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We help New Yorkers access information & use technology. We want New York’s governments to work for the people, by the people, for the digital era. #civictech #opendata #pitech beta.nyc/links

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Flyer for an upcoming event with the Common Ground, featuring images of four panelists and a moderator. Event details: Friday, March 20 2:45PM-3:45PM EST

Flyer for an upcoming event with the Common Ground, featuring images of four panelists and a moderator. Event details: Friday, March 20 2:45PM-3:45PM EST

How do we expand access to data & science with community engagement?

Join IGNITE and the Gotham Data Clinic for a half-day symposium bringing together leaders, practitioners, & peers across disciplines. Our very own Noel Hidalgo will be featured on the panel!

Details: www.beta.nyc/event/the-co...

11.03.2026 19:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Dark navy promotional poster with neon-style city graphics. Large white text reads “CALLING ALL NEW YOKERS!” with icons and details: “March 22–29, 2026” and “opendataweek.nyc.” Logos for NYC OTI, BetaNYC, and Data Through Design appear above an “Open Data Week 2026” graphic, with “Powered by NYC Open Data” at the bottom.

Dark navy promotional poster with neon-style city graphics. Large white text reads “CALLING ALL NEW YOKERS!” with icons and details: “March 22–29, 2026” and “opendataweek.nyc.” Logos for NYC OTI, BetaNYC, and Data Through Design appear above an “Open Data Week 2026” graphic, with “Powered by NYC Open Data” at the bottom.

We’re celebrating a decade of NYC Open Data Week! 🗽✨

From March 22–29, join the city’s open data community for a week of learning, sharing, and connection.

See the full program and sign up at opendataweek.nyc

11.03.2026 13:30 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Dark blue promo graphic with large orange headline text: “THANK YOU CUSP at NYU TANDON FOR YOUR SUPPORT!” Below, white text reads: “Register today for NYC School of Data, featuring 30+ sessions!” Event details with icons: “March 28–29, 2026,” “CUNY School of Law, Queens,” and “www.schoolofdata.nyc.” Bottom row includes logos for BetaNYC, NYU CUSP, and NYC Open Data.

Dark blue promo graphic with large orange headline text: “THANK YOU CUSP at NYU TANDON FOR YOUR SUPPORT!” Below, white text reads: “Register today for NYC School of Data, featuring 30+ sessions!” Event details with icons: “March 28–29, 2026,” “CUNY School of Law, Queens,” and “www.schoolofdata.nyc.” Bottom row includes logos for BetaNYC, NYU CUSP, and NYC Open Data.

Thank you to @nyutandon.bsky.social for supporting NYC School of Data!

Your sponsorship helps us bring people across sectors into the same rooms to learn and build for NYC.

Join us March 28–29: schoolofdata.nyc

10.03.2026 21:54 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Group photo of BetaNYC community members with a blue overlay and large headline text reading, “This week in NYC’s #CivicTech” and “Week 10 of 2026.” A rounded text box lists bullet points: “Revisit our latest BetaBagels with Council Member De La Rosa,” “Latest updates for School of Data and UnSchool of Data—registration plus schedules!,” “Check out the NYC Open Data Week festival program, and Data Through Design’s Opening Reception!,” and “Civictech news, jobs, events, and more!”

Group photo of BetaNYC community members with a blue overlay and large headline text reading, “This week in NYC’s #CivicTech” and “Week 10 of 2026.” A rounded text box lists bullet points: “Revisit our latest BetaBagels with Council Member De La Rosa,” “Latest updates for School of Data and UnSchool of Data—registration plus schedules!,” “Check out the NYC Open Data Week festival program, and Data Through Design’s Opening Reception!,” and “Civictech news, jobs, events, and more!”

As March ramps up, we’re turning stories into steps.

Week 10 includes: BetaBagels recap with Council Member De La Rosa, School of Data and UnSchool of Data updates, Open Data Week’s program + Data Through Design’s Opening Reception, and a full news/jobs/events roundup.

www.beta.nyc/newsletter-2...

10.03.2026 19:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Blue poster with BetaNYC logo and the headline “CLASS DISMISSED.” An orange banner reads “UnSchool of Data 2026.” Text below: “A Public Interest Unconference.” and “www.schoolofdata.nyc/unschool,” with a spray-paint can illustration. Bottom text: “Sunday, March 29, 2026,” and “CUNY School of Law.”

