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February 2019[edit]

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You have been blocked from editing for a period of 1 week for violating your community topic ban about "anything to do with race, racism, racial history and politics, slavery, or white supremacy". Once the block has expired, you are welcome to make useful contributions.
If you think there are good reasons for being unblocked, please read the guide to appealing blocks, then add the following text below the block notice on your talk page: {{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}}.   Sandstein 10:17, 14 February 2019 (UTC)[reply]

@Drmies: this is a shame. Have you got any advice to give? So far as I'm concerned, I'd really like to see this editor convince the community that they can edit collaboratively with others on the important topics that they've been working on. That will entail of course not only being civil to other editors but following our policies and guidelines in their editing, but if they (or I should be saying you, LumaNatic) can do it they could be a real asset. After the block I'd suggest finding some other areas to edit in and working in those areas with others. That's the way to lay a foundation for an appeal. Doug Weller talk 12:00, 14 February 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Doug Weller, As a Wikipedian in Residence and a Wikipedia Fellow, LumaNatic has been given plenty of advice and mentoring about editing Wikipedia. His failure to follow Wikipedia policies and guidelines is entirely due to his desire not to, and has nothing to do with any gap in his understanding of the PNG. Because of the many, many warnings he has been given, I am very doubtful that further advice or mentoring would change anything. Natureium (talk) 15:20, 14 February 2019 (UTC)[reply]
This block should have never happened - I didn't violate the topic ban - I was actually asked to edit the AfroCROWD event, because as their former intern I'm co-hosting the event, which is about a former town in Houston, Texas, as part of my thesis. I was out off the country presenting said thesis and had slow internet so it was moot, but I'm requesting a retroactive unblock, and repeal of the ban in the first place because it was punitive and unwarranted - I in no way disrupted Wikipedia, and as many editors said in the discussion, it was punitive, vindictive and totally unnecessary. --LumaNatic (talk) 20:32, 4 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
There's no such thing as a retroactive unblock. As far as appealing the topic ban goes, see WP:UNBAN. --SarekOfVulcan (talk) 21:14, 4 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia:WikiProject Ivy League, a page which you created or substantially contributed to, has been nominated for deletion. Your opinions on the matter are welcome; you may participate in the discussion by adding your comments at Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/Wikipedia:WikiProject Ivy League and please be sure to sign your comments with four tildes (~~~~). You are free to edit the content of Wikipedia:WikiProject Ivy League during the discussion but should not remove the miscellany for deletion template from the top of the page; such a removal will not end the deletion discussion. Thank you. Doug Weller talk 15:44, 14 February 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia:WikiProject Data Science, a page which you created or substantially contributed to, has been nominated for deletion. Your opinions on the matter are welcome; you may participate in the discussion by adding your comments at Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/Wikipedia:WikiProject Data Science and please be sure to sign your comments with four tildes (~~~~). You are free to edit the content of Wikipedia:WikiProject Data Science during the discussion but should not remove the miscellany for deletion template from the top of the page; such a removal will not end the deletion discussion. Thank you. Doug Weller talk 15:50, 14 February 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia:WikiProject Oral History, a page which you created or substantially contributed to, has been nominated for deletion. Your opinions on the matter are welcome; you may participate in the discussion by adding your comments at Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/Wikipedia:WikiProject Oral History and please be sure to sign your comments with four tildes (~~~~). You are free to edit the content of Wikipedia:WikiProject Oral History during the discussion but should not remove the miscellany for deletion template from the top of the page; such a removal will not end the deletion discussion. Thank you. Doug Weller talk 14:11, 17 February 2019 (UTC)[reply]

A tag has been placed on Category:WikiProject Ivy League requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done for the following reason:

associated wikiproject was deleted

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Feb 27 WikiWednesday Salon + Mar 2 MoMA Art+Feminism and beyond[edit]

February 27, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-9pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop at Metropolitan New York Library Council in Midtown Manhattan. Is there a project you'd like to share? A question you'd like answered? A Wiki* skill you'd like to learn? Let us know by adding it to the agenda.

We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming edit-a-thons, museum and library projects, education initiatives, and other outreach activities.

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Metropolitan New York Library Council (8th floor) at 599 11th Avenue, Manhattan
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We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Wikimedia New York City Team 09:00, 27 February 2019 (UTC)

Saturday March 2: MoMA Art+Feminism Edit-a-thon

Art+Feminism’s sixth-annual MoMA Wikipedia Edit-a-thon will take place at the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Education and Research Building, The Museum of Modern Art, New York, 4 West 54 Street, on Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. People of all gender identities and expressions are encouraged to attend.

And on Sunday this weekend:

Stay tuned for other Art+Feminism and related edit-a-thons throughout the month!

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Topic ban[edit]

You were recently blocked for violation for your topic ban, so I know you haven't forgotten about it. Why did you create Category:WikiHBCUDIO today when you are topic banned from this? Natureium (talk) 17:50, 4 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

I am not banned from the usergroup I created as part of my fellowship, residency and Visiting Scholarship - WikiHBCU/DIO is a usergroup initiative I founded back at WikiCon NA 2018, and we're launching our first event for Women's History Month.LumaNatic (talk) 20:21, 4 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
Yes you are. You are banned from anything to do with race, racism, racial history and politics, slavery, or white supremacy, all very broadly construed. That very clearly falls within that area. Natureium (talk) 20:25, 4 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
How so? LumaNatic (talk) 20:28, 4 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
To quote from your new page Thanks for coming today and helping make history with WikiHBCUI/DIO & Weeksville to help close the Wikipedia diversity gap on notable people of African Descent. [...] For the Edit-athon, add at least one sentence or another contribution (photo, audio, etc) to Wikipedia about a notable notable person from Weeksville, or a place or cultural item associated with freedom colonies. This clearly falls under your topic ban quoted above. You may want to familiarize yourself with WP:TBAN. Natureium (talk) 20:34, 4 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
That's the text the site staff sent me - it's a women's history event, they're a historic site - that's the language they wanted, others will add in more topics as the week goes on. I actually have to run to seminar and so repeat - this is an event I'm hosting through my fellowship/residency/scholarship duties for Women's History Month. ("women" includes those branded "black" in the Western dialectic - and Weeksville just happens to be a site in NY that was branded "black," and so the center there wants to help curate a Wikipedia presence to share its knowledge - which is part of my duties as a resident/scholar to help do). Its an EVENT. LumaNatic (talk) 20:44, 4 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
So someone deleted the event page anyway. I'm still trying to understand how you gather that this Women's History event violates a topic ban - are you conflating words like "diversity" with said ban? If so, that's a false equivalency on grammatic and thematic grounds alone. Unless there's a whole other set of ideology you're operating from? LumaNatic (talk) 13:41, 6 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
March 20, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-9pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop at Metropolitan New York Library Council in Midtown Manhattan. Is there a project you'd like to share? A question you'd like answered? A Wiki* skill you'd like to learn? Let us know by adding it to the agenda.

We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming edit-a-thons, museum and library projects, education initiatives, and other outreach activities.

