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.
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Moderated by ABNY Member Camille Joseph Goldman, Charter Communications Ms. Wills drove a powerful conversation around racial equity, journalistic integrity, and how to hold the private sector accountable in dismantling systemic racism.
Moderated by ABNY Member and ABNY Census 2020 Organizing and Action Committee Member Kyle Bragg, 32BJ SEIU Mr. Gresham looked at social justice from a labor perspective and discussed the importance of fighting for the economic and civil rights of all workers.
Commissioner Doris discussed his path to office, experiences in government, and vision for New York City. He also gave insight into how small businesses are dealing with the effects of the pandemic.
President Mulgrew discussed the union’s efforts and plans to ensure a safe return to school for students, educators, and school communities and participated in a moderated Q&A session with public school parent and ABNY Board Member, Jen Hensley, Senior Director of Public Policy, Lyft.
Rachel Bloom, Policy Director for Citizens Union, presented on mail-in voting in New York, specifically what policies are in place now, lessons learned from recent primaries, and what we could expect from the November general election. Wayne Bena, Nebraska Deputy Secretary of State for Elections discussed Nebraska as a case study for mail-in voting, clarifying [...]
Moderated by Melva M. Miller, Chief Executive Officer, ABNY Attorney General James focused on police reform and gun control in an inspiring conversation that called upon the audience to continue to work towards equality for all New Yorkers.
Rick Cotton, Executive Director, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, along with the AirTrain project team, detailed the plans for “AirTrain LaGuardia” envisioned to provide sustainable, reliable, predictable, and efficient travel between LaGuardia and midtown Manhattan for air travelers, the airport’s workforce, and nearby communities. The presentation was followed by a moderated Q&A [...]
Adrienne A. Harris, Professor of the Practice and Gates Foundation Senior Research Fellow with the Center for Finance, Law, and Policy at the University of Michigan; Norm Champ, former Director of the Division of Investment Management at the SEC and Author of Mastering Money: How to Beat Debt, Build Wealth, and Be Prepared for Any [...]
Mayor Bramson discussed his decisive actions in response to New Rochelle becoming one of the nation’s first COVID-19 epicenters, lessons learned from leading the city through this unprecedented time, and his vision for New York State.
ABNY celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by bringing together leaders to discuss key issues facing Hispanic Latinx communities in New York City including education, affordable housing, health care, and criminal justice reform. Speakers included Vincent Alvarez, President, AFL-CIO New York City Central Labor Council; Marlene Cintron, President, Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation; Carmen De La Rosa, [...]
Senator Schumer discussed the next COVID-19 stimulus package and the resiliency of New Yorkers during the challenges of the fall season.
James Patchett, President and Chief Executive Officer, NYCEDC, and top New York City health, Senior Advisor for Public Health, NYC Mayor’s Office, and Jackie Bray, Deputy Executive Director, NYC Test and Trace Corps, briefed ABNY members on the status of COVID-19 cases in New York City, reviewed the City’s public health response, and shared more [...]
Mr. Rigie discussed his career path, the impact of COVID-19, how his organization is supporting and advocating for restaurants and nightlife establishments, and the future of the hospitality industry in New York City.
After the November modification was released, Preston Niblack, Deputy Comptroller for Budget, Office of the New York City Comptroller, reviewed the fiscal year 2021 budget in detail and discussed the implications of current events and the City’s outlook for the future.
ABNY CEO Melva M. Miller joined NYC Parks Department Commissioner Mitchell Silver and Coro New York Leadership Center Interim Executive Director Gregg Bishop for the CUNY Design Your City kickoff panel: "Urban Design and Neighborhood Development."
Governor Cuomo addressed the ABNY Steering Committee and discussed the future of New York State’s economy and ways New Yorkers can work with our federal, State, and local elected leaders to close New York State’s budget gap. The event was co-hosted by the Regional Plan Association (RPA), and the Real Estate Board of New York [...]
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.
ABNY hosted a discussion on the opportunities and challenges around increasing voter participation in New York City’s 2021 elections. Panelists included Lurie Daniel Favors, Interim Executive Director & General Counsel, Center for Law and Social Justice; Luke Hayes, Campaign Manager, Rank the Vote NYC; Susan Lerner, Executive Director, Common Cause New York; and Allie Swatek, [...]
ABNY was proud to host the “2021 Race for Mayor: An Agenda for a Better New York,” a weekly conversation series featuring 10 of NYC’s mayoral candidates. We were honored to speak directly with these candidates to learn more about their policies and get to know them more personally.
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 [...]
Senate Majority Leader Schumer joined ABNY for the first PowerZoom event of the year. Senator Schumer briefed the audience on the current state of affairs in Washington, D.C., the upcoming Congressional agenda, and what it all means for New York.
ABNY hosted a PowerZoom in celebration of Black History Month with the Chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee and the nation's first African American U.S. Attorney General, Eric H. Holder, Jr. Mr. Holder discussed the importance of the redistricting process following the 2020 Census.
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.
ABNY, in partnership with ABNY Women, hosted a PowerZoom with Senator Gillibrand as part of a celebration of Women’s History Month. Senator Gillibrand, a tireless advocate for New York, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, discussed the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act. This recently introduced legislation will create a permanent, national, paid family and [...]
ABNY, in partnership with ABNY Women, hosted a PowerZoom with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand as part of a celebration of Women’s History Month. Senator Gillibrand, a tireless advocate for New York, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, discussed the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act. This recently introduced legislation will create a permanent, national, paid family [...]
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.
ABNY Women hosted a conversation on the critical issues facing women underscored during the pandemic, including balancing work, household, family, and community obligations. Samantha Rudin Earls, Senior Vice President, Rudin Management Company, Chair, ABNY Women provided introductory remarks, and Tiffany Williams, Chief Operations Officer, Girls for Gender Equity served as moderator. Panelists included: Nicole Bateman, [...]
ABNY and John Jay College of Criminal Justice convened a panel on “The Future of Public Safety.” CUNY Chancellor and ABNY Board Member Félix Matos Rodríguez began the discussion about creating a more equitable form of policing before turning it over to Karol Mason, President, John Jay College of Criminal Justice to moderate an impressive [...]
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 [...]
ABNY and the Black NYC Task Force for Vaccine Equity and Education convened a panel on vaccine equity. Dr. Hazel Dukes, President, NAACP New York State Conference; Arva Rice, President & CEO, New York Urban League; Jennifer Jones Austin, CEO & Executive Director, FPWA; and Nina Turner, Founder, Amare Public Affairs; discussed the challenges of [...]
ABNY was joined by U.S. Representative Meng, the Vice Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, who has been leading our country in action and dialogue to combat recent anti-Asian American hate and violence. Rep. Meng gave a presentation on how we can collectively take on xenophobia, facilitate constructive dialogue, and create lasting change.
ABNY hosted the 2021 New York City Comptroller Candidates in a virtual forum moderated by ABNY Board Member Alan van Capelle. Nine candidates discussed their plans to ensure the long-term health and vitality of New York City's finances, including programs and initiatives to make New York City a better place to live, work, and visit [...]
Chairman Foye updated ABNY members on the return to 24-hour subway service, ways our membership can help make our subways safer, and the MTA’s COVID-19 safety precautions.
In recognition of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, ABNY convened an esteemed panel to celebrate the AAPI community’s contributions to our City and recognize the challenges that have arisen with the increase in hate crimes against Asian Americans. Jill Sung, ABNY Foundation Board of Trustees and Chief Executive Officer, Abacus Federal Savings Bank [...]