Blue poster with BetaNYC logo and the headline “CLASS DISMISSED.” An orange banner reads “UnSchool of Data 2026.” Text below: “A Public Interest Unconference.” and “www.schoolofdata.nyc/unschool,” with a spray-paint can illustration. Bottom text: “Sunday, March 29, 2026,” and “CUNY School of Law.”

It’s almost time! ✨

NYC School of Data + UnSchool of Data is March 28–29 at CUNY School of Law, and general admission tickets are now on sale.

Bring your curiosity—leave with new skills and new connections. Learn more: schoolofdata.nyc

10.03.2026 15:02 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Dark blue promo graphic with large orange headline text: “THANK YOU CYVL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!” White text below: “Register today for NYC School of Data, featuring 30+ sessions!” Event details with icons: “March 28–29, 2026,” “CUNY School of Law, Queens,” and “www.schoolofdata.nyc.” Bottom row includes logos for BetaNYC, CYVL, and NYC Open Data.

Dark blue promo graphic with large orange headline text: “THANK YOU CYVL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!” White text below: “Register today for NYC School of Data, featuring 30+ sessions!” Event details with icons: “March 28–29, 2026,” “CUNY School of Law, Queens,” and “www.schoolofdata.nyc.” Bottom row includes logos for BetaNYC, CYVL, and NYC Open Data.

Huge thanks to Cyvl for sponsoring NYC School of Data!

Your support helps keep this weekend practical and people-first, with skills, tools, and conversations that attendees can take back to their communities.

Join us March 28–29: schoolofdata.nyc

09.03.2026 17:02 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Flyer for ‘Discovering NYC Open Data,’ a free monthly online workshop from NYC Open Data Ambassadors and BetaNYC. Text highlights learning how to find, filter, and visualize NYC datasets, with a QR code to sign up and an illustration of two people holding data charts.

Flyer for ‘Discovering NYC Open Data,’ a free monthly online workshop from NYC Open Data Ambassadors and BetaNYC. Text highlights learning how to find, filter, and visualize NYC datasets, with a QR code to sign up and an illustration of two people holding data charts.

Heard about NYC Open Data, but not sure what to actually do with it? 👀

This free workshop will show you how to search, filter, and interpret datasets — plus how communities are using data to push for change!

📅 Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026 at 6 pm ET
🔗 Register: www.beta.nyc/event/e260311

09.03.2026 13:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Dark navy promotional poster with neon-style city graphics. Large white text reads “REGISTER TODAY!” with icons and details: “March 22–29, 2026” and “opendataweek.nyc.” Logos for NYC OTI, BetaNYC, and Data Through Design appear above an “Open Data Week 2026” graphic, with “Powered by NYC Open Data” at the bottom.

Dark navy promotional poster with neon-style city graphics. Large white text reads “REGISTER TODAY!” with icons and details: “March 22–29, 2026” and “opendataweek.nyc.” Logos for NYC OTI, BetaNYC, and Data Through Design appear above an “Open Data Week 2026” graphic, with “Powered by NYC Open Data” at the bottom.

NYC Open Data Week is turning 10!! 🎉

Join us for the 10th annual festival from Sunday, March 22, through Sunday, March 29. Explore the program, pick your events, and register at opendataweek.nyc. 📣

08.03.2026 20:01 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Group photo of BetaNYC community members with a blue overlay and large headline text reading, “This week in NYC’s #CivicTech” and “Week 10 of 2026.” A rounded text box lists bullet points: “Revisit our latest BetaBagels with Council Member De La Rosa,” “Latest updates for School of Data and UnSchool of Data—registration plus schedules!,” “Check out the NYC Open Data Week festival program, and Data Through Design’s Opening Reception!,” and “Civictech news, jobs, events, and more!”

Group photo of BetaNYC community members with a blue overlay and large headline text reading, “This week in NYC’s #CivicTech” and “Week 10 of 2026.” A rounded text box lists bullet points: “Revisit our latest BetaBagels with Council Member De La Rosa,” “Latest updates for School of Data and UnSchool of Data—registration plus schedules!,” “Check out the NYC Open Data Week festival program, and Data Through Design’s Opening Reception!,” and “Civictech news, jobs, events, and more!”

