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Your GA nomination of Pershing Square Building

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Pershing Square Building you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of The Rambling Man -- The Rambling Man (talk) 10:01, 1 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Pershing Square Building

The article Pershing Square Building you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:Pershing Square Building for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of The Rambling Man -- The Rambling Man (talk) 12:01, 1 April 2020 (UTC)


Your GA nomination of 44 Union Square

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Your GA nomination of Pershing Square Building

The article Pershing Square Building you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Pershing Square Building for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of The Rambling Man -- The Rambling Man (talk) 16:22, 1 April 2020 (UTC)

April 2020

A page you created has been nominated for deletion as an attack page, according to section G10 of the criteria for speedy deletion.

Do not create pages that attack, threaten, or disparage their subject or any other entity. Attack pages and files are not tolerated by Wikipedia, and users who create or add such material may be blocked from editing. PCHS-NJROTC (Messages)Have a blessed day. 18:40, 1 April 2020 (UTC)

PCHS-NJROTC, I created this four years ago as a joke. I don't think it's an attack page. epicgenius (talk) 18:41, 1 April 2020 (UTC)
Understood, but there was just an MfD for a similar joke this year that was deleted per unanimous consensus, so I decided to make life a little simpler for the previous two joke nominations rather than launch another MfD for them. PCHS-NJROTC (Messages)Have a blessed day. 18:43, 1 April 2020 (UTC)
Also, apologies for the harsh language, that's just what Twinkle does for a notification. PCHS-NJROTC (Messages)Have a blessed day. 18:44, 1 April 2020 (UTC)
PCHS-NJROTC, I understand. Thanks for your comments, I had a feeling it was a template message. epicgenius (talk) 18:55, 1 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of 44 Union Square

The article 44 Union Square you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:44 Union Square for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of The Rambling Man -- The Rambling Man (talk) 19:21, 1 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Riegelmann Boardwalk

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Your GA nomination of 44 Union Square

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Your GA nomination of 432 Park Avenue

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DYK nomination of Essex Market

Hello! Your submission of Essex Market at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! The Squirrel Conspiracy (talk) 08:19, 2 April 2020 (UTC)

To save you a click, it's good to go once the QPQ is done. The Squirrel Conspiracy (talk) 08:19, 2 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Hudson Yards (development)

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Hudson Yards Controversy

Hey Epicgenius! I was reading the Hudson Yards (development) article and I think it does a really great job of covering all the information about it, but I was thinking there should also be a section on the controversy surrounding it. Many have criticized it for being a waste of money, I'm sure there are some arguments on the other side as well. I can definitely make this section, just wanted to check with you first. Thanks! The Spirit of Oohoowahoo (talk) 11:44, 2 April 2020 (UTC)

The Spirit of Oohoowahoo, thanks for the feedback. I think it would be fine if you made this section. I thought there was some info about it, but apparently not. epicgenius (talk) 11:50, 2 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of 432 Park Avenue

The article 432 Park Avenue you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:432 Park Avenue for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Hurricanehink -- Hurricanehink (talk) 13:02, 2 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Riegelmann Boardwalk

The article Riegelmann Boardwalk you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:Riegelmann Boardwalk for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of The Rambling Man -- The Rambling Man (talk) 14:41, 2 April 2020 (UTC)

DYK nomination of 432 Park Avenue

Hello! Your submission of 432 Park Avenue at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Found5dollar (talk) 22:00, 2 April 2020 (UTC) You are just missing a QPQ.

Your GA nomination of Riegelmann Boardwalk

The article Riegelmann Boardwalk you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Riegelmann Boardwalk for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of The Rambling Man -- The Rambling Man (talk) 07:42, 3 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of W New York Union Square

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A cheeseburger for you!