ABNY YPs virtually toured the 9/11 Memorial Museum. Museum staff provided a deeper understanding of 9/11 and its historical significance to our city and nation.
ABNY YP hosted a discussion on the airline industry’s recovery post COVID-19. Hersh Parekh, Director of Government and Community Relations for NY Aviation Redevelopment, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, moderated a discussion featuring leaders from some of the nation's top airlines: Patricia Ornst, Director, New York State and Local Government Affairs, Delta [...]
Chief Monahan discussed public safety as the city reopens and New Yorkers return to the office, subways, restaurants, entertainment destinations, and more.
ABNY, in coordination with NYC Deputy Mayor J. Phillip Thompson, Capalino, HR&A Advisors, and Owner to Owners, held an info session with leading ownership transition experts on business stabilization or succession planning strategy to help businesses find innovative ways to grow and thrive beyond the ongoing pandemic. This initiative is funded by the New York [...]
In partnership with Abacus Federal Savings Bank, The Chinatown Core Block Association, Think! Chinatown, and Welcome to Chinatown, the Association for a Better New York hosted Meet Us in Chinatown to celebrate and support the vibrant culture, rich history, and strong traditions of the neighborhood. Activities included a restaurant crawl, scavenger hunt, walking tour, mural [...]
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo provided an update on the City and the State's continuing recovery effort and addressed the current rise of COVID-19 cases.
We are thrilled to invite you to ABNY Women's return to in person events! Please join us on Tuesday, August 3 at 6:00 p.m., for an evening of networking and refreshments on the Plaza at One Battery Park featuring remarks by ABNY Women member and ABNY Foundation Trustee, Maria Torres-Springer, Vice President, U.S. Programs, Ford Foundation. ABNY Women ally and champion Lieutenant [...]
We are excited to invite you to an exclusive tour of Governors Island on Friday, August 13 from 3:00 PM - 6:15 PM. We will convene at 3:00 PM at Battery Park Maritime Building Ferry Terminal at 10 South Street. The walking tour of Governors Island will be led by Sarah Krautheim, Vice President, Public Affairs, and Alex Brady, Director of Real Estate and Planning at The Trust for Governors Island, followed by [...]
We are excited to present a new ABNY Volunteers opportunity this summer at Hudson River Park. Please join us on Saturday, August 21, from 9:00 AM -12:00 PM, to help us bring New York City back cleaner, and safer, through this gardening and environmental cleanup project. If you are interested, please sign up here by Wednesday, August 4. Volunteers will receive confirmations on Friday, [...]
We are excited to invite you to an American Institute of Architects New York (AIA New York) walking tour of SoHo on Tuesday, August 24, from 6:00-8:00 PM. Tim Hayduk, Lead Design Educator with AIA New York, will walk YPs through the neighborhood, exploring its rich history and distinctive mid-19th century architecture, as well as creative examples of adaptive [...]
After many months of hearing from leaders during PowerZoom events safely from our homes, we are thrilled to invite you back to our signature Power Breakfast events where we will once again gather and listen to leaders, together. To kick off our return to in person Power Breakfasts, we are honored to host New York State Attorney General Letitia [...]
This ABNY University Bootcamp is a multi-part series designed to instruct participants about how to lead a successful political campaign. Each free virtual course will be led by New York City-based experts and sessions will cover: Session One: How to Create a Campaign Plan, 9/30 Jaime Estates Adjunct Assistant Professor, Columbia School of Social Work and Founder of Latino [...]
We are excited to host Seth Pinsky, Chief Executive Officer, 92nd Street Y, for an in-person Boardroom Breakfast on Tuesday, October 5 from 9:00-10:00 AM. 92nd Street Y is a world-class cultural and community center where people all over the world connect through culture, arts, entertainment, and conversation. Mr. Pinsky will discuss the innovative work of 92nd Street Y to foster community during [...]
Please join us for the ABNY Young Professionals 10th anniversary celebration on Tuesday, October 12 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Dock 72 in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. In 2011, the Association for a Better New York launched the ABNY Young Professionals network with the aim to engage and inform younger New Yorkers about the importance of civic participation through social events, educational programming, and philanthropic initiatives. This celebration will [...]
We are excited to invite you to a hard hat tour of the MTA's East Side Access project on Wednesday, October 13 from 9:30-11:30 AM. East Side Access (ESA) is expanding, strengthening, and adding redundancy to New York's regional rail network, and modernizing crucial infrastructure. When complete, ESA will enable direct access to a brand [...]
We are excited to host Holly Leicht, Executive Vice President, Real Estate Development & Planning, Empire State Development for a virtual Boardroom Breakfast on Tuesday, November 9 from 10:00-11:00 AM. Empire State Development (ESD) aims to promote a vigorous and growing state economy, encourage business investment and job creation, and support diverse, prosperous local economies across New York State through the [...]
ABNY Talks: Making New York City Stronger and More Inclusive Using evidence-based research to address housing, poverty, and taxes. In coordination with NYU Wagner's NYC 2025 program, we invite you to join us for a presentation and discussion on policy recommendations to help New York City advance stronger and more equitably in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts will [...]
Join us as we welcome New York’s first female Governor Kathy Hochul for an in-person Power Breakfast. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, November 18, at 8:30 a.m. at the New York Hilton Midtown where Governor Hochul will provide an update on her agenda for New York City and State. We are fortunate to hear [...]
We are excited to host a virtual Policy Brief on the New York City Budget with NYC Comptroller Scott M. Stringer on Tuesday, December 14 from 10:00-11:00 AM. Following the recent release of NYC's November Financial Plan Update for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22), Comptroller Stringer will present an overview of the now $102.8 billion FY22 budget and what it means [...]
Alliance for Downtown New York The Broadway Association Brookfield Properties Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York Center for an Urban Future Con Edison Cozen O'Connor The Durst Organization Ed F. Cox Educational Alliance GFP Real Estate Grand Central Partnership Hunter College Industry City Kasirer Lyft Madison Square Garden Mercury [...]
On Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. ABNY hosted a presentation with Holly Leicht, Executive Vice President, Real Estate Development & Planning, Empire State Development (ESD); Phil Maguire, Vice President, Design & Construction, ESD; and Barry Langer, Executive Vice President, Development and Co-Head of Real Estate, Vornado Realty Trust. They will brief members on [...]
Please join us on Wednesday, January 19, 2021 at 1:00PM for the final installation of ABNY University Bootcamp, featuring Kimberly Peeler-Allen, Co-Founder, Higher Heights, and Visiting Practitioner, Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University.Ms. Peeler-Allen will give a step-by-step presentation on how to organize to effect change in the electoral process.Please RSVP and submit your questions for Ms. Peeler-Allen by end of day Tuesday, January 18. You [...]
We are excited to introduce a new sub-series of our popular Boardroom Breakfast series: ABNY Board-room Breakfasts. Each session will feature a conversation with an ABNY Board Member or ABNY Foundation Trustee. We hope you can join us to kick off this series with William Floyd, Senior Director, U.S. State and Local Government Affairs and Public Policy, Google [...]
Please join us on Wednesday, February 2 at 8:30 a.m. to hear from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. New York State’s economy and its finances continue to improve; however, the State cannot reach its full potential without a safe, welcoming, and healthy New York City that works for all of its residents. During this PowerZoom, Comptroller DiNapoli [...]
