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ABNY Celebrates Queens
2026-06-17 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Forest Hills Stadium, 1 Tennis Place, Forest Hills, NY, 11375, United States
ABNY loves New York City. So we’re kicking off a new series that highlights the best of our city, borough by borough!
We invite the ABNY community to gather at some of the city’s most iconic sites for evening celebrations with fellow business, community, nonprofit, and labor leaders, alongside local elected officials and government leaders.
Join us in the World’s Borough at the historic Forest Hills Stadium – one of ABNY’s 250+ Member organizations – for private, behind-the-scenes access to this historic venue for a special reception featuring local food, open bar, private stadium tours, and the opportunity to connect with the leaders of Queens!

ABNY Talks: Defining Economic Justice & the Future of Work
2026-06-11 08:30 - 10:30 | Katie Murphy Ampitheatre – Fashion Institute of Technology, 300 7th Ave., New York, NY, 10001
Join our upcoming ABNY Talks: Defining Economic Justice & the Future of Work.
Hear from Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice Julie Su as she outlines her goals and vision for advancing economic justice, followed by a discussion with leading experts from NYCEDC, CUNY, Anthropic, New York City Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC), Building & Construction Trades Council, and the Consortium for Worker Education.

ABNY Member Tour: La Marqueta
2026-06-04 17:30 - 18:30 | La Marqueta
Join us for an exclusive tour of La Marquetaas this historic municipal market – first created by Mayor LaGuardia – is set to become the first of five new city-operated grocery stores, as recently announced by Mayor Mamdani.
Exclusive offered to representatives from ABNY Member organizations, ABNY YP Associates, and ABNY Women Leaders, this tour will be held on Thursday, June 4, 5:30p-6:30p.
Space for the tour is limited. Interested attendees will be selected at random via a lottery. All entrants will be notified regardle

What’s On Tap? with Kenny Burgos, New York Apartment Association
2026-05-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Bronx Brewery Hudson Yards
Join us on Tuesday, May 19 at 6:00 PM for the next ABNY Young Professionals’ What’s on Tap? featuring Kenny Burgos, CEO of the New York Apartment Association.

Volunteer Opportunity: AIDS Walk New York
2026-05-17 11:00 - 15:30 | Central Park
Join the ABNY Young Professionals for an upcoming volunteer event with AIDS Walk New York on Sunday, May 17 from 11:00 a.m. – 03:30 p.m.

Power Breakfast with Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch
2026-05-12 08:30 - 10:00
ABNY looks forward to welcoming Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch to a Power Breakfast on Tuesday, May 12. Commissioner Tisch has served as the 48th Police Commissioner since November 2024, where she has overseen significant reductions in gun violence and violent crime. A seasoned public servant, she previously led the Department of Sanitation and the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications, and held senior leadership roles within the NYPD.
Doors open at 8:30a for coffee and networking, with the program beginning at 9:00a.
ABNY Member Priority Access
Tickets for this event are currently exclusively available for ABNY Member organizations and their guests. Please contact zmaldonado@abny.org to receive the member discount code or to learn more about membership.
Not an ABNY Member?
To request information about membership for you organization, please contact us.

NEW DATE---Navigating Your Career Path
2026-04-28 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for an engaging panel, Navigating Your Career Path, presented by the ABNY Young Professionals Career Development Committee on the new date of Tuesday, April 28, doors open at 5:30 PM; program begins at 6:00 PM.
The panel will feature three incredible leaders:

Reggie Thomas, Head of Government Affairs, Google
Genevieve Michael, Chief of Staff, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning
Scott Millstein, Professional-in-Residence & Lecturer, Macaulay Honors College at the City University of New York (CUNY)

This conversation will bring together leading voices from the public, private, and government sectors as they share their career journeys, offer candid insights, and highlight best practices for making intentional professional moves.
Please note, if you have already registered for this event we ask that you re-register with the updated link.