Just saw you're kind of swimming in GA reviews so I thought you could use some lunch. Glad to see your work is finally getting brought out of limbo. ♠Vami_IV†♠ 15:17, 3 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of W New York Union Square

The article W New York Union Square you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:W New York Union Square for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of The Rambling Man -- The Rambling Man (talk) 09:01, 4 April 2020 (UTC)

Quarter Million Award for 432 Park Avenue

The Quarter Million Award
For your contributions to bring 432 Park Avenue (estimated annual readership: 370,000) to Good Article status, I hereby present you the Quarter Million Award. Congratulations on this rare accomplishment, and thanks for all you do for Wikipedia's readers! Reidgreg (talk) 12:18, 4 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of 110 East 42nd Street

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article 110 East 42nd Street you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Hog Farm -- Hog Farm (talk) 15:21, 4 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of W New York Union Square

The article W New York Union Square you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:W New York Union Square for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of The Rambling Man -- The Rambling Man (talk) 19:42, 4 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of 195 Broadway

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Fort Tryon Park

Request withdrawn; see my reply here. Cheers, Baffle☿gab 03:37, 5 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Cunard Building (New York City)

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Your GA nomination of 26 Broadway

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Your GA nomination of International Mercantile Marine Company Building

The article International Mercantile Marine Company Building you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:International Mercantile Marine Company Building for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Vami IV -- Vami IV (talk) 11:01, 5 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of International Mercantile Marine Company Building

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article International Mercantile Marine Company Building you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Vami IV -- Vami IV (talk) 14:21, 5 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of International Mercantile Marine Company Building

The article International Mercantile Marine Company Building you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:International Mercantile Marine Company Building for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Vami IV -- Vami IV (talk) 16:01, 5 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Cunard Building (New York City)

The article Cunard Building (New York City) you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Cunard Building (New York City) for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Vami IV -- Vami IV (talk) 16:42, 5 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Austin, Nichols and Company Warehouse

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Austin, Nichols and Company Warehouse you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Vami IV -- Vami IV (talk) 17:20, 5 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Hudson Yards (development)

The article Hudson Yards (development) you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Hudson Yards (development) for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Vami IV -- Vami IV (talk) 17:21, 5 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of 195 Broadway

The article 195 Broadway you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:195 Broadway for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of The Rambling Man -- The Rambling Man (talk) 19:01, 5 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of American Stock Exchange Building

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article American Stock Exchange Building you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of The Rambling Man -- The Rambling Man (talk) 20:41, 5 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of 195 Broadway

The article 195 Broadway you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:195 Broadway for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of The Rambling Man -- The Rambling Man (talk) 21:02, 5 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Macombs Dam Bridge

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Macombs Dam Bridge you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of The Rambling Man -- The Rambling Man (talk) 21:41, 5 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of American Stock Exchange Building

The article American Stock Exchange Building you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:American Stock Exchange Building for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of The Rambling Man -- The Rambling Man (talk) 21:41, 5 April 2020 (UTC)

New York Times Archive

Hi, I was wondering if you have access to the New York Times Archive? If so, would you be able to copy out this article for me: [1]? Thanks, Yoninah (talk) 23:30, 5 April 2020 (UTC)

As a matter of fact I do. I'll email the file to you. epicgenius (talk) 23:31, 5 April 2020 (UTC)
Yoninah, I have emailed you, but I can't upload PDF files to Wikipedia emails. Please reply anything to the email so I can send it to your email address. epicgenius (talk) 23:34, 5 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of American Stock Exchange Building

The article American Stock Exchange Building you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:American Stock Exchange Building for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of The Rambling Man -- The Rambling Man (talk) 09:22, 6 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Austin, Nichols and Company Warehouse

The article Austin, Nichols and Company Warehouse you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Austin, Nichols and Company Warehouse for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Vami IV -- Vami IV (talk) 11:02, 6 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Macombs Dam Bridge

The article Macombs Dam Bridge you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:Macombs Dam Bridge for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of The Rambling Man -- The Rambling Man (talk) 11:41, 6 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of 26 Broadway

The article 26 Broadway you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:26 Broadway for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Vami IV -- Vami IV (talk) 11:42, 6 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Crotona Park

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Your GA nomination of Flushing River

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Flushing River you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of The Rambling Man -- The Rambling Man (talk) 15:02, 6 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Macombs Dam Bridge

The article Macombs Dam Bridge you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Macombs Dam Bridge for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of The Rambling Man -- The Rambling Man (talk) 15:22, 6 April 2020 (UTC)