Please join us on Wednesday, February 9 at 12:00 p.m. for a conversation with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. The newly elected District Attorney will discuss his policy agenda and his office's work to bridge the priorities of public safety, justice and fairness. We will then be joined by Karol V. Mason, President of John Jay College of Criminal Justice, who will moderate a discussion with the District Attorney. Members are [...]
We hope you can join us for an ABNY Board-room Breakfast with Julio Peterson, Vice President of Real Estate, The Shubert Organization, Inc. on Tuesday, February 15 from 10:00-11:00 AM. Mr. Peterson will discuss his career path and his role at The Shubert Organization, the largest Broadway theatre owner in NYC. He will provide insight into his capacity overseeing [...]
We are excited to host a virtual Policy Brief on the NYC Department of City Planning (DCP) Regional Housing Snapshot with Carolyn Grossman Meagher, Director of Regional Planning, DCP, on Wednesday, February 23 from 1:00-2:00 PM. Using available city, state, and federal data, the DCP Regional Housing Snapshot captures housing trends in the New York metropolitan area. Ms. Grossman Meagher will discuss DCP's findings [...]
As we celebrate Black History Month, we invite you to join us for a robust and timely discussion about navigating politics, leadership, and excellence toward racial equity, inclusion, and generational wealth building in historically black communities in New York City. We have convened an esteemed panel including Leroy Comrie, New York State Senator; Vanessa Gibson, Bronx Borough President; David [...]
Please join the ABNY Young Professionals, Wednesday, March 9 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. for a panel discussion on the recent passage of the Marihuana Regulation & Taxation Act (MRTA) in New York. The discussion will kick off with introductory remarks by Jordan Isenstadt, Senior Vice President at Marino. Amber Littlejohn, Executive Director of the Minority Cannabis [...]
We hope you can join us for a special ABNY Board-room Breakfast in celebration of Women's History month, featuring Jennifer J. Raab, President, Hunter College, the City University of New Yorl (CUNY), on Wednesday, March 23 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. President Raab will discuss her role leading Hunter College, the largest college of the City University of New York. She will talk about her [...]
Watch the ABNY Talks here. Please join us on Thursday, March 24 at 10:00 a.m. for an important conversation with Mary T. Bassett, MD, MPH., Commissioner of Health of the State of New York. Dr. Bassett will discuss the current phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, provide insight on the latest guidance, and help New Yorkers [...]
In celebration of National Women’s History Month, ABNY Women invites you to a panel discussion and networking session on Tuesday, March 29. With a new Mayoral administration in New York City featuring several women appointed to key leadership posts, and with a female Governor at the helm of New York State for the very first time, [...]
Watch the Power Breakfast here. Join us as we welcome New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams for an ABNY signature Power Breakfast event, in-person! We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, March 30 at 8:30 a.m. at the New York Hilton Midtown where Speaker Adams will discuss her priorities, New York City's most diverse City Council class, and an agenda for New York City's future. We are [...]
Please join us on Monday, April 4 at 6:00 p.m. for a What's On Tap? with Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine. The Borough Presidents serve as the executive officials of each borough, working with the Mayor in preparing the annual executive budget submitted to the City Council and proposing borough budget priorities directly to the [...]
Watch the Power Breakfast here. Join us as we welcome Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chair and Chief Executive Officer Janno Lieber for an ABNY signature Power Breakfast event, in person! We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, April 26 at 8:30 a.m. at the New York Hilton Midtown Mercury Ballroom where Mr. Lieber will [...]
We hope you can join us for a special ABNY Board-room Breakfast with Frances Resheske, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Con Edison, on Thursday, April 28 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Ms. Resheske will discuss her role overseeing Con Edison’s corporate communications; community and media relations; economic development; branding; advertising; and corporate philanthropy. She also will talk [...]
We are excited to invite you to a tour of the TWA Hotel at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport on Wednesday, May 4, from 5:00-7:00pm. The TWA Hotel is JFK’s only on-airport hotel. Over more than two years of careful restoration, MCR and MORSE Development have reignited the magic of Eero Saarinen’s landmark 1962 [...]
Sponsors Alliance for Downtown New York AT&T Boingo Brookfield Con Edison Cozen O'Connor CUNY Educational Alliance Global Strategy Group Google Grand Central Partnership Hunter College Jack Resnick & Sons Kasirer Madison Square Garden New York Land Services NYC & Company Real Estate Board of New York Suffolk Tonio Burgos and Associates Two Trees Verizon [...]
ABNY Young Professionals will host a virtual Policy Brief on the New York State Fiscal Year 2023 Budget with Rebecca Lewis, Deputy State Politics Reporter, City & State New York, moderated by her colleague Jeff Coltin, City Hall Bureau Chief, on Thursday, May 19 from 2:00-3:00 PM. Ms. Lewis and Mr. Coltin will discuss what was included in the $216 billion FY 2023 [...]
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 [...]
Watch the Power Breakfast here. Join us as we welcome New York City Mayor Eric Adams for an ABNY signature Power Breakfast event, in person! We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, June 1 at 8:00 a.m. at Cipriani Wall Street where Mayor Adams will address public safety, NYC's economic recovery, NYC public schools, and more. We hope you will join [...]
Please join us on Wednesday, June 8 at 6:00 p.m. for a What's On Tap? with NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Kevin D. Kim. Mr. Kim was appointed by Mayor Eric Adams to serve as the Commissioner for SBS, a dynamic City agency focused on equity of opportunity leading to economic self-sufficiency and mobility for New York City's [...]
We are excited to invite you to a tour of Eastern Generation's Astoria Generating Station on Friday, June 10, from 9-10:30 a.m. Liam Baker, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, and Matt Schwall, Director, Regulatory Affairs, will lead the tour of the 959 MW fuel oil and natural gas plant consisting of five generating units. The plant is part of a larger complex that is comprised of [...]
in partnership with PRESENTS Friday, June 17th 3-8 p.m. The Plaza at The Africa Center at Aliko Dangote Hall 1280 Fifth Avenue, East Harlem FREE Meet us at The Africa Center to celebrate and support the vibrant culture, rich history, and strong tradition of African Americans through the first-of-its-kind exhibition celebrating the countless [...]
ABNY Young Professionals, in partnership with Regional Plan Association (RPA), invite you to attend a Policy Brief on Gateway and the Post-Covid Economy on Tuesday, June 28 from 6-7:30 p.m. at RPA, One Whitehall St 16th Floor, New York, NY 10004. YPs will get an insider look at RPA's recently released report, Gateway and the Post-COVID Economy: [...]
You have been cordially invited to participate in a focus group session with the "New" New York Panel on Tuesday, July 19 at 10 a.m. Part of the panel’s process is reaching out to experts and stakeholders, like you, to hear their perspectives on relevant topics (economic resilience, inclusive opportunity, street vibrancy, urban mobility, building/district use), [...]
We are excited to present a new ABNY Volunteers opportunity this summer at Hudson River Park (HRPK). Please join us on Saturday, July 23, from 9:00 AM -12:00 PM, to participate in a gardening and horticulture maintenance project at the Clinton Cove section of HRPK (even with 55th Street). ABNY volunteers will engage in a team-building activity connecting the Park and the West side [...]
We are excited to invite you to a tour of the eight-acre master planned Manhattan West development with a special hard hat tour of Two Manhattan West on Wednesday, July 27 from 5-7:00 p.m.YP Steering Committee Member Laura Montross, Director of Communications at Brookfield Properties, will lead the tour. The 7 million square foot development is nearing completion, with its final skyscraper, [...]
