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Government is bad at marketing it's services.
You get lots of great sh*t from the government, if you know where to look. We show you where to look.

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New York City can be hard, especially for those who—by choice or circumstance—don’t have the comfort of a nice paycheck.

But it doesn’t have to be impossible.

There are major benefits available in NYC from @nycgov for those who made less than $22K of taxable income last year.

Featuring @samistevens and @kazemde
Director of photography @riff.murray
Written, directed and edited by @jklepson
Co-written by @adamtjanos

#fairfares #mta #nycartists #newyorkcity #transitequity #nyccommunity #knowyourrights

Link in bio for more information. by @hack_ny

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10 months ago

A love letter to IDNYC

The program that gives every New Yorker an ID and the right to belong in their city. Get yours 👉Link in bio

Featuring @priyism - who is also an incredible singer-songwriter
and @chris_bitoy a new New Yorker that we’re thrilled to dream with.

Written by @adamtjanos

Directed/Edited by @jklepson

Director of Photography @riff.murray

Music by @dhlinard

New York City welcomes immigrants. @shahanafrombk made it easier to get IDNYC again, restoring same day walk-ins. And years ago, @lincolnforcouncil worked around the clock to launch the program in the first place.

#IDNYC #NYClove #MadeInNYC #NYCStories #NYC by @hack_ny

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a year ago

Love comes in you fast.
Comment to tell NYC we need more condoms.

Featuring the hilarious @adookie and @oldjewishmen Aaron

Directed by @jklepson
Music by @yesbergerplease @markdovermusic @hush_mountain

#condoms #nyc #stis #preggerslife by @hack_ny

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a year ago

Borrow a free tool from Greenpoint Library's tool library in Brooklyn.

You can take on home projects and repairs without buying a whole toolkit you'll use once and forget. Adult library cardholders can check out up to three tools at a time, including one power tool, for a full week from 107 Norman Ave. Popular tools go fast, so place your hold early.

Link in bio!

Filmed and directed by Julian Klepper.
Written by Adam Janos.
Featuring Ina Da, Alondra Alberti and Ms. Gigi

Thanks to the Greenpoint Public Library for letting us film in their beautiful space

#GreenpointLibrary #ToolLibrary #ComingHome #Greenpoint #BrooklynPublicLibrary #FixItYourself #BKLYN #freenyc taken in Brooklyn, New York by @hack_ny

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2 months ago

Borrow a bike

Get a free bike from the Shirley Chisholm State Park's bike library in Brooklyn, and enjoy over ten miles of bike trails on breathtaking Jamaica Bay. You can borrow bikes for two-hour increments between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily from 950 Fountain Ave and 1750 Pennsylvania Ave. Weekends get busy, so reservations are encouraged.

Link in bio!

Filmed and directed by Julian Klepper.
Written by Adam Janos.
Featuring Ina Da, Alondra Alberti and Ms. Gigi

#ShirleyChisolmStatePark #BikeLibrary #ComingHome #JamaicaBay #NYCBike #BikeBrooklyn #BikeNYC #freenyc by @hack_ny

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3 months ago

A tax prep love story? Part 2 of 2

Part 1 👉 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWlpJ7XSCBE/?igsh=ZndrbW95eDRibDRu
Featuring @katiehanniganforever and @vilray

Directed, produced and edited by @jklepson
Written by @adamtjanos
Director of Photography @riff.murray

#taxseason #nycdating #writersofinstagram #shortfilm #nycfilm #freelancelife #indiefilm by @hack_ny

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6 months ago

A tax prep love story? Part 1 of 2

Part 2 👉 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWmZno7SsSy/?igsh=MWs3bG1udmEydXNxZw==

Featuring @katiehanniganforever and @vilray

Directed, produced and edited by @jklepson
Written by @adamtjanos
Director of Photography @riff.murray

#taxseason #nycdating #writersofinstagram #shortfilm #nycfilm #freelancelife #indiefilm by @hack_ny

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6 months ago

@nychousing doesn’t take winters off. Even if your landlord does.

Written and Directed by @jklepson Featuring the very funny @subhaha by @hack_ny

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6 months ago

New Yorkers know how bad a cold day can be. But even worse is a frigid apartment.

Luckily, we have laws in place that protect us from the worst of it. So, if it's feeling chilly, tell your landlords to turn that heat up. Or get @nychousing to tell them for you.

Directed, produced, and edited by @jklepson
Written by @adamtjanos
Starring @nikoltsve and @schwarzronan

#HeatSeason #HPD #311NYC #TenantsRights #NYCHeatLaw #KnowYourRights #DatingInNYC #NYCHousing by @hack_ny

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7 months ago

Free tax prep. @hellodcwp got you.

(link in bio)

#taxseason #taxtips #nycgov #cityhall by @hack_ny

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7 months ago

BTS selects from one year of Hack NY taken in Brooklyn, New York by @hack_ny

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8 months ago

1 Year of Hack

A creation of @mattlwing @jklepson @adamtjanos

Made possible by incredible NYC artists like...

@samistevens @kazemde @riff.murray @adookie @priyism @chris_bitoy @dhlinard @danielaizaciga @pizzaparty69 @iamsnipeslugz_fcc @thisisjongretah @blythelikehappy @andrewletsconnect @jonathanscales @mx.bell_art @lizettest
@yesbergerplease @oldjewishmen
(if I forgot someone please tell me!)

This account is an ongoing tribute to all the public servants who just do the work

And thanks to all of you who watched and maybe tried a new govt service for the first time.

2025 had
-35+ videos
-280+ views
-5+ news articles
-8k+ engagements

2026 is gonna be lit. by @hack_ny

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