Parker New York

Hello again! Knowing you work on NYC building often, I'm curious if you have any thoughts on the notability of Parker New York (and former iterations, or the building itself) or have any interest in helping to expand the page. Either way, happy editing and stay safe! ---Another Believer (Talk) 14:10, 6 April 2020 (UTC)

Another Believer, thanks for bringing this up. The hotel building itself does not have any historical significance, as it is not on the NYC landmark or NRHP listings. However, I did find some Times coverage under the former name, and I feel like there must be even more, because I only searched for the exact quoted term. Incidentally, while doing this, I got sidetracked into looking at Steinway Hall, another article that needs to be improved. epicgenius (talk) 14:35, 6 April 2020 (UTC)
Epicgenius, Thanks, I'm starting to find more sources for the hotel. ---Another Believer (Talk) 14:57, 6 April 2020 (UTC)
Another Believer, I think you have expanded the article enough that you can nominate it for DYK if you're interested. Assuming the discussion ends as "Keep". epicgenius (talk) 15:28, 6 April 2020 (UTC)
Epicgenius, Yeah, I wish people searched a little harder (or started a talk page discussion) before jumping straight to AfD. ---Another Believer (Talk) 17:29, 6 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of 110 East 42nd Street

The article 110 East 42nd Street you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:110 East 42nd Street for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Hog Farm -- Hog Farm (talk) 23:41, 6 April 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Kissena Creek

On 7 April 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Kissena Creek, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Kissena Creek originates from a New York City swamp that remained undeveloped through 2000? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kissena Creek. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Kissena Creek), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

--valereee (talk) 00:01, 7 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of 110 East 42nd Street

The article 110 East 42nd Street you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:110 East 42nd Street for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Hog Farm -- Hog Farm (talk) 00:21, 7 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Morningside Heights, Manhattan

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Morningside Heights, Manhattan you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Vami IV -- Vami IV (talk) 02:40, 7 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Crotona Park

The article Crotona Park you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:Crotona Park for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of The Rambling Man -- The Rambling Man (talk) 13:21, 7 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Crotona Park

The article Crotona Park you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Crotona Park for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of The Rambling Man -- The Rambling Man (talk) 19:01, 7 April 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Sunswick Creek

On 8 April 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sunswick Creek, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that after residents near Sunswick Creek broke down its tide gates in 1916, the New York City health commissioner claimed that they "prefer to live like hogs"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sunswick Creek. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Sunswick Creek), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 8 April 2020 (UTC)

Welcome to New Page Patrol!

Welcome, Epicgenius to the New Page Patrol team.

Congratulations on receiving the New Page Patrol user permission and on becoming a part of the patroller community. Our mission is to accurately, rather than quickly, handle the new articles which are created. As you begin to patrol it's natural to have lots of questions. Feel free to ask on my talk page or ask for thoughts in the New Page Patroller IRC channel #wikimedia-npp connect or on our Discord server (invite link). We also regularly discuss issues and topics surrounding New Page Patrolling at the NPP discussion page and I would invite you to join us there. If you have any questions please feel free to ask me. I hope you find NPP as rewarding as I do and, again, welcome to the community. Barkeep49 (talk) 00:47, 8 April 2020 (UTC)

Thanks! I really appreciate it. epicgenius (talk) 00:48, 8 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Flushing River

The article Flushing River you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:Flushing River for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of The Rambling Man -- The Rambling Man (talk) 15:02, 8 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Flushing River

The article Flushing River you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Flushing River for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of The Rambling Man -- The Rambling Man (talk) 18:41, 8 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Riverside Park (Manhattan)

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Riverside Park (Manhattan) you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of The Rambling Man -- The Rambling Man (talk) 08:20, 9 April 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Riverside Church

On 10 April 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Riverside Church, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Riverside Church in Manhattan includes a movie theater, gymnasium, and observation deck, and formerly contained a bowling alley? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Riverside Church. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Riverside Church), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:03, 10 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Riverside Park (Manhattan)

The article Riverside Park (Manhattan) you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:Riverside Park (Manhattan) for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of The Rambling Man -- The Rambling Man (talk) 08:00, 10 April 2020 (UTC)

Infobox New York City Subway station

Hi, yesterday the category with pages with incorrect ref formatting was suddenly populated with hundreds of articles about subway stations, after you edited the Template:Infobox New York City Subway station. From my past experiences with that category, when that many pages are suddenly listed in that cat, it means that a template, navbox, etc. was recently edited and contains a ref error, which effects all those pages that use that item. Can you please take a look at your edits and see what happened? Thanks. Isaidnoway (talk) 13:40, 10 April 2020 (UTC)

Isaidnoway, thanks for the message. I have already fixed the error - it was a ref tag with empty formatting - but it may take a while to clear the cache of each page. epicgenius (talk) 13:52, 10 April 2020 (UTC)

A cup of coffee for you!

You are tearing up Wikipedia:WikiCup/History/2020 this year with the NYC edits! Best wishes for the contest. Blue Rasberry (talk) 22:02, 10 April 2020 (UTC)

GA reviews feedback

I've been reviewing a number of good article nominations, including several of yours lately, and figured that you've got a good idea of what constitutes a thorough review. Have my reviews that you've noticed generally been thorough up to par? I had a user pop in to a two-month old review of mine and say it wasn't thorough enough, and as a newer user, I'm interested in some feedback so that I know I'm not rushing substandard product through the process. Hog Farm (talk) 00:50, 11 April 2020 (UTC)

@Hog Farm: From my experience, your reviews are very thorough, covering all of the major criteria. Reviews under the GA criteria may vary from person to person. Some prefer short reviews that raise only minor issues; others prefer reviews that deal with a few points under every criterion; and yet others prefer FAC-like reviews. I wouldn't sweat it too much, personally. If a user thinks a GA is substandard, they can always create a GAR page. Per Talk:Steller's sea ape/GA1, I would say you are in the right: the other user is nitpicking over stylistic issues, which is not usually a major issue even at FAC. epicgenius (talk) 01:05, 11 April 2020 (UTC)
(talk page stalker) @Hog Farm: Both of the GA reviews you've done for articles I've worked on have been very thorough. Some articles need a great deal of changes for GA quality; others require very little. Pi.1415926535 (talk) 01:35, 11 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Riverside Park (Manhattan)

The article Riverside Park (Manhattan) you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Riverside Park (Manhattan) for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of The Rambling Man -- The Rambling Man (talk) 11:02, 11 April 2020 (UTC)

Track layout templates

Hello there. See that you have made the track layout templates for the NYC subway stations. I wonder if you can help create such templates (two-track island and two-track side) for Singapore MRT stations, since it may be a welcome addition for our MRT station articles. I have tried to make one but I can't seem to get it to work properly, like the MRT background colour and the stations before and after? Can help rectify the problems? Thanks very much.--ZKang123 (talk) 12:12, 11 April 2020 (UTC)

ZKang123, sure, I will take a look. Thanks for the heads-up. I have done similar layouts before, so I will try to recreate the style. epicgenius (talk) 13:04, 11 April 2020 (UTC)

DYK for New York Life Building

On 12 April 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article New York Life Building, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the New York Life Building (pictured) is topped by a six-story roof tiled with 22-karat gold? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/New York Life Building. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, New York Life Building), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:01, 12 April 2020 (UTC)

200 Amsterdam revert

Hey there. I'd appreciate it if instead of just reverting my edit, we could have a conversation about why you believe the height comparison constitutes original research and synthesis, given that it is cited to links that anyone can follow, to sources that I think most would consider trustworthy (at least as far as providing the specific information being cited -- location and number of stories). It's straight factual information. --Auros (talk) 00:54, 13 April 2020 (UTC)

Auros, I replied on the talk page. epicgenius (talk) 00:59, 13 April 2020 (UTC)
Yeah, thanks, and sorry, I had just realized it was J.D., a couple of the interleaved edits got me confused earlier. Cheers. --Auros (talk) 01:01, 13 April 2020 (UTC)

Editing news 2020 #1 – Discussion tools

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Screenshot showing what the Reply tool looks like
This early version of the Reply tool automatically signs and indents comments.

The Editing team has been working on the talk pages project. The goal of the talk pages project is to help contributors communicate on wiki more easily. This project is the result of the Talk pages consultation 2019.

Reply tool improved with edit tool buttons
In a future update, the team plans to test a tool for easily linking to another user's name, a rich-text editing option, and other tools.