Please join ABNY Women on Wednesday, August 3 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for an evening of networking and refreshments at 80 Pine Street, 17th Floor in downtown Manhattan. The event will feature remarks from Meera Joshi, Deputy Mayor for Operations for the City of New York. Deputy Mayor Joshi will discuss the perseverance of women in New [...]
This summer, the Association for a Better New York (ABNY) will kick off its Fellowship programs with a garden party on Shelter Island, hosted by ABNY Foundation Trustee, Patricia Ornst. On Sunday, August 14, ABNY members and friends will celebrate and support these programs by enjoying great food, mingling with remarkable people, and learning about new ways to partner with ABNY to [...]
As we celebrate the City’s vibrancy and explore all 5 Boroughs in New York City, meet the ABNY YPs at the Queens Night Market for a family-friendly open-air event celebrating the rich cultural diversity and heritage of New York City and Queens. Join us for an evening of free activities that include: • 100 independent [...]
Please join us on Friday, September 16 at 10:00 a.m. for a virtual conversation with New York City Comptroller Brad Lander. Comptroller Lander will discuss pressing policy and economic questions regarding how City government can help deliver a thriving recovery for New York City, including questions about the future of commercial office space, tackling the [...]
We hope you had a restful and relaxing summer! Join us as we kick off our fall programming and welcome the City University of New York Chancellor and ABNY Board Member Félix V. Matos Rodríguez for an ABNY signature Power Breakfast event. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, September 22 at 8:30 a.m. at New York Hilton Midtown where Chancellor Matos [...]
Please join us on Monday, October 3 at 10:00 a.m. for a timely conversation with Jessica Ottney Mahar, New York Policy & Strategy Director, The Nature Conservancy; Jennifer Jones Austin, Chair, NYC Racial Justice Commission and CEO & Executive Director, Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies; and Barbara Ettington, Board of Directors Member and Chair of Special Events, League of Women [...]
Please join us on Tuesday, October 11 at 6:00 p.m. for a What's On Tap? with MTA Construction & Development President Jamie Torres-Springer. As New York City bounces back from the pandemic, public transportation is a top priority. As President of MTA Construction & Development, Mr. Torres-Springer will discuss the MTA’s infrastructure projects, system enhancements, accessibility, and other transit-related topics. Please RSVP by 12:00 p.m. Monday, [...]
As ABNY continues our Power Breakfast educational series, we are thrilled to welcome New York City Public Schools Chancellor David C. Banks on Thursday, October 13 at 8:30 a.m. at Manhattan Manor. As New York City kicks off an in-person school year, Chancellor Banks will discuss his role leading the largest school system in the nation including priorities [...]
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, please join us on Friday, October 14 at 10:30 a.m. to discuss Latino leadership representation in New York City. A strong part of the fabric of New York City, Hispanic Americans now comprise 29 percent of the city’s population and serve in all parts of our communities. We will hear from [...]
In recognition of the 10th anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, we invite you to tour the Con Edison East 13th Street Substation. The tour will take place on Monday, October 17 at 11:00 a.m. led by Substation General Manager, Aisha Ahmad. The tour will showcase storm-hardening improvements at the East 13th St. Electric Substation in Manhattan that was damaged on [...]
ABNY Women invites you to a panel discussion and networking session on Tuesday, October 18 to discuss the future of work. As work environments continue to evolve, this important discussion will incorporate the perspectives of women both new to the workforce and advanced in their careers to share their perspectives. The panel will explore the [...]
Superstorm Sandy devastated coastal New York and New Jersey damaging critical public and private infrastructure and leaving many New Yorkers vulnerable. The City of New York’s preparation and immediate response to Hurricane Sandy was one of the largest mobilizations of public services in its history, and demonstrated the dedication of the City’s workforce and the perseverance of [...]
Join us for our fourth "Meet Us" event as we celebrate Italian-American Heritage Month on Arthur Avenue in Bronx Little Italy on October 28! The Italian culture found in the vibrant community of Bronx Little Italy sustains a thriving business district that includes world-class restaurants, high-quality artisanal food shops, and specialty stores carrying handmade local [...]
Join us on Wednesday, November 2 at 1:00 p.m for a Policy Brief on the City of Yes Zoning Text Amendments. New York City plans to modernize and update the city’s zoning regulations to support small businesses, create affordable housing, and promote sustainability as part of Mayor Eric Adams’ vision for a more inclusive, equitable “City of Yes.” Matthew Waskiewicz, [...]
Please join us on Thursday, November 3 at 10:00 a.m. for a conversation with New York City Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh. Commissioner Kavanagh will share with ABNY members more about her historic appointment, how the department is rethinking their permitting office, and ways to build relationships and address interdependence with the business community. Watch the full discussion here. [...]
ABNY is thrilled to welcome United States Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Tuesday, November 22 at 8:30 a.m. at Cipriani Wall Street for a Power Breakfast. Majority Leader Schumer will discuss the latest updates from Washington D.C., including the historic funding and assistance he delivered to New Yorkers in the American Rescue Plan and the Infrastructure [...]
We are delighted to invite you to join the Association for a Better New York (ABNY) Chairman Steven Rubenstein and Chief Executive Officer Melva M. Miller, alongside The New Majority NYC Executive Board Chair Yvette Buckner for a networking reception on Thursday, December 1 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. As ABNY works toward an equitable recovery of our [...]
Please join us on Tuesday, December 6 at 10:00 a.m. for a conversation with Rick Cotton, Executive Director of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Mr. Cotton will discuss The Port Authority’s 21st century infrastructure priorities including their ambitious redevelopment of the region’s three airports, the future of the Midtown Bus Terminal, [...]
Please join us this Wednesday, December 7 at 6:00 p.m. for a What's On Tap? with Council Member Carlina Rivera. Council Member Rivera represents the 2nd Council District which includes the neighborhoods of the East Village, Flatiron, Gramercy Park, Rose Hill, Kips Bay, Murray Hill, and the Lower East Side. She will discuss her experiences in government and how she is implementing [...]
Please join ABNY on Wednesday, December 14 at 8:30 a.m. at Cipriani Wall Street for a Power Breakfast. Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams will make a major announcement regarding the future of New York City, the work of the "New" New York Panel, and have a discussion about a shared economic agenda for our city and [...]
Join ABNY Young Professionals for a tour of Lincoln Center on Thursday, December 15 at 6:00 p.m. The tour will be led by Lincoln Center staff from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. followed by beer and wine in The David Geffen Hall lobby bar featuring a live streaming of NY Philharmonic’s performance of Handel's Messiah! RSVP here by 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 13. [...]
Please join us on Friday, January 20 at 10:30 a.m. for a presentation of Governor Hochul's 2023 State of the State address by Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado. On Tuesday, January 10th Governor Hochul outlined her plan for Achieving the New York Dream. Her agenda includes 147 bold initiatives to create a more affordable, more livable and safer New York. You [...]
We hope you can join us for an ABNY YP Boardroom Breakfast with Brendan McGuire, Chief Counsel to Mayor Adams and City Hall on Tuesday, January 31 at 8:30 a.m. Mr. McGuire will discuss his career path and roles and responsibilities as Chief Counsel to the Mayor and City Hall.
Join ABNY YP Associates for a tour of the SUMMIT One Vanderbilt on Thursday, February 2 at 6:00 p.m. SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is an immersive, multi-sensory experience that blends elements of art, technology, architecture, and thrill to take the concept of “observation deck” to entirely new heights. YP Associates can gather for a drink after the tour [...]
