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2019 Dayton shooting

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Indeed, I am the uninvolved admin overseeing the application of discretionary sanction, which you are subject to. El_C 20:53, 4 August 2019 (UTC)

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• What unreliable source are you talking about? CNN? Huffington Post?Michael E Nolan (talk) 20:58, 4 August 2019 (UTC)

• I'm not talking about sources, I'm talking about Template:Editnotices/Page/2019 El Paso shooting which I have applied to the article. El_C 21:04, 4 August 2019 (UTC)

August 2019

Please do not add or change content, as you did at 2019 El Paso shooting, without citing a reliable source. Please review the guidelines at Wikipedia:Citing sources and take this opportunity to add references to the article. Thank you. General Ization ^Talk 20:55, 4 August 2019 (UTC)

If by your comment above you are referring to this warning, you cited no source for your addition of an alias for the shooter. You must do so. General Ization ^Talk 21:00, 4 August 2019 (UTC)

Please stop adding unreferenced or poorly referenced biographical content, especially if controversial, to articles or any other Wikipedia page. Content of this nature could be regarded as defamatory and is in violation of Wikipedia policy. If you continue, you may be blocked from editing Wikipedia. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]. I'm not adding the further diffs. I hope it's clear enough. --Ronz (talk) 16:39, 25 August 2019 (UTC)

• In what way is adding a birthdate inflammatory? Two of the citations you complain about were from one of the most prestigious newspapers in Mexico?Michael E Nolan (talk) 22:32, 25 August 2019 (UTC)

See WP:DOB

You changed the date of birth by choosing an unreliable source over an apparently reliable one [10].

I didn't indicate any problems with newspapers, but then there were so very many problems that maybe I made a mistake somewhere in either identifying a proper diff of your using an unreliable source, or reverting such edits. If you'll point them out, I'm happy to look them over.

Meanwhile, if you're uncertain about the reliability of a source, don't use it. You can check Wikipedia:Reliable sources/Perennial sources for frequently discussed sources, search Wikipedia:Reliable sources/Noticeboard for discussions on many other sources, or ask at the noticeboard. --Ronz (talk) 02:10, 26 August 2019 (UTC)

Thank you. I will check that list. However, the whole idea of reliable vs. unreliable sources is highly subject. One would expect the White House to be reliable, yet Donald Trump has been accused of telling over 10,000 lies since he was elected. The Pentagon, which should be reliable, led the US. into wars in 1964 and 2003 based on what they knew were lies. On the other hand, Donald Trump insists that neither the NY Times, Washington Post, NBC, or CNN is reliable--he regularly calls them fake news.

WP:BLP states "Be very firm about the use of high-quality sources". This isn't a matter of debate. --Ronz (talk) 16:01, 30 August 2019 (UTC)

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Edits to various months in the Deaths project recently

Hi. Could I ask you to stick to the following consensual agreements when posting to any archived months in the Deaths project (Deaths in 2019, etc.)?

• Redlinks cannot exist beyond thirty days from today's date, therefore some of your edits were reverted due to this;

• Bluelinks which redirect to a group or organisation which the deceased belonged to also cannot exist beyond the thirty day rule;

• Article links should be double-checked for disambiguation purposes, as we CANNOT be seen to link to a living person, which one of your edits contravened;

• Please also double-check dates of death and whether entries are already listed in the month you are editing.

Thanks for wishing to contribute to the project though, and keep up the good work with the above in mind. Best wishes. Ref ^(chew)(do) 20:27, 5 October 2019 (UTC)

Also, when it comes to a cause of death, we do not insert possibles or rumoured causes - certainly not "one of two". Just confirmed causes, preferably journalist coverage from a coroners' report. Thanks. Ref ^(chew)(do) 18:32, 11 October 2019 (UTC)

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thanks for your work

		The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
		for your work in updating 2019 in politics and government. Sm8900 (talk) 19:44, 28 October 2019 (UTC)

nice work. keep it up!! --Sm8900 (talk) 19:44, 28 October 2019 (UTC)

• You're welcome.Michael E Nolan (talk) 20:55, 28 October 2019 (UTC)

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Please note my correction here of your edit to 2019. There could be an argument for putting two citations in a single edit, but it is unusual, and requires more elaborate Wikitext or HTML than you have produced. — Arthur Rubin (talk) 00:22, 17 November 2019 (UTC)

Created new article today

created new world history article today. feel free to comment or to add to it. it is History of the world (2008-present). --Sm8900 (talk) 19:57, 18 November 2019 (UTC)

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Barnstar for you

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		for all your excellent work on 2019 in politics and government. even though much of your work is actually solo, it typifies the spirit of teamwork in keeping Wikipedia as a whole up-to-date, and informative. thanks!! Sm8900 (talk) 15:30, 3 December 2019 (UTC)

Sm8900, I just found the page and I have to say this barnstar is deserved by Michael E Nolan. They do amazing work. - MikkelJSmith (talk) 17:22, 4 December 2019 (UTC)

Thank you.Michael E Nolan (talk) 18:44, 4 December 2019 (UTC)Michael E Nolan

Need help on article

I just started a new article. what do you think of this? I think this could be a helpful addition to Wikipedia. let me know. the article is 2010s political history. thanks!!!--Sm8900 (talk) 15:28, 5 December 2019 (UTC)

here's another new one. 2010s in United States political history. Let me know any comments. thanks! --Sm8900 (talk) 16:17, 6 December 2019 (UTC)

question re article structure

I was thinking of dividing the 2010s article by general era. what do you think of this diff? Hope you like this. thanks. --Sm8900 (talk) 14:58, 9 December 2019 (UTC)

• I could work with this, and it makes some sense considering how we can expect longer articles covering the most recent time period. It works well for Mexico, but less well for the U.S, since Donald Trump took office in 2017. Other countries may go either way. Of course, any time period is arbitrary--while specific events can mark the beginning and end of something, we normally need background on what happened earlier in order to understand what is going on. Michael E Nolan (talk) 15:50, 9 December 2019 (UTC)

Sounds fine to me. I basically agree with just about all your points above. thanks. --Sm8900 (talk) 17:01, 9 December 2019 (UTC)

Okay, I went back and changed the headings to be more general, to reflect your points. thanks! --Sm8900 (talk) 17:17, 9 December 2019 (UTC)

