Silicon Alley 100: People's Choice

The official Alley 100 list has been published by the Silicon Alley Insider. Therefore, the voting has stopped on the People's Choice list, and the following results are deemed "official:"


Dana Spiegel

Who is this person?

Dana Spiegel serves as the *Executive Director* and a member of the Board of Directors of *"NYCwireless":http://www.nycwireless.net*, a New York City non-profit organization that advocates and enables the growth of free, public wireless networks, and writes the Wireless Community Blog. Founded in 2001, NYCwireless an all-volunteer organization with many active members in the New York metropolitan area, across the United States of America, and around the world. In partnership with parks organizations, business improvement districts, conservancies, and other local organizations, NYCwireless has built free, public wireless hotspots at Bryant Park, Madison Square Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Stuyvesant Cove Park, Union Square Park, City Hall Park, Dag Hammarskjold Plaza at the United Nations, Bowling Green Park, Wall Street Park, the South Street Seaport, the World Financial Center Winter Garden, 60 Wall Street Atrium, Stone Street, Vietnam Veterans Plaza, and Tompkins Square Park.

As Executive Director, Dana created and produced Spectropolis: Mobile Media, Art and the City, a three-day event in the Fall of 2003 and 2004 that highlights the diverse ways artists, technical innovators and activists are using communication technologies to generate new urban experience and public voice. Spectropolis was co-produced by the Lower Manahattan Cultural Council and sponsored by the Alliance for Downtown New York. In addition, NYCwireless has worked with Community Access to build free wireless networks in three affordable housing residences. NYCwireless also serves as a member of the FCC’s Consumer Advisory Committee.

He writes the *Wireless Community blog*: "http://www.wirelesscommunity.info":http://www.wirelesscommunity.info

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nancysberk nancysberk said: 7 mos, 3 wks, 1 hr, 24 mins ago

Your passion and commitment in making free wifi access available to all—especially to those who cannot afford it—is worthy of this nomination.  I applaud your efforts…

jmateo jmateo said: 7 mos, 3 wks, 11 hrs, 39 mins ago

Dana,

Thanks so much for the free hot spots. My IPhone loves you for it.

J

oldbizmark oldbizmark said: 7 mos, 3 wks, 13 hrs, 56 mins ago

your work is an inspiration to us all.

daveho daveho said: 7 mos, 3 wks, 14 hrs, 19 mins ago

Your WiFi work is a great service to the city. And your brilliance in social networking deserve to be recognized. -Dave Ho

melissao melissao said: 7 mos, 3 wks, 15 hrs, 42 mins ago

You made a man and his dog very happy! 

mrhallinan mrhallinan said: 7 mos, 3 wks, 20 hrs, 2 mins ago

Dana’s work extends far beyond NYCWireless.  He also advises us at mediamerx.com Well deserved!

mreinis mreinis said: 7 mos, 3 wks, 20 hrs, 58 mins ago

Dana you are it according to me, the people!
Love and best wishes-
meg

goldberger goldberger said: 7 mos, 3 wks, 1 day, 1 hr, 56 mins ago

Dana’s passion and commitment to NYC Wireless should not go unnoticed! New York City is a better place, thanks to his efforts.

halfleischman halfleischman said: 7 mos, 3 wks, 1 day, 2 hrs, 11 mins ago

Dana works tirelessly to provide FREE wifi 24/7.I see you can vote for more than one Nominee.It’s time to vote again for the “George Bailey” of our time,Dana Speigel..“The richest man in town!”

royrod royrod said: 7 mos, 3 wks, 1 day, 2 hrs, 19 mins ago

Dana does a great job furthering the wireless access theme and is very deserving.

Roy, Boston MA

mspire mspire said: 7 mos, 3 wks, 1 day, 3 hrs, 6 mins ago

The internet knows no boundaries and neither should WiFi. Thank you Dana for your dedication and passion to make WiFi available to everyone in the city. -Mindy

fernando fernando said: 7 mos, 3 wks, 1 day, 3 hrs, 14 mins ago

Hope you get this award Dana. Congratulations.

fproulx fproulx said: 7 mos, 3 wks, 1 day, 3 hrs, 54 mins ago

Way to go Dana! I really hope you’ll get this award.

abspiegs abspiegs said: 7 mos, 3 wks, 1 day, 4 hrs ago

You are more than worthy of this award. You have my vote!

mgminsky mgminsky said: 7 mos, 3 wks, 1 day, 5 hrs, 23 mins ago

Our pleasure to nominate our favorite (and smartest) cuz.

Laurie and Mark

evanspiegel evanspiegel said: 7 mos, 3 wks, 1 day, 6 hrs, 59 mins ago

You’ve got my vote!

halfleischman halfleischman said: 7 mos, 3 wks, 1 day, 7 hrs, 2 mins ago

Dana has been a great asset to Community Access.Being a tenant,in one of their buildings,Dana has always answered my emails,and corrected malfunctions promptly...(any time of day or night) If not for him,I would not be able to afford the high speed wireless he has generously maintained.He is deserving of this award,no matter how many votes are cast. 

sarah sarah said: 7 mos, 3 wks, 1 day, 7 hrs, 3 mins ago

Thanks for making NYC wireless, and PH 22 wifi! Dana, you’re a star! - Sarah & David

howardgr howardgr said: 8 mos, 1 wk, 3 days, 19 hrs, 49 mins ago

A great effort that benefits the city!

danaspiegel danaspiegel said: 8 mos, 1 wk, 4 days, 1 hr, 27 mins ago

You can find out more about NYCwireless at our website - http://www.nycwireless.net

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