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NYC Open Data

Why use this resource? NYC Open Data is part of an initiative to improve the accessibility, transparency, and accountability of City government. 

What's included? This catalog offers access to a repository of government-produced, machine-readable data sets. It includes the wealth of public data generated by various New York City agencies and other City organizations available for public use. Anyone can use these data sets to participate in and improve government by conducting research and analysis or creating applications, thereby gaining a better understanding of the services provided by City agencies and improving the lives of citizens and the way in which government serves them. 

How do I cite this? Details about the data set (metadata) are provided alongside the download link.