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Barnstar for you

		The Barnstar of Diligence
		this barnstar is for diligence. updating so many countries at the article 2010s political history is a huge act of service and diligence to Wikipedia, to the project and the community. thanks!! Sm8900 (talk) 15:02, 12 December 2019 (UTC)

current events barnstar

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		Just found out there is a barnstar for work on current events articles. you certainly deserve it. for all of your great work on 2019 in politics and government, and also for work on 2010s political history. thanks! Sm8900 (talk) 15:04, 12 December 2019 (UTC)

Some items

Check out my work on this article, Syrian Civil War. Lots of updates there that I made this week. I added the entire last four sections of the article. feel free to take a look. Also, please note some overview articles I have begun creating. they include the articles below. feel free to create new ones , if you want, or to edit of course. thanks! 2010s in United States political history, 2010s in United Kingdom political history, etc

thanks. --Sm8900 (talk) 15:11, 12 December 2019 (UTC)

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possible article name

hi. we may change the name of the article 2010s in political history to List of political events in 2010s. or else maybe to 2010s in politics and government. this is to reflect that this article is not a full historical chronicle of the 2010s in world politics. feel free to let me know any comments. --Sm8900 (talk) 01:26, 16 December 2019 (UTC)

new article item

hi. created article. 2019 in United States politics and government. also created one for 2020. thanks. --Sm8900 (talk) 15:13, 16 December 2019 (UTC)

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Happy New Year Michael E Nolan!

Happy New Year!

Hello Michael E Nolan:
Thanks for all of your contributions to improve the encyclopedia for Wikipedia's readers, and have a happy and enjoyable New Year! Cheers, thanks for all your great work here at Wikipedia, including categories, articles, etc!!! --Sm8900 (talk) 01:42, 1 January 2020 (UTC)

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new category and draft articles for current events

Hi. thanks for all your help recently. I have created some new drafts for articles on current events like the ones that we have both been editing, then I created a brand-new category to compile all such drafts. feel free to take a look at this category and its contents.

it is at: Category:Drafts about contemporary events. Below are the current contents. thanks!!

• Draft:2020s in political history

The articles below will be a way to write a narrative-based history for regions. it will be grouped by month, but within each month it will be grouped by topics, not by date as with current timeline articles.

• Draft:2020 in Europe politics and government
• Draft:2020 in Mideast politics and government

• Draft:Timeline of the Syrian Civil War (January–April 2020) I already created the previous article in this series, so we would be fine to continue this draft.

thanks!! --Sm8900 (talk) 15:30, 2 January 2020 (UTC)

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need your comments

hi. could you please comment at the talk page Talk:2010s_in_political_history? someone there wants to rework the article, to eliminate the division between the two halves of the decade.

I feel that doing so would reduce the accuracy of the article, since not all data was updated to reflect the whole decade. and also, since we divide up almost all of the history articles by era somehow, I see no reason that we can't do so in this article as well. --Sm8900 (talk) 01:24, 10 January 2020 (UTC)

New items and updates at WikiProject History

Hi. I am now the only coordinator at Wikipedia:WikiProject History. would it be okay for me to list you there? I would like to set up a task force for Contemporary History, and include you as a member. is that okay? thanks! --Sm8900 (talk) 19:31, 14 January 2020 (UTC)

suggestion re user page

Hi friend. I'd like to suggest that we create a user page for you here. your work here has been exemplary. I'd like to help you get started. how would the code below be, just for starters? as you know, user pages are the one item that others cannot simply edit without prior approval. I'd like to suggest that you create one here, unless you give me permission to do so. please feel free to let me know your preferences. thanks!! --Sm8900 (talk) 17:07, 16 January 2020 (UTC)

Code:

• {{userboxtop|Userboxes|Right}}
  
• {{User Wikipedian For|year=2019|month=01|day=16}} (this is just an example, we can edit it to match your own date and data, of course.)
  
• {{User:Scarce/Userboxes/HotCat}}
  
• {{User WikiProject History}}
  
• {{userboxbottom}}
  

new templates

I like your new user page. it looks great. by the way, if you want, you can set up some archives for your talk page, and use this template to organize them. {{Archives}}. this will create a simple box to provide an index to your archive pages. to use this you would creat an archive page with the title User talk: Michael E Nolan/Archive 1. I hope that's helpful. thanks! --Sm8900 (talk) 03:39, 21 January 2020 (UTC) and here is how it would look, on this page.

• I've seen something similar, but I'm not sure what the purpose is. I don't have any objections. Michael E Nolan (talk) 03:49, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
  • okay, I archived a bunch of talk page sections. Let me know any comments, questions or requests that you may have. thanks!! --Sm8900 (talk) 05:12, 21 January 2020 (UTC)

note re new item

hi. I just made you a Project Coordinator at Wikipedia:WikiProject History. if you have any comments, feel free to let me know. thanks!! --Sm8900 (talk) 16:58, 21 January 2020 (UTC)

Request help with new Council for WikiProjects

Hi. I am trying to create a forum where various WIkiProjects can exchange ideas and information about their best ideas, efforts, methods, and accomplishments. I am the Lead Coordinator at WikiProject History. I tried to create an active exchange at WikiProject Council, but did not get very far when I tried to do so.

I would like to get some interested editors together who might be interested in helping with this idea, either with getting WikiProject Council moving again, or creating a whole new WikiProject to do so.

You can sign up to help at Wikipedia:WikiProject Editors Forum/Members. Right now, this page is a redirect to a draft in my user space; we will move it to the project space as soon as we have ten people signed up.

eventually, the goal would be to have a few people from a wide variety of WikiProjects and varioous topical areas, working together at WIkiProject Council, to help us create a forum and an exchange for ideas and information.

Would you be interested in helping with this? Please let me know. If you wish, you can simply comment on my talk page to let me know any comments or thoughts on this. thanks!! --Sm8900 (talk) 02:39, 26 January 2020 (UTC)

Edits on Impeachment of Donald Trump article

Hi,

I'd like to suggest that your edits to the Impeachment of Donald Trump article here: [11], might be a better fit for the Impeachment trial of Donald Trump article (as long as it's integrated into the existing sections, I think). Also, you added the Public opinion section twice, so I deleted one.