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Metropolitan New York Library Council (8th floor) at 599 11th Avenue, Manhattan
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We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! This month, optional post-meetup drinks afterward at 9pm!--Wikimedia New York City Team 18:47, 19 March 2019 (UTC)

Saturday March 23: Asian Art Archive/New York Public Library Art+Feminism Editathon

Organized by Asia Art Archive in America]and Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs of the New York Public Library and in collaboration with Asia Art Archive in Hong Kong, the Art+Feminism: Wikipedia Edit-a-thon on Women in Art in Asia helps participants edit Wikipedia to create and improve articles about women artists and practitioners in and from Asia, including architects, designers, filmmakers, curators, and art historians. Books and research materials—as well as refreshments—will be provided.

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March 2019[edit]

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You have been blocked from editing for a period of 1 month for violating your community topic ban by creating Columbia University Institute for Research in African American Studies (IRAAS) among other edits. Once the block has expired, you are welcome to make useful contributions.
If you think there are good reasons for being unblocked, please read the guide to appealing blocks, then add the following text below the block notice on your talk page: {{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}}.   Sandstein 20:38, 21 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
Creating the dept page of Columbia's newest school isn't violating any topic ban, just because it's called the Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies. If you think the African diaspora is about "racism and white supremacy" then (outside of that problematic view/lens/gaze in the first place) everything in the Western world is about "racism and white supremacy," including Wikipedia. But sure, we'll appeal - one of the great things about all of this is that it is all being documented at said university and department, as part of my duties.--LumaNatic (talk) 14:23, 22 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
Please see WP:ROLE. FYI. ——SerialNumber54129 14:32, 22 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
Lol. I'm the sole editor of my account.--LumaNatic (talk) 14:34, 22 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
Then, why the first person plural? ——SerialNumber54129 14:41, 22 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
LumaNatic the issue is that you are topic banned from race and racial history all very broadly construed (in addition to other things). An institute for African American Studes is going to have overlap in those two areas without even very broadly construing the topics. I think you have expertise and passion, not to mention paid time, to positively contribute to Wikipedia. I would like to be able to support some scaling back of your ban in the future. But you need to first show you understand the concerns expressed and can hear feedback and otherwise understand community norms. You had smaller edits on March 6 and 16 which were in a more positive direction. I would hope that there could be other such work fromyou when your ban is up. Best, Barkeep49 (talk) 14:45, 22 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
  • The bigger problem here is that you are a WIR at Columbia University, which means that your activities for that should be "to facilitate Wikipedia entries related to that institution's mission, encourage and assist it to release material under open licences, and to develop the relationship between the institution and the Wikimedia community." As far as I can see, apart from advertising meetups on your user page, you're not doing that; there are 164 articles in Category:Columbia_University, many of them in frankly terrible condition, which need to be improved. This is what you, and your editathons, should be doing. Instead, you only appear to have been editing in your own sphere of interest, which you're currently banned from doing. In fact, I can't see a mainspace edit by you on a Columbia University page until going back to 22 December (Columbia Center for Oral History Research, and even that is related to you). Those articles are what you should be concentrating on, and I hope you will do that when your block expires. Black Kite (talk) 16:35, 22 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
    • @Black Kite: I can see that it ain't easy. Among the difficulties of a WIR is the need to steer between the neutrality of an editor and the loyalty of an institutional agent. Scylla and Charybdis. Your suggestion, based on the definition, pushes a WIR in the direction of being a publicity agent for the institution, so it calls for delicate steering. I mostly know WIRs who serve the GLAM sector, for example a university library. This kind of sailor follows an easier path, since the collections of such institutions are usually not very much about the institution itself. The work promotes the aims of the institution, without directly promoting the institution, thus posing little danger of COI. Jim.henderson (talk) 14:23, 25 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
April 17, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

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We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming edit-a-thons, museum and library projects, education initiatives, and other outreach activities.

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Metropolitan New York Library Council (8th floor) at 599 11th Avenue, Manhattan
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We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Wikimedia New York City Team 21:06, 3 April 2019 (UTC)

Thursday April 4 and Friday April 5: Translat-a-thon NYC 2019 @ LaGuardia Community College

Translat-a-thon NYC 2019 @ LaGuardia Community College is hosting the second annual Wikipedia Translatathon! At this event on Thursday evening and during the day Friday this week, anyone from the public is invited to LaGuardia to join students, professors, and CUNY faculty in translating Wikipedia articles among any languages which attendees understand. Themes for this event include public health and the history of New York City.

New York City has a large immigrant population and great diversity of speakers of various languages. Among all schools in New York City, LaGuardia has the highest percentage of immigrant students, the highest percentage of students who speak a language other than English as their first language, and the greatest representation of language diversity. It is a strength of LaGuardia that it can present "Wikipedia translatathons", which are Wikipedia translation events.

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Copyright problem on Edward Cabot Clark[edit]

Content you added to the above article appears to have been copied from https://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/20/books/chapters/0520-1st-webe.html, which is not released under a compatible license. Copying text directly from a source is a violation of Wikipedia's copyright policy. Unfortunately, for copyright reasons, the content had to be removed. Content you add to Wikipedia should be written in your own words. Please leave a message on my talk page if you have any questions. — Diannaa 🍁 (talk) 12:42, 25 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

In case you were unaware, your topic ban also extends to userspace (see WP:TBAN). Please don't edit this page again. Thanks, Black Kite (talk) 23:02, 15 May 2019 (UTC)[reply]

May 22, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-9pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop at Metropolitan New York Library Council in Midtown Manhattan. Is there a project you'd like to share? A question you'd like answered? A Wiki* skill you'd like to learn? Let us know by adding it to the agenda.

Featuring this month a presentation by Interference Archive guests, and a group discussion on the role of activist archives and building wiki content based on ephemeral publications and oral histories.

To close off the night, we'll also have Wikidojo - a group collaborative writing activity / vaudeville!

We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming edit-a-thons, museum and library projects, education initiatives, and other outreach activities.

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Metropolitan New York Library Council (8th floor) at 599 11th Avenue, Manhattan
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We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Wikimedia New York City Team 17:10, 16 May 2019 (UTC)

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June 19: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (stay tuned for Pride on weekend!)[edit]

June 19, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-9pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop at Metropolitan New York Library Council in Midtown Manhattan. Is there a project you'd like to share? A question you'd like answered? A Wiki* skill you'd like to learn? Let us know by adding it to the agenda.

We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming edit-a-thons, museum and library projects, education initiatives, and other outreach activities.

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Metropolitan New York Library Council (8th floor) at 599 11th Avenue, Manhattan
(note this month we will be meeting in Midtown Manhattan, not at Babycastles)

We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Wikimedia New York City Team 05:37, 18 June 2019 (UTC)

Stay tuned for details om next event!
Sunday Jun 23: Wiki Loves Pride @ Metropolitan Museum of Art

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June 23, 12:30pm: Wiki Loves Pride @ Metropolitan Museum of Art

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for Wiki Loves Pride @ Metropolitan Museum of Art on the Upper East Side. Togethe, we'll create new and expand existing Wikipedia articles on LGBT artists and artworks with LGBT themes in the Met collection!

With refreshments, and a special museum tour in the afternoon!

And there will be a wiki-cake!

Open to everyone at all levels of experience, wiki instructional workshop and one-on-one support will be provided.

See also the global Wiki Loves Pride photo contest, as well as the Met's online LGBT Art Writing Contest, and also the LGBT Health Writing Contest.

