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About The Association for a Better New York (ABNY)

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.

ABNY MEMBERS

Representing corporations, nonprofits, unions, government authorities, and educational, cultural, and health institutions.

ABNY YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Providing educational and civic engagement opportunities to our next generation of leaders.

ABNY WOMEN

Exploring, discussing, and fostering positive change in the workplace and beyond for women.

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Join ABNY Young Professionals for the Rat Walk wit

Join ABNY Young Professionals for the Rat Walk with the New York City Rat Czar Kathleen Corradi on Thursday, May 15th 6:00 p.m.

See our City in a whole new light and uncover the world of urban rats. Walk will highlight the relationship between the built environment, human behaviors, and rat biology. Come curious and ready to walk!

Rat Walk will start at 6:00 p.m. at Columbus Park (Manhattan). Group will meet at the park entrance on the corner of Baxter Street and Worth Street.

If you are interested in joining the tour, please sign up by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8. Please note space is limited with attendees selected by lottery. All who signed up will be notified by end of day Wednesday, May 9, whether they have been selected to participate or not.

Register here using the link in bio!

Join the ABNY Young Professionals for an upcoming

Join the ABNY Young Professionals for an upcoming volunteer event with AIDS Walk New York on Sunday, May 18 from 11:00 a.m. – 03:30 p.m.

Tasks may include assisting with set-up/break-down, management, and clean-up of the checkpoint. Also, distributing food and beverages and directing Walkers to services such as restrooms and first aid.

If you are interested, please register by end of day, May 12. Link in Bio!

This morning, the ABNY Young Professionals hosted

This morning, the ABNY Young Professionals hosted the President of MTA Construction and Design, Jamie Torres-Springer, where he spoke about his path leading to his current position at MTA Construction and Design; as well as providing updates on current MTA projects, the proposed 5-year capital plan, and priorities to improve quality and service in the transit system.

Special thanks ABNY YP Steering Committee Member Parice Grant for facilitating the conversation and to New York Building Congress for hosting the conversation!

Congratulations to ABNY Young Professionals April

Congratulations to ABNY Young Professionals April Spotlights of the Month: Ali Goldfarb, Program Manager - New York Trails for Trust for Public Land who is being highlighted for their work fighting for equity in parks system and helping to reduce long-standing disparities in access to green spaces.

This morning, the ABNY Young Professional network

This morning, the ABNY Young Professional network hosted the executive director of the New York City Campaign Finance Board, Paul S. Ryan, for a Policy Brief, where he spoke about his career path leading up to his current position at NYCCFB, as well as talking about the important work that the Campaign Finance Board does to make sure every New Yorker has the proper knowledge to exercise their right to vote and their right to hold office in the city.

Thank you to ABNY YP Steering Committee member Miranda Goodwin-Raab for moderating the conversation and to our friends at @fpwa_nyc for hosting us.

Last night, the ABNY Young Professionals hosted an

Last night, the ABNY Young Professionals hosted another one of its YP Steering Committee Leadership Dinners. This series brings together experienced leaders from across ABNY’s network with our Young Professionals leaders for an evening of networking, conversation, and relationship building and sharing ideas.

Many thanks to everyone who joined and to the team at MNN for providing the space for this event!

Applications to join the ABNY Young Professionals

Applications to join the ABNY Young Professionals Steering Committee are open! If you are interested in becoming a leader in ABNY's YP network, please consider applying to join the YP Steering Committee. This select and diverse group helps set the priorities and guides the direction of our nearly 4,000-member network.

Applications are due by close of business on Tuesday, April 29. Apply with the link in bio!

On Tuesday, the ABNY Women network hosted its annu

On Tuesday, the ABNY Women network hosted its annual spring reception in celebration of Women’s History Month. In addition to networking, guests from across the ABNY Women network heard remarks from two incredible women leaders: @nycparks Commissioner Sue Donoghue and Councilmember @carlinalrivera Thank you to everyone who joined us, @civichall for hosting us, and a special thanks to @delta for sponsoring.

Join us on Thursday, April 10 at 8:30 a.m. for an

Join us on Thursday, April 10 at 8:30 a.m. for an ABNY YP Policy Brief with Paul S. Ryan, Executive Director for the New York City Campaign Finance Board. Paul will share about his professional experiences leading to his current role, as well as CFB’s role in making local democracy more open, transparent, and equitable.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 8

Doors Open: 8:30 a.m., Program Begins: 9:00 a.m.

RSVP link in bio.

Join us on Thursday, April 17 at 9:00 a.m. for an

Join us on Thursday, April 17 at 9:00 a.m. for an ABNY Boardroom Breakfast with Jamie Torres-Springer, President of MTA Construction and Development. Jamie will speak about his role and current work leading the incredibly impactful capital program at the MTA. Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 15.

Doors Open: 8:30 a.m., Program Begins: 9:00 a.m.

RSVP link in bio.

This morning, the ABNY Young Professionals sat dow

This morning, the ABNY Young Professionals sat down with Hannah Frey, Technology Managing Director for the State of New York at @ibm Hannah spoke about her path leading to her current position at IBM as well as speaking about the future and impact of AI in the workforce and the legislative guardrails that New York State has been leading on.

Special thanks to YP Steering Committee Member Tyce Herrman for facilitating this conversation and the team at IBM One Madison for hosting the event.

Congratulations to the ABNY Young Professionals Ma

Congratulations to the ABNY Young Professionals March Spotlights of the Month—Franklin Richards, Director of Operation/Community Board 5 Liaison for NYC Council District 4 and Tiana Betancourt, Director of Operations and Administration for NYC Commission on Racial Equity who are being highlighted whose work keeps the day-in, day-out functions of our city agencies and departments moving.

Thank you again to our ABNY members, partners and

Thank you again to our ABNY members, partners and friends for joining us at the ABNY Power Breakfast with NYPD Commissioner Tisch!

You can view the conversation on CUNYTV and on our official YouTube page, link in bio!

This morning, ABNY @5boroinstitute and co-hosted a

This morning, ABNY @5boroinstitute and co-hosted a discussion with a range of leading voices on the current state of the childcare in our city and how increasingly unaffordable and inaccessible care is having an outsized impact on New York City’s economy and growth. The conversation framed what the current challenges are and touched on a variety of policy changes being called on to improve access, affordability, and quality of care for New York’s workforce and their families. Thank to all of our speakers: Grace Rauh of @5boroinstitute, Reshma Saujani of @momsfirstus, Eliza Shapiro of The New York Times, Deputy Mayor Ana Almanzar, Councilmember @cmjengutierrez, Wayne Ho of @cpc_nyc and Aravella Simotas of @REBNY.

Special thanks to AllianceBernstein for hosting this important conversation.

Many thanks to the team at @nyc_dot Maspeth Sign S

Many thanks to the team at @nyc_dot Maspeth Sign Shop for showing our Young Professionals the work and craftsmanship that goes behind the thousands of DOT Signs that are in every corner of the five boroughs!

Join us on Thursday, March 20 at 9:00 a.m. for an

Join us on Thursday, March 20 at 9:00 a.m. for an ABNY Boardroom Breakfast with Hannah Frey, Technology Managing Director, State of New York at IBM. Hannah will speak on AI technology as it relates to the government in terms of usage by the public sector to enhance operations or service delivery as well as the role of regulating the AI industry. Please RSVP by Tuesday, March 18.

Doors Open: 8:30 a.m., Program Begins: 9:00 a.m.

RSVP using link in bio!

This morning, @nypd Commissioner Jessica Tisch add

This morning, @nypd Commissioner Jessica Tisch addressed our latest ABNY Power Breakfast, outlining the department's role in the city's declining crime rates while advocating for solutions to persistent safety challenges, including addressing the increase in repeat offenders, reforming discovery laws to minimize dismissed cases, augmenting the force's personnel, and continuing effective strategies such as precision policing and enhanced presence within the city's transit system. We appreciate Commissioner Tisch for engaging with the ABNY network and for her ongoing commitment to public service and leadership.
PC: Matthew Capowski for ABNY

Last Saturday, ABNY Young Professionals volunteere

Last Saturday, ABNY Young Professionals volunteered with @Godslovenyc to help prep nutritious and healthy meals that will be delivered to thousands of New Yorkers in need.

A special thanks to ABNY YP Steering Committee Member Gagan Vaseer for facilitating the volunteer opportunity!

Join us for ABNY Women’s annual spring cocktail

Join us for ABNY Women’s annual spring cocktail reception on Tuesday, March 25 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Civic Hall for an evening of networking, refreshments, and reconnecting with ABNY Women.

The evening will include time for networking and connecting with others, along with hearing remarks from our featured guests: NYC Councilmember Carlina Rivera and New York City Department of Parks & Recreation Commissioner Susan Donoghue.

This event is in the spirit of the ABNY Women network which provides a space for women across the larger ABNY network and New York civic life to connect and hold conversation with each other.

Special Thanks to Delta Air Lines for sponsoring this event!
RSVP link in bio!

Congratulations to the ABNY Young Professionals Fe

Congratulations to the ABNY Young Professionals February Spotlights of the Month—Veronica Rivas Plaza, Street Plans Collaborative whose work advances a well-designed city through architecture and design in New York City.

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