Thanks. David O. Johnson (talk) 22:37, 26 January 2020 (UTC)

Do Noit go Addiing Everything that happens in the 2020 article

The Cuba earthquake has 0 deaths, disasters with 500 + deaths have not been included in the past like the Maharashtra floods of 2005 in the 2005 article, because it was strictly a domestic event. Wikipedia is not a day by day news coverage where people include every minor disasters that happen. Only those that have severe significance, like 1000 deaths should be included. New editors want to add everything now, before 2017 there was a recent year policy where only the most significant events would be added. 2005 had numerous deadly hurricanes but only Katrina was named in the 2005 article. Stan, Rita, Wilma were not included. Inn 2005 there were many earth quakes, but only the one in Pakistan with 80,000 + deaths and Indonesia with 1000 + deaths have been included. January 2020 now has almost the same amount of events as the whole year 2005 (only according to wikipedia that is). Regardless please do not go adding disasters with less than 100 deaths (1000 preferable;e but since the recent year policy ended in 2017, at least 100 should be a must). Thank you. Dilbaggg (talk) 15:05, 29 January 2020 (UTC)

earthquakes of that magnitude are notable according to WP:Notability. --Sm8900 (talk) 15:54, 29 January 2020 (UTC)

It doesn't specify anything about earthquakes, and in the past when the recent years policy was in full effect many such earthquakes were excluded due to insufficient death toll. Well now if you are gonna allow every earthquakes with even less than 10 deaths (this one has 0 as of now), then ok. This is mostly Wikipedia:Recentism I think. Regardless if you feel its should be added back its your choice. Dilbaggg (talk) 16:06, 29 January 2020 (UTC)

Okay. I do appreciate your reply above, and your constructive tone above. thanks!! --Sm8900 (talk) 16:30, 29 January 2020 (UTC)

You are most welcome. Also I would like to show [12] as an example. In January 2009 it was overloaded with recent events, but the current 2008 article has been fixed. Only the Chinese earthquake that killed 87,000 is included. But the earth quakes of Japan and Kyrgyzstan with less than 100 deaths are now excluded, Hurricane Hanna that killed 500 + in Haiti and many other hurricanes except Ike are now excluded (but were included when 2008 was a recent year), as are many events that are not significant enough.. Thats all I have to say, thank you for considering my points. Dilbaggg (talk) 16:43, 29 January 2020 (UTC)

Note re current discussion on a talk page

Hi there. a bit of an odd debate going on now at an essay talk page, at Wikipedia_talk:Recentism#Draft_text. I could use your input there. could you please go there, and add your own comments? this topic relates to topics covered by both of our editing efforts, on various topical areas. thanks!! --Sm8900 (talk) 15:45, 30 January 2020 (UTC)

February 2020

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New draft article

Hi. I have a new draft article, at the link below. Please feel free to look it over and to edit any time, of coruse. thanks!!

have also added link to this draft at various related articles such as eg 2020 in the UK.

• Draft:2020s in United Kingdom political history

--Sm8900 (talk) 21:46, 5 February 2020 (UTC)

Idea for new community workspace

Hi. I would like to create some kind of collaborative workspace where coordinators or members of various WikiProjects would gather and provide updates and information on what is going on at each wikiproject, i.e. regarding their latest efforts, projects, and where interested editors can get involved.

You have been very helpful, so I wanted to get your brief input on whether you'd be interested in helping me to make this happen. I see a few possible options for making this happen, so I would like to get your input and feedback on this. which of the options below would you prefer? also, please reply to the brief questions below.

• Would you be interested in an idea of this nature?
• If so, which option below seems most feasible to you?
  • Create a new page/talk page at the existing WikiProject Council, where members of various WikiProject can gather to offer updates, information and ideas on the latest efforts at each of their own WikiProject, such as Wikipedia:WikiProject Council/Town Hall.
  • Create an entirely new WikiProject with an inclusive name such as
    • Wikipedia:WIkiProject Town Hall,
    • Wikipedia:WikiProject Bulletin Board,
    • Wikipedia:WikiProject Water Cooler
  • Create a new collaborative page or forum, but not as a new WIkiProject, i.e. with some name like
    • Wikipedia:Town Hall or
    • Wikipedia:Water Cooler
  • Create a new sub-page in my own userspace, such as User:Sm8900/Town Hall
  • Create a subpage at an umbrella-type WikiProject that already covers a broad topical area, such as Wikipedia:WikiProject History/Town Hall

Please feel free to let me know what you think of this idea, and please let me know your preference, regarding the options above. if you do not see any need for this idea, that is totally fine. However, I think that the majority of editors lack awareness of where the truly active editing is taking place and at which WikiProjects, and I would like to do whatever I can to help make people more aware of where the activity is, what they can do to help, and also which areas of Wikipedia offer ideas and efforts that might help them in their own editing activities. Please feel free to let me know. --Sm8900 (talk) 05:13, 9 February 2020 (UTC)

I'm sure you're right that most editors have no idea about options for community communication. I imagine your interest in involving as many people as possible is most likely with if you

• Create a new page/talk page at the existing WikiProject Council, where members of various WikiProject can gather to offer updates, information and ideas on the latest efforts at each of their own WikiProject, such as Wikipedia:WikiProject Council/Town Hall. Michael E Nolan (talk) 05:26, 9 February 2020 (UTC)

thanks!! by the way, we are discussing this now as a proposal, at the following location. your input would be welcome there. thanks. link: Wikipedia:Village_pump_(proposals)#Idea_for_new_community_workspace. --Sm8900 (talk) 22:31, 9 February 2020 (UTC)

Update on new drafts for current events

Hi. okay, here is a quick rundown of various decade overviews that we currently have going. which of these interest you? I have added some brief notes below.

• general decade overviews
  • 2010s in political history
    • already in main space; I assume this is interesting to you.
  • 2020s in political history
    • you are already one of the main editors for this article; thank you!!
• country decade overviews
  • 2010s in UK political history
    • already in mainspace; attracting lots of editor activity.
  • 2020s in UK political history
    • still in draft phase; I assume this is of less interest to you
  • 2010s in US political history; 2020s in US political history.
    • any interest in these? you already seem to be interested in current US political events, so I thought perhaps these might be interesting to you for your future activity?

Please feel free to let me know. thanks!!! --Sm8900 (talk) 05:30, 9 February 2020 (UTC)

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National Elections are not added in year articles

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question re articles drafts

hi. are you interested at all in working on the draft articles for Draft:2020s in United States political history, or also for Draft:2010s in United States political history? feel free to let me know. I set them up, but have not edited them too much yet. the decade overviews for 2020s in United Kingdom political history and 2010s in United Kingdom political history are doing very well, by the way. If we add a little content to the USA articles, then we can move them to the article main space, to allow others to work on them as well. Just a thought. thanks!! --Sm8900 (talk) 14:31, 2 March 2020 (UTC)

question re article citation

Hi. Sorry, could you please give me the url for the article that is referred to in the passage below? we can include this as a topical concern, but it is not a historical item. if I have the url for this article, I will cite it as a reference to indicate the growing global debate over these concerns and issues. In my opinion, this can stay in the section; it simply needs to be presented in context. I appreciate your help. thanks.

quote: Michael Hirsh at says Foreign Policy democracy, globalism, and free trade will outlast the efforts of Donald Trump and other nationalists to destroy them.

thanks. --Sm8900 (talk) 23:12, 2 March 2020 (UTC)

New template modifications

Hi. look at this. we have a newly-modified template now, for our task force. cool, isn't it???