Please join us on Tuesday, February 7 at 6:00 p.m. for a What's On Tap? with New York City Department of Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch. Commissioner Tisch has led the Department of Sanitation since April 2022, following over a decade of experience transforming government agencies to work more efficiently and effectively for New Yorkers. As Sanitation Commissioner, she has prioritized street [...]
Please join us on Thursday, February 9 at 1:00 p.m. for an ABNY Chats with City Planning Chair Dan Garodnick and John Sanchez, Executive Director of the 5 Borough Housing Movement, to discuss the future of housing in New York City. Mr. Garodnick will present Mayor Adams' vision for a more inclusive, equitable "City of Yes” and the administration's [...]
In honor of Black History Month, please join us on Tuesday, February 14 at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the evolution of Black Communities in New York City with a lens toward real estate development, culture, and economic empowerment. We will hear from leaders in the government, education, and business sectors on best practice models, lessons learned, and opportunities to grow and [...]
Join ABNY Women and New York City Economic Development Corporation's (NYCEDC) Liat Krawczyk and Melinda Garrett on Wednesday, February 15 at 10:00 a.m. for a presentation highlighting the Blueprint for Childcare & Early Childhood Education in New York City with a focus on the toolkit Toward a Working Future: A Childcare Toolkit for New York [...]
Join us on Tuesday, February 28th, for ABNYTalks: Growing the City Borough by Borough with Borough Presidents Donovan Richards, Jr., Mark Levine, and Vanessa Gibson. This moderated panel discussion will discuss investments in the jobs, industries, and communities, all working to improve New York’s economic future and make our city stronger, safer, and more equitable. [...]
Please join us on March 16 at 10:00 a.m. for a virtual Policy Brief with Maria Doulis, NYS Deputy Comptroller for Budget and Policy Analysis. The New York State Office of Budget and Policy Analysis monitors, analyzes, and reports on the State's budget and finances, and produces publications on public policy topics with important implications for New Yorkers. Deputy Comptroller Doulis will provide ABNY YPs with [...]
Join ABNY Women on March 16 at 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. for an evening of networking and refreshments. The event will feature remarks from Camille Joseph Varlack, Chief of Staff to the Mayor of New York City. We will also be toasting and celebrating former ABNY Vice President, Laura Colacurcio for her contribution to the [...]
Please join us on Thursday, March 23 at 6:00 p.m. for a What's On Tap? with New York City Department of Parks & Recreation Commissioner Sue Donoghue. Commissioner Donoghue has led NYC Parks since February 2022. She has been pivotal in preserving and expanding the parks system, growing the city's tree canopy, and reducing long-standing disparities in access to green space. Please RSVP by Wednesday, March 22. [...]
Join us on Wednesday, March 29 at 9:30 a.m. for an ABNYTalks featuring the leaders from Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in Midtown Manhattan, who along with other colleagues launched the Midtown BID Coalition in 2022. These Coalition members will discuss the group’s five-point plan to improve quality of life conditions in Midtown Manhattan and their work with state, city, and community [...]
Join ABNY Young Professionals for an after hours tour of no existe un mundo poshuracán: Puerto Rican Art in the Wake of Hurricane Maria at The Whitney Museum of American Art on Thursday, March 30 at 6:15 p.m. no existe un mundo poshuracán: Puerto Rican Art in the Wake of Hurricane Maria explores how artists have responded to the [...]
Please join us on Tuesday, April 4 at 10:00 a.m. for a Policy Brief with Jessica Katz, Chief Housing Officer, City of New York. As Chief Housing Officer, Jessica Katz oversees the city’s housing agencies and affordable housing strategy. She is working to ensure all New Yorkers have an affordable place to live by expanding the housing [...]
Please join us on Tuesday, April 11 at 8:30 a.m. for an ABNYChats with Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris of The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) and Sharon Bowen, Chair of NYSE to discuss the financial system in New York. In conversation with Sharon Bowen, Superintendent Harris will discuss her initiatives to improve [...]
ABNY is thrilled to welcome United States Representative Ritchie Torres on Tuesday, April 25 at 8:00 a.m. for a Power Breakfast. In a discussion with ABNY Chairman Steven Rubenstein, Representative Torres will discuss the latest updates from Washington D.C., including his historic bipartisan meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan, his timely work on the House Committee on [...]
Join ABNY YP for a tour of 34th Avenue Open Streets in Jackson Heights on Tuesday, April 25 at 6:00 p.m. New York City Council Member and Parks and Recreation Committee Chair, Shekar Krishnan will lead the tour. Spanning 26 blocks and featured in The New York Times, 34th Avenue is the "gold standard" open street [...]
New York, NY - Today, ABNY Chairman Steven Rubenstein and ABNY CEO Melva M. Miller joined New York City Mayor Eric Adams and leadership at the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in an effort to decrease car theft numbers in New York City. ABNY donated 500 Apple AirTags that will be distributed to car [...]
Commissioner Howard of the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development joins ABNY YPs to discuss the agency, its mission, and his role and career path on Tuesday, May 2 at 9:30 a.m. If you are interested please sign up here by Friday, April 28. Please note, space is limited and attendees will be selected at random.
ABNY is organizing teams of ABNY Young Professionals (YPs) to participate in the upcoming Street Vendor Project Scavenger Hunt! Sign-up today to join one of the ABNY YP teams to enjoy a fun citywide adventure and a chance to win prizes while exploring the city and supporting local street vendors! Scavenger Hunt details: The Scavenger Hunt runs from May [...]
Please join us at the Rainbow Room for the 2023 Spirit of ABNY Awards to celebrate our honorees. We will be presenting the coveted Apple Awards to three civic luminaries who have provided a distinguished level of service to our great city: Albert Bourla, Chairman & CEO of Pfizer; Adrienne Adams, Speaker of the New York City Council; and Frances Resheske, ABNY Board Member and former Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Con Edison.
Please join us on Wednesday, May 24 for an exclusive ABNY member only ABNYTalks with the five District Attorneys of New York City. In a moderated panel discussion, the District Attorneys will share their initiatives for their respective boroughs and how they are fighting to make New York City’s communities safer and the criminal justice [...]
After a rained-out date in May, we’re again inviting ABNY volunteers to participate alongside HRPK Green Team volunteers for a horticulture and maintenance project in Hudson River Park’s community Compost Center. Volunteers will engage in team-building activities that connect them to the Park and its sustainable waste management practices. Compost Facilitators will have a hand [...]
In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month please join us for an ABNYChats with Maria Torres-Springer, Deputy Mayor for Economic & Workforce Development and Art Chang, Chair of the Board of Directors, Coalition of Asian American Children and Families. Ms. Torres-Springer and Mr. Chang will discuss the future of [...]
Join ABNY Women on Thursday, June 15th for a discussion regarding Women in Media and how representation matters. We will hear from industry experts who will discuss the gender disparities that women face in media, the systemic issues concerning employment advancement, and the lack of recognition. The discussion will highlight women’s voices and experiences and explore solutions [...]
Join ABNY Young Professionals for a tour of Gotham Park – Brooklyn Bridge Manhattan on Wednesday, June 21 at 6:00 p.m. Gotham Park – also known as Brooklyn Bridge Manhattan – is unlocking forgotten spaces under the iconic Brooklyn Bridge in Manhattan, creating a new type of urban Community Park that nurtures connection and curiosity [...]
Please join us on Tuesday, June 27 at 6:00 p.m. for a What's On Tap? with The New York City Hospitality Alliance’s Executive Director Andrew Rigie. Mr. Rigie founded The Alliance in 2012 and has led the organization for over a decade, making it a premier organization that represents thousands of NYC restaurants and nightlife venues to local government and the press. [...]
