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.
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. [...]
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. [...]
New World Stages
340 W 50th St, New York, NY, United States
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 [...]
The Whitney Museum of American Art
99 Gansevoort St
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 [...]
The Hilton Midtown
1335 6th Ave, New York, NY, United States
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 [...]
The Rainbow Room
30 Rockefeller Plz, 65th Fl, New York, NY, United States
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.
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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 [...]
3 Times Square
Meeting & Event Center, 16th Floor, New York, NY
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. [...]
Museum of the Moving Image
36-01 35th Ave, Queens, NY
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, [...]
F. Ottomanelli's By The Water
52-10 Center Boulevard, Queens, NY, United States
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 [...]
80 Pine Street - 22nd Floor, Roof Terrace
80 Pine Street, 22nd Floor, New York, NY, United States
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 [...]
Martin E. Segal Theatre Center at CUNY Graduate Center
365 5th Ave, New York, NY
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 [...]
New York Marriott Downtown
85 West Street, New York
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 [...]
London and Martin Co.
6 Stone St, New York, NY, United States
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 [...]
Kelly Skylight Room at CUNY Graduate School
365 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York
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 [...]
Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College
47-49 East 65th Street, New York, NY, United States
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 [...]
NYU Wagner School of Public Service, The Puck Building The Rudin Family Forum
295 Lafayette Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY, United States
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 [...]
Alliance Bernstein
1345 6th Ave, 41st Floor, New York
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 [...]
SUNY Global Center
116 E 55th St, New York, NY, United States
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 [...]
Civic Hall
124 E 14th St., New York, NY, United States
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 [...]