12:30pm - 4:30 pm at Uris Center for Education, Metropolitan Museum of Art (81st Street entrance) at 1000 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan
(note this is just south of the main entrance)

This is the fifth annual Wiki Loves Pride edit-a-thon supported by Wikimedia NYC! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Wikimedia New York City Team 16:31, 22 June 2019 (UTC)

Stay tuned for details on next event!
Sunday July 14: Great American Wiknic @ Roosevelt Island

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July 14, 2-7pm: Annual NYC Wiki-Picnic @ Roosevelt Island

You are invited to join us at the "picnic anyone can edit" in the lovely Southpoint Park on Roosevelt Island, as part of the Great American Wiknic celebrations being held across the USA. Remember it's a wiki-picnic, which means potluck.

This year the Wiknic will double as a "Strategy Salon" (more information at Wiknic page), using open space technology to address major questions facing our social movement.

2–7pm - come by any time!
Our picnicking area is at Southpoint Park, south of the tram and subway, and also just south of the Cornell Tech campus.
Look for us by the Wikipedia / Wikimedia NYC banner!

Celebrate our 13th year of wiki-picnics! We hope to see you there! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Wikimedia New York City Team 21:36, 6 July 2019 (UTC)

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A pie for you![edit]

cause this workshop is sweet! Kristinawhooo (talk) 19:18, 25 July 2019 (UTC)[reply]

August 28: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (+editathons before and after)[edit]

August 28, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-9pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop at Metropolitan New York Library Council in Midtown Manhattan. Is there a project you'd like to share? A question you'd like answered? A Wiki* skill you'd like to learn? Let us know by adding it to the agenda.

Featuring this month a review of the recent Wikimania 2019 conference in Sweden!

We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming edit-a-thons, museum and library projects, education initiatives, and other outreach activities.

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Metropolitan New York Library Council (8th floor) at 599 11th Avenue, Manhattan
(note this month we will be meeting in Midtown Manhattan, not at Babycastles)

We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Wikimedia New York City Team 17:58, 27 August 2019 (UTC)

Edit-a-thons at Interference Archive and The Met

Also check out these editing events, before and after our WikiWednesday Salon:

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Movies about class moved to draftspace[edit]

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Sept 7, 12:30pm: Met Fashion Edit-a-thon @ Metropolitan Museum of Art

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for Met Fashion Edit-a-thon @ Metropolitan Museum of Art on the Upper East Side. Together, we'll expand Wikipedia:WikiProject Fashion topics for basic clothing types that can be illustrated by the Met collection, and also past Costume Institute exhibitions!

It's the last weekend for Camp: Notes on Fashion, and we will have an intro talk to the exhibit by a guest from the Costume Institute, and participants will then be able to visit it on their own. Galleries will be open this evening until 9 pm.

With refreshments, and there will be a wiki-cake!

Open to everyone at all levels of experience, wiki instructional workshop and one-on-one support will be provided.

12:30pm - 4:30 pm at Uris Center for Education, Metropolitan Museum of Art (81st Street entrance) at 1000 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan
(note this is just south of the main entrance)
Galleries will be open this evening until 9 pm, and some wiki-visitors may wish to take this opportunity to see Camp: Notes on Fashion together after the formal event.

Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends, colleagues and students! --Wikimedia New York City Team 19:37, 4 September 2019 (UTC)

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Community Insights Survey[edit]

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Reminder: Community Insights Survey[edit]

RMaung (WMF) 20:10, 20 September 2019 (UTC)[reply]

September 25, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon NYC

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-9pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop at Metropolitan New York Library Council in Midtown Manhattan. Is there a project you'd like to share? A question you'd like answered? A Wiki* skill you'd like to learn? Let us know by adding it to the agenda.

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We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Wikimedia New York City Team ~~~~~

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AfroCine: Join the Months of African Cinema this October![edit]

Greetings!

After a successful first iteration of the “Months of African Cinema” last year, we are happy to announce that it will be happening again this year, starting from October 1! In the 2018 edition of the contest, about 600 Wikipedia articles were created in at least 8 languages. There were also contributions to Wikidata and Wikimedia commons, which brought the total number of wikimedia pages created during the contest to over 1,000.

The AfroCine Project welcomes you to October, the first out of the two months which have been dedicated to creating and improving content that centre around the cinema of Africa, the Caribbean, and the diaspora. Join us in this global edit-a-thon, by helping to create or expand articles which are connected to this scope. Also remember to list your name under the participants section.

On English Wikipedia, we would be recognizing participants in the following manner:

  • Overall winner (1st, 2nd, 3rd places)
  • Diversity winner
  • Gender-gap fillers

For further information about the contest, the recognition categories and how to participate, please visit the contest page here. For further inquiries, please leave comments on the contest talkpage or on the main project talkpage. See you around :).--Jamie Tubers (talk) 00:50, 30 September 2019 (UTC)[reply]

October 2019[edit]

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Disrupt Wikipedia[edit]

You seem like you may be wanting to create a project or user page, as opposed to an article. Such as, User:LumaNatic/Disrupt Wikipedia. However, even in that case, you cannot use copyrighted text, like that you took from the event brite page. Thank you ‡ Єl Cid of ᐺalencia ᐐT₳LKᐬ 17:00, 14 October 2019 (UTC)[reply]

  • Was actually trying to create it in userspace/sandbox. The eventbrite is actually the signup page for one of the events in the series...LumaNatic (talk) 17:01, 14 October 2019 (UTC)[reply]
  1. LumaNatic, I moved the page to WP:Disrupt Wikipedia and have deleted the recreate duplicate Disrupt Wikipedia Series. This page does not belong in mainspace. Do you need help moving this to userspace instead? Regardless please take steps (or ask for help) to ensure this isn't recreated in mainspace. Best, Barkeep49 (talk) 17:04, 14 October 2019 (UTC)[reply]
    1. This is great, thanks! Its what I was trying to initially do (didn't know how to do so). Thanks again!LumaNatic (talk) 17:06, 14 October 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Clint Baclawski[edit]

Hello! I made a little mistake there when I reverted your edits. You were not responsible for the edit that was promotional in the lede: "As of December 2018, he is represented by Abigail Ogilvy in Boston, Massachusetts." I've taken that out again, as we do not allow commercial promotion in articles, and especially not in the lede. Apologies for the mixup, and thanks for your edits!ThatMontrealIP (talk) 23:05, 15 October 2019 (UTC)[reply]

These things happen. No worries. LumaNatic (talk) 15:14, 18 October 2019 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks. By way of explanation, there has been a history of self-promotion with this article, which led to my revert. Thanks for taking the time to reply, and kudos on the Wiki disrupt initiative ThatMontrealIP (talk) 20:04, 18 October 2019 (UTC)[reply]
Sure thing - anytime! And thanks! ;) LumaNatic (talk) 13:16, 2 November 2019 (UTC)[reply]
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Wikipedian in Residence dates[edit]

Hello. I'm updating the outreach:Wikipedian in Residence. Is it correct for your WiR position? In particular, is there a defined end date and is there a preferred url to describe the work that was done? I've used the current table info to update Darold Cuba (Q72521768) so that I can automate the WiR table (in progress). T.Shafee(Evo&Evo)talk 04:07, 27 October 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Sure thing - my current position at Columbia runs until May 2020. This most recent article from the university probably gives the most up-to-date info: https://socialwork.columbia.edu/news/msw-students-join-in-campaign-to-make-wikipedia-more-inclusive/. Thanks so much for all of your hard work! LumaNatic (talk) 13:19, 2 November 2019 (UTC)[reply]
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A Wikimedian in Residence, but you haven't yet learned how to format section headings for an article, or to avoid linking to disambiguation pages like NSF? Please take the time to pick up the basics of editing. For the links-to-dab pages problem there's a splendid gadget available: go to Preferences, Gadgets, and it's near the end of the list under "Appearance" - but in any case it's good practice to check every link you make in case it leads to the wrong page, so you should have spotted the problem. Thanks. PamD 16:09, 15 November 2019 (UTC)[reply]