The team is building a new tool for replying to comments now. This early version can sign and indent comments automatically. Please test the new Reply tool.

  • On 31 March 2020, the new reply tool was offered as a Beta Feature editors at four Wikipedias: Arabic, Dutch, French, and Hungarian. If your community also wants early access to the new tool, contact User:Whatamidoing (WMF).
  • The team is planning some upcoming changes. Please review the proposed design and share your thoughts on the talk page. The team will test features such as:
    • an easy way to mention another editor ("pinging"),
    • a rich-text visual editing option, and
    • other features identified through user testing or recommended by editors.

To hear more about Editing Team updates, please add your name to the "Get involved" section of the project page. You can also watch these pages: the main project page, Updates, Replying, and User testing.

– PPelberg (WMF) (talk) & Whatamidoing (WMF) (talk) 15:45, 13 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Morningside Heights, Manhattan

The article Morningside Heights, Manhattan you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Morningside Heights, Manhattan for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Vami IV -- Vami IV (talk) 16:41, 13 April 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Bx15 (New York City bus)

On 15 April 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Bx15 (New York City bus), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that when the Third Avenue/125th Street Line was extended across Manhattan, it was celebrated with a seven-day carnival in Harlem? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Bx15 (New York City bus). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Bx15 (New York City bus)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Best Wishes, Lee Vilenski (talk • contribs) 00:01, 15 April 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Sunset Park, Brooklyn

On 16 April 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sunset Park, Brooklyn, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that many homes in the neighborhood of Sunset Park were "inexpensive imitations" of upper-class brownstones elsewhere in Brooklyn? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sunset Park, Brooklyn. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Sunset Park, Brooklyn), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 16 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Fourth Avenue/Ninth Street station

The article Fourth Avenue/Ninth Street station you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Fourth Avenue/Ninth Street station for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. HickoryOughtShirt?4 (talk) 23:31, 17 April 2020 (UTC)

Peer review for James Thompson (surveyor)

Hey,

I just got James Thompson (surveyor) promoted to GA status and would like to take it to FAC. The information is complete, but I'd like some feedback as to whether it's presented in a way consistent with the FA criteria. I started a peer review here and would like your input.

Thanks,
– John M Wolfson (talk • contribs) 00:01, 18 April 2020 (UTC)

John M Wolfson, thanks for the message. I'll take a look at it later. epicgenius (talk) 00:04, 18 April 2020 (UTC)

Gowanus Batcave

Hey, I came back to the batcave article and did a little more work. I feel like it's probably ready for a GA review; what do you think? I'm not sure how a co-nom works for the Wikicup, but it seems appropriate here? — Rhododendrites talk \\ 04:09, 18 April 2020 (UTC)

Rhododendrites, thanks for the heads up. I think this page might be ready. The page has some info on the design, and the history is filled out, so it should meet the comprehensiveness criterion. I don't think there is a rule against co-nominations. epicgenius (talk) 14:38, 18 April 2020 (UTC)
After seeing the Cup's talk page, there are several instances where co-noms were given credit. Since we both contributed substantially to the Gowanus Batcave page, I think it should be fine. epicgenius (talk) 14:42, 18 April 2020 (UTC)

DYK for 60 Hudson Street

On 19 April 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 60 Hudson Street, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that both 60 Hudson Street and 32 Avenue of the Americas, two Art Deco skyscrapers in Manhattan designed by Ralph Thomas Walker, are now major internet and data hubs? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/60 Hudson Street. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, 60 Hudson Street), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:02, 19 April 2020 (UTC)

DYK for 32 Avenue of the Americas

On 19 April 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 32 Avenue of the Americas, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that both 60 Hudson Street and 32 Avenue of the Americas, two Art Deco skyscrapers in Manhattan designed by Ralph Thomas Walker, are now major internet and data hubs? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/32 Avenue of the Americas. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, 32 Avenue of the Americas), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:03, 19 April 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Socony–Mobil Building

On 20 April 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Socony–Mobil Building, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Socony–Mobil Building in Manhattan was disparaged by architectural critic Lewis Mumford as having the appearance of a structure "coming down with measles"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Socony–Mobil Building. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Socony–Mobil Building), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