Need a weekly civic tech touchpoint?

This edition makes space for community: catch the BetaBagels recap, plan for School of Data & UnSchool of Data, explore the Open Data Week program, Data Through Design’s Opening Reception, and more!

www.beta.nyc/newsletter-2...

08.03.2026 15:01 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Orange-to-peach gradient poster with bold navy headline “NYC’S PUBLIC INTEREST TECH, DATA & DESIGN CONFERENCE!” Event details shown with icons: Saturday, March 28 & Sunday, March 29, 2026; CUNY School of Law, Queens; www.schoolofdata.nyc. Bottom logos: BetaNYC, NYC OpenData, and NYC Office of Technology & Innovation.

Orange-to-peach gradient poster with bold navy headline “NYC’S PUBLIC INTEREST TECH, DATA & DESIGN CONFERENCE!” Event details shown with icons: Saturday, March 28 & Sunday, March 29, 2026; CUNY School of Law, Queens; www.schoolofdata.nyc. Bottom logos: BetaNYC, NYC OpenData, and NYC Office of Technology & Innovation.

NYC School of Data + UnSchool of Data is almost here!

General admission tickets are now on sale for March 28–29 at CUNY School of Law. Come learn, share, and build alongside NYC’s public interest tech + open data community!

Details: schoolofdata.nyc

07.03.2026 15:02 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Dark blue promo graphic with large orange headline text: “THANK YOU SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS FOR BEING A SUPPORTING SPONSOR!” White text below: “Register for NYC School of Data, featuring 30+ sessions!” Event details with icons: “March 28–29, 2026,” “CUNY School of Law, Queens,” and “www.schoolofdata.nyc.” Bottom row includes the BetaNYC logo, an SVA DV&C (MPS Data Visualization and Communication) / School of Visual Arts logo badge, and the NYC Open Data logo.

Dark blue promo graphic with large orange headline text: “THANK YOU SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS FOR BEING A SUPPORTING SPONSOR!” White text below: “Register for NYC School of Data, featuring 30+ sessions!” Event details with icons: “March 28–29, 2026,” “CUNY School of Law, Queens,” and “www.schoolofdata.nyc.” Bottom row includes the BetaNYC logo, an SVA DV&C (MPS Data Visualization and Communication) / School of Visual Arts logo badge, and the NYC Open Data logo.

Shout-out to the School of Visual Arts for backing NYC School of Data as a Supporting Sponsor!

Your support helps create a space where data, design, and civic life meet together, in community.

Join us March 28–29 @ CUNY School of Law, and register today: schoolofdata.nyc

06.03.2026 19:02 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Group photo of BetaNYC community members with a blue overlay and large headline text reading, “This week in NYC’s #CivicTech” and “Week 10 of 2026.” A rounded text box lists bullet points: “Revisit our latest BetaBagels with Council Member De La Rosa,” “Latest updates for School of Data and UnSchool of Data—registration plus schedules!,” “Check out the NYC Open Data Week festival program, and Data Through Design’s Opening Reception!,” and “Civictech news, jobs, events, and more!”

Group photo of BetaNYC community members with a blue overlay and large headline text reading, “This week in NYC’s #CivicTech” and “Week 10 of 2026.” A rounded text box lists bullet points: “Revisit our latest BetaBagels with Council Member De La Rosa,” “Latest updates for School of Data and UnSchool of Data—registration plus schedules!,” “Check out the NYC Open Data Week festival program, and Data Through Design’s Opening Reception!,” and “Civictech news, jobs, events, and more!”

Our work is built on dialogue, & this week’s newsletter is a space to hear what’s emerging, reflect together, & turn insights into action.

Revisit our latest BetaBagels, get the newest School of Data updates, explore the Open Data Week festival program & more!

Read: www.beta.nyc/newsletter-2...

06.03.2026 15:26 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Orange-to-peach gradient poster with bold dark blue text reading “JOIN NYC’S PUBLIC INTEREST TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY.” Below are icons and event details: Saturday, March 28 & Sunday, March 29, 2026; CUNY School of Law, Queens; www.schoolofdata.nyc. Logos at bottom: BetaNYC, NYC OpenData, and NYC Office of Technology & Innovation.

Orange-to-peach gradient poster with bold dark blue text reading “JOIN NYC’S PUBLIC INTEREST TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY.” Below are icons and event details: Saturday, March 28 & Sunday, March 29, 2026; CUNY School of Law, Queens; www.schoolofdata.nyc. Logos at bottom: BetaNYC, NYC OpenData, and NYC Office of Technology & Innovation.

NYC School of Data + UnSchool of Data is right around the corner! 🎉

General admission tickets are now on sale for March 28–29 at CUNY School of Law. Learn more: schoolofdata.nyc

05.03.2026 17:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Dark blue promo graphic with large orange headline text: “THANK YOU HAYDEN AI FOR YOUR SUPPORT!” Below, white text reads: “Register today for NYC School of Data, featuring 30+ sessions!” Event details with icons: “March 28–29, 2026,” “CUNY School of Law, Queens,” and “www.schoolofdata.nyc.” Bottom row includes logos for BetaNYC, HaydenAI, and NYC OpenData.

Dark blue promo graphic with large orange headline text: “THANK YOU HAYDEN AI FOR YOUR SUPPORT!” Below, white text reads: “Register today for NYC School of Data, featuring 30+ sessions!” Event details with icons: “March 28–29, 2026,” “CUNY School of Law, Queens,” and “www.schoolofdata.nyc.” Bottom row includes logos for BetaNYC, HaydenAI, and NYC OpenData.

Thank you to Hayden AI for sponsoring NYC School of Data!

Your support helps bring people together to learn, swap skills, and build with data for the public good. 💙

Join us March 28–29 @ CUNY School of Law: schoolofdata.nyc

05.03.2026 14:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Graphic on a light peach background with a large orange-and-white megaphone. Big white text reads, “EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE.” Smaller text: “Sales end on March 5!” Contact info with icons: “schoolofdata.nyc” and “schoolofdata@beta.nyc.” The bottom includes the BetaNYC and NYC OpenData logos, plus orange logos for “NYC School of Data 2026” and “UnSchool of Data 2026.”

Graphic on a light peach background with a large orange-and-white megaphone. Big white text reads, “EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE.” Smaller text: “Sales end on March 5!” Contact info with icons: “schoolofdata.nyc” and “schoolofdata@beta.nyc.” The bottom includes the BetaNYC and NYC OpenData logos, plus orange logos for “NYC School of Data 2026” and “UnSchool of Data 2026.”

Two days. One community. 💙

Come connect with neighbors, public servants, designers, and technologists at NYC School of Data + UnSchool of Data: March 28–29 @ CUNY School of Law.

Tickets: schoolofdata.nyc/earlybird2026

04.03.2026 19:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Dark blue promo graphic with large orange headline text: “THANK YOU REINVENT ALBANY FOR BEING A LEAD PARTNER!” Below, white text reads: “Register today for NYC School of Data, featuring 30+ sessions!” Event details with icons: “March 28–29, 2026,” “CUNY School of Law, Queens,” and “www.schoolofdata.nyc.” Bottom row includes logos for BetaNYC, Reinvent Albany, and NYC OpenData.

Dark blue promo graphic with large orange headline text: “THANK YOU REINVENT ALBANY FOR BEING A LEAD PARTNER!” Below, white text reads: “Register today for NYC School of Data, featuring 30+ sessions!” Event details with icons: “March 28–29, 2026,” “CUNY School of Law, Queens,” and “www.schoolofdata.nyc.” Bottom row includes logos for BetaNYC, Reinvent Albany, and NYC OpenData.

Big thanks to @reinventalbany.bsky.social for being a Lead Partner of NYC School of Data!

Your support helps keep this community gathering accessible, practical, and rooted in public interest work. 💙🧡

March 28–29 @ CUNY School of Law. Register: schoolofdata.nyc

04.03.2026 16:27 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
Graphic on a navy-blue background with an orange-and-white megaphone. Large white text reads, “CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS.” Below, orange icons and text say: “Apply by March 3” and “schoolofdata.nyc/2026-volunteer.” The bottom includes the BetaNYC and NYC OpenData logos, plus orange badges for “NYC School of Data 2026” and “UnSchool of Data 2026.”

