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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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ABNY's 50th Anniversary Commemorative Video won a

ABNY's 50th Anniversary Commemorative Video won a Silver Telly award @tellyawards! We are grateful to Producer & Writer Yael Friedman, Producer & Editor Sylvester P. Lukasiewicz, and everyone who contributed to this video.

Check it out here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BxpOGRxtcM

@yaelida @splfilmsllc

THIS THURSDAY! We hope you can join us on 5/26 for

THIS THURSDAY! We hope you can join us on 5/26 for a YP Associates open house and launch party. Stop by for a glass of wine to toast the launch of the new ABNY YP Associates membership program and network with other Young Professionals at @Roosevelt_House, a historic double townhouse on Manhattan's Upper East Side. We are delighted to be joined by special guests Hunter College President Jennifer J. Raab, NYC Council Member Keith Powers, and NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development Commissioner Adolfo Carrión Jr.

This event is open to all members of the YP network. RSVP bit.ly/yp-associates-open-house

The New York State Council on the Arts is kicking

The New York State Council on the Arts is kicking off the application process for $90 million in grants for arts and cultural groups across the state.

Learn more at @NYSCArts website: arts.ny.gov/FY2023FundingOpportunities. Please note, NYSCA’s FY2023 application portal will open on May 24 and close on July 12 at 4PM for all FY2023 grant opportunities.

@CrainsNewYork https://www.crainsnewyork.com/arts/how-new-york-arts-organizations-can-tap-state-funding?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_term=crainsnewyork&utm_content=4bc07cbe-81a1-4c9a-b6c9-9e90b80c399f

Please join us for a virtual Policy Brief on the N

Please join us for a virtual Policy Brief on the NYS FY2023 Budget with Rebecca Lewis, Deputy State Politics Reporter, City & State New York, moderated by her colleague Jeff Coltin, City Hall Bureau Chief, tomorrow, May 19 from 2:00-3:00 PM. Ms. Lewis and Mr. Coltin will discuss what was included in the $216 billion FY 2023 Executive Budget, including investment areas such as health care, capital plan and infrastructure, and environment and energy. They also will address what the budget means for New Yorkers.

RSVP and submit your questions at bit.ly/ny-budget-fy23.

Calling all NYC residents! We’re asking everyone

Calling all NYC residents! We’re asking everyone to tell us how the #COVID19 pandemic has impacted their community. Take the new Communities Speak survey to make your voice heard in the #NYC pandemic recovery. Your responses will be used to make policy recommendations to city officials and local leaders as they develop policies to support NYC residents.

All responses are anonymous. Questions? DM us or visit www.communitiesspeakproject.com. #communitiesspeak #covid19 #nyc #recovery

Join us for a special YP Associates celebration an

Join us for a special YP Associates celebration and open house on Thursday, May 26 from 6-8:00 p.m. at Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College!

Stop by for a glass of wine to toast the launch of the new ABNY YP Associates membership program and network with other Young Professionals at this historic double townhouse on Manhattan's Upper East Side. We are delighted to be joined by special guests Hunter College President Jennifer J. Raab, NYC Council Member Keith Powers, and NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development Commissioner Adolfo Carrión Jr. RSVP: bit.ly/yp-associates-open-house

Thank you to all the ABNY members and friends who

Thank you to all the ABNY members and friends who attended this year's #SpiritofABNY! The event raises money to support the ABNY Foundation, which funds social, educational, and civic initiatives that enhance the quality of life in the five boroughs of New York City.

#SpiritofABNY2022

We're grateful to our Spirit of ABNY honorees, who

We're grateful to our Spirit of ABNY honorees, who played pivotal roles in shaping ABNY as an organization: former Executive Directors Mary Holloway, Michelle Adams, Jen Hensley, and Angela Pinsky; and former Chairs the late Lew Rudin and Bill Rudin. CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez received the Lew Rudin Founder’s Award and Tonio Burgos was awarded the David N. Dinkins Lifetime Achievement award. #SpiritofABNY2022

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