Join ABNY Young Professionals for a tour of Behind the Screen. The core exhibition of the Museum, a one-of-a-kind experience that immerses visitors in the creative and technical process of producing, promoting, and presenting films, television shows, and digital entertainment. Occupying 15,000 square feet of the Museum’s second and third floors, the exhibition reveals the skills, [...]
We hope you can join us for a special ABNY YP Associates Summer Meet-Up on Wednesday, August 2 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in Long Island City at Frank Ottomanelli's By The Water! Stop by to learn more about the ABNY YP Associates membership program, network with other Young Professionals, and hear from special guests NYC Council Member [...]
Please join us for our Annual ABNY Women Summer Social with Cocktails, Hors d'oeuvres, DJ, and more! It will be an exciting, fun evening filled with networking, empowerment, and celebration of our incredible community of inspiring women. The event promises to have thought-provoking discussions and opportunities to forge new connections and bonds. Click here to see photos from the [...]
Please join the ABNY Young Professionals, Tuesday, September 12 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. an ABNY YP Talks Keys to Housing Affordability for NYC Young Professionals. The event will feature a panel discussion with the focus on growing and improving access to affordable housing in New York City including exploring ways to retain and grow the city’s working [...]
ABNY is thrilled to welcome New York City Police Commissioner Edward A. Caban on Wednesday, September 20 for a Power Breakfast. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., breakfast begins at 9:00 a.m. Commissioner Caban will discuss his recent appointment, current priorities and ongoing projects, and his goals as leader of the nation's largest police department. We hope you will join us [...]
Please join us on Thursday, September 21 at 6:00 p.m. for a What's On Tap? with Center for an Urban Future's Executive Director Jonathan Bowles, he will delve into one of the greatest untapped opportunities to create a more equitable economy in New York City: by expanding skills based hiring, the practice in which employers eliminate the [...]
Join us on Wednesday, September 27 for an ABNYTalks with four leaders from NYC’s workforce and immigration service sectors. With the recent influx of asylum seekers, the city is increasing resources to meet the demands of its newest New Yorkers. Meeting housing, education and social service needs has been a challenge but what does this [...]
Join ABNY Young Professionals for a tour of Cornell Tech campus on Roosevelt Island, Thursday, September 28 at 6:00 p.m. Cornell Tech develops leaders and technologies for the Al era through foundational and applied research, postgraduate education and new ventures. Based on Roosevelt Island, the Cornell Tech campus is New York City’s world-class tech destination. A thriving and [...]
On Wednesday, October 4th, ABNY will present ABNYChats: Keeping New York’s Infrastructure Competitive, a conversation among NYS Director of State Operations and Infrastructure Kathryn Garcia and New York City Deputy Mayor, Meera Joshi. During this event, Joshi and Garcia will discuss the recent federal bipartisan infrastructure bill, and how its over $8 Billion in funding [...]
Join ABNY Women on Thursday, October 26th for a discussion with newly appointed leaders of several prominent New York City universities. During this event, we will hear from Linda G. Mills, President of New York University, Minouche Shafik, President of Columbia University, and Tania Tetlow, President of Fordham University on their historic appointments, the importance [...]
Join ABNY Young Professionals for a tour of The High Line on October 26 at 4:30 p.m. The High Line is a public park built on a historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side. Saved from demolition by neighborhood residents and the City of New York, the High Line opened [...]
On Tuesday, October 31st, ABNY will present ABNYChats: Building Wealth and Sustaining New York Communities, a conversation between President and CEO of Empire State Development, Hope Knight and President and CEO of the Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, Blondel Pinnock. Knight and Pinnock will conduct a solutions-oriented discussion on the importance of fostering pathways for economic opportunity, [...]
Please join us on Thursday, November 2 at 9:00 a.m. for a virtual Policy Brief with B.J. Jones, "New" New York. Mr. Jones will provide ABNY Young Professionals with an update on the “New” New York plan and how the city is reimagining the city’s commercial districts as 24/7 destinations, reimagine the best places to [...]
Cancelled: On Tuesday, November 14th, ABNY will present ABNYChats: Meeting New York's Public Transit Needs, a conversation between CEO of Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Janno Lieber, and President and CEO of the Regional Plan Association, Tom Wright. Lieber and Wright will discuss growing a more sustainable, accessible and equitable transit system, by addressing current transportation needs, congestion [...]
On Wednesday, November 29th ABNY will present an ABNY YP Boardroom Breakfast with Seema Shah, Executive Director of Civic Hall. ABNY Young Professionals will have the opportunity to learn more about Seema and how the programs at the newly opened Civic Hall will impact the tech ecosystem and its workforce. Civic Hall is a newly [...]
Join us on Thursday, December 7 at 9:00 a.m. for an ABNYTalks discussion with four leaders from across New York City’s tourism industry. They will discuss the trends and challenges in attracting and accommodating international tourists. With the holiday season upon us, this discussion between leaders from the city’s entertainment, airports, and hospitality industries will [...]
Join ABNY Young Professionals for a tour of the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) on December 14 at 6pm. PAC NYC is a new home for emergent and established artists in theater, dance, music, opera, and multi-disciplinary performances from New York and the world. PAC NYC strives to build meaningful relationships with community organizations [...]
When: January 19 - 12:00 p.m. - 03:00 p.m. Location: *PLEASE NOTE THE NEW LOCATION* Rethink Food - 180 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10005 *PLEASE NOTE THE NEW LOCATION* Program Description: ABNY YP volunteers are invited to support Rethink Food. The team is seeking individuals to lend their support in volunteers to help in their commissary kitchen. Tasks include [...]
Please join us on January 25 at 9:00 a.m. for a Policy Brief with Molly Schaeffer, Director of the NYC Office of Asylum Seeker Operations. Ms. Schaeffer will provide ABNY Young Professionals with an overview of the city’s own policies in providing and coordinating housing, education, and social services to asylum seekers, and what policy issues the [...]
ABNY is excited to welcome Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Friday, January 26 for a Power Breakfast. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., breakfast begins at 9:00 a.m. Jeffries will discuss his agenda as Democratic Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives and his perspective on what’s ahead in 2024. We hope you will join us. The Power Breakfast will [...]
Please join us on Thursday, February 8 at 6:00 p.m. for a What's On Tap? with Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. Mr. Richards, a lifelong resident of Southeast Queens, will join ABNY Young Professionals to discuss his work since becoming Borough President in 2021 and what current projects and priorities he's currently working on to enhance prosperity and inclusivity in the World's Borough. [...]
Join us on Wednesday, February 21st, for ABNYChats: Unlocking New Housing in the New Budget, a conversation between Senator Brian Kavanagh and Rafael Cestero, the President and CEO of the Community Preservation Corporation. They will engage in a conversation to discuss housing policies within the State’s budget negotiations, how those specific policies and strategies have shifted [...]
Join ABNY Young Professionals for a tour of the New York City Public Design Commission Archive on February 21 at 5:30 p.m. The Public Design Commission (PDC) maintains an archive of projects reviewed by the Commission since 1902, documenting more than 7,000 sites throughout New York City and providing a unique view into the history [...]
Join us on Thursday, February 29 at 8:30 a.m., for ABNY Talks: Unemployment, Underemployment and Gainful Employment, a conversation on how to ensure economic mobility and opportunity forward for Black New Yorkers. Jennifer Jones Austin, CEO and Executive Director of FPWA, will moderate this panel discussion with three policy experts who will share their perspectives [...]
On Tuesday, March 5th ABNY Young Professionals will present a Boardroom Breakfast with Petra Todorovich Messick, Amtrak's Senior Program Director of The Gateway Program. ABNY Young Professionals will have the opportunity to hear from Petra about her professional journey as well as her work with The Gateway Program and its regional impact on transit service, jobs, [...]
ABNY is excited to host Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer at a Power Breakfast on Monday, March 11. Doors open at 8:30 a.m, breakfast begins at 9:00 a.m. Majority Leader Schumer will discuss pressing issues in Washington, including funding the federal government, border security and immigration reform, and foreign aid. The Senator will also share [...]
Join us for ABNY Women’s annual spring cocktail reception on Tuesday, March 26 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Kyma Flatiron for an evening of networking, refreshments, and reconnecting with ABNY Women. We will be joined by Melba Wilson - Harlem-based restaurateur of Melba’s, cookbook author and Food Network personality. Melba also serves as President [...]
Before the ABNY network, Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer will announce new details on the Adams administration’s housing efforts and explain why we need to build “everything, everywhere, all at once” while consequential housing policy decisions across city, state, and federal levels unfold. As the Adams administration’s City of Yes for Housing Opportunity reaches a critical [...]
Join us on Wednesday, April 3rd for an ABNY Policy Brief with Ya-Ting Liu, Chief Public Realm Officer. Ya-Ting Liu will provide ABNY Young Professionals with an update on her first year as the city’s first Chief Public Realm officer, as well as the projects and initiatives she is coordinating across city government and with [...]
Join us as we welcome New York City Mayor Eric Adams for an ABNY signature Power Breakfast event! We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, April 16 at 8:30 a.m. where Mayor Adams will address the ABNY network to provide the latest update on the state of the city’s economy and ongoing efforts to [...]
Join ABNY Young Professionals for a walking tour of the QueensWay on April 30 at 6:00 p.m. The QueensWay is a community-led effort to transform an abandoned, 3.5 mile stretch of abandoned railway in Central Queens into a linear park and cultural greenway. We'll tour both phase 1, the Metropolitan Hub which received $37.5 million [...]
Join ABNY Young Professionals for a neighborhood tour with Welcome to Chinatown on Tuesday, May 14 at 5:30 p.m. Led by local nonprofit Welcome to Chinatown, this tour will highlight their initiatives that support the Chinatown community and its entrepreneurs. Learn about the neighborhood’s current business climate, challenges, and meet some of the residents who have [...]
On Thursday, May 16th ABNY Young Professionals will present a Boardroom Breakfast with Carson Hicks, Executive Director, Mayor’s Office for Economic Opportunity, whose mission is to reduce poverty and increase equity. Carson will provide ABNY Young Professionals with an update on the work of the office including its annual poverty measure report. The annual report is a critical first step [...]
On Wednesday, May 22nd ABNY will present: ABNY What’s on Tap? With Julie Samuels, President, and Executive Director of Tech: NYC. Founded in 2016 by Ms. Samuels, TECH: NYC is an engaged network of tech leaders working to foster a dynamic, diverse, and creative New York. Julie will speak on the organization’s current work in supporting and growing NYC’s [...]
Join us at the Rainbow Room for the 2024 Spirit of ABNY Awards. We will be presenting the coveted Apple Awards to three civic luminaries who have provided a distinguished level of service to our great city.2024 Honorees Include:Lew Rudin Founder's AwardKathy HochulNew York State GovernorSpirit of ABNY AwardLeaders in City Government:Sheena WrightFirst Deputy MayorIngrid [...]
Join ABNY Young Professionals for a tour of Google's new office at St. John's Terminal in Hudson Square on Friday, June 14 at 9 a.m. See inside Google's newest office space in New York, which plays home to some of the company's 14,000 New York employees. The former freight rail terminal along what is now The High Line [...]
On Thursday, June 20th ABNY will present: ABNY Policy Brief with Louisa Chafee, Director of NYC IBO. Lousia will share about the unique role and responsibilities the Independent Budget Office has in ensuring our city’s fiscal health and transparency. RSVP here. We hope you can join us!
Join ABNY Young Professionals for a guided after hours tour of the Whitney Biennial 2024: Even Better Than The Real Thing on Wednesday, July 17 at 6:15 p.m. The eighty-first edition of the Whitney Biennial—the longest-running survey of contemporary art in the United States—features seventy-one artists and collectives grappling with many of today’s most pressing issues. Registration closed.
Please join the ABNY Young Professionals for a guided tour of the award-winning, best in class, new LaGuardia Airport on Friday, August 2nd at 11 am. Hosted by the Port Authority of NY & NJ, LaGuardia Gateway Partners, and Delta Air Lines, attendees will be given a guided tour of the new Terminal B and the new Terminal C. [...]
Please join us for an exciting evening at our annual ABNY Women Summer Social! Celebrate with us as we network, empower, and honor our community of inspiring women. Engage in conversations with fellow members and have the opportunity to meet new friends. We will also be joined by and hear brief remarks from special guests, [...]
We are excited to invite you to a walking tour of Governors Island on Friday, August 16 at 2:00 PM. We will convene at Battery Park Maritime Building Ferry Terminal to begin our guided tour of the island led by The Trust for Governors Island. Following the tour, we'll head to Taco Vista for complimentary drinks and unbeatable views. Governors Island, is [...]
We hope you can join us for a special ABNY YP Associates Summer Meet-Up on Tuesday, August 27 from 5:30 p.m. Stop by to learn more about the ABNY YP Associates membership program, network with other Young Professionals, and hear from special guest Tony Marx, President of The New York Public Library. This event is open to all members [...]
Please join us on Thursday, September 12 at 6:00pm for a What’s On Tap? with Dan Garodnick, Chair and Director at the NYC Department of City Planning (DCP). Director Garodnick will speak about his work leading the Department of City Planning, the nation's largest municipal city planning office. Garodnick will discuss the Department's ambitious City of [...]
ABNY is excited to welcome Comptroller Brad Lander on Thursday, September 19th for a signature ABNY Power Breakfast! Join us and members of ABNY's network to hear from the Chief Financial Officer of America's biggest city as he discusses his critical role in overseeing the city's $100B+ budget, assets and fiscal health. We hope you [...]
On Tuesday, September 24 ABNY Young Professionals will present a Boardroom Breakfast with Nse Esema, Senior Vice President of the Green Economy team at New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC). Nse will provide an update on the green economy in NYC, and EDC’s plans in this sector, including a discussion of the recently released [...]
The event is postponed; a new date will be shared soon. We are delighted to invite you to join the Association for a Better New York (ABNY) and its members in a networking reception with Alicia Glen, New York Commissioner & Co-Chair of the Gateway Development Commission on Thursday, September 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 [...]
Join ABNY Young Professionals for an exclusive tour of the New York Stem Cell Foundation Research Institute on Tuesday, October 8 at 6:00 p.m. On the tour, you will go behind the scenes to see how NYSCF's automated robotics platform is revolutionizing the production of stem cells and how they're being used in biomedicine. You will [...]
In response to NYCEDC’s release of their Green Economy Action Plan, please join us on Wednesday, October 23 for ABNY Talks: NYC’s Growing Green Economy, a conversation between experts navigating New York City’s profound role and continuing resilience within the green economy landscape. As New York continues to be a global hub of business and economic [...]
