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SUMMARY:Summer PIT Stop: "Camp Data Trails"
DESCRIPTION:Part 1/5 of our Summer PIT Stop workshop series – sign up HERE for sessions at 11:30am or 4:30pm! \nAt Camp Data Trails\, campers become digital trail guides\, following the clues to discover how personal and community data is collected\, shared\, sold\, and used by companies\, organizations\, and governments. We’ll learn how to spot data risks\, ask smarter privacy questions\, and build a toolkit for protecting ourselves and our communities. \nThis 60-minute educational workshop helps students\, professionals\, and families understand how personal data is collected and utilized by corporations and governments. Participants will evaluate everyday technology risks\, analyze AI-powered algorithms\, and build a customized Digital Safety Toolkit to strengthen their online security and protect community digital rights. \n\nMeet the Camp Leader: Mohammed Fahim (he/him)\nHunter College\, Economics & Neuroscience \n \nBio: Mohammed Fahim is a rising senior at Hunter College studying Economics and Neuroscience. He is passionate about using data\, technology\, and research to solve real-world problems and improve access to opportunities for underserved communities. His experience spans healthcare analytics\, consumer insights\, public service\, and community-focused research. This summer\, he is excited to explore how public interest technology can help people better understand and navigate the systems that impact their daily lives. \n\nAbout this series: The NYC PIT Pop Up is the place for a summer camp-inspired\, public interest technology series where curiosity\, creativity\, and community come together. Access is limited to the first 30 “campers”\, so sign up now! \nEach workshop will take place twice weekly\, an early “Lunch Session” and a later “After-work session.” Join us and trade the summer heat for cool conversations\, creative projects\, and hands-on technology workshops that make a difference. Unlock free swag and earn $10 per workshop with a potential for up to $50 in cash stipend for attendance.
URL:https://nycpitpopup.org/event/summer-pit-stop-workshop-camp-data-trails/
LOCATION:NYC PIT Pop Up at The Oculus\, 185 Greenwich Street\, Shop #LL4345\, Level LL4\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T192149Z
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SUMMARY:The Common News
DESCRIPTION:Come to meet the team behind www.thecommon.news! \nThis is a project created to make it simple for people to view their local city council meeting minutes\, future meeting information\, and their officials. The Common News took this another step further\, using LLMs with specific context to summarize the meeting minutes to give the users quick digestible information\, instead of having to read extensive documents to understand what is going on. Users are encouraged to explore the platform and share feedback. \nhttps://thecommonnews.com/
URL:https://nycpitpopup.org/event/the-common-news/
LOCATION:NYC PIT Pop Up at The Oculus\, 185 Greenwich Street\, Shop #LL4345\, Level LL4\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T180000
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SUMMARY:CivicChat
DESCRIPTION:The Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) is a vital resource for New Yorkers\, investigating allegations of police misconduct to ensure transparency and trust. While the CCRB maintains an extensive database of thousands of annual grievances\, navigating this information can be a hurdle for the average resident or civil rights advocate. CivilChat was created to bridge that gap. \nCivilChat is an intuitive chatbot designed to make CCRB data more accessible than ever. Instead of navigating complex databases\, users can ask plain-language questions to uncover specific insights. The tool intelligently converts these questions into queries that search through official records\, summarizing the findings into clear responses. \nBy turning raw data into meaningful conversation\, CivilChat empowers New Yorkers to better understand the systems meant to protect them. Our goal is to support both the community and public agencies in their shared mission of accountability and excellence in service to New York City.
