A photo of a casual networking event at a bright café-style space. People are chatting in small groups in front of colorful elephant artwork on the wall. Overlaid on the image is a blue and white text box that reads: "What’s New in NYC Civic Tech? Week 31 of 2025." The bulleted list includes: The UK’s first female Astronomer Royal, A look into Liberty Link, New federal AI strategy, Upcoming MTA fare changes, and Special news from NYC’s Digital Service Team. The text at the bottom reads: "Curated by BetaNYC and YOU!"
How are internet access, environmental concerns, and open data connected?
This week’s newsletter includes info on a new community internet pilot in The Bronx and Upper Manhattan, emerging AI infrastructure and more!
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A photo of a casual networking event at a bright café-style space. People are chatting in small groups in front of colorful elephant artwork on the wall. Overlaid on the image is a blue and white text box that reads: "What’s New in NYC Civic Tech? Week 31 of 2025." The bulleted list includes: The UK’s first female Astronomer Royal, A look into Liberty Link, New federal AI strategy, Upcoming MTA fare changes, and Special news from NYC’s Digital Service Team. The text at the bottom reads: "Curated by BetaNYC and YOU!"
In this week's newsletter, we look at how infrastructure, policy, and technology intersect—from NYC’s Liberty Link fiber network pilot to a new federal AI strategy that’s generating national conversation.
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02.08.2025 20:00 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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CityCamp NYC is 100% community-driven — and it only works because of volunteers like you.
💡 Help us create a space where ideas, neighbors, and changemakers come together.
Volunteer with us! Head to www.citycamp.nyc/volunteer/
02.08.2025 14:02 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A photo of a casual networking event at a bright café-style space. People are chatting in small groups in front of colorful elephant artwork on the wall. Overlaid on the image is a blue and white text box that reads: "What’s New in NYC Civic Tech? Week 31 of 2025." The bulleted list includes: The UK’s first female Astronomer Royal, A look into Liberty Link, New federal AI strategy, Upcoming MTA fare changes, and Special news from NYC’s Digital Service Team. The text at the bottom reads: "Curated by BetaNYC and YOU!"
From community-built fiber networks to a new federal AI policy, we’re tracking how infrastructure, data, and public policy are shaping everyday life.
Check out this week's What's New in NYC Civic Tech!
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Flyer with a light gray background. At the top, blue text with a small Empire State Building icon reads “CityCamp NYC.” Below it says, “a public interest technology unconference.” An illustrated pigeon stands to the right. In large bold blue text, the flyer announces: “early bird tickets available.”
⏰ Don’t miss out — today’s the last day to grab early bird tickets for CityCamp NYC!
Join us on September 6 at the CUNY School of Law for a one-day unconference focused on building a better NYC with technology, data, and design.
🎟️ Get your discounted ticket before midnight: www.citycamp.nyc
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Every newsletter we send is built by real people who care deeply about community-centered technology and civic trust.
Help us keep sharing what matters in NYC civic tech—week after week!
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01.08.2025 00:01 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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This isn’t your typical conference.
CityCamp NYC is an unconference — a participant-driven day of sessions led by you.
Tech, data, government, and community: if you’re building for NYC, this is for you!
🐦 Get early bird tickets before Friday, August 1: www.citycamp.nyc
31.07.2025 12:02 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A promotional graphic titled “What’s New in NYC Civic Tech? Week 30 of 2025.” The background shows an indoor event space with floral decorations, branches with tags hanging, and people in the background. A light blue box in the center lists four civic tech headlines in dark blue text. At the bottom, the text reads: “Curated by BetaNYC and YOU!”
Charter nerds and civic dreamers: one of this year’s ballot proposals would finally modernize NYC’s city map! Check out this week's What's New in NYC Civic Tech.
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We’re building the civic tech workforce NYC needs—one fellow, workshop, and open data tool at a time.
Your support helps us train the people powering a more equitable future.
🔨 www.beta.nyc/donate/
30.07.2025 16:02 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Flyer for an online workshop titled "Discovering NYC Open Data," hosted by the NYC Open Data Ambassadors in partnership with the office of Council Member Alexa Avilés. The event is on Wednesday, August 6, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM EST. The flyer lists what attendees will learn: how to find specific datasets, filter and visualize data, see what others are doing, and stay involved. It includes a registration link (nyc.gov/discoveropendata), a QR code, and notes that the class is free, open to the public, and requires no prior experience. Logos for NYC Open Data and BetaNYC appear at the bottom, along with illustrations of people holding data charts.
What can NYC’s public data tell you about housing, schools, safety, or your neighborhood?
Find out at our free, beginner-friendly NYC Open Data class with the Office of @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social!
📅 Wednesday, August 6 at 6:00 pm
🔗 RSVP: www.nyc.gov/discoveropen...
30.07.2025 14:30 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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From the People’s Roadmap to open data wins—this community has helped shape NYC’s digital future before. Let’s do it again.
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29.07.2025 22:01 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Flyer titled “Mapping for Equity – Big Bush Playground & Park,” promoting a community event using OpenStreetMap and BetaNYC’s Mapping for Equity Toolkit. The field mapping session will take place on Wednesday, August 6th, from 3 PM to 5PM at Big Bush Playground, with attendees meeting by the Flag Pole & Restrooms. The flyer includes illustrations of a lamppost, park bench, trash can, and fire hydrant. At the bottom are logos for BetaNYC, New York City Council, and Council Member Julie Won, District 26. A registration link is provided: beta.nyc/e250806-rsvp.