Graphic on a navy-blue background with an orange-and-white megaphone. Large white text reads, “CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS.” Below, orange icons and text say: “Apply by March 3” and “schoolofdata.nyc/2026-volunteer.” The bottom includes the BetaNYC and NYC OpenData logos, plus orange badges for “NYC School of Data 2026” and “UnSchool of Data 2026.”

Today, March 3, is the last day to sign up to volunteer! ⏰

NYC School of Data + UnSchool of Data is March 28–29 at CUNY School of Law, and volunteers are a big part of what makes the weekend feel welcoming and well-run.

Sign up today: schoolofdata.nyc/2026-volunteer

03.03.2026 19:02 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Blue-and-white BetaNYC graphic with the headline “Work in tech? Help shape the future of the field.” Text reads “Your input shapes NYC’s future workforce!” and “Take our surveys: beta.nyc/wfd-surveys,” alongside an illustrated megaphone with celebratory lines.

Blue-and-white BetaNYC graphic with the headline “Work in tech? Help shape the future of the field.” Text reads “Your input shapes NYC’s future workforce!” and “Take our surveys: beta.nyc/wfd-surveys,” alongside an illustrated megaphone with celebratory lines.

We’re building stronger pathways into civic tech and public interest tech, and we want to learn from people in the field. Share what you’re seeing on the ground and help guide what comes next.

Add your voice: beta.nyc/wfd-surveys

03.03.2026 14:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Graphic on a navy blue background with a large orange-and-white megaphone. Big white text reads, “EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE.” Smaller text: “Sales end on March 5!” Contact info with icons: “schoolofdata.nyc” and “schoolofdata@beta.nyc.” The bottom includes the BetaNYC and NYC OpenData logos, plus orange logos for “NYC School of Data 2026” and “UnSchool of Data 2026.”

Graphic on a navy blue background with a large orange-and-white megaphone. Big white text reads, “EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE.” Smaller text: “Sales end on March 5!” Contact info with icons: “schoolofdata.nyc” and “schoolofdata@beta.nyc.” The bottom includes the BetaNYC and NYC OpenData logos, plus orange logos for “NYC School of Data 2026” and “UnSchool of Data 2026.”

Make it a two-day meetup ✨

NYC School of Data returns with a full weekend experience!

Day 1: talks + workshops at NYC School of Data
Day 2: UnSchool of Data (unconference-style, community-led)

See you March 28–29 @ CUNY Law. Tickets: schoolofdata.nyc/earlybird2026

02.03.2026 23:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Flyer for ‘Discovering NYC Open Data,’ a free monthly online workshop from NYC Open Data Ambassadors and BetaNYC. Text highlights learning how to find, filter, and visualize NYC datasets, with a QR code to sign up and an illustration of two people holding data charts.

Flyer for ‘Discovering NYC Open Data,’ a free monthly online workshop from NYC Open Data Ambassadors and BetaNYC. Text highlights learning how to find, filter, and visualize NYC datasets, with a QR code to sign up and an illustration of two people holding data charts.

Open Data is full of stories waiting to be uncovered. Want to learn how to search, filter, and make sense of it? 🕵️‍♀️

This free workshop will guide you through the basics and show how communities are turning data into action.

📅 Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026 at 6 pm ET
🔗 RSVP: www.beta.nyc/event/e260311

02.03.2026 18:03 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Graphic with a blue-tinted photo of a packed auditorium. Large header text reads, “This week in NYC’s #CivicTech — Week 9 of 2026.” A rounded text box lists highlights: the NYC School of Data preliminary program is live; Public Interest Technologist of the Month; join us at BetaBagels; blizzard recaps and winter blues; and “The Alabama Solution” film screening + conversation.

Graphic with a blue-tinted photo of a packed auditorium. Large header text reads, “This week in NYC’s #CivicTech — Week 9 of 2026.” A rounded text box lists highlights: the NYC School of Data preliminary program is live; Public Interest Technologist of the Month; join us at BetaBagels; blizzard recaps and winter blues; and “The Alabama Solution” film screening + conversation.

This week’s newsletter is a small dose of forward motion: School of Data's program is now live, a new Public Interest Technologist of the Month feature, and much more!

Take a look: www.beta.nyc/newsletter-2...

