Events

County Executives: Laura Curran of Nassau; George Latimer of Westchester, and Marcus Molinaro of Dutchess discussed county governance, pandemic response and recovery, inclusivity and equitable growth, and regional strategies for attracting and retaining talent, in a conversation moderated by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards.

On Tuesday, February 2 YPs were able to experience traveling through New York City during different eras of the twentieth century through a virtual tour of the New York Transit Museum. YPs received a guided tour of a collection of vintage subway and elevated cars and objects from the archive. Following the tour, YPs competed [...]

ABNY YP hosted a virtual panel discussion, “Lights, Camera, Zoom! The Future of Media and Entertainment in New York.” NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment Commissioner Anne del Castillo provided introductory remarks, followed by a discussion with Yoni Bokser, Acting Executive Director, NYS Governor's Office of Motion Picture and Television Development; Donna Edge-Rachell, Executive [...]

In conversation with Michael Rudin, Senior Vice President, Rudin Management Company and Chair, ABNY YP, Clare Newman discussed her career path and the Trust's vision for Governors Island.

The Design Your City cohort, a group of undergraduate CUNY students enrolled in a special training program on urban design and neighborhood development, presented their final projects to a panel of expert judges: Jorge Luis Paniagua Valle, Co-Executive Director, Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City; Delma Parma, Community Design Architect, NYCHA; and Michael Rudin, [...]

ABNY Volunteers participated in CUNY’s “Virtual Resumepalooza.” Volunteers met one-on-one with CUNY students to review resumes and provide feedback.

Betsy Plum discussed her career path and the Riders Alliance's plan to #SaveTransit in response to challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Easterling discussed his role as First Deputy Commissioner and the inaugural Chief Equity Officer at the NYC Health Department and the agency’s plan for an equitable response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Douglas Carr, Executive Director of the Moynihan Station Development Corporation, part of Empire State Development (ESD), provided participants with an insider look at the new Moynihan Train Hall and insight about its history and the development process to transform the historic James A. Farley Post Office Building into a world-class transportation hub.

Paul Gunther, Executive Director of the Gracie Mansion Conservatory, led YPs on a virtual tour of “The People’s House,” including its current exhibition, “CATALYST: Art and Social Justice.”

John Calvelli joined the ABNY YPs at a Boardroom Breakfast to discuss his career path, roles and responsibilities at WCS, and the organization’s mission to protect wildlife and project a better future.

In celebration of Earth Day, ABNY convened a panel to discuss environmental issues in New York. Our esteemed panelists addressed climate change and how it can relate to economic recovery, as well as pathways to green jobs. The discussion kicked off with introductory remarks by Frances Resheske, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Con Edison. Julie [...]