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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.

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

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

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Thank you Jessica Ottney Mahar, Jennifer Jones Aus

Thank you Jessica Ottney Mahar, Jennifer Jones Austin, and Barbara Ettington for meeting with our network to discuss upcoming ballot initiatives and general voting information. These ballot initiatives are important measures addressing the city's ability to enforce and advance human rights and approve funding for environmental protection. Don't forget to flip your ballot and make your voice heard on November 8!

For more voting resources and information, check out vote.nyc, NYCvotes.org, or visit @lwvnyc at LWVNYC.org.

Wishing you a meaningful and easy fast! #YomKippur

Wishing you a meaningful and easy fast! #YomKippur

Congratulations to our Spotlights of the Month, B

Congratulations to our Spotlights of the Month, Beth Dukes, @nypl and @ninasimone.nyc, @unitedwaynyc.

As the pandemic closes out its fourth year, New York City's literacy crisis grows. Both Beth and Nina are leading the charge making meaningful and measurable progress to close the literacy gap.

Thank you to all of our impressive nominees!

Read more about the Spotlights here: abny.org/yp-spotlight/literacy/

Happening Monday! Don't forget to sign up for an i

Happening Monday! Don't forget to sign up for an important discussion regarding ballot measures that will impact the City’s ability to enforce and advance human rights and approve funding for environmental protection.

RSVP here: bit.ly/3BTf9vc

@aman is a hospitality group with a strong belief

@aman is a hospitality group with a strong belief in sustainable development. Their sustainability efforts follow four pillars - local heritage, local culture, environment protection, and social responsibility. Their New York City hotel is committed to sourcing ingredients locally, from the seafood – purchased from the Bronx Fish Market – to the produce, much of which is sourced through partnerships with Grow NYC and City Harvest.

Thank you, Aman for being an ABNY Corporate Sustaining Member and for your dedication to preserving local neighborhoods.

Join ABNY YPs and @whyhungerpix tomorrow, 9/29 for

Join ABNY YPs and @whyhungerpix tomorrow, 9/29 for a happy hour mixer at New York City's first commercial rooftop vineyard! The evening will include wine, appetizers, and an exclusive tour of the rooftop vineyard and greenhouse.

Unfortunately, ABNY Vice President Laura Colacurcio can no longer participate due to illness, but the other members of this dynamic panel of frontline organizers and farmers will share the impact of their work, what they learned, and their continued efforts to foster more resilient communities in the wake of the pandemic!

RSVP here: bit.ly/3LNrSnH

ABNY YP Associates heard from ABNY Board Member, F

ABNY YP Associates heard from ABNY Board Member, Frances Resheske during an ABNY Board-room Breakfast. Ms. Resheske built the Corporate Affairs department at Con Edison and devoted her career to diversity and inclusion, and mentoring young people. She believes that “we have a responsibility when we move up to help the people behind us. That is how we get an inclusive workforce and world”. See the full discussion here: bit.ly/3dKSclB

If you are interested in being a part of these unique events, you can sign up for YP Associates at bit.ly/YP-associates!

Please join us on October 3 for an important discu

Please join us on October 3 for an important discussion with Jessica Ottney Mahar, Jennifer Jones Austin, and Barbara Ettington.

On November 8, voters in New York City will vote on important ballot measures that will impact the city’s ability to enforce and advance human rights and approve funding for environmental protection. Ms. Ottney Mahar and Ms. Jones Austin will educate voters on the components of each ballot proposal and provide resources for further information. Ms. Ettington will discuss general voter information such as who is on the ballot, early voting, absentee voting, and finding a polling place. @nature_org @fpwa_nyc @lwvnyc

RSVP here: bit.ly/3BTf9vc

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