{{WikiProject History |class=list |importance=low |attention= |auto= |needs-infobox= |small= |Contemporary History=yes |Contemporary history-importance=low }}

--Sm8900 (talk) 13:49, 9 March 2020 (UTC)

Edit removed by IP

Hi Michael E Nolan, a one-edit IP removed this edit of yours, alledging "fake news". I have reinstated and added more information and sources. RegardsRui ''Gabriel'' Correia (talk) 11:29, 11 March 2020 (UTC)

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new items for contemporary history

hi! I created some new items to help with documenting contemporary history. open to any feedback. thanks!

here they are:

• 2020s in political history
• Template: 2020s in political history

--Sm8900 (talk) 23:55, 20 October 2020 (UTC)

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Wednesday June 8, 11am-5pm: New York Botanical Garden - Environment of the Bronx - Editing Wikipedia for Beginners

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Sat Oct 29: Wikidata Day in NYC

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Sat Nov 12: WikiConference North America in NYC

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Nov 30: WikiWednesday Salon in Brooklyn + online

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Wikipedia Day NYC is back in-person at Jefferson Market Library, cake included! You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our Wikipedia Day 2023 at Jefferson Market Library in Greenwich Village, a Wikipedia and Public Domain Day celebration and mini-conference as part of birthday festivities marking the project's founding in 2001. In addition to the party, the event features presentations by Jason Scott of the Internet Archive and Anne Hunnell Chen of the International (Digital) Dura-Europos Archive, panels, and, of course, lightning talks. Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! And there will be WIKICAKE. Sunday January 15 Wikipedia Day 2023 (RSVP on-wiki). 1 - 5PM at Jefferson Market Library, 425 Sixth Avenue in Manhattan After 5PM, migration to afterparty at Ace Hotel, 20 West 29th St Livestreaming is likely, watch the wiki meetup page All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person you should be vaccinated and also be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate. New York Public Library encourages the wearing of masks when indoors, and especially be mindful of those in your proximity. P.S. Next regular event February 15 will be Feb WikiWednesday.

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Feb 15: WikiWednesday Salon in Brooklyn

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Mar 8: WikiWednesday Salon by Grand Central

Mar 8: WikiWednesday Salon by Grand Central

The gathering is in the vicinity of Grand Central Terminal. You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community and visitors from the global Wikimedia Foundation for our WikiWednesday Salon by Grand Central, in-person at Convene 101 Park Avenue in the vicinity of Manhattan's Grand Central Terminal. No experience of anything at all is required. All are welcome! This is somewhat of a sequel to last year's Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Brunch in terms of the participants, though this time it is an evening event in a different borough. We may leaven the event with a few impromptu lightning talks, a Wiki-fashion show (yes, really!), and likely an afterparty tour. All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person you should be vaccinated and also be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate. Wednesday March 8 WikiWednesday Salon by Grand Central (RSVP off-wiki at Eventbrite to attend in-person). 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm (Convene 101 Park Avenue, near Manhattan's Grand Central Terminal)

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Apr 12 WikiWednesday + Earth Week (Apr 15-23)

April 12: WikiWednesday @ BPL + on Zoom
WikiWednesday is back in-person, pizza included! You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our WikiWednesday Salon, with in-person at Brooklyn Public Library by Grand Army Plaza, in the Central Library's Info Commons Lab, as well as an online-based participation option. No experience of anything at all is required. All are welcome! We are proud to announce that monthly PIZZA has returned! All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person you should be vaccinated and also be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate. Brooklyn Public Library encourages the wearing of masks when indoors, and especially be mindful of those in your proximity. Wednesday April 12 WikiWednesday @ BPL (RSVP on-wiki). 5:30 pm -6:30 pm (Open Hour) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Wiki Salon) (Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn) Also online via Zoom starting at ~6:30 pm
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Please RSVP on-wiki to any of the Earth Day/Week activities you will be joining, all are open: Earth Day and the Digital Environment - Beacon, NY When: Saturday, April 15, 11pm - 3pm Where: Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon NY Earth Day 2023 Translat-a-thon at LaGuardia Community College When: Wednesday, April 19, 2pm-5pm Where: LaGuardia CC - Room MB10B, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Queens, NY 11101 Earth Day 2023 Edit-a-thon Environment of Brooklyn with Sure We Can When: Saturday April 22, 11am-2pm Where: Spectrum Learning Lab - DeKalb branch Brooklyn Public Library and Sure We Can & Hybrid Earth Day Wiki-Picnic NYC When: Sunday, April 23, 12-5pm Where: Concert Grove Pavilion, Prospect Park

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Sat: Earth Day Edit-a-thon + Sun: Wiki-Picnic

April 22: Earth Day Edit-a-thon + April 23: Wiki-Picnic

Join us for two final Earth Week events! You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for a pair of special events this weekend as we wrap up Earth Week! No experience of anything at all is required. All are welcome. Earth Day 2023 Edit-a-thon Environment of Brooklyn with Sure We Can What: Improve Wikipedia articles on the Environment of Brooklyn! When: Saturday April 22, 11am-1pm (BPL), 1pm-5:30pm (SWC) Where: Spectrum Learning Lab - DeKalb branch Brooklyn Public Library and Sure We Can & Hybrid Earth Day Wiknic NYC What: Enjoy a picnic celebration and Wiki-Seder! When: Sunday, April 23, 12-5pm Where: Concert Grove Pavilion, Prospect Park

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May 17: WikiWednesday Salon + Queering Wikipedia

May 17: WikiWednesday + Queering Wikipedia @ BPL + on Zoom

WikiWednesday is back in-person, pizza included! You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our WikiWednesday Salon, with in-person at Brooklyn Public Library by Grand Army Plaza, in the Central Library's Info Commons Lab, as well as an online-based participation option. No experience of anything at all is required. All are welcome! We will also sync with the Queering Wikipedia 2023 Conference and Wiki Loves Pride 2023 and have a Wikidata session on LGBT themes for figures in religion/mythology. We are proud to announce that monthly PIZZA has returned! All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person you should be vaccinated and also be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate. Brooklyn Public Library encourages the wearing of masks when indoors, and especially be mindful of those in your proximity. Wednesday May 17 WikiWednesday + Queering Wikipedia @ BPL (RSVP on-wiki). 5:30 pm -6:30 pm (Open Hour + Wikidata-thon) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Wiki Salon) (Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn) Also online via Zoom

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June 21: WikiWednesday Salon back in Manhattan!

