What's New in NYC Tech - June 21, 2024

Greetings from the other side of the summer solstice! We hope your Juneteenth was reflective and meaningful, and that you’re staying cool!

ICYMI - BetaNYC is hiring a Lab Manager to assist with research and data requests and work on data-driven projects. Come work with us! Check out this post for more info. ?? ??

On that note, let’s jump into this week’s updates!

This Week in NYC Civic Tech / Gov Watch ???

• Early voting for the primaries wraps up this Sunday, and Primary Election Day is this Tuesday, June 25! Find your poll site and view your ballot. Unsure of your districts? Our tool Boundaries Map can help!??
• Looking to make your voice heard on congestion pricing? Join Riders Alliance for a mass mobilization at MTA HQ this Wednesday, June 26.
• Relive BetaBagels with the MTA Open Data team! If you missed the recent event, check out the recording on our YouTube channel!?
• What is your community’s access to vital parks? The NYC Parks Department launched the Vital Parks Explorer, a new interactive map, where you can find out.

Jobs Alert and Announcements (for more listings, check out #Jobs in our Slack workspace - https://slack.beta.nyc) ??

• BetaNYC is hiring a Lab Manager.
• ANHD is seeking a Community Planning Coordinator.
• Applications for C40’s Transforming Cities are open until June 28. Apply now for the chance to potentially work with BBC StoryWorks!??
• Civil Service Pathways Fellowship applications are now open! The deadline is July 12.
• Measures for Justice is recruiting a Platform Engineer I.
• The Office of the New York State Attorney General is hiring a Data Analyst.
• Via is searching for a Transportation Data Analyst (Citymapper).

Upcoming Events ??

Note: All times are listed in EDT

• June 24 at 5:30pm Board Member Term Limit Panel Discussion with FCNY
• June 26 at 8am Rally + Testify @ MTA HQ!
• July 11 at 5pm Open Data Week Summer Meetup at Randolph Beer
• July 12 at 12pm Discovering NYC Open Data: Online Session with the Office of Council Member Julie Won
• July 16 at 5:30pm Unlocking the Archives: 50 Years of Community Development in New York City

That’s it for today! Want to be featured in future posts? Share your projects, events, announcements, and anything else happening with our community. Have a great weekend! ????