URL:https://nycpitpopup.org/event/civicchat/
LOCATION:NYC PIT Pop Up at The Oculus\, 185 Greenwich Street\, Shop #LL4345\, Level LL4\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T180000
DTSTAMP:20260701T184639Z
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SUMMARY:Summer PIT Stop: "The Case of the Stolen Deed"
DESCRIPTION:Part 2/5 of our Summer PIT Stop workshop series – sign up HERE for sessions at 11:30am or 4:30pm!\nSomething strange is happening in the neighborhood: homes are vanishing on paper\, signatures are appearing like ghosts\, and property records may not be what they seem. In “The Case of the Stolen Deed”\, campers become Deed Detectives investigating the spooky world of deed theft: how it happens\, who it harms\, and why it matters. Then we’ll explore how smart contracts and blockchain technology could act like digital ghost-hunting tools\, helping communities track ownership\, spot suspicious changes\, and protect homes from disappearing into the shadows. \nThis workshop will explore blockchain technology and the ways in which smart contracts can help to protect housing rights\, prevent deed theft\, and minimize tentant-landlord issues. \nCan blockchain technology and smart contracts help to protect housing rights\, prevent deed theft\, and automate housing in NYC? \n\nMeet the Camp Leader: Brayan Daniel “BD” Feliz (he/him)\nHunter College\, Psychology \n \nBio: BD Feliz (Brayan Daniel Feliz) is a designer\, photographer\, researcher\, and writer. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in The Bronx\, BD’s work is rooted in community and committed to addressing the systemic injustices faced by underrepresented groups around the world. Grounded in storytelling and movement-building\, his interdisciplinary approach integrates design\, technology\, and research to amplify voices\, challenge dominant narratives\, and develop tools for a more democratized world. He is passionate about storytelling\, democratizing spaces\, and dismantling systems of oppression. \n\nAbout this series: The NYC PIT Pop Up is the place for a summer camp-inspired\, public interest technology series where curiosity\, creativity\, and community come together. Access is limited to the first 30 “campers”\, so sign up now! \nEach workshop will take place twice weekly\, an early “Lunch Session” and a later “After-work session.” Join us and trade the summer heat for cool conversations\, creative projects\, and hands-on technology workshops that make a difference. Unlock free swag and earn $10 per workshop with a potential for up to $50 in cash stipend for attendance.
URL:https://nycpitpopup.org/event/summer-pit-workshop-the-case-of-the-stolen-deed/
LOCATION:NYC PIT Pop Up at The Oculus\, 185 Greenwich Street\, Shop #LL4345\, Level LL4\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T180000
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CREATED:20260501T163828Z
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SUMMARY:Project Watchtower: ICE Data Explorer
DESCRIPTION:Project Watchtower is a publicly accessible web platform that compiles and visualizes data on the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity and spending\, including arrests\, enforcement-related deaths\, detention statistics\, and federal budget expenditures. Drawing from government datasets and credible reporting\, the site translates complex information into interactive charts\, maps\, and visualizations that make immigration enforcement data accessible to any audience. \nAt this event\, attendees will go beyond browsing the website. A virtual reality experience will immerse visitors in real-world data on active ICE detention centers and the individuals impacted by enforcement actions\, putting the human cost of these policies into vivid perspective. Participants will also have the opportunity to share their own voices and stories\, contribute their backgrounds to the conversation\, and learn about the countries most affected by current immigration targeting. \nTogether\, the website\, the VR experience\, and the interactive participation components turn Project Watchtower from a data resource into a living dialogue. It fosters transparency\, amplifies affected voices\, and deepens public understanding of the immigration enforcement crisis. \nhttps://ice-data-explorer.onrender.com/#
URL:https://nycpitpopup.org/event/the-cost-of-enforcement-ice-data-explorer/
LOCATION:NYC PIT Pop Up at The Oculus\, 185 Greenwich Street\, Shop #LL4345\, Level LL4\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T180000
DTSTAMP:20260513T204723Z
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SUMMARY:NDIF Presents: "Does AI work the way we think?" (Day One)
DESCRIPTION:Most people interact with AI every day but have no way to see inside it. Workbench (https://workbench.ndif.us/) is a free tool that changes this. Built by the National Deep Inference Fabric (NDIF)\, Workbench lets anyone explore how AI models work inside without writing a single line of code. At this crucial moment when AI is shaping hiring decisions\, healthcare\, and public information\, the ability to interrogate these systems shouldn’t be reserved for elite researchers with access to expensive compute. Workbench makes understanding the inside of AI accessible to students\, journalists\, policy advocates\, and curious members of the public. \nJoin the NDIF team in person to try out Workbench and explore what this tool can do to demystify AI!