This should come as no surprise, but be aware that your comment (as all are) is noted, documented and will be used in an university report on the experiences of Wikimedians, particularly why retention numbers are so low outside of its current status quo demographics. Maybe civility and kindness and the spirit of collaboration should be something to take note of? Thanks for the notes, and if these are things you're capable of doing yourself, maybe spend the energy and time to do so, instead of wasting time with hostility? Be well. LumaNatic (talk) 16:24, 15 November 2019 (UTC)[reply]
This should come as no surprise but people don't like having to fix others problems :). I am guessing that if you had been a new editor that Pam's message would have been different. As a Wikimedian in Residence the expectation for competence is higher. The expectations for competence from Pam as someone with numerous permissions is higher, and for me as a sysop, even higher. It feels different to fix someone's problems who shouldn't be expected to know better (as I regularly do when I patrol New Pages) than from someone who is literally paid to edit Wikipedia versus most of us who do this for free as a hobby. Of course none of us can know everything and, personally, I am more than willing to help good faith editors such as yourself. Should you find yourself not knowing how to do something please feel free to drop by my talk page to ask a question. Best, Barkeep49 (talk) 17:22, 15 November 2019 (UTC)[reply]
I see I was a bit cryptic in my helpful advice above about the links-to-dab pages gadget in that I didn't say what it does: it highlights such links in orange, so you can spot them immediately. Very useful, and recommended. But I also stand by my advice to check all outgoing links in every edit unless you've used them before and know them to be right (time and again the "Primary topic" for a name or other title is not the topic which I expect to find there, or is a disambiguation page: better to get it right than leave the reader having to search for it). I'm sorry you found my comments to be "hostile". Like Barkeep, I spend lots of time clearing up muddles made by new and inexperienced editors, but I do not expect to tidy up after a Wikipedian in Residence. PamD 17:40, 15 November 2019 (UTC)[reply]
  • LumaNatic, I made a few edits to Herbert S. Terrace. You might want to have a look at WP:OVERCITE, as you have seven sources on the lede in one spot. The lede does not actually need any sources, unless it is all that there is to the article. The lede should summarize the contents. Overciting is less than desirable; what would be desirable there is to have those sources inline in the article at the places where I have put a "CN" tag. The other thing I noticed was the use of bold in the articles published section (bold now removed). Bold is typically only used in the first instance of the article name, and automatically in some section headings. Have a look at the extensive WP:MOS for questions of formatting. In the case of the articles published area of Herbert S. Terrace, I will usually examine an article by a scholar in a similar area to see how it is handled there. Or one can always ask another editor, as in essence this is a team effort. Thanks.ThatMontrealIP (talk) 17:45, 15 November 2019 (UTC)[reply]
@ThatMontrealIP: About the overciting, it might just be that the editor is using a technique I sometimes use: gather several sources, add them all, properly formatted, as refs for the lead section to demonstrate undoubted notability, before saving first version of article - to avoid drive-by CSDs, or the bother of doing the thing in draft or sandbox. The refs can then be re-used or moved as the article developes. I tend then to create infrastructure like incoming redirects, llinks from other Wikipedias, etc, before returning to continue with the article. If I'm not going to be able to get the article more filled out immediately I'll add an {{under construction}} template too. This article sems to be notably lacking any main body of content: the lead summarises his academic work but it's not described elsewhere except through the list of publications, so there's clearly more to be done. Ah well. PamD 19:00, 15 November 2019 (UTC)[reply]
  • And in a spirit of collaboration I've tidied up one of your references, added Herbert and a couple of other name-holders to the disambiguation page at Terrace, and made a redirect from Herbert Terrace which has turned blue a previous red link in Errorless learning. PamD 18:11, 15 November 2019 (UTC)[reply]

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Just a reminder that your topic ban of "anything to do with race, racism, racial history and politics, slavery, or white supremacy, all very broadly construed." remains in effect. Edits like Special:Diff/931767721 from yesterday (minor or not) could result in sanctions. Barkeep49 (talk) 21:39, 26 December 2019 (UTC)[reply]

The Purple Barnstar
for your equanimity under constant harrassment. Eonsslid (talk) 17:29, 21 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]

I know that your work on Vincent Brown (historian) is similar to a lot of other work you've done where it's just doing wikignome sort of work - adding a short description, a wikilink, and an infobox. Arguably given the topic this could be interpreted as a topic ban violation. It feels a bit counterproductive to me to block for that kind of violation. You might be well served seeing if a modification of your tban is something the community would be receptive to. Barkeep49 (talk) 04:38, 30 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]

You want to remove a ban because he keeps violating it? That seems counterproductive. Natureium (talk) 21:13, 30 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]
We got here because of categories, article creation, and controversial content writing. Adding wikilinks, as Luma has done in the two places I've noted a technical tban violation, doesn't strike me as really repeating the problems that lead to the ban. And I've noticed productive content creation in ways that don't violate the TBAN. So yes I think seeing if the community would support modifying the TBAN is appropriate. If the community is not well that tells me something. I can either do nothing (the joy of being a volunteer sysop) and let someone else (if anyone) note the violations or I can know what the community expects and follow through. Best, Barkeep49 (talk) 22:58, 30 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]
I've been keeping an eye on this one as I was involved with it. The topic ban is there to stop LumaNatic from continuing the problematic editing highlighted at this ANI discussion. Frankly, if they are editing articles which technically violate their topic ban but only to add links and general gnome work, I'm not worried. Anything more, then we have an issue. Black Kite (talk) 01:06, 31 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]
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Edits were made to Katherine W. Phillips[edit]

Thanks for your contribution. CaptJayRuffins (talk) 16:25, 21 February 2020 (UTC)[reply]

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Category:African-American university presidents has been nominated for renaming[edit]

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Sun Aug 16: Great American Wiknic NYC & Beyond[edit]

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Join the Months of African Cinema Global Contest![edit]

Greetings!

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The Months of African Cinema Contest Continues in November![edit]

Greetings,

Thank you very much for participating in the Months of African Cinema global contest/edit-a-thon, and thank you for your contributions so far.

It is already the middle of the contest and a lot have been achieved already! We have been able to get over 1,500 articles created in over fifteen (15) languages! This would not have been possible without your support and we want to thank you. If you have not yet listed your name as a participant in the contest page please do so.

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We are very excited about what has been achieved so far, but your contributions are still needed to further exceed all expectations! Let’s create more articles before the end of this contest, which is this November!!!

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October 18: ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon NYC (plus weekend editathons)[edit]

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7:00pm - 8:00 pm online via Zoom (optional breakout rooms from 8:00-8:30)

Editathons this coming Saturday

You are also invited to join thse two editathon on Saturday November 21:

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December 16, 7pm: ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon NYC

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We look forward to seeing local Wikimedians, but would also like to invite folks from the greater New York metropolitan area (and beyond!) who might not typically be able to join us in person!

