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Upcoming events · October 23 – October 31, 2026
New York’s first October 23–31 guide spans all five boroughs: civic-AI sessions and a Columbia AI conference, Knicks basketball, art at Central Park’s Arsenal Gallery, free neighborhood 5Ks, and Halloween events from Staten Island to the Village. Check each organizer’s current entry, registration and schedule details; some AI meetups require approval and share their addresses only after RSVP. The Strand Book Store is the business spotlight, and New York Cares is the community spotlight. The AI Ethics reading list pairs NYC guidance and hiring rules with a book about algorithmic hiring.
READING LIST / NEW YORK CITY
AI Ethics
New York City publishes principles and guidance for government AI, while Local Law 144 sets requirements for automated employment decision tools. These sources connect public-service accountability with the practical question of how AI-based hiring systems affect New Yorkers.
- New York City Generative AI Use Guidance / New York City Office of Technology and Innovation
The city’s guidance applies its AI principles to generative-AI use, with questions about suitability, reliability, privacy and human responsibility.
- Automated Employment Decision Tools (Local Law 144) / NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
Explains the city law’s bias-audit, public-summary and candidate-notice requirements for covered automated hiring tools.
- The Algorithm: How AI Decides Who Gets Hired, Monitored, Promoted, and Fired / Hilke Schellmann · Grand Central Publishing
Investigates AI in recruiting and workplace decisions, adding a practical lens to New York’s rules for algorithmic hiring.
Upcoming events
Business spotlight
The Strand Book Store
Business spotlight — open daily, 10:00 AM–9:00 PM at 828 Broadway at 12th Street, Manhattan
An independent, family-run New York bookstore founded in 1927, with more than 2.5 million new, used and rare books across its flagship shelves. Check the store’s site for current hours and in-store events.
Venue page for 828 Broadway at 12th Street, ManhattanOfficial source for The Strand Book Store
Community spotlight
New York Cares
Community spotlight — explore current volunteer opportunities at Projects across New York City
A citywide volunteer organization that mobilizes New Yorkers to meet community needs, including education, hunger and homelessness, health, and care for parks and gardens. Browse current projects and volunteer requirements on its site.
Venue page for Projects across New York CityOfficial source for New York Cares
Tech
BetaBagels 017: Building Civic AI for NYC’s Open Government
Friday, Oct 23, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT at Online — Zoom
A free virtual session on checking AI answers about New York City and State government. BetaNYC will demonstrate CivicAITools.org and its connections to public data, including Council legislation, city contracts and 311. Register with the organizer.
Event details for BetaBagels 017: Building Civic AI for NYC’s Open GovernmentVenue page for Online — ZoomOfficial source for BetaBagels 017: Building Civic AI for NYC’s Open Government
Tech
Spooky Civic AI Hackathon: Build Weekend
Friday, Oct 23, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT at New York City or online — in-person address shared after registration
A free build weekend focused on tools that help New Yorkers. The organizer says physical-AI teams begin at 11:00 AM Friday and other tracks start with a 6:00 PM kickoff. Virtual tickets are open without approval; limited in-person places are approved on a rolling basis.
Event details for Spooky Civic AI Hackathon: Build WeekendVenue page for New York City or online — in-person address shared after registrationOfficial source for Spooky Civic AI Hackathon: Build Weekend
Wellness
NYRR Open Run: Astoria Park
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026, 8:45 AM EDT at Astoria Park, Queens
A free weekly 5K community run. Walkers and runners of all ages, abilities and experience levels are welcome; check the NYC Parks listing for course and arrival details.
Event details for NYRR Open Run: Astoria ParkVenue page for Astoria Park, QueensOfficial source for NYRR Open Run: Astoria Park
Wellness
NYRR Open Run: Soundview Park
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026, 8:45 AM EDT at Lafayette Avenue and Morrison Avenue entrance, Soundview Park, Bronx
A free weekly 5K community run in Soundview Park. NYC Parks lists the event as open to runners and walkers; check the organizer page for course and arrival details.
Event details for NYRR Open Run: Soundview ParkVenue page for Lafayette Avenue and Morrison Avenue entrance, Soundview Park, BronxOfficial source for NYRR Open Run: Soundview Park
Sports
New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic
Sunday, Oct 25, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT at Madison Square Garden, Manhattan
The Knicks host the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden. Check the official game page for ticket availability and entry information.
Event details for New York Knicks vs. Orlando MagicVenue page for Madison Square Garden, ManhattanOfficial source for New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic
Tech
State of AI 2026 — NYC Launch
Tuesday, Oct 27, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT at Midtown South, Manhattan — exact address shared after registration
Air Street’s New York launch of the 2026 State of AI report, with report author Nathan Benaich and guest speaker Ara Kharazian of Ramp. Registration requests require host approval, and the organizer requires a physical government ID for entry.
Event details for State of AI 2026 — NYC LaunchVenue page for Midtown South, Manhattan — exact address shared after registrationOfficial source for State of AI 2026 — NYC Launch
Sports
New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons
Tuesday, Oct 27, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT at Madison Square Garden, Manhattan
The Knicks host Detroit at Madison Square Garden. Check the official game page for ticket availability and entry information.
Event details for New York Knicks vs. Detroit PistonsVenue page for Madison Square Garden, ManhattanOfficial source for New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons
Arts
New Dendrology at the Arsenal Gallery
Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT at Arsenal Gallery, Central Park, Manhattan
A free group exhibition by eleven artists exploring trees and the human relationship with urban nature. NYC Parks lists weekday gallery hours through November 6; check the page for visitor information.
Event details for New Dendrology at the Arsenal GalleryVenue page for Arsenal Gallery, Central Park, ManhattanOfficial source for New Dendrology at the Arsenal Gallery
Tech
Daytona AI Builders — NYC
Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT at New York City — exact address shared after registration
An AI-engineering evening with talks on long-running agents, forkable development environments and multi-agent systems. Registration requests require host approval; the organizer shares the venue after registration.
Event details for Daytona AI Builders — NYCVenue page for New York City — exact address shared after registrationOfficial source for Daytona AI Builders — NYC
Civics
NYC Council Committee on Small Business Hearing
Thursday, Oct 29, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT at 250 Broadway, 8th Floor, Hearing Room 1, Manhattan
A City Council committee meeting held jointly with the Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education. Review the official agenda and current attendance or viewing information before going.
Event details for NYC Council Committee on Small Business HearingVenue page for 250 Broadway, 8th Floor, Hearing Room 1, ManhattanOfficial source for NYC Council Committee on Small Business Hearing
Tech
Negotiation Transformed? AI in Bargaining and its Broader Implications
Friday, Oct 30, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT at David Geffen Hall, 3rd Floor, Columbia Business School, Manhattan
A multidisciplinary conference on how generative AI is changing negotiation, work, organizations and legal systems. Registration and event details are available from Columbia’s Data Science Institute.
Event details for Negotiation Transformed? AI in Bargaining and its Broader ImplicationsVenue page for David Geffen Hall, 3rd Floor, Columbia Business School, ManhattanOfficial source for Negotiation Transformed? AI in Bargaining and its Broader Implications
Arts
Hippo Playground Halloween Parade
Saturday, Oct 31, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT at Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument, Riverside Park, Manhattan
A free neighborhood Halloween parade for costumed children, with Ramblin’ Dan’s Freewheelin’ Band. Check NYC Parks for gathering details and any updates.
Event details for Hippo Playground Halloween ParadeVenue page for Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument, Riverside Park, ManhattanOfficial source for Hippo Playground Halloween Parade
Arts
Village Halloween Parade
Saturday, Oct 31, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT at Sixth Avenue, from Canal Street to 15th Street, Manhattan
The annual nighttime parade begins at Canal Street and Sixth Avenue and travels north to 15th Street. Only people in costume may march; the organizer lists a 6:30–9:00 PM lineup window and advises using public transit.
Event details for Village Halloween ParadeVenue page for Sixth Avenue, from Canal Street to 15th Street, ManhattanOfficial source for Village Halloween Parade
Arts
Creepy Crawly Halloween
Saturday, Oct 31, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT at Audubon Center at the Boathouse, Prospect Park, Brooklyn
A free Halloween event at Prospect Park’s nature center. Check NYC Parks for the day’s activities, entry details and accessibility information.
Event details for Creepy Crawly HalloweenVenue page for Audubon Center at the Boathouse, Prospect Park, BrooklynOfficial source for Creepy Crawly Halloween
Arts
Pumpkin Palooza
Saturday, Oct 31, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT at Basketball Courts, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx
A free NYC Parks Halloween gathering with crafts, inflatables, games, music and pumpkin picking. The official listing says it is open to the public; check for updates before leaving.
Event details for Pumpkin PaloozaVenue page for Basketball Courts, St. Mary’s Park, BronxOfficial source for Pumpkin Palooza
Arts
Greenbelt’s Haunted Trail
Friday, Oct 23, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT at Lower Parking Lot, Greenbelt Recreation Center, Staten Island
A free family Halloween event presented by NYC Parks and Staten Island Recreation. The official listing describes a haunted trail, with bigger frights beginning at 6:00 PM.
Event details for Greenbelt’s Haunted TrailVenue page for Lower Parking Lot, Greenbelt Recreation Center, Staten IslandOfficial source for Greenbelt’s Haunted Trail
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