URL:https://nycpitpopup.org/event/opening-ais-black-box-with-ndif-llm-crash-course-and-workbench-demo/
LOCATION:NYC PIT Pop Up at The Oculus\, 185 Greenwich Street\, Shop #LL4345\, Level LL4\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T180000
DTSTAMP:20260701T185734Z
CREATED:20260629T190704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T185734Z
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SUMMARY:Summer PIT Stop: “Camp Black Box - How AI Sees Words”
DESCRIPTION:Part 3/5 of our Summer PIT Stop workshop series – sign up HERE for sessions at 11:30am or 4:30pm!\nAt Camp Black Box\, we’ll peek under the hood of large language models and turn invisible AI magic into something you can see\, touch\, build\, and even print. Campers will discover how words get chopped into tokens\, how sentences can become 3D shapes\, and how AI maps language in strange hidden spaces. Through hands-on experiments with point clouds\, embeddings\, and 3D printing\, we’ll turn prompts into objects and then ask the big campfire questions: What does AI actually understand? What does it totally miss? And why should we care? \nThis workshop will allow participants to better understand how AI models are made and potential ways certain biases can occur. \n\nMeet the Camp Leader: Catherine McCulloch (she/her)\nCUNY Graduate Center\, Data Analysis and Visualization \nBio: Catherine is a maker and designer based in Brooklyn\, New York. She is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Data Visualization and is particularly interested in data physicalization\, where she can combine her hands-on making skills with data visualization. Passionate about transforming complex information into accessible knowledge\, she believes that technological literacy and understanding should be available to everyone. Catherine is a certified Kayak instructor and in her free time loves kayaking on the East River. She also enjoys working in ceramics. \n\nAbout this series: The NYC PIT Pop Up is the place for a summer camp-inspired\, public interest technology series where curiosity\, creativity\, and community come together. Access is limited to the first 30 “campers”\, so sign up now! \nEach workshop will take place twice weekly\, an early “Lunch Session” and a later “After-work session.” Join us and trade the summer heat for cool conversations\, creative projects\, and hands-on technology workshops that make a difference. Unlock free swag and earn $10 per workshop with a potential for up to $50 in cash stipend for attendance.
URL:https://nycpitpopup.org/event/summer-pit-workshop-camp-black-box-how-ai-sees-words/
LOCATION:NYC PIT Pop Up at The Oculus\, 185 Greenwich Street\, Shop #LL4345\, Level LL4\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T180000
DTSTAMP:20260513T204745Z
CREATED:20260506T204327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T204745Z
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SUMMARY:NDIF Presents: "Does AI work the way we think?" (Day Two)
DESCRIPTION:Most people interact with AI every day but have no way to see inside it. Workbench (https://workbench.ndif.us/) is a free tool that changes this. Built by the National Deep Inference Fabric (NDIF)\, Workbench lets anyone explore how AI models work inside without writing a single line of code. At this crucial moment when AI is shaping hiring decisions\, healthcare\, and public information\, the ability to interrogate these systems shouldn’t be reserved for elite researchers with access to expensive compute. Workbench makes understanding the inside of AI accessible to students\, journalists\, policy advocates\, and curious members of the public. \nJoin the NDIF team in person to try out Workbench and explore what this tool can do to demystify AI!