This month will include a discussion of the sixth annual Community Wishlist Survey, an opportunity for editors and other community members to submit proposals for fixes and features you'd like the Wikimedia Foundation's tech team to address. As always, it's the agenda anyone can edit, so please feel free to add any projects you'd like to share.

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January 15, 6pm: Wikimedia NYC celebrates 20 years of Wikipedia

Wikipedia Day is always a big day for Wikimedia NYC. While we cannot meet in person, we still have something special planned. We will begin the event with the debut of a new video celebrating our community. This will be followed by a panel discussion with some of the people you'll see in the video talking about Wikipedia's 20th anniversary, Wikimedia New York City, and the amazing work they do on Wikimedia projects.

The event will be broadcast live via YouTube. Feel free to ask questions for the panel through the chat!

We will also have some NYC wiki trivia you can participate in, with confectionery prizes.

6:00pm - 7:00 pm online via Wikimedia NYC on YouTube

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Hi there, I noticed that your profile is listed in Category:Wikipedians by alma mater: Harvard University. By any chance do you have borrowing privileges at Harvard's libraries? I've been trying to get access to this obscure pamphlet by John Richard Clark Hall, and Widener Library appears to have the only copy in the US. I've also been unable to ILL it (even just a scan), and I won't be able to take a look in person for the foreseeable future. If you have borrowing privileges and would be willing to put in a "Scan & Deliver" request (ideally for a cover-to-cover scan, which should be easy enough since it is only 28 pages, and out of copyright), I would much appreciate it. Thanks, --Usernameunique (talk) 23:54, 13 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

February 17, 7pm: ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon NYC
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This month will include a discussion of Black WikiHistory Month in February, plans for WikiWomen's History Month in March, and of course the great work that is being done in these topical areas throughout the year. We will also have a relevant demonstration of the Wikipedia:Did you know process. If there's a project you'd like to share or a question you'd like answered, just let us know by adding it to the agenda or responding to this message.

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Feb 25, 1:30-5pm: Black Wiki History Month at the Schomburg Center

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We look forward to seeing local Wikimedians, but would also like to invite folks from the greater New York metropolitan area (and beyond!) who might not typically be able to join us in person!

1:30pm - 5:30 pm online, register on the form to get the Zoom link

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March 6, 12:30pm: Met Women's History Month Virtual Edit Meet-up

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community and the Metropolitan Museum of Art for our The Met x Wikipedia Virtual Edit Meet-up: Women's History Month.

We will be partially coordinating with Art+Feminism and all of the International Women's Day and Women's History Month campaigns.

Watch and join the livestream! The Metropolitan Museum of Art event on Saturday Mar 6 will host a tutorial and question-and-answer session live on YouTube and other social media platforms.

  • 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm - Presentation
  • 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm - Guidance and Q&A

Chat about improving articles! Support will be provided to help guide new editors in this area at Wikimedia Gender Gap Editing Chat for the duration of the campaign.

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March 13, 12-5pm: Asia Art Archive in America: Art and Feminism Edit-a-thon

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community and Asia Art Archive for our fourth annual (and first virtual) Asia Art Archive in America: Art and Feminism Edit-a-thon!

Organized by Asia Art Archive in America and NaPupila in collaboration with Asia Art Archive in Hong Kong and supported by Wikimedia NYC, this event brings together participants to discuss, create, share, and improve Wikipedia articles about women and non-binary artists.

We will be partially coordinating with Art+Feminism and all of the International Women's Day and Women's History Month campaigns.

Register and join the virtual event!

P.S. Next WikiWednesday You are also invited to join our March 17 WikiWednesday next week with a Saint Patrick's Day guest speaker from Wikimedia Community Ireland.

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March 17, 7pm: ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon NYC with Wikimedia Community Ireland for St Patrick's Day
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As this WikiWednesday coincides with Saint Patrick's Day, we will have a guest speaker from Wikimedia Community Ireland, about Irish-language Wikipedia, the efforts of the community in Ireland, and personal work on historical biographies with a special Irish-New York connection.

This month will also include a discussion of Black WikiHistory Month in February and WikiWomen's History Month and Art+Feminism in March, and of course the great work that is being done in these topical areas throughout the year. If there's a project you'd like to share or a question you'd like answered, just let us know by adding it to the agenda or the talk page.

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April 21, 7pm: ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon NYC with Environmental focus
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As this WikiWednesday is just the day before Earth Day, we will have an environmental focus.

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7:00pm - 8:00 pm online via Zoom (optional breakout rooms from 8:00-8:30)

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May 19, 7pm: ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon NYC
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If there's a project you'd like to share or a question you'd like answered, just let us know by adding it to the agenda or the talk page.

7:00pm - 8:00 pm online via Zoom (optional breakout rooms from 8:00-8:30)

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June 16, 7pm: ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon NYC
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We look forward to seeing local Wikimedians, but would also like to invite folks from the greater New York metropolitan area (and beyond!) who might not typically be able to join us in person!

If there's a project you'd like to share or a question you'd like answered, just let us know by adding it to the agenda or the talk page.

7:00pm - 8:00 pm online via Zoom (optional breakout rooms from 8:00-8:30)

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July 14, 7pm: Virtual Coney Island Meetup + NYC monthly collaboration
Welcome to Wikimedia New York City!

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly online gathering (7-8pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop. To join the meeting from your computer or smartphone, just visit this link. More information about how to connect is available on the meetup page.

Instead of our usual "WikiWednesday" Salon, we'll focus on the WikiProject NYC monthly collaboration and this month's subject of Coney Island.

And rather than Zoom, we'll meet on a proximity chat virtual Coney Island beach and share over topical articles and collaborations.

We look forward to seeing local Wikimedians, but would also like to invite folks from the greater New York metropolitan area (and beyond!) who might not typically be able to join us in person!

7:00pm - 8:00 pm online via WikiConey on Gather

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--Wikimedia New York City Team 14:38, 12 July 2021 (UTC)

August 14, 12-5pm: Wikimania Wiknic NYC
Wikimania 2021
Welcome to Wikimedia New York City!

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for a planned socially-distanced Wiknic ("the picnic anyone can edit") in Brooklyn's Prospect Park to coincide with the virtual Wikimania 2021.

For this occasion, and to allow more space as desired, we have individually packed lunches provided by the chapter, and attendees are encouraged to RSVP at Eventbrite and give sandwich/entree orders.

12:00pm - 5:00 pm in a shaded grove in front of the Picnic House
(Prospect Park, Brooklyn)
Long Meadow of Prospect Park

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August 25, 7pm: ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon NYC
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You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-8pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop. To join the meeting from your computer or smartphone, just visit this link. More information about how to connect is available on the meetup page.

We look forward to seeing local Wikimedians, but would also like to invite folks from the greater New York metropolitan area (and beyond!) who might not typically be able to join us in person!

If there's a project you'd like to share or a question you'd like answered, just let us know by adding it to the agenda or the talk page.

7:00pm - 8:00 pm online via Zoom (optional breakout rooms from 8:00-8:30)

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September 29, 7pm: ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon + Annual Members' Meeting NYC
Welcome to Wikimedia New York City!

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-8pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop. To join the meeting from your computer or smartphone, just visit this link. More information about how to connect is available on the meetup page.