June 21: WikiWednesday @ Prime Produce

WikiWednesday is back in Manhattan! You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our WikiWednesday Salon, with in-person at Prime Produce in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, as well as an online-based participation option. No experience of anything at all is required. All are welcome! We are proud to announce that monthly food has returned! All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person you should be vaccinated and also be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate. Prime Produce encourages the wearing of masks when indoors, and especially be mindful of those in your proximity. Wednesday June 21 WikiWednesday @ Prime Produce (RSVP on-wiki). 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Prime Produce, Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan) Also online via Zoom

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July 19 WikiWednesday + New York Botanical Garden Edit-a-thon (July 29)

July 19: WikiWednesday @ Prime Produce
WikiWednesday is back in Manhattan! You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our WikiWednesday Salon, with in-person at Prime Produce in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, as well as an online-based participation option. No experience of anything at all is required. All are welcome! We are proud to announce that monthly free food has returned! All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person you should be vaccinated and also be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate. Prime Produce encourages the wearing of masks when indoors, and especially be mindful of those in your proximity. Wednesday July 19 WikiWednesday @ Prime Produce (RSVP on-wiki). 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Prime Produce, Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan) Also online via Zoom
July 29: NYBG Environment of the Bronx Edit-a-thon!
Flyer for the NYBG event You are also invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our 9th Editathon with the New York Botanical Gardens! Attendees familiar with editing Wikipedia can edit off of a worklist focused on the environment of New York City; as well as, a sub-list focused on the environment of the Bronx. Additionally, LuEsther T. Mertz Library will pull topical media from their collection to assist the editing. You can also learn more and RSVP on the NYBG website here. Bring your own laptop if you can, the Library can only provide laptops on a first-come, first-served basis. Entrance to the Library is free; when you arrive, alert Security that you are here for the event. Please enter through the Mosholu Entrance at 2950 Southern Boulevard. Saturday July 29 NYBG Environment of the Bronx Edit-a-thon (RSVP on-wiki) 12:00pm - 3:00pm (Mertz Library at the New York Botanical Garden, Bronx)

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WikiWednesday (Aug 23) and Governors Island Wiki-Picnic (Sun Aug 27)

August 23: WikiWednesday @ Prime Produce
WikiWednesday in Manhattan You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our WikiWednesday Salon, with in-person at Prime Produce in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, as well as an online-based participation option. No experience of anything at all is required. All are welcome! All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person, you should be vaccinated and also be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate. Wednesday, August 23 WikiWednesday @ Prime Produce (RSVP on-wiki). 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Open Hour) 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Wiki Salon) (Prime Produce, Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan) Also online via Zoom
August 27: Annual NYC Wiknic @ Governors Island
Group photo from 2012 Governors Island Wiknic Additionally, you are invited to the picnic anyone can edit on Governors Island, at Colonel's Row by ArtCrawl Harlem house, as part of the Great North American Wiknic celebrations (and Wikimania satellite events) being held across the continent. This is the first big summer Wiknic since the 2019 edition and will feature an edit-a-thon focused on Governors Island and ArtCrawl Harlem, Depths of Wikipedia (recently of perpetual stew fame), as well as plenty more food topics drawing on the potluck ethos. All are welcome, new and experienced! Sunday, August 27, 2023 Annual NYC Wiknic @ Governors Island (RSVP on-wiki). 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm (come by any time!) Wiknic Discussion Groups: 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm (session A); 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm (session B) Picnic site: Governors Island, 406b Colonel's Row by ArtCrawl Harlem house. Reach the island by the Governors Island Ferry. All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct, and don't forget your sunscreen!

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Sunday: NYC Wiki-Picnic @ Gov Island

August 27: Annual NYC Wiknic @ Governors Island

Group photo from 2012 Governors Island Wiknic You are invited to the Annual NYC Wiknic, "the picnic anyone can edit" on Governors Island, at Colonel's Row by ArtCrawl Harlem house, as part of the Great North American Wiknic celebrations (and Wikimania satellite events) being held across the continent. This is the first summer Wiknic since the 2019 edition and will feature an edit-a-thon focused Governors Island and ArtCrawl Harlem, Depths of Wikipedia and perpetual stew, as well as plenty more food. All are welcome, new and experienced! Sunday, August 27, 2023 Annual NYC Wiknic @ Governors Island (RSVP on-wiki). 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm (come by any time!) Wiknic Discussion Groups: 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm (session A); 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm (session B) Picnic site: Governors Island, 406b Colonel's Row by ArtCrawl Harlem house. Reach the island by the Governors Island Ferry. All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct, and don't forget your sunscreen!

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Sep 20: Wikimedia NYC Annual Election Meeting

September 20: Annual Election & Members Meeting

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our Annual Election & Members Meeting, with in-person at Prime Produce in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, as well as an online-based participation option. The Members' Meeting is similar to other WikiWednesday meetups, except that its primary function is to elect a new Board of Directors. We will elect five board seats. After being elected, those elected can potentially appoint more seats. We will also have a fun WikiWednesday! Election info: To run for election or to vote, you must be a dues-paying member of Wikimedia New York City, having renewed in the past 12 months. Voting will be both online, via emailed ballots from the ElectionBuddy service, and in-person. The poll will be open for the 48 hours between 8pm EDT on September 18 and 8pm EDT on September 20. For additional information, please consult the Election FAQ. Meeting info: Wednesday, September 20 Annual Election & Members Meeting (optional RSVP on-wiki). 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Open Hour) 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Wiki Salon) (Prime Produce, Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan) Also online via Zoom All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person, you should be vaccinated and also be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate.

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Sun Oct 1: NYC Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month 2023

October 1: Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month 2023: Edit-a-thon!

