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.
Councilmember Salamanca shared his path to office, experiences in government, and vision for New York City. He also discussed his experiences as Chair of the influential Land Use Committee.
Blue Ripple Politics founders Adam Conner-Sax and Frank David presented on key “down-ballot” races, which are races not seen at the top of the ballot and are often smaller, local [...]
Senator Schumer discussed the CARES Act and provided a description of how the funds would be allocated. While he highlighted the benefits due to New York live before the ABNY [...]
Commissioner Shea discussed policing issues in New York City, including the unprecedented challenges of personnel and resource allocation during the COVID-19 crisis, and how the NYPD continues to address crime [...]
Ms. Bhatia addressed the most pressing questions from YPs about the Census, from explaining how the ongoing public health crisis would affect results, to which of your roommates should fill [...]
Dr. Corwin and Mr. Raske provided an update on how New York was coping with COVID-19 from inside New York City hospitals and their plans and projections for what was [...]
Dr. Frida Polli, Chief Executive Officer, and Founder, pymetrics, discussed how the platform leverages behavioral science and audited AI technology to help enterprise companies build diverse teams of top performers [...]
Adam Grossman Meagher, Vice President, Neighborhood Strategies, Planning Division, NYCEDC presented the Sunnyside Yard Master Plan, a new framework focused on building new public transit and affordable housing. The plan [...]
Mr. Cohen and Mr. Mulrow, former Secretaries to Governor Cuomo and NYS Forward appointees discussed the task force’s plans for revitalizing New York and strategies to restart the economy following [...]
Inspector General Pokorny discussed her career path and her efforts to help the MTA improve its performance before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chairman Foye provided an update on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA’s) response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges the agency faced in the spring of 2020, including eliminating [...]
Ana Champeny, Director of City Studies, Citizens Budget Commission, discussed the property tax system in New York City. Ms. Champeny illustrated how properties are assessed and taxed, what classes of [...]
Sana Arshad, Program Manager, Cubic Transportation Systems, discussed the ins and outs of One Metro New York (OMNY), the MTA’s new electronic fare payment system. Ms. Arshad also elaborated on [...]
Mr. Patchett discussed the New York City Economic Development Corporation’s (NYCEDC’s) immediate response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including helping New York City businesses pivot to manufacturing personal protective equipment (PPE), [...]
Jennifer Cohan, President, Edelman New York, discussed the findings of The Edelman Trust Barometer, the firm’s annual trust and credibility survey. The findings showed a remarkable shift in the landscape [...]
Ms. Lappin discussed her work as President at Downtown Alliance, how the organization addressed COVID-19’s impact on Lower Manhattan, and her vision for the district.
Richard Barth and Susan Hinkson-Carling, Group Leaders for the Land Use, Housing, and Real Estate Practice Group at Capalino+Company, explained the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) process, the land [...]
Yojaira Alvarez, Director of Outreach and Intergovernmental Affairs and Harya Tarekegn, Senior Counsel for Policy and Advocacy at the CCRB discussed the independent agency responsible for receiving, investigating, mediating, hearing, [...]
Moderated by ABNY Steering Committee Member Larry Scott Blackmon, Fresh Direct Public Advocate Williams gave insight on activism, public safety, and how New York City can take meaningful strides to [...]
Moderated by ABNY Board Member Julio Peterson, The Shubert Organization Deputy Mayor Thompson provided a look at the historical context of racial inequality in New York City.
First Deputy Public Advocate Smith discussed his path to government, his office’s roles and responsibilities, and his vision for NYC. He outlined the role of the Public Advocate’s Office which [...]