BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//NYC PIT Pop Up - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:NYC PIT Pop Up
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nycpitpopup.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NYC PIT Pop Up
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T180000
DTSTAMP:20260721T162027Z
CREATED:20260501T164015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T162027Z
UID:1428-1784642400-1784656800@nycpitpopup.org
SUMMARY:City Hall\, Decoded
DESCRIPTION:Every day\, the decisions city officials make shape our neighborhoods. From city council votes and school board meetings to housing ordinances and zoning policy — yet many residents never hear about these decisions until they already happened. \nThe Common News is building a new model for civic engagement centered on one simple idea: everyone deserves to understand what’s happening in the community they call home. Rather than overwhelming people with jargon\, we focus on making complex local issues clear\, accessible\, and relevant so residents and organizations can stay informed about the policies\, projects\, and conversations that impact them the most. \nAt this interactive demonstration\, you’ll explore how The Common News combines technology with public documents to make local politics more accessible. Whether you’re passionate about journalism\, civic engagement\, or simply want stronger\, more connected communities\, we’d love to share what we’re building and hear your perspective on the future of civic engagement.
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T180000
DTSTAMP:20260721T143031Z
CREATED:20260629T191958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T143031Z
UID:1546-1784642400-1784656800@nycpitpopup.org
SUMMARY:CivicChat *POSTPONED
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T180000
DTSTAMP:20260701T184639Z
CREATED:20260629T190509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T184639Z
UID:1533-1784719800-1784743200@nycpitpopup.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T180000
DTSTAMP:20260716T212149Z
CREATED:20260501T163828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T212149Z
UID:1424-1784815200-1784829600@nycpitpopup.org
SUMMARY:Project Watchtower: ICE Data Explorer *POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed – check back for a new date soon! \nProject 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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T180000
DTSTAMP:20260513T204723Z
CREATED:20260506T204254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T204723Z
UID:1438-1785247200-1785261600@nycpitpopup.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T180000
DTSTAMP:20260701T185734Z
CREATED:20260629T190704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T185734Z
UID:1535-1785324600-1785348000@nycpitpopup.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T180000
DTSTAMP:20260513T204745Z
CREATED:20260506T204327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T204745Z
UID:1440-1785420000-1785434400@nycpitpopup.org
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
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR