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As New York City marks its official 400th birthday in 2025, earlier this year Wikimedia NYC called on New Yorkers and everyone else who loves this city to nominate impactful New Yorkers and NYC neighborhoods that deserve a place on Wikipedia but aren’t yet featured or need to be updated.
With the help of a jury, we identified 400 neighborhoods and New Yorkers that best reflect the diversity, history, and cultural richness of New York City.
Wikimedia NYC is now calling on Wikipedians to upload photos to Wikimedia Commons for the NYC:400 by December 31st, 2025 for a chance to win prizes.
See contest details, including how to enter, below!
Thank you for your submissions
As New York City marks its official 400th birthday in 2025, earlier this year Wikimedia New York City called on New Yorkers and everyone else who loves this city to nominate 400 impactful New Yorkers and NYC neighborhoods that deserve a place on Wikipedia but aren’t yet featured or need to be updated.
By the end of the campaign we received over 1,000 submissions from the public and partner organizations! With the help of a jury from institutions including the Museum of the City of New York, The New York Times, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYU, and more we’ve identified 400 neighborhoods and New Yorkers that reflect New York City’s incredible history and future.
Nominations were encouraged from all boroughs and time periods, including a wide range of neighborhoods in New York City, and also from original Indigenous homelands and settlements as part of Lenapehoking.
contest Details
The rules are simple!
HOW TO ENTER:
Contest winners may receive Wikipedia hats, stickers, and other swag, plus the chance to win free gift cards!
Most of all, this is a great chance to create or update articles about the 400 neighborhoods and New Yorkers that deserve more attention on Wikipedia.