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 Member Events offer an opportunity for elected and government officials, as well as civic and business leaders, to present the ideas and policies they believe can help advance a better New York.
The ABNY Young Professionals network cultivates unique opportunities, online and in person, for the future leaders of New York City to explore the importance of civic engagement and learn about the critical issues facing our city and state.
ABNY Women uses its platform for women to explore, discuss, and foster change in the workplace and beyond through a series of events and talks by female leaders.
ABNY special projects build on the foundation created by the Census 2020 effort and work with community-based organizations to support and strengthen the most vulnerable New Yorkers and communities across the city and state.
To view photos from our past events, please visit the ABNY Flickr page here.
80 Pine Street - 22nd Floor, Roof Terrace
80 Pine Street, 22nd Floor, New York, NY, United States
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 [...]
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Queens Night Market
47-01 111th Street, Queens, NY, United States
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 [...]
The Hilton Midtown
1335 6th Ave, New York, NY, United States
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 [...]
Kelly Skylight Room at CUNY Graduate School
365 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York
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 [...]
Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central
89 E 42nd St, New York, NY
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 [...]
East 186th Street at Arthur Avenue
East 186th Street at Arthur Avenue, Bronx, NY, United States
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, [...]
Home Base
416 Third Avenue, New York, NY, United States
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 [...]
Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY, United States
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 [...]
Copper Room at Brass Monkey
55 Little W 12th St, New York
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 [...]
David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center
61 W 62nd St, New York, NY
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 [...]
Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College
47-49 East 65th Street, New York, NY, United States
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. [...]