Come map with us and the Office of Council Member Julie Won at Big Bush Playground! 🗺️🌳
We’ll be using OpenStreetMap to document your neighborhood's public spaces and help quantify the public realm.
📅 Wednesday, August 6
📍 Big Bush Playground, Queens
🔗 RSVP: beta.nyc/e250806-rsvp
29.07.2025 21:09 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Flyer with a light gray background. At the top, blue text with a small Empire State Building icon reads “CityCamp NYC.” Below it says, “a public interest technology unconference.” An illustrated pigeon stands to the right. In large bold blue text, the flyer announces: “early bird tickets available.”
The countdown is on! ⏳
CityCamp NYC is happening September 6, and early bird tickets are flying fast. Be part of the community shaping NYC’s digital future!
🎟️ Get your ticket by August 1: www.citycamp.nyc
29.07.2025 11:01 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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New election data. Charter reform on the ballot. A renewed call for digital equity. It’s all in this week’s newsletter. Check out What's New in NYC Civic Tech!
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28.07.2025 14:02 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Want to meet fellow public interest enthusiasts and changemakers in NYC? 💡
CityCamp NYC is your chance to swap ideas, form connections, and explore how we make our city work better. Early bird tickets on sale now through August 1!
🗓️ September 6, at CUNY School of Law
🎟️ www.citycamp.nyc
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A promotional graphic titled “What’s New in NYC Civic Tech? Week 30 of 2025.” The background shows an indoor event space with floral decorations, branches with tags hanging, and people in the background. A light blue box in the center lists four civic tech headlines in dark blue text. At the bottom, the text reads: “Curated by BetaNYC and YOU!”
Want to understand how NYC works—and how it could work better? This week’s newsletter is your guide to election data, housing proposals, and civic tech ideas shaping the city.
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27.07.2025 17:02 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Love organizing? Know your way around a camera? Just like helping things run smoothly?
We're seeking volunteers to assist with A/V, registration, wayfinding, and other tasks at CityCamp NYC.
Happening September 6 — help shape the future of civic tech in NYC.
Apply now: www.citycamp.nyc/volunteer/
26.07.2025 21:00 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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CityCamp NYC is coming September 6, and we’re not just planning a conference. We’re building community-powered civic tech. Learn more in this week's newsletter!
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Each week, our newsletter brings together the voices, projects, and tools shaping NYC’s civic tech landscape. It’s free for everyone, but not free to produce.
Help us keep it going strong!
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25.07.2025 23:00 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Flyer with a light gray background. At the top, blue text with a small Empire State Building icon reads “CityCamp NYC.” Below it says, “a public interest technology unconference.” An illustrated pigeon stands to the right. In large bold blue text, the flyer announces: “early bird tickets available.”
Early bird alert! 🐦 🚨
CityCamp NYC will take place on Saturday, September 6, and discounted tickets are on sale now through August 1.
If you're passionate about building a better NYC with technology, data, and design, this is your space.
🎟️ Grab your ticket: www.citycamp.nyc
25.07.2025 19:15 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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NYC’s digital future is ours to shape. This week’s newsletter unpacks election data, charter reform, and what’s next for civic tech.
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Want a more transparent, equitable NYC? So do we. 💪
At BetaNYC, we utilize public interest tech to make city government work better for everyone. Help us keep pushing for a people-powered future: www.beta.nyc/donate/
23.07.2025 23:15 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Flyer titled “Mapping for Equity – Big Bush Playground & Park,” promoting a community event using OpenStreetMap and BetaNYC’s Mapping for Equity Toolkit. The field mapping session will take place on Wednesday, August 6th, from 3 PM to 5PM at Big Bush Playground, with attendees meeting by the Flag Pole & Restrooms. The flyer includes illustrations of a lamppost, park bench, trash can, and fire hydrant. At the bottom are logos for BetaNYC, New York City Council, and Council Member Julie Won, District 26. A registration link is provided: beta.nyc/e250806-rsvp.
Join us and the Office of Council Member Julie Won for a mapping session in Big Bush Playground.
We’ll show you how to use OpenStreetMap to document the public spaces that shape your neighborhood!
When: Wednesday, August 6 📅
Where: Big Bush Playground in Queens 🙌
RSVP: beta.nyc/e250806-rsvp
23.07.2025 14:02 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Who decides what belongs on the map? This week’s newsletter explores that question—from crowdsourced bike data to a UK artist drawing NYC’s landmarks. Plus, learn more about our upcoming events!
Read and reflect:
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22.07.2025 23:01 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Our newsletter is a love letter to NYC’s civic tech community—delivered weekly. It helps you stay informed, inspired, and connected to public interest technology work across the city.
If it’s been useful to you, now’s the time to support it. Visit www.beta.nyc/support-us-n... 🚫 👑
22.07.2025 19:02 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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CityCamp NYC is taking place on September 6, and early bird tickets are now available! 🎉
Join us for a one-day unconference that brings together people using tech, data, and design to reimagine how NYC works for its residents.
🎟️ Get your early bird ticket before August 1 at www.citycamp.nyc
22.07.2025 15:02 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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ICYMI: CityCamp NYC is back this September! Get the latest updates, plus inspiring civic stories in this week’s What's New in NYC Civic Tech.
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21.07.2025 22:00 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Weekend reads take on a different meaning when they help you understand your city better. BetaNYC works to make NYC more transparent, just, and people-powered.
Back our public interest tech mission today! 🌇
Visit www.beta.nyc/donate/
20.07.2025 17:02 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Take a moment this Sunday to read something hopeful.
From youth leadership to community mapping, this week’s newsletter is full of reasons to stay engaged and inspired.
Read it now:
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