WHCR

Advocating for Community Networks

Collaborating with community stakeholders to develop and expand community networks that they operate, program and control.
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Sponsoring Community Information Streams

Supporting resident-created community information streams that speak directly to their needs, including emergency communications.
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Explore Our Projects

From community networks to AI workshops discover how we are making a real impact across NYC.
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Empowering Communities with Technology

Putting internet-based tools, applications and services directly into the hands of residents.

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Events

We’ve presented Vint Cerf, Eli Noam, Mark Stahlman and timely discussions.  12th Congressional discussion with candidates on technology issues, date tbd. Open monthly board meeting, second Tuesday of every month.

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May 21, 2026
AI Community Engagement Workshop Series
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June 2, 2026
No Fear AI Webinar
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June 4, 2026
AI Community Engagement Workshop Series
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June 4, 2026
AI Community Engagement Workshop Series

Keep Our Communities Connected and Informed

We work with community partners to create and sponsor locally-controlled Community Teaching Network Streams to keep our communities informed. Community Information Streams include live Chat function.

Videos

Watch our latest videos to see our work, impact, and community in action.

Policies

Stay up to date with our latest initiatives, events, and insights shaping the future of the internet in New York City.

Our Latest Projects

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Streaming University Community Streams
NY Chapter Board Member Douglas Frazier (l) and Chapter President Stuart Reid (r) with WHCR General Manager Keziah Glow Sullivan.
Harlem Emergency Preparedness Day
AI Community Engagement Workshop
AI Workshop Series
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Cyber Security Workshop Series

Who We Are

Since 1999, Internet Society New York has asked a simple question: who does the internet actually serve? Our members — engineers, journalists, educators, advocates, and community members from across New York and beyond — work together to make access more open, more equitable, and most critically, more useful to real people.

The internet is for everyone. Joining us is free. Enter your email above.

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