SOLD OUT: ABNY Talks: Reimagining New York City's Nonprofit Contracting System
2026-04-14 08:30 - 10:00 | Citi, 45 Hubert Street, New York, 10013
The City of New York contracts nearly $20 billion in human services each year, with the vast majority delivered by nonprofit providers across the five boroughs. Nonprofits manage our homeless shelters, 3-K and Pre-K programs, senior centers, immigration legal assistance, job training programs, food pantries, and more. Yet many nonprofits face bureaucratic hurdles and chronic delays in contract payments.
Improving the efficiency, reliability, and transparency of the contracting and payment process is critical to ensuring these partners can deliver high-quality services to New Yorkers.
Join us for a solutions-oriented conversation with key government and nonprofit leaders on how to reimagine the City’s contracting system, reduce administrative burdens, and better support these critical organizations.
Opening remarks will be given by Dr. Helen Arteaga Landaverde, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services, followed by a panel conversation with:

Michael Sedillo, Executive Director, NYC Mayors Office of Nonprofit Services
Charlette Hamamgian, Deputy Comptroller for Contract Administration, NYC Comptroller’s Office
Michelle Jackson, Executive Director, Human Services Council of New York
Lincoln Restler, City Council Member & Contracts Committee Chair

Additional panelists to be announced shortly.
Doors will open at 8:30a for coffee reception, and the program will begin at 9:00a.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Zina Robbins-Maldonado at zmaldonado@abny.org.
Not an ABNY Member?
To request information about membership for you organization, please contact us.

SOLD OUT: Live Podcast Taping with FAQ NYC: Mamdani's First 100 Days
2026-04-09 18:00 - 20:30
Join us as ABNY hosts its first-ever live podcast taping!
We’re bringing FAQ NYC to the stage where hosts Harry Siegel, Dr. Christina Greer, and Katie Honan break down the first 100 days of the Mamdani administration. Expect sharp insights and lively conversation, with an opportunity to ask questions and chat with hosts.
Dubbed “the New Yorkest podcast,” FAQ NYC delivers fresh conversations every week tackling the local politics, policy, and personalities shaping New York City.
Join ABNY to experience it live and in person!
Doors will open at 6:00p for drinks and light bites. The live recording will start at 6:30p. Must be 21+ years old to attend.
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SOLD OUT: ABNY Women's Women History Month Toast
2026-03-31 18:00 - 20:00
This event is sold out with no waitlist available.

On behalf of ABNY Women Chair Samantha Rudin and Co-Chair Laura Colacurcio, we are excited convene and celebrate members of the ABNY Women network this Women’s History Month at New York City’s first woman-owned brewery!
Tickets ($30) are required. Space is limited.

What’s On Tap? with Commissioner Ahmed Tigani, NYC DOB
2026-03-26 18:00 - 20:00
Please join us Thursday, March 26 at 6:00p for the next ABNY Young Professionals’ What’s on Tap? featuring Ahmed Tigani, Commissioner at NYC Department of Buildings.

VIRTUAL: ABNY Talks: The Path to Universal Child Care
2026-03-24 09:30 - 10:30 | NYU Kimmel Center For University Life, 60 Washington Sq S, Eisner & Lubin Auditorium, New York, 10012
This event has moved to a virtual discussion via Zoom.
Join us to hear from Emmy Liss, Executive Director of New York City’s Office of Child Care. She will reflect on her previous efforts during the de Blasio administration, and share her vision and goals for this new office as the Mamdani administration charts a path to achieve universal child care citywide.
Doors will open at 9:00a, and the program will begin at 9:30a.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Zina Robbins-Maldonado at zmaldonado@abny.org.
Not an ABNY Member?
To request information about membership for you organization, please contact us.

Power Breakfast with Governor Kathy Hochul
2026-03-19 08:30 - 10:00
ABNY looks forward to welcoming Governor Kathy Hochul to a Power Breakfast on Thursday, March 19. Governor Hochul serves as New York State’s 57th Governor, and we are honored to host her for a conversation about her key priorities and bold vision for New York State’s future.
Doors open at 8:30a for coffee and networking, with the program beginning at 9:00a.
ABNY Member Priority Access
Tickets for this event are currently exclusively available for ABNY Member organizations and their guests.
Not an ABNY Member?
To request information about membership for you organization, please contact us.

ABNY YP Tour: JPMorganChase Global Headquarters
2026-03-17 17:30 - 18:30 | JPMorganChase & Co.
Join ABNY Young Professionals for a tour of JPMorganChase’s new global headquarters, on Tuesday, March 17 at 5:30p.

ABNY YP Policy Brief with Louisa Chafee, Director, New York City Independent Budget Office
2026-03-16 13:00 - 14:00
Join us on Wednesday, March 11 at 12:00p for a virtual ABNY Policy Briefing with Louisa Chafee, Director of NYC Independent Budget Office (IBO). IBO’s responsibility under the New York City Charter is to enhance public understanding of the City’s budget, fiscal policies, tax revenues, and local economy. Join this policy briefing to demystify the City’s budget process and to hear how the IBO supports our city’s fiscal health and transparency.

Information Session: World Cup For All Community Grant Program
2026-02-26 09:30 - 10:30 | Zoom
The ABNY Foundation is excited to announce it’s new World Cup For All Community Grant Program ahead of this summer when the New York City region will host the world’s most watched sporting event, the FIFA World Cup.
Non-profits based in New York City who are interested in applying to the grant are invited to attend a virtual information session on Thursday, February 26, 9:30a-10:30a via Zoom. Pre-registration is required.
REGISTER HERE

About the World Cup For All Community Grant Program
This summer, the New York City region will host the world’s most watched sporting event, the FIFA World Cup, and MetLife Stadium will host the tournament’s final match on July 19. The region is expected to welcome more than a million visitors from around the world, with the tournament generating an estimated $3 billion in economic impact.
The ABNY Foundation is launching the World Cup For All Community Grant Program to ensure residents and communities across the five boroughs can experience the excitement and local benefits of the tournament, even if they are not attending a match in person.
Through this program, the ABNY Foundation will award grants between $5,000 and $15,000 to community-based nonprofit organizations to support:

Free or low-cost, welcoming, and community-centered fan engagement activities tied to the FIFA World Cup 2026, and/or;
Free or low-cost, enriching youth programming inspired by the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Learn more and access the grant application here.

SOLD OUT---Women Building NYC
2026-02-25 08:30 - 10:00 | Gilbane
We are pleased to host a timely and important breakfast conversation with Deputy Mayors for Housing – past and present – to reflect on New York City’s affordable housing crisis and the work still ahead. This discussion will offer an opportunity to assess what policies and approaches have proven most effective, where progress has fallen short, and what lessons should guide the next chapter of housing policy in New York City.
Our distinguished panel includes Leila Bozorg, newly appointed Deputy Mayor for Housing & Planning; Maria Torres-Springer, President of the Charles H. Revson Foundation; Vicki Been, Faculty Co-Director of the Furman Center for Real Estate & Urban Policy; and Alicia Glen, Founder & Managing Principal of MSquared.
Doors open at 8:30a, program begins at 9:00a.

Volunteer Opportunity: City Meals on Wheels
2026-02-21 10:00 - 13:00 | City Meals on Wheels, 360 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York, 10017
ABNY Young Professionals are invited to volunteer with City Meals on Wheels on Saturday, February 21 – 10:00a – 1:00p. Volunteers will help deliver nutritious meals to elderly New Yorkers in need.
If you are interested in volunteering, please register by February 16 – 12:00p.

Click here to register.

ABNY YP Tour: NY1
2026-02-13 11:30 - 13:00 | NY1
Join ABNY Young Professionals for a tour of NY1 followed by a chat with Errol Louis, journalist, and political anchor at NY1, on Friday, February 13 at 11:30a.
The visit will include a guided tour of the NY1 studios, offering an inside look at the production process—from the control room to the studio where shows are taped throughout the day. Attendees will learn how NY1 gathers and produces news, as well as the mission that drives its coverage, with a particular focus on politics, including the mayoral race and the upcoming gubernatorial race.
The tour will also provide access to the assignment desk and video-gathering operations, giving participants a behind-the-scenes view of how stories are coordinated and brought to air. The visit will conclude with an opportunity to speak with Errol and engage in a Q&A session with the group.
If you are interested, please register by 12:00p on January 30 The tour will begin promptly at 11:30a. Space for the tour is limited and attendees will be selected at random. All entrants will be notified regardless of whether or not they have been selected.
Register here

ABNY Talks: 2026 FIFA World Cup
2026-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, New York, 10112
This summer, the region will host the FIFA World Cup 2026, with eight matches including the coveted final match hosted at MetLife Stadium. This event is anticipated to draw over a million visitors from around the world and generate over $3 billion in economic impact.

Alex Lasry, CEO of FIFA World Cup 26 NYNJ Host Committee
Dan Gross, Executive Director of New York State Special Events at Empire State Development
Julie Coker, President & CEO of New York City Tourism + Conventions
Luis Rosero, Vice President of Corporate and External Affairs at NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
Maya Handa, NYC World Cup Czar at the Office of the Mayor of New York City

Join this ABNY Talks Panel to hear how the Host Committee and their key partners are preparing for the tournament and learn how you can get involved.
Program will begin at 6:00p with a networking reception to follow.
Tickets for this event are currently exclusively available for ABNY Member organizations and their guests. Attendees from these groups can RSVP through the link in their inbox. If you have any questions, please reach out to Zina Robbins-Maldonado at zmaldonado@abny.org.
Not an ABNY Member?
To request information about membership for you organization, please contact us.

Power Breakfast with City Council Speaker Julie Menin
2026-02-04 08:30 - 10:00 | 583 Park Avenue, 583 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10065, United States
ABNY looks forward to welcoming City Council Speaker Julie Menin to a Power Breakfast on Wednesday, February 4. Menin is an attorney, three-time City agency Commissioner, former small business owner, and currently serves as Council Member representing Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Julie will share her vision as the newly elected Speaker and key priorities for New York City’s legislative body.
ABNY Member Priority Access
Tickets for this event are exclusively available for ABNY Member organizations and their guests.
As of January 12th, this event is sold-out. If you would like to join the waitlist, please contact Zina Robbins-Maldonado at zmaldonado@abny.org.
Not an ABNY Member?
To request information about membership for you organization, please contact us.

What’s On Tap? with Michael Lange
2026-01-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Jungly, 12-23 Jackson Ave, Queens, 11101
Please join us Thursday, January 15 at 6:00p for the next ABNY Young Professionals’ What’s on Tap? featuring Michael Lange — writer, researcher & political strategist born and raised in New York City.
Michael brings deep experience in New York politics, having worked for Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez and helping elect Yusef Salaam to the New York City Council.
He is also the author of The Narrative Wars, an political analysis newsletter offering in-depth research and commentary on political developments, campaigns, policy debates, and political history — with a particular focus on New York City and broader national relevance.
We look forward to an insightful and engaging conversation — don’t miss it!

Celebrating Rick Cotton, Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
2026-01-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson, at Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC), 251 Fulton St., New York, NY, 10007, United States
To celebrate a remarkable tenure that transformed the New York-New Jersey metropolitan region, please join us in honoring retiring PANYNJ Executive Director Rick Cotton at a special reception on January 14, 6:00p – 8:00p at Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson at Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC).
Under Cotton’s leadership, the PANYNJ and the New York City metropolitan region saw transformative investments in our transportation infrastructure. Overseeing a more than $30 billion redevelopment of LaGuardia, Newark, and JFK airports, as well as once-in-a-generation projects such as the $11 billion replacement of the Midtown Port Authority Bus Terminal, and critical upgrades to our ports and bridges, Cotton’s tenure leaves a legacy that strengthened the region and improved how millions of people move through it every day.
ABNY Member Organizations receive priority access and discounted tickets. Please contact cpurkey@abny.org to receive the member coupon code or to learn more about membership.
Please contact zmaldonado@abny.org at least one week prior to the event to request accessibility accommodations. In all situations, a good faith effort will be made to provide accommodations.

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Volunteer Opportunity: GOSO
2025-12-20 10:00 - 16:30 | Boys’ Club of New York – Gerry Clubhouse, 321 111th Street, New York, New York, 10029
ABNY Young Professionals are invited to volunteer with GOSO on December 20th – 10:00a – 4:30p. Help East Harlem families build community connections and create joyful memories during this seasonal event.
Please note that there are two shifts available for December 20

10:00a – 1:30p
1:30p – 4:30p

Volunteer responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assist with event set-up (10:00a – 1:30p shift)
Staff activity stations: Arts & Crafts, Food Distribution
Check-in (10:00a – 1:30p shift)
General GOSO Staff Assistance
Event Breakdown and Clean up. (1:30p – 4:30p shift)

Please note that this opportunity is first come, first served and space is limited.

Click here to register.

ABNYTalks | Making NYC Family-Friendly: Reaching Universal After-School
2025-12-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Civic Hall, 124 E 14th St., New York, NY, 10003, United States
ABNYTalks: Making NYC Family-Friendly – Reaching Universal After-School
Building on the Successes and Lessons of the Past Three Administrations to Serve New York City’s Children Today
Join leaders from the past three mayoral administrations for a forward-looking discussion on how to best support New York City children and families. Speakers include:

Ana J. Almanzar
New York City Deputy Mayor of Strategic Initiatives
Grace Bonilla
President & CEO at United Way of New York City
Former Administer of NYC Human Resources Administration
Dennis M. Walcott
President & CEO at Queens Public Library
Former Deputy Mayor and NYC Schools Chancellor

As the City engages in a discussion about childcare, it is critical that all children have a safe and enriching place to learn, grow, and play once the school day ends. Hear more about past strategies and the NYC Commission on Universal After-School’s recommendations to expand and improve programming for all New York City school children.
Doors open at 3a for networking. Program from 3:30-4:30p with a reception with refreshments to follow.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.

2025 ABNY Young Professionals Associates Holiday Toast
2025-12-10 18:00 - 20:00
ABNY YP Associates are invited to join us for an exclusive holiday toast on Wednesday, December 10 from 6:00p – 8:00p.
We are excited to celebrate a wonderful 2025 with our Young Professionals network and look forward to all that 2026 has in store!
This event is exclusively offered to YP Associates.

Power Breakfast with Amtrak Special Advisor, Andy Byford 11/20
2025-11-20 08:30 - 10:00 | Penn 2 – Town Hall, 2 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY, 10121, United States
Followed by a panel featuring:

Andy Byford, Special Advisor to the Amtrak Board of Directors
Sarah Kaufman, Director of the NYU Rudin Center for Transportation
Mark Levine, Manhattan Borough President
Betsy Plum, Executive Director of Riders Alliance
Dana Rubinstein, The New York Times (moderator)

ABNY is excited to welcome Andy Byford and featured guests for a timely event to discuss the future of Penn Station on Thursday, November 20.
As the busiest train station in North America, the redevelopment of Penn Station represents one of the most significant and complex infrastructure undertakings in the United States — with an impact that extends far beyond New York City and the broader Northeast region.
Doors open at 8:30a for coffee and networking, with the program beginning at 9:00a.
Please note full table purchases are now sold out for this event.

ABNYTalks: City Council Speaker Forum (11/17)
2025-11-17 17:30 - 19:30
Join us to hear from the New York City Council Speaker candidates as they discuss their vision for New York City’s legislative body. This panel conversation will be moderated by former City Council Speaker and Women in Need President and CEO Christine C. Quinn.
Doors will open at 5:30p for refreshments, and the program will begin at 6:00p.
This is an event offered exclusively to ABNY Members. Attendees from these groups can RSVP through the link in their inbox. Please contact zmaldonado@abny.org to learn more about membership and at least one week prior to the event to request accessibility accommodations. In all situations, a good faith effort will be made to provide accommodations.

What’s On Tap? with Rohit T. Aggarwala, Commissioner, NYC Department of Environmental Protection
2025-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Broadstone – John Jay Room, 88 Broad St., New York, 10004
Please join us on Thursday, November 13 at 6:00p for our next ABNY Young Professionals’ What’s On Tap? with Rohit T. Aggarwala, who serves as both the city’s Chief Climate Officer and the Commissioner of NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). DEP provides 1.1 billion gallons of water to 9 million New Yorkers daily, manages stormwater and coastal resilience infrastructure citywide, and operates 14 Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs) that keep NYC’s local waters clean.
Commissioner Aggarwala will talk about his career path leading up to his appointment as Chief Climate Officer and DEP Commissioner. He’ll discuss how NYC is driving innovation in urban infrastructure and making New York more resilient to the impacts of climate change.
Please RSVP by 3:00p on Wednesday, November 12. You must be 21+ to attend.

Volunteer Opportunity: New York City Marathon
2025-11-02 11:30 - 15:45 | McGuiness Boulevard and Green Street
Be a part of one of the city’s most iconic and inspiring annual traditions!
ABNY Young Professionals are invited to volunteer with the New York Road Runners
for the NYC Marathon on Sunday, November 2, from 11:30a to 3:45p. You’ll assist with setting up the fluid station and distributing water to over 50,000 runners.
This opportunity requires standing for the entire shift, so please register only if you can commit fully. Remember to list ABNY as your group when you sign up, and note that this opportunity is not available for +1s.
Please note that this opportunity is first come, first serve and space is very limited.
Register here.