02.03.2026 13:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Dark blue NYC School of Data 2026 graphic with an orange banner reading “NYC School of Data 2026” and the BetaNYC logo at the top. Large white text says “CALL FOR SPONSORS” next to an orange megaphone icon. Below, icons highlight event details: Saturday, March 28, 2026 at CUNY School of Law, 2 Ct Square W, Long Island City, NY 11101, with contact email schoolofdata@beta.nyc and link beta.nyc/SoData26-Sponsor.

Dark blue NYC School of Data 2026 graphic with an orange banner reading “NYC School of Data 2026” and the BetaNYC logo at the top. Large white text says “CALL FOR SPONSORS” next to an orange megaphone icon. Below, icons highlight event details: Saturday, March 28, 2026 at CUNY School of Law, 2 Ct Square W, Long Island City, NY 11101, with contact email schoolofdata@beta.nyc and link beta.nyc/SoData26-Sponsor.

NYC needs informed residents and strong community networks, and NYC School of Data helps grow that ecosystem.

We’re inviting sponsors to help keep the conference affordable, welcoming, and community-led.

If you can, please pass this along:
🔗 beta.nyc/SoData26-Spo...

01.03.2026 15:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Graphic on a light peach background with a large orange-and-white megaphone. Big white text reads, “EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE.” Smaller text: “Sales end on March 5!” Contact info with icons: “schoolofdata.nyc” and “schoolofdata@beta.nyc.” The bottom includes the BetaNYC and NYC OpenData logos, plus orange logos for “NYC School of Data 2026” and “UnSchool of Data 2026.”

We’re celebrating 10 years! 🥳

NYC School of Data is turning 10 and marking the milestone with a 2-day weekend alongside UnSchool of Data. Join us March 28–29 @ CUNY School of Law!

Tickets: schoolofdata.nyc/earlybird2026

28.02.2026 20:01 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Graphic with a blue-tinted photo of a packed auditorium. Large header text reads, “This week in NYC’s #CivicTech — Week 9 of 2026.” A rounded text box lists highlights: the NYC School of Data preliminary program is live; Public Interest Technologist of the Month; join us at BetaBagels; blizzard recaps and winter blues; and “The Alabama Solution” film screening + conversation.

Graphic with a blue-tinted photo of a packed auditorium. Large header text reads, “This week in NYC’s #CivicTech — Week 9 of 2026.” A rounded text box lists highlights: the NYC School of Data preliminary program is live; Public Interest Technologist of the Month; join us at BetaBagels; blizzard recaps and winter blues; and “The Alabama Solution” film screening + conversation.

One of our favorite parts of this work is spotlighting the people behind public interest tech.

This week, we’re launching Public Interest Technologist of the Month, starting with Allen Hillery—an educator, analyst, and community organizer.

Meet Allen + more: www.beta.nyc/newsletter-2...

28.02.2026 15:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Graphic on a navy-blue background with an orange-and-white megaphone. Large white text reads, “CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS.” Below, orange icons and text say: “Apply by March 3” and “schoolofdata.nyc/2026-volunteer.” The bottom includes the BetaNYC and NYC OpenData logos, plus orange badges for “NYC School of Data 2026” and “UnSchool of Data 2026.”

Graphic on a navy-blue background with an orange-and-white megaphone. Large white text reads, “CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS.” Below, orange icons and text say: “Apply by March 3” and “schoolofdata.nyc/2026-volunteer.” The bottom includes the BetaNYC and NYC OpenData logos, plus orange badges for “NYC School of Data 2026” and “UnSchool of Data 2026.”

If you enjoy helping at community events, come volunteer with us!

NYC School of Data + UnSchool of Data is March 28–29 at CUNY School of Law, and volunteers are a big part of what makes the weekend friendly and organized.

Sign up here: schoolofdata.nyc/2026-volunteer

27.02.2026 19:03 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Graphic with a blue-tinted photo of a packed auditorium. Large header text reads, “This week in NYC’s #CivicTech — Week 9 of 2026.” A rounded text box lists highlights: the NYC School of Data preliminary program is live; Public Interest Technologist of the Month; join us at BetaBagels; blizzard recaps and winter blues; and “The Alabama Solution” film screening + conversation.

Graphic with a blue-tinted photo of a packed auditorium. Large header text reads, “This week in NYC’s #CivicTech — Week 9 of 2026.” A rounded text box lists highlights: the NYC School of Data preliminary program is live; Public Interest Technologist of the Month; join us at BetaBagels; blizzard recaps and winter blues; and “The Alabama Solution” film screening + conversation.