URL:https://nycpitpopup.org/event/opening-ais-black-box-with-ndif-llm-crash-course-and-workbench-demo-2/
LOCATION:NYC PIT Pop Up at The Oculus\, 185 Greenwich Street\, Shop #LL4345\, Level LL4\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T180000
DTSTAMP:20260619T212758Z
CREATED:20260506T204801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T212758Z
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SUMMARY:Building Technology for "We the People": Digital Infrastructure for a More Perfect Union (Day One)
DESCRIPTION:As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary\, what does it mean to build technology worthy of the Constitution? \nJoin Beneficial Computing (501c3) a Robin Hood Foundation incubated civic tech nonprofit for a series of live presentations and demonstrations exploring how civic technology can strengthen the relationship between people\, nonprofit organizations\, and public institutions. Through projects spanning community data\, public health\, participatory user research\, accessibility\, UX design\, and AI-powered policy tools\, students and staff will explore how technology can make government more understandable\, accessible\, and usable. \nThe showcase concludes with a live demonstration of Beneficial Computing’s rules-as-code platform showing how complex public policies can be translated into transparent\, human-centered digital tools. Day 1 will feature our anonymous SSI/SSDI screener and Day 2 will highlight our emergency response work supporting New Yorkers navigating SNAP ABAWD (able bodied adult without dependent) work requirements. \nOur work as civic technologists begins with a big question: \nHow might digital infrastructure help deliver on the Constitution’s enduring commitment to “promote the general Welfare” and continue our collective work of building a more perfect Union? \nAs proud New Yorkers\, we know our city has long been one of America’s greatest laboratories for democracy\, building the infrastructure of opportunity—from parks\, libraries\, and the subway to pioneering public health initiatives\, labor protections\, and some of the nation’s most ambitious social programs. \nToday\, we’re excited to share one small piece of that next chapter: digital infrastructure that connects people to the public resources\, rights\, and services that help our communities thrive – all here in the Greatest City in the World 🗽🍎🍕
URL:https://nycpitpopup.org/event/beneficial-computing/
LOCATION:NYC PIT Pop Up at The Oculus\, 185 Greenwich Street\, Shop #LL4345\, Level LL4\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T180000
DTSTAMP:20260526T192520Z
CREATED:20260520T162848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T192520Z
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SUMMARY:How Safe Is Your Bike Ride? Using Open Data to Find Better Routes
DESCRIPTION:Urban planning researcher Peter Furth developed a framework called Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) to measure how stressful streets are for cyclists. Using street data from OpenStreetMap\, Tajairi Brown-Neuson applied this framework to rate every street in NYC on a scale of 1–4\, based on characteristics like speed limits\, number of lanes\, and presence of protected bike lanes (1 being most comfortable\, 4 being least). They then layered in data from Open Data NYC: fatal and severe injury incidents\, plus 311 complaints to identify areas with high double-parking frequency. The result is a map that helps cyclists identify the safest routes—and highlights where infrastructure improvements are most needed.
URL:https://nycpitpopup.org/event/how-safe-is-your-bike-ride-using-open-data-to-find-better-routes/
LOCATION:NYC PIT Pop Up at The Oculus\, 185 Greenwich Street\, Shop #LL4345\, Level LL4\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T180000
DTSTAMP:20260701T184557Z
CREATED:20260629T190902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T184557Z
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SUMMARY:Summer PIT Stop: "Responsible AI Rangers!"
DESCRIPTION:Part 1/5 of our Summer PIT Stop workshop series – sign up HERE for sessions at 11:30am or 4:30pm!\nAt Responsible AI Rangers\, campers become responsible tech trail guides learning how to use AI in ways that are fair\, helpful\, creative\, and safe. Through hands-on challenges\, team activities\, and real-world examples\, we’ll explore how AI can support learning\, problem-solving\, and community good: while also asking smart questions about bias\, privacy\, misinformation\, and who gets left out. Campers will leave with a ranger-ready badge and toolkit for using AI with purpose\, care\, and confidence. \nThis workshop will explore what artificial intelligence is and how to navigate it in a responsible and ethical way.  \n\nMeet the Camp Leader: Nadia Santiago (she/her)\nHunter College\, Computer Science  \nBio: Nadia is a Puerto Rican\, Bronx-born and raised student at Hunter College pursuing a degree in Computer Science. Growing up in the Bronx shaped her understanding of how access to technology and public resources can influence opportunities within a community\, inspiring her interest in using technology as a tool for positive social impact. She is passionate about designing technology that is equitable\, accessible\, and centered on the needs of the people it serves. Her academic focus includes building strong foundations in software development\, data structures\, and problem-solving while exploring the ethical and societal impacts of computing. Through her coursework and projects\, she aims to create technology that is not only technically strong but also inclusive\, meaningful\, and capable of addressing real-world challenges in underserved communities. \n\nAbout this series: The NYC PIT Pop Up is the place for a summer camp-inspired\, public interest technology series where curiosity\, creativity\, and community come together. Access is limited to the first 30 “campers”\, so sign up now! \nEach workshop will take place twice weekly\, an early “Lunch Session” and a later “After-work session.” Join us and trade the summer heat for cool conversations\, creative projects\, and hands-on technology workshops that make a difference. Unlock free swag and earn $10 per workshop with a potential for up to $50 in cash stipend for attendance.