—valereee (talk) 12:02, 20 April 2020 (UTC)

Washington Heights (Manhattan)

Hey Epicgenius! As you probably know I've been working a lot on the Washington Heights page recently, my goal is to get it to Good Article status. I have finished with pretty much all the content edits and major fixes I thought were necessary, do you think it is ready to be nominated or are there other things that still need fixing / improvement? The Spirit of Oohoowahoo (talk) 23:50, 19 April 2020 (UTC)

The Spirit of Oohoowahoo, thanks for the message. So for good article status, here are some things I think of:
  • Several sentences and paragraphs still need reliable sources. Also, the "in popular culture" and "notable residents" sections. The former, in particular, may have the potential to become an indiscriminate list - see the WP:IPC guideline
  • I think the early history can be expanded.
  • For landmarks and attractions, check that you are listing all official NYC landmarks and NRHP landmarks.
  • Also, make sure everything's neutrally presented, so there isn't any undue bias on any specific viewpoint or quality. Maybe ask some of the other major editors if they think it's OK.
When you're ready, I can suggest asking for a mentor at Wikipedia talk:Good article nominations. Or else ask me - I have gotten several NYC neighborhoods to Good Article status. You should also look over the good article criteria to double- and triple-check that everything's in order. epicgenius (talk) 00:39, 20 April 2020 (UTC)
Thanks very much for the advice on this, I will be working on this over the next week. The Spirit of Oohoowahoo (talk) 14:23, 20 April 2020 (UTC)

Help with track layout

Track layout
Legend
to Expo

Hello. I need help with a minor problem of the track layout. Im trying to make all the lines underground, as what the station is. (Station in question: Changi Airport MRT station). Can you fix it please? Thanks.--ZKang123 (talk) 01:25, 21 April 2020 (UTC)

@ZKang123: Thanks for the message. There is no need to use the narrow icons in this case, as standard-width icons would work fine. You can also ask Jc86035 go to https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons_talk:WikiProject_BSicon if you have questions about more specific routemap icons. epicgenius (talk) 01:29, 21 April 2020 (UTC)
Ah thanks. Will take note.--ZKang123 (talk) 01:45, 21 April 2020 (UTC)

April 22: ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon NYC

April 22, 7pm: ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon NYC

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-8pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop. This month, as part of Wikimedia NYC's commitment to the well-being of members, we will hold WikiWednesday online via Zoom videoconferencing! To join the meeting from your computer or smartphone, just visit this link. More information about how to connect is available on the meetup page.

We look forward to seeing local Wikimedians, but would also like to invite folks from the greater New York metropolitan area (and beyond!) who might not typically be able to join us in person!

This month, we've invited Esther Jackson of the New York Botanical Garden to join us for an Earth Day focused conversation.

Is there a project you'd like to share? A question you'd like answered? A Wiki* skill you'd like to learn? Let us know by adding it to the agenda.

7:00pm - 8:00 pm online via Zoom (optional breakout rooms from 8:00-8:30)

We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Wikimedia New York City Team 23:25, 21 April 2020 (UTC)

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DYK for 90 West Street

On 22 April 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 90 West Street, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that 90 West Street, damaged by falling steel in the September 11 attacks, may have survived because of its use of architectural terracotta? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/90 West Street. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, 90 West Street), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 22 April 2020 (UTC)

DYK for 169th Street station (IND Queens Boulevard Line)

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 24 April 2020 (UTC)

Wrong maps on the Ellis Island and New Jersey v New York pages

First af all I have seen that you are from NYC, my favourite city in the world!!!! I hope that you are also a New York City Football Club fan...The last year my dream has become reality and I visited your fantastic city. I have read with much attention the question about the NY/NJ territorial division of the 1998 and I have noted 2 wrong maps on the Ellis Island and New Jersey v. New York pages (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellis_Island#/media/File:EllisIslandMapOSM.png and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellis_Island#/maplink/0). In both the maps the dotted boundaries of the NY enclave in the NJ State are wrong. In fact these maps IGNORE that the two states jointly negotiated a post-trial settlement for minor changes in 1999 to decide exactly where and how to draw the lines in accordance with the Supreme Court decision.