We look forward to seeing local Wikimedians, but would also like to invite folks from the greater New York metropolitan area (and beyond!) who might not typically be able to join us in person!

If there's a project you'd like to share or a question you'd like answered, just let us know by adding it to the agenda or the talk page.

7:00pm - 8:00 pm online via Zoom (optional breakout rooms from 8:00-8:30)

Upcoming events:

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Welcome to the Months of African Cinema Global Contest![edit]

Greetings!

The AfroCine Project core team is happy to inform you that the Months of African Cinema Contest is happening again this year in October and November. We invite Wikipedians all over the world to join in improving content related to African cinema on Wikipedia!

Please list your username under the participants’ section of the contest page to indicate your interest in participating in this contest. The term "African" in the context of this contest, includes people of African descent from all over the world, which includes the diaspora and the Caribbean.

The following prizes would be recognized at the end of the contest:

  • Overall winner
    • 1st - $500
    • 2nd - $200
    • 3rd - $100
  • Diversity winner - $100
  • Gender-gap fillers - $100
  • Language Winners - up to $100*

Also look out for local prizes from affiliates in your countries or communities! For further information about the contest, the prizes and how to participate, please visit the contest page here. For further inquiries, please leave comments on the contest talkpage or on the main project talkpage. We look forward to your participation.--Jamie Tubers (talk) 23:20, 30th September 2021 (UTC)

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Sunday: Wiki-Pavilion Picnic NYC (part of WikiConference NA, Oct 8-10)[edit]

Sunday October 10, 12-5pm: Wiki-Pavilion Picnic NYC
(part of WikiConference North America 2021, Oct 8-10)
WikiConference NA, October 8-10
Welcome to Wikimedia New York City!

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for a planned socially-distanced Wiknic ("the picnic anyone can edit") in Brooklyn's Prospect Park, being held at the historic Concert Grove Pavilion to coincide with WikiConference North America 2021, which will run virtually from Friday to Sunday.

For this occasion, and to allow more space as desired, we have individually packed lunches provided by the chapter, and attendees are encouraged to RSVP at Eventbrite and give sandwich/entree orders.

12:00pm - 5:00 pm at the Concert Grove Pavilion 40°39′34″N 73°57′51″W / 40.65934°N 73.96414°W / 40.65934; -73.96414
(Prospect Park, Brooklyn)
Concert Grove Pavilion

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--Wikimedia New York City Team 17:19, 5 October 2021 (UTC)

The Months of African Cinema Contest Continues in November![edit]

Greetings,

It is already past the middle of the contest and we are really excited about the Months of African Contest 2021 achievements so far! We want to extend our sincere gratitude for the time and energy you have invested. If you have not yet participated in the contest, it is not too late to do it. Please list your username as a participant on the contest’s main page.

Please remember to list the articles you have improved or created on the article achievements' section of the contest page so they can be tracked. In order to win prizes, be sure to also list your article in the users by articles. Please note that your articles must be present in both the article achievement section on the main contest page, as well as on the Users By Articles page for you to qualify for a prize.

We would be awarding prizes to different categories of winners:

  • Overall winner
    • 1st - $500
    • 2nd - $200
    • 3rd - $100
  • Diversity winner - $100
  • Gender-gap filler - $100
  • Language Winners - up to $100*

Thank you once again for your valued participation! --Jamie Tubers (talk) 18:50, 11 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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December 15, 7pm: ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon NYC
Welcome to Wikimedia New York City!

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-8pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop. To join the meeting from your computer or smartphone, just visit this link. More information about how to connect is available on the meetup page.

We look forward to seeing local Wikimedians, but would also like to invite folks from the greater New York metropolitan area (and beyond!) who might not typically be able to join us in person!

If there's a project you'd like to share or a question you'd like answered, just let us know by adding it to the agenda or the talk page.

7:00pm - 8:00 pm online via Zoom (optional breakout rooms from 8:00-8:30)

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Saturday Feb 5: ONLINE Met Afrofuturist edit-a-thon (and monthlong campaign)[edit]

February 5, 12-2pm: ONLINE Met Afrofuturist edit-a-thon

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for a virtual Metropolitan Museum of Art edit-a-thon Saturday afternoon (12-2pm) with partners AfroCROWD and Black Lunch Table. To join the livestream from your computer or smartphone, just watch at this link. More information about how to connect is available on the meetup page.

Our focus will be on the exhibition Before Yesterday We Could Fly inspired by Seneca Village, and featured art, artists, history and culture of the African diaspora.

We look forward to seeing local Wikimedians, but would also like to invite folks from the greater New York metropolitan area (and beyond!) who might not typically be able to join us in person!

We are also running a Met Afrofuturist chat channel on our Wikimedia NYC Discord server for the whole monthlong campaign.

12:00pm - 2:00 pm livestream via YouTube

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--Wikimedia New York City Team 05:26, 3 February 2022 (UTC)

Wikimedia NYC: Strategic Planning Survey for our community
Welcome to Wikimedia New York City!

Hi Wiki-Yorkers,

We are reaching out as part of our community-building efforts at Wikimedia NYC. Our regional group is engaged in a strategic planning process to sharpen our strategy for the next three years, and we would like your input. Given your connection to us and your experience with Wikimedia NYC, I would be grateful if you would be willing to share some of your perspectives and insights as we think about our next chapter.

Attached is an anonymous survey, which will remain active until February 28. Responses will go directly to Barretto Consulting and the Wikimedia NYC board will receive responses in aggregate and to identify cross-cutting themes. Please take some time to answer it and share your thoughts with us.

Fill out our Wikimedia NYC survey!

Thank you so much. We appreciate all your ideas and community spirit.

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February 23, 7pm: ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon NYC
Welcome to Wikimedia New York City!

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-8pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop. To join the meeting from your computer or smartphone, just visit this link. More information about how to connect is available on the meetup page.

We look forward to seeing local Wikimedians, but would also like to invite folks from the greater New York metropolitan area (and beyond!) who might not typically be able to join us in person!

If there's a project you'd like to share or a question you'd like answered, just let us know by adding it to the agenda or the talk page.

7:00pm - 8:00 pm online via Zoom (optional breakout rooms from 8:00-8:30)

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Mar 27: Wiki-Tent Brunch in Brooklyn[edit]

March 27, 11am-2pm: Wiki-Tent Brunch in Brooklyn
Wiki-Tent Brunch location, Sahadi’s – Courtyard 3/4 in Industry City.

You are invited to join us for a planned outdoor gathering between the local Wikimedia NYC community and visitors from the global Wikimedia Foundation at Sahadi's tent in Brooklyn's Industry City.

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.

11:00am - 2:00 pm
(Industry City, Brooklyn)

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--Wikimedia New York City Team 04:11, 18 March 2022 (UTC)

Online and in-person events

You are invited to join us for:

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--Wikimedia New York City Team 13:21, 23 March 2022 (UTC)

Apr 24: Wiki-Picnic and WikiSeder in Brooklyn[edit]

April 24, 2-5pm: Wiki-Picnic and WikiSeder in Brooklyn
Fort Greene Park.
Wiki-marzo
Wikimedia NYC

You are invited to join us for a planned outdoor gathering with the local Wikimedia NYC community at the barbecue area of Brooklyn's Fort Greene Park.

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.

