This week in NYC’s #CivicTech: safer streets, public broadband, AI literacy, and civic accountability.
The Stop Super Speeders Act landed in the final state budget. NYC is expanding free Neighborhood Internet in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan. And 22 community organizations are preparing to teach intro-to-AI classes across the city.
Plus: public spending oversight, student data privacy, new civic tools, and 13 jobs.
WEBCAST 15 APR 19:00 UTC – B4DE – Local Dollars, Local Solutions: Digital Equity Tax Money & Negotiating AI Data Center Deals
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On Wednesday April 15 2026, at 15:00-16:15 EDT (19:00-20:15 UTC) the Institute for Local Self-Reliance Community Broadband Networks Initiative and the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) present a Building for Digital Equity (B4DE)
This season, joy travels faster than ever.
Whether you’re celebrating side-by-side or screen-to-screen, the heart of the holidays is connection and connectivity.
From our team to yours, may your Christmas be filled with light, laughter, and the digital bridges that keep families close, no matter the distance.
#MerryChristmas #StayConnected #BroadbandForGood #DigitalEquity
♿ Accessibility isn’t a checkbox.
It’s a mindset. 🧠
A commitment to design that doesn’t assume, it asks. 🤔
Doesn’t limit, it invites. 🤝
Because when we build with everyone in mind, we build something better for all. 🌍✨
#DesignForInclusion #Accesstive #AccessibilityMatters #DigitalEquity
This study found even slightly glitchy (≈ 1s) video calls resulted in statistically significant negative outcomes for callers.
This must be a joke because glitch‑free video calls don't exist. Or is it just me?
https://business.columbia.edu/insights/digital-future/video-call-glitches-can-cost-you-job-or-your-freedom #research #digitalEquity
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Tim Green
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