ABNY is excited to welcome First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer to a Power Breakfast on Monday, October 28. In her new and expanded role, Torres-Springer will speak to the ABNY network about her priorities as First Deputy Mayor and how the Adams administration is delivering for New Yorkers. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., with breakfast beginning at 9:00 a.m. [...]
ABNY is excited to welcome Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins to a Power Breakfast on Tuesday, November 19. Stewart-Cousins will address the ABNY network, sharing her insights on key issues and priorities ahead of the upcoming legislative session. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., with breakfast beginning at 9:00 a.m. Please contact Zina Robbins-Maldonado at zmaldonado@abny.org for [...]
Please join us on Tuesday, November 19 at 6:00pm for a What’s On Tap? with Vanessa Gibson, Bronx Borough President. Ms. Gibson, who proudly serves the nearly 1.5 million Bronx residents as the borough's first woman and African-American Bronx Borough President, will join ABNY Young Professionals to discuss her work since being elected in 2021 and [...]
On Thursday, January 16 ABNY Young Professionals (YP) will present a Boardroom Breakfast with Scott Millstein, New York City Executive Director, iMentor. ABNY YPs will have the opportunity to hear from Mr. Millstein, one of New York's most prominent non-profit leaders who has dedicated his talents in supporting mentorship and career development of New York's [...]
Join ABNY Women on Friday, January 24th for a ABNY Women State Legislative Panel with State women lawmakers to discuss the new session’s key legislative priorities, focusing on various policy initiatives that the members are looking to advance in Albany, as well as the role and impact of elected women leaders in New York. We [...]
Join ABNY Young Professionals for an exclusive after hours tour of the New York Transit Museum on Thursday, January 30 at 6:00pm. Housed underground in an authentic 1936 subway station in Downtown Brooklyn, the Transit Museum’s working platform level spans a full city block and is home to a rotating selection of twenty vintage subway and elevated cars dating [...]
Join us on Thursday, February 6 at 6:00pm for a What’s On Tap? with Dynishal Gross, Commissioner of the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS). Commissioner Gross will discuss her work supporting small businesses, jobseekers, and underserved communities, and efforts to drive economic growth and revitalize NYC’s commercial corridors. Please RSVP by 3pm on Wednesday, [...]
Join us on Tuesday, February 18 at 9:00 a.m. for an ABNY YP Policy Brief with Vennela Yadhati, Vice President of Renewable Project Development at the New York Power Authority. Vennela will share more about NYPA’s role with renewable energy and the work of transforming NY’s energy system to a more resilient and a sustainable [...]
ABNY Young Professionals are invited to volunteer with God's Love We Deliver, a non-profit that cooks and home-delivers 17,000 nutritious, medically tailored meals to people too sick to shop or cook for themselves each weekday. YP volunteers will lend their support in working in the kitchen, and assist with packaging meals and food prep (e.g. chopping [...]
ABNY is excited to welcome NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch to a Power Breakfast on Wednesday, February 26th. Commissioner Tisch will discuss her recent appointment, her top priorities, and how she plans to employ her experience as a dedicated public servant in leading the nation's largest police department. Please see here for Commissioner Tisch's bio. Doors [...]
Join ABNY Young Professionals for an exclusive tour of NYC’s Department of Transportation Sign Shop on Tuesday, March 4th 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. NYC DOT’s Sign Shop creates the street signs installed throughout the five boroughs of New York City. These signs serve a variety of purposes, including curbside parking regulations, intersection control signs, [...]
Please join us on Thursday, March 6 for a conversation hosted by ABNY and 5BORO Institute to hear from NYC’s business and civic community leaders on the current state of the child care sector in the city, its outsized impact impeding New York City’s growth, and the variety of policy changes being called on to improve [...]
Join us on Thursday, March 20 at 9:00 a.m. for an ABNY Boardroom Breakfast with Hannah Frey, Technology Managing Director, State of New York at IBM. Hannah will speak on AI technology as it relates to the government in terms of usage by the public sector to enhance operations or service delivery as well as [...]
Join us for ABNY Women’s annual spring cocktail reception on Tuesday, March 25 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Civic Hall for an evening of networking, refreshments, and reconnecting with ABNY Women. The evening will include time for networking and connecting with others, along with hearing remarks from our featured guests: NYC Councilmember Carlina Rivera and New [...]
Join us on Thursday, April 10 at 8:30 a.m. for an ABNY YP Policy Brief with Paul S. Ryan, Executive Director for the New York City Campaign Finance Board. Paul will share about his professional experiences leading to his current role, as well as CFB's role in making local democracy more open, transparent, and equitable. Please RSVP [...]
Join us on Thursday, April 17 at 9:00 a.m. for an ABNY Boardroom Breakfast with Jamie Torres-Springer, President of MTA Construction and Development. Jamie will speak about his role and current work leading the incredibly impactful capital program at the MTA. Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 15. Doors Open: 8:30 a.m., Program Begins: 9:00 a.m. [...]
Join ABNY Young Professionals for a tour of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum on Thursday, April 24th 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is the country’s principal institution concerned with exploring 9/11, documenting its impact, and examining its continuing significance. This indoor/outdoor tour examines what happened on 9/11; explores the history, rebuilding, and behind-the-scenes design of the site; and highlights [...]
Join ABNY Young Professionals for the Rat Walk with the New York City Rat Czar Kathleen Corradi on Thursday, May 15th 6:00 p.m. See our City in a whole new light and uncover the world of urban rats. Walk will highlight the relationship between the built environment, human behaviors, and rat biology. Come curious and ready to [...]
Join the ABNY Young Professionals for an upcoming volunteer event with AIDS Walk New York on Sunday, May 18 from 11:00 a.m. - 03:30 p.m. Tasks may include assisting with set-up/break-down, management, and clean-up of the checkpoint. Also, distributing food and beverages and directing Walkers to services such as restrooms and first aid. If you are [...]
ABNY is excited to welcome the 67th Attorney General for the state of New York, Letitia "Tish" James, to a Power Breakfast on Tuesday, May 20. The Attorney General will discuss her current priorities as New York State's chief legal officer. Please see here for the Attorney General's bio. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., with breakfast beginning [...]
Join ABNY Young Professionals for a tour of the ConEdison East River Generating Plant on Thursday, June 5th - 4:00 p.m. The tour will provide an insightful overview of the district steam system and its history as well as how steam is used in the city. The tour will also highlight ConEd's decarbonization plan. If you [...]
Please join us on Tuesday, June 10 at 6:00 p.m. for a What’s On Tap? with Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, Chancellor of the City University of New York Chancellor Matos Rodríguez will talk about his career path leading up to his appointment as the head of the country's largest urban public university and the work he's implemented in the [...]
Join ABNY Young Professionals for a tour of the South Battery Park Resilience Project on Tuesday, June 24th - 4:00 p.m. Participants will get a sneak peek of the soon-to-be reopened Wagner Park, including the various components of the flood barrier system, a waterfront performance space, and the Wagner Park Pavilion, which will house public restrooms, a [...]
Please join us on Tuesday, July 8 for a virtual ABNYTalks: Pulse of the NYC Primary. This timely conversation will feature a panel of leading voices in local government and electoral reform to analyze the results and underlying data from New York City’s primary election. Panelists will explore what the numbers reveal about who is [...]
Join ABNY Young Professionals for a tour of the Davis Center in Central Park on Thursday, July 17 - 6:00 p.m. This one-hour walking tour will highlight the novel engineering and design of this new, year-round and multipurpose facility near the Harlem Meer in Central Park. Led by staff of the Central Park Conservancy, the tour [...]
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