URL:https://nycpitpopup.org/event/summer-pit-stop-responsible-ai-rangers/
LOCATION:NYC PIT Pop Up at The Oculus\, 185 Greenwich Street\, Shop #LL4345\, Level LL4\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T180000
DTSTAMP:20260619T212924Z
CREATED:20260506T204832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T212924Z
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SUMMARY:Building Technology for "We the People": Digital Infrastructure for a More Perfect Union (Day Two)
DESCRIPTION:As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary\, what does it mean to build technology worthy of the Constitution? \nJoin Beneficial Computing (501c3) a Robin Hood Foundation incubated civic tech nonprofit for a series of live presentations and demonstrations exploring how civic technology can strengthen the relationship between people\, nonprofit organizations\, and public institutions. Through projects spanning community data\, public health\, participatory user research\, accessibility\, UX design\, and AI-powered policy tools\, students and staff will explore how technology can make government more understandable\, accessible\, and usable. \nThe showcase concludes with a live demonstration of Beneficial Computing’s rules-as-code platform showing how complex public policies can be translated into transparent\, human-centered digital tools. Day 1 will feature our anonymous SSI/SSDI screener and Day 2 will highlight our emergency response work supporting New Yorkers navigating SNAP ABAWD (able bodied adult without dependent) work requirements. \nOur work as civic technologists begins with a big question: \nHow might digital infrastructure help deliver on the Constitution’s enduring commitment to “promote the general Welfare” and continue our collective work of building a more perfect Union? \nAs proud New Yorkers\, we know our city has long been one of America’s greatest laboratories for democracy\, building the infrastructure of opportunity—from parks\, libraries\, and the subway to pioneering public health initiatives\, labor protections\, and some of the nation’s most ambitious social programs. \nToday\, we’re excited to share one small piece of that next chapter: digital infrastructure that connects people to the public resources\, rights\, and services that help our communities thrive – all here in the Greatest City in the World 🗽🍎🍕
URL:https://nycpitpopup.org/event/beneficial-computing-2/
LOCATION:NYC PIT Pop Up at The Oculus\, 185 Greenwich Street\, Shop #LL4345\, Level LL4\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T180000
DTSTAMP:20260701T185135Z
CREATED:20260629T191030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T185135Z
UID:1539-1786534200-1786557600@nycpitpopup.org
SUMMARY:Summer PIT Stop: "Community Tech Jamboree: Build It for the Block"
DESCRIPTION:Part 5/5 of our Summer PIT Stop workshop series – sign up HERE for sessions at 11:30am or 4:30pm!\nIt’s time to bring everything back to the block! At Community Tech Jamboree\, campers come together to explore how AI\, data\, and community knowledge can be used to address real challenges and build stronger neighborhoods. Through hands-on activities\, team brainstorming\, and creative tech-for-good actions\, we’ll imagine tools that help people\, support local communities\, and create real-world impact. Think of it as a camp-style showcase\, idea lab\, and neighborhood power-up session all in one. \nThrough hands-on activities\, develop practical digital literacy skills\, practice responsible AI use\, and discover how technology can help solve personal and community challenges while creating and showcasing meaningful\, real-world impact. \nHow can we use AI and community data responsibly to solve real problems in our communities while making sure the same people who are affected are involved in designing\, building\, and guiding how the technology is used? \n\nMeet the Camp Leader: Ashley “Ashh” Peguero (she/her)\nLehman College\, Data Science/AI and Business Administration \n \nBio: Ashley Peguero is a Bronx-born leader\, advocate\, mentor\, researcher\, and civic-tech founder dedicated to making information and opportunity more accessible. As a first-generation college student and founder of City Lens NYC\, she uses data\, AI\, and community voice to build safer\, smarter neighborhoods. She builds tools herself and teaches others to use AI for their own good and their communities. \nAshley is committed to closing the gap between underserved communities and the technology and opportunities that shape their lives\, translating complex concepts into plain language people can understand\, trust\, and use. She works to bring people\, information\, and opportunity together\, ensuring communities aren’t just included in decisions but empowered to shape them. Her work is proof that technology can be a force for good when it’s built by and for the communities it serves. \n\nAbout this series: The NYC PIT Pop Up is the place for a summer camp-inspired\, public interest technology series where curiosity\, creativity\, and community come together. Access is limited to the first 30 “campers”\, so sign up now! \nEach workshop will take place twice weekly\, an early “Lunch Session” and a later “After-work session.” Join us and trade the summer heat for cool conversations\, creative projects\, and hands-on technology workshops that make a difference. Unlock free swag and earn $10 per workshop with a potential for up to $50 in cash stipend for attendance.