2:00 - 5:00 pm
(Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn)

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April 27, 7pm: ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon NYC
Welcome to Wikimedia New York City!

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-8pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop. To join the meeting from your computer or smartphone, just visit this link. More information about how to connect is available on the meetup page.

We look forward to seeing local Wikimedians, but would also like to invite folks from the greater New York metropolitan area (and beyond!) who might not typically be able to join us in person!

If there's a project you'd like to share or a question you'd like answered, just let us know by adding it to the agenda or the talk page.

7:00pm - 8:00 pm online via Zoom (optional breakout rooms from 8:00-8:30)

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--Wikimedia New York City Team 02:30, 27 April 2022 (UTC)

May 22: Wiki-Picnic and Hackathon in Brooklyn[edit]

May 22, 12-5pm: Wiki-Picnic and Hackathon in Brooklyn
Prospect Park, 1871 map

You are invited to join us for a planned outdoor "Hacknic" gathering with the local Wikimedia NYC community at the 10th Avenue Lawn of Brooklyn's Prospect Park.

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.

12:00 - 5:00 pm
(10th Avenue Lawn, Prospect Park, Brooklyn)

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--Wikimedia New York City Team 02:16, 19 May 2022 (UTC)

May 25, 7pm: ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon NYC
Welcome to Wikimedia New York City!

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-8pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop. To join the meeting from your computer or smartphone, just visit this link. More information about how to connect is available on the meetup page.

We look forward to seeing local Wikimedians, but would also like to invite folks from the greater New York metropolitan area (and beyond!) who might not typically be able to join us in person!

If there's a project you'd like to share or a question you'd like answered, just let us know by adding it to the agenda or the talk page.

7:00pm - 8:00 pm online via Zoom (optional breakout rooms from 8:00-8:30)

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--Wikimedia New York City Team 00:43, 25 May 2022 (UTC)

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

The LuEsther T. Mertz Library of the New York Botanical Garden and the Environment of New York City Task Force invite the general public of all experience levels to come to the Mertz Library in person and learn how to use Wikipedia! All skill levels welcome at the event! Experienced Wikipedia editors from the Wikimedia New York City chapter will be in attendance and available to help. A one hour training session will be offered at the start of this event covering introductory topics. 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. The Mertz Library will pull topical media from their collection to assist the editing.

--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 18:02, 1 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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NYC Wiknic, June 26[edit]

Hold the date. Meetup/NYC Wiknic in Crotona Park, Sunday June 26.

Watch Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Wiknic June 2022 for further details as they become available.

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June 22, 7pm: ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon NYC
Welcome to Wikimedia New York City!

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-8pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop. To join the meeting from your computer or smartphone, just visit the Zoom link on the meetup page.

We look forward to seeing local Wikimedians, but would also like to invite folks from the greater New York metropolitan area (and beyond!) who might not typically be able to join us in person!

If there's a project you'd like to share or a question you'd like answered, just let us know by adding it to the agenda or the talk page.

7:00pm - 8:00 pm online via Zoom (optional breakout rooms from 8:00-8:30)

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--Wikimedia New York City Team 14:49, 21 June 2022 (UTC)

Sun June 26: Bronx Wiki-Picnic[edit]

June 26, 3-6pm: Bronx Wiki-Picnic
Charlotte Street BBQ area, Crotona Park.

You are invited to join us for a planned outdoor gathering with the local Wikimedia NYC community at the Charlotte Street barbecue area of the Bronx's Crotona Park.

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.

3:00 - 6:00 pm
(Crotona Park, The Bronx)

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Thu July 14, 7-9pm: Astoria Beer Garden Wiki-Picnic
Beer garden at Bohemian Citizens' Benevolent Society.

You are invited to join us for a planned outdoor gathering with the local Wikimedia NYC community at the beer garden of Queens's Bohemian Citizens' Benevolent Society, better known as "Bohemian Hall".

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.

7:00 - 9:00 pm
(Bohemian Citizens' Benevolent Society / "Bohemian Hall", Astoria, Queens)

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July 27: WikiWednesday Salon NYC (+Aug in-person for Wikimania)[edit]

July 27, 7pm: ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon NYC
Welcome to Wikimedia New York City!

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-8pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop. To join the meeting from your computer or smartphone, just visit the Zoom link on the meetup page.

We look forward to seeing local Wikimedians, but would also like to invite folks from the greater New York metropolitan area (and beyond!) who might not typically be able to join us in person!

If there's a project you'd like to share or a question you'd like answered, just let us know by adding it to the agenda or the talk page.

7:00pm - 8:00 pm online via Zoom (optional breakout rooms from 8:00-8:30)

P.S. next in-person August 12-14 Wiki World's Fair for Wikimania

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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 21:41, 26 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Fri/Sat/Sun Aug 12-14 with Saturday flagship Wiki World's Fair at Queens Museum[edit]

Aug 12-14: Wiki World's Fair for Wikimania in NYC
Queens Museum, venue of our Saturday flagship event, with the Unisphere just outside.

You are invited to join the local Wikimedia NYC community for its flagship event to be held all-day on Saturday August 13, 2022 at the Queens Museum, in the context of the 1939/1964 fairgrounds at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park. There will also be smaller sessions for much of August 12-14 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) as hybrid local gatherings for the global online conference Wikimania 2022.

You are also encouraged to sign up for a lightning talk!

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.

Flagship event:

10:00 am - 5:00 pm + evening
(Queens Museum and Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, in the evening Queens Night Market)

Other sessions (subject to change, see full Agenda):

  • Friday August 12 Evening welcome reception in Queens
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Sunday August 14 Morning global breakfast banquet + Afternoon closing ceremony in Brooklyn
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Modern Meadow[edit]

I see you are a member of the Technology project. I’ve proposed a few updates to the biotech company Modern Meadow article on the talk page addressing concerns that were flagged, and have also declared my COI. It’s here: Talk:Modern Meadow. Are you able to review? Thanks for your help.Olympus4Me2 (talk) 19:53, 15 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Aug 24: WikiWednesday Salon NYC (+Sep annual meeting)[edit]

August 24, 7pm: ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon NYC
Welcome to Wikimedia New York City!

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-8pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop. To join the meeting from your computer or smartphone, just visit the Zoom link on the meetup page.

We look forward to seeing local Wikimedians, but would also like to invite folks from the greater New York metropolitan area (and beyond!) who might not typically be able to join us in person!

If there's a project you'd like to share or a question you'd like answered, just let us know by adding it to the agenda or the talk page.

7:00pm - 8:00 pm online via Zoom (optional breakout rooms from 8:00-8:30)

P.S. September 28 will be our chapter's online Annual Election/Members Meeting

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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 03:43, 23 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Sep 28: Wikimedia NYC Annual Election/Members Meeting (+October 2 picnic)[edit]

September 28, 7pm: ONLINE Wikimedia NYC Annual Election/Members Meeting
Welcome to Wikimedia New York City!

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our Annual Election/Members Meeting. To join the meeting from your computer or smartphone, just visit the Zoom link on the meetup page.

Important election info:

  • register your chapter membership at wmnyc:Membership
  • read the Election FAQ
  • review and possibly add yourself to the board Nominations
  • voting will be online, via emailed ballots, and the poll will be open for the 24-hour period of September 28
7:00pm - 8:00 pm online via Zoom (optional breakout rooms from 8:00-8:30)

P.S. Sunday October 2 will be post-election picnic gathering at the Grecian Shelter in Prospect Park, Brooklyn.