We’re still shaking off the blizzard, but the good news is the days are getting longer, and the civic tech calendar is heating up.

This week, School of Data’s preliminary program is live, we debut our Public Interest Technologist of the Month, and BetaBagels is coming.

www.beta.nyc/newsletter-2...

26.02.2026 23:00 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Graphic on a navy blue background with a large orange-and-white megaphone. Big white text reads, “EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE.” Smaller text: “Sales end on March 5!” Contact info with icons: “schoolofdata.nyc” and “schoolofdata@beta.nyc.” The bottom includes the BetaNYC and NYC OpenData logos, plus orange logos for “NYC School of Data 2026” and “UnSchool of Data 2026.”

Graphic on a navy blue background with a large orange-and-white megaphone. Big white text reads, “EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE.” Smaller text: “Sales end on March 5!” Contact info with icons: “schoolofdata.nyc” and “schoolofdata@beta.nyc.” The bottom includes the BetaNYC and NYC OpenData logos, plus orange logos for “NYC School of Data 2026” and “UnSchool of Data 2026.”

Calling all civic technologists! 💻 🗺️

Join NYC School of Data + UnSchool of Data for a full weekend of talks, workshops, and community-built sessions March 28–29 @ CUNY School of Law.

Get tickets: schoolofdata.nyc/earlybird2026 🎟️

26.02.2026 20:30 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Flyer with a close-up sesame bagel background and the headline ‘BetaBagels.’ Text reads: ‘A Fireside Chat with NYC Council Member Carmen De La Rosa, Chair of the Committee on Technology.’ Event details: ‘11:30am Friday, February 27.’ Registration: ‘beta.nyc/betabagels014.’”

Flyer with a close-up sesame bagel background and the headline ‘BetaBagels.’ Text reads: ‘A Fireside Chat with NYC Council Member Carmen De La Rosa, Chair of the Committee on Technology.’ Event details: ‘11:30am Friday, February 27.’ Registration: ‘beta.nyc/betabagels014.’”

Friendly reminder: ☕🥯 BetaBagels is coming up!

Join us for a fireside chat with NYC Council Member Carmen De La Rosa. We’ll talk about digital equity, transparency, and responsible tech in city government and more!

Friday, February 27 at 11:30 am
Register: www.beta.nyc/event/betaba...

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Dark blue NYC School of Data 2026 graphic with an orange banner reading “NYC School of Data 2026” and the BetaNYC logo at the top. Large white text says “CALL FOR SPONSORS” next to an orange megaphone icon. Below, icons highlight event details: Saturday, March 28, 2026 at CUNY School of Law, 2 Ct Square W, Long Island City, NY 11101, with contact email schoolofdata@beta.nyc and link beta.nyc/SoData26-Sponsor.

Dark blue NYC School of Data 2026 graphic with an orange banner reading “NYC School of Data 2026” and the BetaNYC logo at the top. Large white text says “CALL FOR SPONSORS” next to an orange megaphone icon. Below, icons highlight event details: Saturday, March 28, 2026 at CUNY School of Law, 2 Ct Square W, Long Island City, NY 11101, with contact email schoolofdata@beta.nyc and link beta.nyc/SoData26-Sponsor.

For a decade, NYC School of Data has brought together thousands of people around open data, digital equity, & public interest tech.

For our 10th-anniversary conference, we’re seeking mission-aligned sponsors.

Know a company that should be involved?
Send them here: beta.nyc/SoData26-Spo...

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Blue-and-white BetaNYC graphic with the headline “Work in tech? Help shape the future of the field.” Text reads “Your input shapes NYC’s future workforce!” and “Take our surveys: beta.nyc/wfd-surveys,” alongside an illustrated megaphone with celebratory lines.

Blue-and-white BetaNYC graphic with the headline “Work in tech? Help shape the future of the field.” Text reads “Your input shapes NYC’s future workforce!” and “Take our surveys: beta.nyc/wfd-surveys,” alongside an illustrated megaphone with celebratory lines.

Work in tech? Take a few minutes to help shape NYC’s future workforce. Your input will help BetaNYC understand what skills, tools, and supports matter most right now, and what needs to change.

Take the survey: beta.nyc/wfd-surveys

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