The truly epic-historical "Wiki-Gangs of New York" is a civic
edit-a-thon, Wikipedia meet-up and instructional workshop that will be
held this weekend on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at at the New York
Public Library Main Branch.
All Wikipedia addicts, NYC history and culture buffs are very welcome
to join in, as is anyone else with an interest (bring a friend!). No
special wiki knowledge is required!
Address: Stephen A. Schwarzman Building (NYPL Main Branch), Fifth
Avenue at 42nd Street.
Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (drop-ins welcome at any time)
The goal will be to improve as many Wikipedia articles related to the
neighborhoods and history of New York City as possible :)
Here is the google doc form to officially register:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHBXUmxQOF9JU3I3Q1V0TV…
NYPL details and wiki page here:
http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2012/04/21/wiki-gangs-nyc-local-history…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wiki-Gangs_of_New_York
Thanks,
Richard Knipel
Wikimedia NYC