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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 01:35, 20 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Sun Oct 2: WikiNYC Post-Election Wiki-Picnic[edit]

Sun Oct 2, 2-5pm: WikiNYC Post-Election Wiki-Picnic
Grecian Shelter at Prospect Park, Brooklyn.

You are invited to join us for a planned outdoor gathering with the local Wikimedia NYC community at the Grecian Shelter of Brooklyn's Prospect Park.

We will celebrate after Wednesday's Chapter Election, share some food, and informally discuss wiki-plans for the coming year.

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.

2:00 - 5:00 pm
(Grecian Shelter, Prospect Park, Brooklyn)

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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 17:32, 28 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

This user's unblock request has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. Other administrators may also review this block, but should not override the decision without good reason (see the blocking policy).

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Request reason:

Caught by a colocation web host block but this host or IP is not a web host. My IP address is 2606:54C0:76E1:5730:0:0:6A:5C. I've edited from this address for the last two years with no problem. LumaNatic (talk) 17:28, 13 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Decline reason:

Appears to be a global colocation block (anonymous) - enwiki notice (non-anonymous) is "2021-06-07T02:03:17 SQL blocked 2606:54c0::/32 talk with an expiration time of 1 year, 364 days, 18 hours, 10 minutes and 48 seconds (account creation blocked) (Colocationwebhost ". Probaably best to contact the blocking admin who is User_talk:SQL. Black Kite (talk) 17:50, 13 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]


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Sat Oct 29: Wikidata Day in NYC[edit]

Sat Oct 29: Wikidata Day in NYC
Brooklyn Public Library at Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn.
Wikidata 10th Birthday

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for Wikidata Day in NYC, an event marking the Wikidata 10th Birthday with a celebration and mini-conference. The all-day event will feature beginner workshops, keynote presentations, breakout group discussions, lightning talks and yes, CAKE.

It is inspired by such past events as the Wikipedia Day tradition in New York City.

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.

9:30 am - 5:30 pm
(Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn)

P.S. Three days before, October 26 will be October Online WikiWednesday

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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 18:06, 17 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Sat Nov 12: WikiConference North America in NYC[edit]

Sat Nov 12: WikiConference North America in NYC
Like Wikidata Day last month, this event will be at Brooklyn Public Library by Grand Army Plaza.
WikiConference North America 2022.

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for WikiConference North America in NYC, as a local satellite event and celebration of the primarily online WikiConference 2022 (Nov 11-13). The Saturday in-person event will feature beginner workshops, keynote presentations, breakout group discussions, and lightning talks.

It is inspired by such past events as the Wikipedia Day tradition in New York City.

In keeping with the online conference's partnership this year with Mapping USA and theme of "open knowledge allies", we are highlighting OpenStreetMap NYC efforts and other local organizing around various communities of practice.

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.

9:30 am - 5:30 pm
(Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn)

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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 16:22, 3 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Nov 30: WikiWednesday Salon in Brooklyn + online[edit]

Nov 30: 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.

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm (note modified time)
(Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn)
Also online via Zoom

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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 21:36, 25 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]

ArbCom 2022 Elections voter message[edit]

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Dec 28: WikiWed Salon (+ Wikipedia Day on Jan 15)[edit]

Dec 28: 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.

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
(Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn)
Also online via Zoom

P.S. Next big event January 15 will be Wikipedia Day NYC 2023, and you can sign up now for your lightning talk!

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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 19:31, 23 December 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Your submission at Articles for creation: Esthelda Parker Selby has been accepted[edit]

Esthelda Parker Selby, which you submitted to Articles for creation, has been created.

Congratulations, and thank you for helping expand the scope of Wikipedia! We hope you will continue making quality contributions.

The article has been assessed as Start-Class, which is recorded on its talk page. Most new articles start out as Stub-Class or Start-Class and then attain higher grades as they develop over time. You may like to take a look at the grading scheme to see how you can improve the article.

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If you would like to help us improve this process, please consider leaving us some feedback.

Thanks again, and happy editing!

Bkissin (talk) 16:51, 29 December 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks so very much! LumaNatic (talk) 17:18, 29 December 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Sun Jan 15: Wikipedia Day returns to NYC![edit]

Sunday January 15: Wikipedia Day 2023 NYC
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.

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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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 18:51, 7 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Feb 15: WikiWednesday Salon in Brooklyn[edit]

Feb 15: 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.

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
(Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn)
Also online via Zoom

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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 23:53, 7 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Mar 8: WikiWednesday Salon by Grand Central[edit]

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.

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
(Convene 101 Park Avenue, near Manhattan's Grand Central Terminal)

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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 03:40, 28 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Apr 12 WikiWednesday + Earth Week (Apr 15-23)[edit]

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.

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
April 15-23: Earth Week!

Please RSVP on-wiki to any of the Earth Day/Week activities you will be joining, all are open:

When: Saturday, April 15, 11pm - 3pm
Where: Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon NY
When: Wednesday, April 19, 2pm-5pm
Where: LaGuardia CC - Room MB10B, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Queens, NY 11101
When: Saturday April 22, 11am-2pm
Where: Spectrum Learning Lab - DeKalb branch Brooklyn Public Library and Sure We Can & Hybrid
When: Sunday, April 23, 12-5pm
Where: Concert Grove Pavilion, Prospect Park

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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 14:09, 4 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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

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.

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
What: Enjoy a picnic celebration and Wiki-Seder!
When: Sunday, April 23, 12-5pm
Where: Concert Grove Pavilion, Prospect Park

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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 16:32, 21 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

May 17: WikiWednesday Salon + Queering Wikipedia[edit]

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.

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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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 17:44, 15 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

June 21: WikiWednesday Salon back in Manhattan![edit]

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.

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
(Prime Produce, Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan)
Also online via Zoom

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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 01:06, 14 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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

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.

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.

12:00pm - 3:00pm
(Mertz Library at the New York Botanical Garden, Bronx)

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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 03:24, 12 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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

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.

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!

All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct, and don't forget your sunscreen!

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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 00:53, 15 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Sunday: NYC Wiki-Picnic @ Gov Island[edit]

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!

All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct, and don't forget your sunscreen!

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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 03:28, 26 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Sep 20: Wikimedia NYC Annual Election Meeting[edit]

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:

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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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 02:04, 10 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Sun Oct 1: NYC Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month 2023[edit]

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:

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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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 19:02, 23 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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

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

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!

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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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 22:00, 14 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Nov 15: WikiWednesday Salon + Wikimedia NYC Executive Director job[edit]

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:

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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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 05:22, 10 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Wed Dec 6: Hacking Night + job listing[edit]

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:

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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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 19:44, 24 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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Thu Jan 4: Hacking Night + Wikipedia Day soon[edit]

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:

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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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 03:09, 19 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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Thu Feb 8 NYC Hacking Night + Feb 21 WikiWednesday[edit]

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:

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:

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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 14:16, 5 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Tue March 5: Wiki Gala NYC[edit]

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:

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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 06:30, 1 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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

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:

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:

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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 22:58, 8 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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

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.

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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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 06:11, 5 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thu April 25: WikiNYC Hacking Night[edit]

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:

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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 18:48, 19 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

May 8: WikiWednesday Salon with new Executive Director[edit]

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:

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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 04:07, 6 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]