URL:https://nycpitpopup.org/event/summer-pit-stop-community-tech-jamboree-build-it-for-the-block/
LOCATION:NYC PIT Pop Up at The Oculus\, 185 Greenwich Street\, Shop #LL4345\, Level LL4\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T180000
DTSTAMP:20260520T163012Z
CREATED:20260520T163012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T163012Z
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SUMMARY:City Lens NYC
DESCRIPTION:citylensnyc.com \nCity Lens NYC is a civic technology platform that translates complex New York City data into accessible\, usable insights for everyday people. NYC has one of the largest open data ecosystems\, but most residents do not have the time\, technical skills\, or context to actually use it. City Lens closes that gap. \nThe platform lets users explore neighborhoods\, understand zoning and development\, ask questions about policies\, and see how changes like gentrification\, infrastructure projects\, or permits affect their communities. It combines data storytelling with an AI-powered interface so users can ask real questions in plain language and get clear answers. \nI am excited to include City Lens as a Public Interest Technology project because it focuses on accessibility\, transparency\, and empowerment. It is not just about data\, it is about helping people understand what is happening around them and feel confident engaging with their city. Long term\, I want this to become a tool communities\, students\, and organizers can use to make informed decisions and advocate for change. Showing in real time what translating datasets into visualization for the public looks like.
URL:https://nycpitpopup.org/event/city-lens-nyc/
LOCATION:NYC PIT Pop Up at The Oculus\, 185 Greenwich Street\, Shop #LL4345\, Level LL4\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T180000
DTSTAMP:20260629T191501Z
CREATED:20260526T191517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T191501Z
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SUMMARY:fomo.nyc (Day One)
DESCRIPTION:fomo.nyc is a community-built interactive map of upcoming events in the NYC area. \nIt works by visiting the websites of parks\, museums\, music venues\, etc.\, identifying any upcoming events\, and displaying them on a map. \nThis project is a labor of love and will always be free and open-source. \nCreator Isha Mani will be present to help users explore this resource!
URL:https://nycpitpopup.org/event/fomo-nyc-2/
LOCATION:NYC PIT Pop Up at The Oculus\, 185 Greenwich Street\, Shop #LL4345\, Level LL4\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T180000
DTSTAMP:20260629T191435Z
CREATED:20260526T191605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T191435Z
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SUMMARY:fomo.nyc (Day Two)
DESCRIPTION:fomo.nyc is a community-built interactive map of upcoming events in the NYC area. \nIt works by visiting the websites of parks\, museums\, music venues\, etc.\, identifying any upcoming events\, and displaying them on a map. \nThis project is a labor of love and will always be free and open-source. \nCreator Isha Mani will be present to help users explore this resource!
URL:https://nycpitpopup.org/event/fomo-nyc-day-2/
LOCATION:NYC PIT Pop Up at The Oculus\, 185 Greenwich Street\, Shop #LL4345\, Level LL4\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
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