administration,” “Food assistance resources,” “Reflections on the PIT Pop Up,” “Event – Reimagining CUNY’s Civic Future,” and “14 employment opportunities!”
November 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Wondering what the Mayor-elect could do first on #govtech? 👀

We rounded up eight concrete ideas, plus ways to apply them to work in the next administration and tools to track food assistance.

Catch the full rundown: beta.nyc/newsletter-w...
Title card for a weekly civic tech newsletter. A blue-tinted photo of six adults smiling in front of a city skyline fills the background. Large white text at the top says, “This week in NYC’s #CivicTech Week 45 of 2025.” A pale blue box across the bottom lists bullet points: “Eight ways for Mayor-elect to improve NYC #govtech!,” “Apply to work for the next Administration,” “Food assistance resources,” “Reflections on the PIT Pop Up,” “Event – Reimagining CUNY’s Civic Future,” and “14 employment opportunities!”
November 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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✨ The NYC School of Data 2026 call for proposals is open! We’re programming sessions that show how New Yorkers use data, design, and technology.

We’re especially inviting work on digital equity, smart cities, and AI—rooted in open data and real community needs.

Share your idea: schoolofdata.nyc
Graphic announcement for NYC School of Data’s Call for Proposals. The phrase “CALL FOR PROPOSALS” is repeated twice in alternating blue and orange block letters. To the right, there’s an orange and blue megaphone with the words “NYC School of Data” inside. At the bottom, text reads: “Saturday, March 28, 2026,” “CUNY School of Law,” and “Learn more at schoolofdata.nyc,” alongside the NYC School of Data 2026 and BetaNYC logos.
November 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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NYC’s civic tech landscape is shifting fast—new mayor, new mandates, new opportunities.

This week’s newsletter explores govtech ideas for the next administration, provides food assistance resources, highlights job openings, and more.

Read it all: beta.nyc/newsletter-w...
Title card for a weekly civic tech newsletter. A blue-tinted photo of six adults smiling in front of a city skyline fills the background. Large white text at the top says, “This week in NYC’s #CivicTech Week 45 of 2025.” A pale blue box across the bottom lists bullet points: “Eight ways for Mayor-elect to improve NYC #govtech!,” “Apply to work for the next Administration,” “Food assistance resources,” “Reflections on the PIT Pop Up,” “Event – Reimagining CUNY’s Civic Future,” and “14 employment opportunities!”
November 7, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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How do we make parks more equitable and welcoming? One way is by mapping what’s really on the ground. 🌳 🗺️

Join BetaNYC and The Better Block Project at Herbert Von King Park for a Mapping for Equity field workshop.

📅 Saturday, November 15, at 10:30 am
🔗 RSVP: www.beta.nyc/event/e251115
Digital flyer titled “Mapping for Equity” with large green block letters at the top against a light cream background. Subheading reads “The Better Block Project,” followed by text: “Using OpenStreetMap and BetaNYC’s Mapping for Equity Toolkit in Your Community.” The next section, in bold, says “Field Mapping On-Site: Herbert Von King Park,” with details: “Saturday, November 15, 10:30am–12:30pm. Meeting Point: Almira Kennedy Coursey Amphitheatre.” A short paragraph explains that BetaNYC will teach participants how to create more equitable and accessible spaces by mapping parks and public spaces into OpenStreetMap and ensuring equal representation in data. A green rounded button along the bottom center reads “Register: beta.nyc/e251115-rsvp” with a small link icon. Around the text are hand-drawn illustrations of a streetlamp, park bench, trash can, fire hydrant, and a brownstone building. Logos for BetaNYC and The Better Block Project appear along the bottom.
November 6, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Every week, we highlight the civic tech stories, tools, and events moving New York toward a more open and equitable future.

If our updates have helped you learn, connect, or take action, we hope you’ll support this work.

Visit beta.nyc/support-us-n...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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We’re back at CUNY School of Law on March 28, 2026, for the TENTH NYC School of Data! 🥳 This year, we’re expanding opportunities for people working on digital equity, smart cities, and artificial intelligence.

Tell your friends and colleagues!

Submit your ideas here: schoolofdata.nyc
Graphic announcement for NYC School of Data’s Call for Proposals. The phrase “CALL FOR PROPOSALS” is repeated twice in alternating blue and orange block letters. To the right, there’s an orange and blue megaphone with the words “NYC School of Data” inside. At the bottom, text reads: “Saturday, March 28, 2026,” “CUNY School of Law,” and “Learn more at schoolofdata.nyc,” alongside the NYC School of Data 2026 and BetaNYC logos.
November 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Over the years, we’ve watched fellows turn classroom projects into real community impact: mapping neighborhood assets, improving service delivery, telling stories with data.

Help us scale that pathway! Take our short employer survey to guide the next phase of our workforce program: beta.nyc/pit-wfd
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November 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM