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ABNY is a broad coalition of corporate, nonprofit, labor, educational, health, cultural, and government leaders focused on exploring and implementing ideas that keep New York City moving forward. With more than 250 member organizations, we continue to be a leader in the City’s civic dialogue by utilizing the resources and expertise of our network to convene leaders, produce original research, and leverage our members to advocate for important public policies that affect all New Yorkers.

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Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day we remember and honor the victims and survivors of the Holocaust. We must continue to fight back against hate and anti-Semitism in every form. #NeverAgain #WeRemember

@nycmayor gave his second State of the City addres

@nycmayor gave his second State of the City address today laying out a comprehensive agenda to help working-class New Yorkers, and make the city cleaner, safer and more affordable. His plan lays out bold steps to keep recidivists off the streets, connect 30,000 New Yorkers to apprenticeships, launch the country’s largest curbside composting program, kick off community planning processes in Midtown and Staten Island’s North Shore, electrify all for-hire vehicles, and provide free, comprehensive health care to all New Yorkers in city homeless shelters.

You can watch the full address here: bit.ly/3HdvFsw

Part 4: In 2022 The ABNY Foundation supported many

Part 4: In 2022 The ABNY Foundation supported many amazing organizations to carry out their missions:

@streetlab is a nonprofit that creates and shares programs for public space across New York City. The ABNY Foundation supported Street Maker for Small Business which highlights and supports small businesses along NYC Open Streets. This particular part of the program guided local teens through a process of learning about the challenges facing small businesses as they developed mural ideas.

The Melquain Jatelle Anderson Foundation is a community service organization in Brooklyn that provides support and comfort to victims of gun violence and their families. The ABNY Foundation supported the Disrupting the Hate training program that provides life skills and trade experience to young adults prone to gang affiliations. These opportunities lead to tangible resources to improve quality of life and break the cycle of generational trauma and prison re-entry rates.

The ABNY Foundation worked with @indiespacenyc on their Mental Health grants that awarded individual artists micro grants to use toward therapy, medication, meditation classes, and other mental health-related costs. This financial resource helps remove barriers that prevent artists from seeking and receiving the care, support, and information needed to care for their mental health. Learn more: bit.ly/3XyWDlc

@uptowngrandcentral works to transform East 125th Street into a thriving corridor by delivering programs that put advocacy into action. The ABNY Foundation funded the Positive Workforce Clean Team which provides mentorship and leadership to the East 125th Street Clean Team. In addition to day-to-day guidance, Positive Workforce offers Clean Team members the opportunity to complete trainings in OSHA, HVAC, and other construction-related programs.

Happy Lunar New Year 🐇 It is the Year of the R

Happy Lunar New Year 🐇

It is the Year of the Rabbit which signifies longevity, peace, and prosperity. There are many ways to celebrate Lunar New Year across New York City including:

See traditional lion dances and ribbon twirling hosted at @hudsonyards in partnership with the @nychineseculturalcenter. Performances will be held every Saturday through February 6.

Visit mocanyc The Museum of Chinese in America.

Learn about Lunar New Year through storytelling, live music, a calligraphy workshop, and a rooftop lion puppet parade led by the Chinatown Community Young Lions at The Brooklyn Children’s Museum @bcmkids on Saturday, January 28.

@queensbotanicalgarden will have lion dance performances, zodiac crafts, demonstrations, storytime, and even a lucky plant sale on Saturday, January 28.
@WelcometoChinatown will host a Lunar New Year Weekend Fair Saturday, January 28 & Sunday, January 29 that includes a Panda Express library, Nguyen Coffee Supply pop-up coffee shop, and small business vendors.

Eat dumplings at @goldenunicornnyc or your favorite local dumpling spot! Dumplings are said to represent fortune and prosperity in the coming year.

For more ideas visit these links: bit.ly/4032jFV and bit.ly/3wpoJ6D

Join ABNY YP Associates for a tour of SUMMIT One V

Join ABNY YP Associates for a tour of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. @summitov is an immersive, multi-sensory experience that blends elements of art, technology, architecture, and thrill to take the concept of “observation deck” to entirely new heights.

This event is for YP Associates. To participate in these unique events, sign up to be a YP Associate here: bit.ly/3iUmvZV

ABNY Members met with Lieutenant Governor Antonio

ABNY Members met with Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado for an in-depth special briefing on Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of the State address. He spoke about the top priorities including addressing the housing crisis, making New York more affordable, keeping New Yorkers safe, fixing New York’s mental health care system, and raising minimum wage. ABNY Members were able to submit pointed questions and learn more about the administration’s plans for the legislative session.

Thank you @ltgovdelgado for an insightful conversation. The ABNY community is eager and ready to work together to build a better and more inclusive state!

Join ABNY YPs for a Boardroom Breakfast with Brend

Join ABNY YPs for a Boardroom Breakfast with Brendan McGuire, Chief Counsel to Mayor Eric Adams and City Hall on January 31. Mr. McGuire will discuss his career path and roles and responsibilities. RSVP here: bit.ly/3Xpqpsv

Part 3: In 2022 The ABNY Foundation supported many

Part 3: In 2022 The ABNY Foundation supported many amazing organizations to carry out their missions:

The ABNY Foundation supports @chashama in the operation of their program areas that provide affordable workspace and free presentation space for visual artists and create free arts programming throughout the five boroughs in partnership with local organizations. Learn more here: chashama.org.

@myrtleavebklyn Myrtle Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) supports a vibrant neighborhood commercial corridor that serves a diverse community of property owners, businesses, residents, workers, and visitors. The ABNY Foundation provides financial support to the BID so that they are able to maintain a clean and safe environment, advocate for the small business community, implement urban improvements, produce cultural and community programming, and promote local hiring.

@thenyfoundling believes that all people—no matter circumstance or zip code—should have the opportunity to thrive. The ABNY Foundation works with The New York Foundling to support the needs of people who are suffering from the stress and trauma of the pandemic while simultaneously struggling with poverty and employment disruptions. The ABNY Foundation helps fund their clinic which provides treatment and mental health care for uninsured children and families who might otherwise not be able to get the expert, effective care they need to emerge resilient from the pandemic. Nyfoundling.org.

The ABNY Foundation worked with Fiorello H. LaGuardia Community College Foundation to bring to life The LaGuardia Community Greenway, creating a new open space for Long Island City and LaGuardia’s 33,000 students and faculty through the President’s Society Environment Program. The Greenway reclaims public streets to create an urban sanctuary that gives people mental and physical respite to ensure a sustainable future. laguardia.edu/pseprogram/projects/

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