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month 2023: Edit-a-thon!, with in-person at Prime Produce Guild Hall in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan. It is being held in the middle of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep 15–Oct 15). Some past local edit-a-thons touching on this area have included the two editions of Wikipedia:Meetup/WikiArte at MoMA in 2015-16, and the CUNY LaGuardia translat-a-thons held annually since 2018. Meeting info: Sunday, October 1 Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month 2023: Edit-a-thon! (optional RSVP on-wiki). 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Prime Produce Guild Hall, Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan) Alternatively, you can sign up for the edit-a-thon on Eventbrite. All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person, you should be vaccinated and also be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate.

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Wiki.NYC Pavilion for Open House New York (Oct 21–22) and Wikidata Day (Oct 29)

October 21–22: Wiki.NYC Pavilion for Open House New York @ Prime Produce
Prime Produce You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our Wiki.NYC Pavilion for Open House New York at Prime Produce in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan. The event will feature several interactive exhibits highlighting the "wiki way" for New York City Saturday, October 21 & Sunday, October 22 (optional RSVP on-wiki). 10:00 am – 6:30 pm (come by any time, either or both days!) Prime Produce Guild Hall, Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan
October 29: Wikidata Day in New York City
2023 Wikidata Day NYC flyer Additionally, you are invited to Wikidata Day in New York City at Butler Library, Columbia University, in celebration of Wikidata's 11th birthday. This coincides with the online/global WikidataCon 2023 and is a sequel to Wikidata Day 2022. The event will feature a Harlem Arts & Culture edit-a-thon, spotlight sessions, lightning talks, and cake! Sunday, October 29, 2023 Wikidata Day in New York City (RSVP required on Eventbrite and optional on-wiki). 11:00 am – 5:15 pm Butler Library (Room 203), 535 West 114th Street, Morningside Heights RSVP off-wiki is required! See the event page for a tentative schedule. At both events, all attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person, you should be vaccinated and also be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate.

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Nov 15: WikiWednesday Salon + Wikimedia NYC Executive Director job

November 15: WikiWednesday @ Prime Produce
You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly WikiWednesday Salon at Prime Produce in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, with an online-based participation option also available. No experience of anything at all is required. All are welcome! All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person, you should be vaccinated and be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate. Meeting info: Wednesday, November 15 WikiWednesday @ Prime Produce (optional RSVP on-wiki). 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Open Hour) 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Wiki Salon) (Prime Produce, Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan) Also online via Zoom
Wikimedia New York City Executive Director job listing
Wikimedia NYC, the 501(c)(3) non-profit supporting Wikipedia and related projects in the metro area, is hiring our founding Executive Director, apply here.

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Wed Dec 6: Hacking Night + job listing

December 6: Hacking Night @ Prime Produce
You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our first NYC Hacking Night at Prime Produce in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan. This event is intended primarily for technical contributors, though newcomers are welcome as well! All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct and Wikimedia's Technical Code of Conduct. Meeting info: Wednesday, December 6 Hacking Night @ Prime Produce (optional RSVP on-wiki). 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm (Introductions + Hacking) 9:30 pm – 10:00 pm (Showcase) (Prime Produce, Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan)
Wikimedia New York City Executive Director job listing
Wikimedia NYC, the 501(c)(3) non-profit supporting Wikipedia and related projects in the metro area, is hiring our founding Executive Director; apply here.

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Thu Jan 4: Hacking Night + Wikipedia Day soon

January 4: Hacking Night @ Prime Produce
You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for NYC Hacking Night at Prime Produce in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan. This event is a successor to our inaugural December 2023 Hacking Night. It is intended primarily for technical contributors, though newcomers are welcome as well! All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct and Wikimedia's Technical Code of Conduct. Meeting info: Thursday, January 4 Hacking Night @ Prime Produce (optional RSVP on-wiki). 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm (Introductions + Hacking) 9:30 pm – 10:00 pm (Showcase) (Prime Produce, Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan)
January 14: Wikipedia Day 2024 @ Columbia University
In addition, you are invited to Wikipedia Day 2024, hosted at Columbia University by the Brown Institute for Media Innovation with Wikimedia NYC. Eventbrite RSVP is required, while RSVP on-wiki is also highly encouraged. The special focus this year will be Artificial intelligence in Wikimedia projects. More details about the event will be shared later, but save the date for now!

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Thu Feb 8 NYC Hacking Night + Feb 21 WikiWednesday

February 8: Hacking Night @ Prime Produce
You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for NYC Hacking Night at Prime Produce in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan. It is intended primarily for technical contributors, though newcomers are welcome as well! All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct and Wikimedia's Technical Code of Conduct. Meeting info: Thursday, February 8 Hacking Night @ Prime Produce (optional RSVP on-wiki). 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm (Introductions + Hacking) 9:30 pm – 10:00 pm (Showcase) (Prime Produce, Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan)
February 21: WikiWednesday Salon @ Prime Produce
WikiWednesday is back this month! You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our WikiWednesday Salon at Prime Produce in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, with an online-based participation option also available. No experience of anything at all is required. All are welcome! All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person, you should be vaccinated and be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate. Meeting info: Wednesday, February 21 WikiWednesday @ Prime Produce (optional RSVP on-wiki). 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Open Hour) 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Wiki Salon) (Prime Produce, Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan) Also online via Zoom

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Tue March 5: Wiki Gala NYC

March 5: Wiki Gala @ Prime Produce

Wiki-fashion show at last year's event You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community and visitors from the global Wikimedia Foundation for our Wiki Gala at Prime Produce in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan. All are welcome! This is a sequel to the March 2023 Grand Central Salon and the March 2022 Wiki-Tent Brunch. The event will feature lightning talks and a Wiki-fashion show, for which you are encouraged to dress in your finest Wikimedia clothing and accessories (bags, buttons, even books), or clothing connected to the topics you edit on wiki projects. All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person you should be vaccinated and also be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate. Meeting info: Tuesday, March 5 Wiki Gala @ Prime Produce (optional RSVP on-wiki). 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm (Prime Produce, Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan)

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WikiNYC: 3/14 Hacking Night + 3/16 Queens Name Explorer