The EXACT and FINAL map is the FIGURE 10 in this document (https://web.archive.org/web/20141018003341/http://proceedings.esri.com/library/userconf/proc99/proceed/papers/pap138/p138.htm) In fact on May 17, 1999, the United States Supreme Court accepted the final map and New York was granted jurisdiction to 4.68 acres. This area includes almost all of the Main Immigration Building as well as portions of the Wall of Honor, baggage handling/dormitory building, power house and administration building (Figure 10).

The last summer I went also at Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration in the Main Building and it is in NYC and therefore in the NY State (to see the official site https://www.nps.gov/elis/faqs.htm in the ELLIS ISLAND GEOGRAPHY paragraph) while the Baggage-Dormitory is only for a small porzion in the NY State. Instead in the actual maps on Wiki, if you see the dotted parts, it is exactly the opposite! In addition in these 2 maps there is also another error. In fact it there isn't a L shaped area of 2.089 squre feet near the Ferry Slip. I think that it is necessary to correct them. After some working days I corrected the wrong maps on this page of wiki and these are the 100% exact new maps: https://ibb.co/qxYQqq7 https://ibb.co/wJXfkcv The fundamental thing isn't to put my 2 maps (after a great hard work I hope that it will be possible....), but to correct the wrong dotted NY/NJ boundaries in the actual maps or however to eliminate them. Do you agree? My only aim is to improve these fantastic pages. Thanks for your possible help. Forza NYCFC !! (talk) 18:38, 23 April 2020 (UTC)

Forza NYCFC !!, thanks for your message. Yeah, NYC is a really great city (with a lot of flaws), but overall it's nice.
Regarding the Ellis Island maps, I do agree they must be updated. The Wikipedia maps are from OpenStreetMap, so any errors there are repeated on Wikipedia as well. Do you have an OpenStreetMap account? If so, you can make the changes there, citing the ESRI source you just linked to.
As for the images you created, you may upload them to Wikimedia Commons. Thanks for your hard work on these images. epicgenius (talk) 18:42, 23 April 2020 (UTC)

These are other 2 100% exact maps: https://www.nps.gov/elis/learn/historyculture/maps.htm and http://www.schundler.net/Ellis%20Island%20Map%20Color.pdf Forza NYCFC !! (talk) 02:40, 24 April 2020 (UTC)

Forza NYCFC !!, thanks. I must note that the second is just a copy of the first. epicgenius (talk) 03:21, 24 April 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Cathedral of St. John the Divine

On 26 April 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Cathedral of St. John the Divine, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Episcopal Cathedral of St. John the Divine (completed design shown) in New York City has been nicknamed "St. John the Unfinished"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Cathedral of St. John the Divine. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Cathedral of St. John the Divine), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:02, 26 April 2020 (UTC)

Curious

Hi again! Do you ever work on articles about NYC's public art and monuments? Also, do you have a subpage displaying which articles you've promoted to Quality status and what not? I'd be curious to browse. Happy editing, ---Another Believer (Talk) 15:12, 26 April 2020 (UTC)

Another Believer, hello again. Yes, I do work on articles about public art and monuments, though rarely. I'm currently working on expanding the Four Continents (French) page. The list of articles I have helped promote, or promoted, is on Meta-Wiki. The pages where I worked the hardest are marked with a • symbol. I don't have a DYK page. BTW, I hope you are staying well. epicgenius (talk) 15:40, 26 April 2020 (UTC)
Epicgenius, Thanks! I'll check out the list of articles and look forward to seeing your work on Four Continents. I've found articles about public artworks are pretty quick and easy to expand and promote to Good status, if you're looking for WikiCup points. Keep up the great work, and stay safe, ---Another Believer (Talk) 15:44, 26 April 2020 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Potter Building

Hello! Your submission of Potter Building at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 19:53, 26 April 2020 (UTC)

GOCE review of Riegelmann Boardwalk


Your GA nomination of Verizon Building

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Verizon Building you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Hog Farm -- Hog Farm (talk) 14:40, 27 April 2020 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for correcting the dates of the opening of 53rd Street and 45th Street. I had absolutely no idea that those stations did not open along with the rest of the stations to 59th Street. I rarely miss things like that. Great find!--Kew Gardens 613 (talk) 23:16, 27 April 2020 (UTC)

