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ICYMI: #NYCCTO Fraser recently spoke with 94.7 The Block's Miss Pat Robinson about democratizing tech access for New Yorkers, including free internet for New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) residents (#BigAppleConnect) and child care subsidies for working-class families (#NYCMyCity). 📻: on.nyc.gov/4f6QI02

New to #NYCOpenData? No sweat! Now's your chance to dive into the coolest FREE adventure of the summer. Join #NYCOTI's #NYCAnalytics and BetaNYC for a fun-filled virtual class hosted by Council Member Julie Won. 📅 Friday, July 12, at 12 PM 🔗 nyc.gov/discoveropendata

Initiatives like Big Apple Connect and #LinkNYC ensure New Yorkers are able to stay connected wherever they live, work, and travel across the five boroughs. "Reliable internet is a modern-day essential like heat or hot water, which is why #NYCOTI & the Adams administration are providing more residents with this critical service for free than any other city in the nation," #NYCCTO Matthew Fraser said. Find out more: nyc.gov/GetOnline. #DigitalEquity #DigitalDivide #BigAppleConnect NYC Mayor's Public Engagement Unit

Attn: New Yorkers! CityPay will never send you a text message asking for payment. If you receive an unsolicited message do not click on any links or download any apps from unknown sources. Delete it immediately! This is a smishing campaign, using fake texts to trick people into disclosing information. Stay #CyberSafe.

🎉 The First Responder Network Authority awarded #NYCOTI Deputy Commissioner for Public Safety and Emergency Management Robert Barbera the 2024 Patriot Award 🏆 this week for his pioneering work with the New York City Fire Department, the New York City Police Department & the New York City Emergency Management Department in implementing leading-edge technology that keeps New Yorkers safe. 🧑🏼🚒👮🏽♀️🦺 Read more: on.nyc.gov/OTIPR_FirstNet

Congratulations to #NYCOTI Deputy Commissioner Robert Barbera on receiving the 2024 First Responder Network Authority Patriot Award! 🏆 His innovative efforts to support cutting-edge technology deployments by New York City Police Department, New York City Fire Department and New York City Emergency Management Department help keep New Yorkers safe. 👮♂️🚒🆘 https://lnkd.in/gpTgqDgJ

47 pints donated🩸 3 lives saved 🛟 OTI’s #EverydayHeroes came out in force for the blood drive, doing their small part to help with New York’s blood emergency. Just look at that smile! Thanks to the New York Blood Center for all their help.

Air conditioning is important today! If it reaches 90°F & up in your apartment, go somewhere that has it, like a neighbor’s, a family or friends place, a coffee shop, a local mall, or a free cooling center. Learn more at our 24/7 cool options map: nyc.gov/beattheheat

Our team behind NYC’s landmark #AIActionPlan was recently honored to meet with Deputy Prime Minister Ivan Bartos and other officials from the Czech Republic where they discussed how to best use responsible #AI to improve public services! Thanks to the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in New York for organizing.

New York City: temps are climbing this week. Last year, 350 New Yorkers died from illnesses made worse by heat. Take the steps to prepare yourself, your community, and your loved ones with resources and options at nyc.gov/beattheheat.