March 14: Hacking Night @ Prime Produce
You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for Pi Day Hacking Night at Prime Produce in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan. It is intended primarily for technical contributors, though newcomers are welcome as well, and pies will be served in celebration of Pi Day! All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct and Wikimedia's Technical Code of Conduct. Meeting info: Thursday, March 14 Hacking Night @ Prime Produce (optional RSVP on-wiki). 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm (Introductions + Hacking + Pie) 9:30 pm – 10:00 pm (Showcase) (Prime Produce, Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan)
March 16: Queens Name Explorer @ QPL Tech Lab
You are also invited to the Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Queens Name Explorer edit-a-thon at the Queens Public Library Tech Lab in Long Island City, which will be hosted in collaboration OpenStreetMap US, Urban Archive and the Queens Memory Project. This is an opportunity for the tech savvy to learn about Queens history and for the history savvy to hone their open data skills – plus, there will be refreshments and prizes for everyone! All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person, you should be vaccinated and be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate. Meeting info: Saturday, March 16 Queens Name Explorer @ QPL Tech Lab (optional RSVP on-wiki). 11:00 am – 1:00 pm (Morning edit-a-thon, focusing on Wikidata) 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Afternoon edit-a-thon, focusing on OpenStreetMap) (Tech Lab, Queens Public Library at Queensbridge, Long Island City)

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WikiWednesday (April 10) and City Tech Library LGBTQIA edit-a-thon (April 11)

April 10: WikiWednesday @ Prime Produce
Prime Produce You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our WikiWednesday Salon, with in-person at Prime Produce in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, as well as an online-based participation option. Among the topics, we'll be covering the newly-released drafts of the Movement Charter for Wikimedia global governance. All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. Wednesday, April 10 WikiWednesday @ Prime Produce (RSVP on-wiki). 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Open Hour) 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Wiki Salon) (Prime Produce, Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan) Also online via Zoom
April 11: City Tech Library LGBTQIA edit-a-thon
New York City College of Technology Additionally, you are invited to City Tech Library LGBTQIA edit-a-thon at the New York City College of Technology Library in Downtown Brooklyn! Join us in person on April 11th to learn about these great new materials at City Tech Library; to learn about editing Wikipedia; and to help increase representation of LGBTQIA individuals and issues online. All are welcome, new and experienced! Interested in attending, but not a CUNY student or faculty? Please get in touch; we'll help you navigate City Tech building security. Email Jen: jennifer.hoyer18 (at) citytech.cuny.edu. Thursday, April 11 City Tech Library LGBTQIA edit-a-thon (RSVP on-wiki). 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm (come by any time!) 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm (reception to celebrate the library's LGBTQIA collection) City Tech Library Multimedia Screening and Meeting Space, 300 Jay Street, Brooklyn NY All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct.

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Thu April 25: WikiNYC Hacking Night

April 25: Hacking Night @ Prime Produce

Past event at Prime Produce. You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for NYC Hacking Night at Prime Produce in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan. It is intended primarily for technical contributors, though newcomers are welcome as well! All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct and Wikimedia's Technical Code of Conduct. Meeting info: Thursday, April 25 Hacking Night @ Prime Produce (optional RSVP on-wiki). 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm (Introductions + Hacking) 9:30 pm – 10:00 pm (Showcase) (Prime Produce, Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan)

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May 8: WikiWednesday Salon with new Executive Director

May 8: WikiWednesday @ Prime Produce

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly WikiWednesday Salon at Prime Produce in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, with an online-based participation option also available. No experience of anything at all is required. All are welcome! This special WikiWednesday will feature a welcome session and beginning of a listening tour by the newly appointed executive director of Wikimedia NYC, the first staff member leading our local non-profit. All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. Meeting info: Wednesday, May 8 WikiWednesday @ Prime Produce (optional RSVP on-wiki). 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Open Hour) 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Wiki Salon) (Prime Produce, Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan) Also online via Zoom

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June 2: Hacking Sunday (+preview of June 8 Wiknic)

June 2: Hacking Sunday @ Prime Produce

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our Hacking Sunday at Prime Produce in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan. It is intended primarily for technical contributors, though newcomers are welcome as well! The event runs for the whole day, though you are welcome to come by for as little or as long as you'd like. All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct and Wikimedia's Technical Code of Conduct. A documentary filmmaker will be in attendance, working on Rabbit Hole, which aims to document Wikipedia's community to showcase how our network tackles important questions about how history is recorded. They will be in attendance to film snippets of this gathering for the documentary. It is completely optional to be a part of the film and there will be protocols in place if you wish to not be filmed. If there are any questions about the filming please reach out to the filmmaker, Meg Vatterott (meg.vatterott@gmail.com). Meeting info: Suunday, June 2 Hacking Sunday @ Prime Produce (optional RSVP on-wiki). 9:00 am – 8:00 pm (Prime Produce, Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan) P.S. Next up will be Sat June 8 Wiknic on Governors Island!

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Sat June 8: Governors Island Wiknic

June 8: Wiknic @ Governors Island

2023 Wiknic group photo You are invited to the picnic anyone can edit on Governors Island, at 403 Colonels Row by the ArtCrawl Harlem house. This is a sequel event to the 2023 Governors Island Wiknic and will feature a workshop led by AfroCrowd at the ArtCrawl Harlem house. We'll also encourage collaboration for wiki-coverage of ArtCrawl Harlem's current exhibition at Governors Island. All are welcome, new and experienced! Bring a picnic blanket and some potluck, as well as some sunscreen! We'll also provide sandwiches for everyone, and maybe some NYC pizza too, but we encourage you to bring your own favorite dishes to share, especially for those food cultural topics you would like to improve on Wikipedia. We'll also do a portal thing for a bit with West Coast friends at Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Wiknic2024. Saturday, June 8, 2024 NYC Wiknic @ Governors Island (RSVP on-wiki) Time: 12:30–7:00 pm (come by any time!) Demystifying AI for Creatives: A Wiki and Media Workshop: 2:30–5:00 pm (indoor presentation led by AfroCrowd and ArtCrawl Harlem) Location: Governors Island (picnic site: 403 Colonels Row by ArtCrawl Harlem house). Reach the island by the Governors Island Ferry. All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct.