Kew Gardens 613, no problem. I didn't realize it either until I looked at the Brooklyn Daily Eagle article about the stations served by the Sea Beach train during its contest with the West End train. epicgenius (talk) 23:26, 27 April 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Essex Market

On 28 April 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Essex Market, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Essex Market was built as part of New York City mayor Fiorello La Guardia's "war on pushcarts"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Essex Market. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Essex Market), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 28 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of 90 West Street

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article 90 West Street you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of CaroleHenson -- CaroleHenson (talk) 01:00, 28 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Verizon Building

The article Verizon Building you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:Verizon Building for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Hog Farm -- Hog Farm (talk) 20:05, 28 April 2020 (UTC)

You may want to follow this one through. The Spirit of Oohoowahoo removed a number of trivial items from the Popular Culture sections. I had seen the edit and agreed with the removal. Beyond My Ken did a full revert, falsely claiming that the entire section had been removed and that a discussion was needed. SoO started a discussion and raised both sides of the issue, but appears to have used the wrong way to ping participants. I chimed in and explained why I concurred with SoO. BMK then did a revert of my edit before arbitrarily deciding that a new standalone Washington Heights, Manhattan in popular culture article should be created with *ALL* of the items included. BMK chimed in at the discussion, demanding that those seeking deletion of entries had to get consensus first. I'm not sure how BMK has become the dictator here, but your participation may help undo the coup. Alansohn (talk) 21:36, 28 April 2020 (UTC)

Alansohn, yeah, I think we need to open a discussion on Talk:Washington Heights, Manhattan (which I see has been done). Usually, when I delete popular culture entries, I'll leave a note on the talk page since such deletions have been contested in the past. I'll leave a comment at that discussion. epicgenius (talk) 21:39, 28 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of 90 West Street

The article 90 West Street you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:90 West Street for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of CaroleHenson -- CaroleHenson (talk) 16:21, 29 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of 32 Avenue of the Americas

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article 32 Avenue of the Americas you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of HickoryOughtShirt?4 -- HickoryOughtShirt?4 (talk) 02:01, 30 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Verizon Building

The article Verizon Building you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Verizon Building for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Hog Farm -- Hog Farm (talk) 02:02, 30 April 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of 32 Avenue of the Americas

The article 32 Avenue of the Americas you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:32 Avenue of the Americas for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of HickoryOughtShirt?4 -- HickoryOughtShirt?4 (talk) 20:21, 30 April 2020 (UTC)

Growth team updates #1

Welcome to the first newsletter for the new Growth team!  

The Growth Team's objective is to work on software changes that help retain new contributors in mid-size Wikimedia projects. We will be starting with Wikipedias, but we hope these changes will benefit every community.

8 ideas we consider: tell us what you think about them!

We are considering new features to build, that could retain new editors in mid-size Wikipedias. We will be testing new ideas in Czech and Korean Wikipedias, and then we'll talk to more communities (yours!) about adopting the ideas that work well.

We have posted the 8 ideas we are considering. We would really appreciate your thoughts and the thoughts from your community. Please share the ideas, and tell us what do you and your community think of those ideas before September 9.

Share your experiences with newcomers

We want to hear about what is working and what is not working for new contributors in your wiki. We also want to hear any reactions, questions, or opinions on our work. Please post on the team’s talk page, in any language!

Learn more about us

You can visit our team page to find out why our team was formed and how we are thinking about new editors, and our project page for detailed updates on the first project we'll work on.

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Sept 25: WikiWednesday Salon NYC

September 25, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon NYC

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-9pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop at Metropolitan New York Library Council in Midtown Manhattan. Is there a project you'd like to share? A question you'd like answered? A Wiki* skill you'd like to learn? Let us know by adding it to the agenda.

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Metropolitan New York Library Council (8th floor) at 599 11th Avenue, Manhattan
(note this month we will be meeting in Midtown Manhattan, not at Babycastles)

We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Wikimedia New York City Team ~~~~~

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Some Nifty Medals

The DYK Medal
Did You Know that Epicgenius will soon look like a North Korea general with all of his DYK medals? - Jon698 Talk 14:16, 25 April 2020 (UTC)
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