ABNY uses its signature programs–Power Events, special briefings, educational events, Young Professionals programming, ABNY Women events, and special projects–to bolster civic engagement for all New Yorkers.
ABNY special projects build on the foundation created by the Census 2020 effort and work with community-based organizations to support and strengthen the most vulnerable New Yorkers and communities across the city and state.
To view photos from our past events, please visit the ABNY Flickr page here.
YPs were invited to join David Van Zandt, President of the New School, to discuss the university's distinctive vision to use its 100-year legacy of "new" to respond to dramatic [...]
Director of DCP and Chair of the City Planning Commission Marisa Lago held a candid conversation on her career path and experience as the City Planning Commission Chair.
Real estate developer Harry Macklowe offered ABNY YPs the unique opportunity to view and to discuss his proposal for a new building which would be the tallest in Midtown Manhattan.
Patrick Orecki of the Citizens Budget Commission provided an analysis of the New York State budget process and an update on the fiscal year 2020 budget.
Council Member Powers discussed his path to public service and his legislative vision for New York City and his district compromising the East Side and Midtown Manhattan
In honor of Earth Day, YPs worked with Hudson River Park Friends Green Team to participate in gardening and maintenance projects. Volunteers engaged in a team building activity to connect [...]
YPs gathered to watch the Netflix documentary, Knock Down the House, featuring four women running for Congress in the 2018 elections. Viewers then participated in a lively discussion after the [...]
Jessica Yager, former Executive Director of NYU's Furman Center and current Vice President of Policy and Planning at Women In Need, led an informational discussion regarding State rent regulations and [...]
Generation Citizen hosted "Civics Day " where students from public high schools citywide presented their action projects to YPs and other community leaders.
YPs participated in a guided debate on proposals to change the current NYC specialized high schools admissions policy. Small group discussions were facilitated by Micah Lasher, Sidewalk Labs; Jeanette Moy, [...]
Bronx Borough President Ruben Dfaz Jr. spoke about his path into office, vision for the Bronx, and his plans for making that vision a reality.
YPs participated in the Hudson River Park Games, a day celebrating sports and supporting the park.
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