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June 26: ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon NYC

June 26: ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon NYC

Welcome to Wikimedia New York City! You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our Online-Only WikiWednesday Salon on Zoom. No experience of anything at all is required. All are welcome! This special online-only WikiWednesday will be dedicated to the Wikimedia Movement Charter referendum, and also to exploring future options of other online-centric events for our Wikimedia NYC chapter. All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. Meeting info: Wednesday, June 26 ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon NYC (optional RSVP on-wiki). 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Not in-person this month Online via Zoom

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Fri July 19: Wikicurious in NYC, Editing Wikipedia for Beginners

July 19: Wikicurious: Editing Wikipedia for Beginners @ Civic Hall

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for the inaugural event of the beginner-focused Wikicurious series at Civic Hall! All are welcome, and newcomers and aspiring editors are especially encouraged to attend. Registration via Eventbrite is required for building entry, and is also encouraged on the event page on Meta. The Wikicurious series at Civic Hall is supported by Craig Newmark Philanthropies. Wikimedia NYC is an official affiliate and supported by the Wikimedia Foundation. All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. Meeting info: Date: Friday, July 19, 2024 Time: 3:00–8:00 p.m. Location: Civic Hall 124 East 14th Street, Floor [TBD], New York, NY Equipment: Please bring your own computer. We are not yet able to provide loaner laptops. Eventbrite RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wikicurious-editing-wikipedia-for-beginners-tickets-929793225567 RSVP is necessary for building entry

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Sat August 24: Roosevelt Island Wiknic

August 24: Wiknic @ Roosevelt Island

2019 Wiknic group photo, last time we held it on Roosevelt Island You are invited to the picnic anyone can edit on Roosevelt Island, at Southpoint Park. Following up on this month's Wikimania in Poland, this Wiknic will have as guest of honor User:DerHexer, the 2024 Wikimedia Laureate of the Year, marking his triumphant North American tour! Bring a picnic blanket and some potluck, as well as some sunscreen! We'll also provide a little something for everyone, but we encourage you to bring your own favorite dishes to share, especially for those food cultural topics you would like to improve on Wikipedia. We'll also do a portal thing for a bit with West Coast friends at the WikiLA ocean life edit-a-thon. All are welcome, new and experienced! Saturday, August 24, 2024 NYC Wiknic @ Roosevelt Island (RSVP on-wiki) Time: 2:00 - 7:00 pm (come by any time!) Salon-style Discussions: 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm (session A) 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm (session B) Location: Roosevelt Island (Southpoint Park, look for our Wikipedia/Wikimedia NYC banner). All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. See also upcoming events in September and October at Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC.

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Sep 25: Wikimedia NYC Annual Election Meeting (plus Latin music event on Sep 21!)

September 25: Annual Election & Members Meeting

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our Annual Election & Members Meeting, with in-person at Prime Produce in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, as well as an online-based participation option. The Members' Meeting is similar to other WikiWednesday meetups, except that its primary function is to elect a new Board of Directors. We will elect three board seats, half of the elected seats on the board. After being elected, those elected can potentially appoint more seats. We will also focus on the Wikimedia NYC Strategic Plan, our Financial Report, and Annual and Monthly event teams for the coming year. Election info: To run for election or to vote, you must be a dues-paying member of Wikimedia New York City, having renewed in the past 12 months. Voting will be both online, via emailed ballots from the ElectionBuddy service, and in-person. The poll will be open for the 48 hours between 8pm EDT on September 23 and 8pm EDT on September 25. For additional information, please consult the Election FAQ. Meeting info: Wednesday, September 25 Annual Election & Members Meeting (optional RSVP on-wiki). 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Open Hour) 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Wiki Salon) (Prime Produce, Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan) Also online via Zoom All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. P.S. Also upcoming just before our annual meeting is the Latin music edit-a-thon, Wikicurious: Editing to the Beat (RSVP at Eventbrite), on Saturday September 21!

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Sep 21: Wikicurious for Latin Music: Editing to the Beat ♫

Sat Sep 21: Wikicurious - Editing to the Beat ♫ @ Lehman College

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for the "Editing to the Beat" event of the beginner-focused Wikicurious series at Lehman College. This is the second event of the series, following the inaugural event at Civic Hall in July. Led by a 9-person live band demonstrating Caribbean and Latin musical genres, we'll engage with efforts such as WikiProject Latin Music, and will encourage editing on both English and Spanish Wikipedia. All are welcome, and newcomers and aspiring editors are especially encouraged to attend. Registration via Eventbrite is required for building entry, and is also encouraged on the event page on Meta. The Wikicurious series is supported by Craig Newmark Philanthropies. Wikimedia NYC is an official affiliate and supported by the Wikimedia Foundation. Also supporting this event are Equis, The Celia Cruz Foundation, and the International Museum of Salsa. In association with WikiCari and AfroCrowd. All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. Meeting info: Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024 Time: 1:00–7:00 p.m. Location: Lehman College (CUNY) 250 Bedford Park Blvd W, Bronx, NY Equipment: Please bring your own computer. We are not yet able to provide loaner laptops. Eventbrite RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wikicurious-editing-to-the-beat-tickets-1009115641047 RSVP is necessary for building entry.

P.S. Upcoming WikiNYC meetups:

• Wed Sep 25: Wikimedia NYC Annual Election/Members Meeting 2024!
• Sat Oct 26: Wikidata Day 2024!

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Oct 26: Wikidata Day NYC

October 26: Wikidata Day in New York City

2024 Wikidata Day NYC flyer You are invited to Wikidata Day in New York City at Pratt Institute School of Information in Manhattan, in celebration of Wikidata's 12th birthday. This event, held by our chapter in collaboration with Pratt and Girls Who Code, will be our third annual celebration of Wikidata Day. It will feature spotlight sessions, lightning talks, and the customary Wiki-cake, while those unable to attend in person will be able to watch a livestream. All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. Saturday, October 26, 2024 Wikidata Day in New York City (Eventbrite RSVP is required and also optionally on-wiki). 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Pratt Manhattan (rooms 201 and 214), 144 W 14th Street RSVP off-wiki is required for building entry!

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November 22 + 26: Free Culture Friday and Wikicurious photo event!

November 22: Free Culture Friday
You are invited to Foundation and Friends' Free Culture Friday at Prime Produce on Friday, November 22. This event will feature a reception with Wikimedia Foundation staff in the afternoon, followed by a more informal salon and game night, utilizing Prime Produce's vast collection of board games. No experience of anything at all is required. All are welcome! Friday, November 22, 2024 1:30 pm – 7:00 pm Prime Produce, 424 W 54th St
November 26: Wikicurious: Capturing the Moment
Jefferson Market Library You are also invited to Wikicurious: Capturing the Moment, the third event of the beginner-focused Wikicurious series, at Jefferson Market Library on Tuesday, November 26, in collaboration with WikiPortraits and AfroCROWD. All are welcome to attend, especially those interested in photography or contributing to Wikimedia Commons. We will explore the art of capturing the moment through photography and learn the basics of Wikimedia Commons, and (weather-permitting) we are also planning a photo walk, so bring your camera (or use your smartphone)! Tuesday, November 26, 2024 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm Jefferson Market Library, 425 6th Ave RSVP on Eventbrite is required for event entry!
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