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.
To view photos from our past events, please visit the ABNY Flickr page here.
Carolyn Grossman Meagher, Director of Regional Planning at DCP, presented the "Geography of Jobs" report analyzing regional growth constraints as the economy expands faster than the housing supply. A panel [...]
Governor Cuomo previewed the 2020 infrastructure and transportation agenda and unveiled the creation of the Empire Station Complex and improvements to the areas surrounding Penn Station in midtown Manhattan.
Michael Burger, Executive Director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School, discussed the history of climate change court cases and how the issue has been [...]
Borough President Adams spoke about his priorities for New York City and his vision for the future, covering topics from criminal justice to educational and economic opportunities for all communities.
Ms. De Constanzo discussed her career path and her policy work addressing climate pollution, energy efficiency, renewable energy deployment, and clean transportation.
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 [...]
Governor Cuomo briefed the ABNY Steering Committee on New York State’s early response plan to the COVID-19 crisis.
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.
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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 [...]
Moderated by ABNY Census 2020 Organizing and Action Committee Member Jennifer Jones Austin, Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies Mr. Walker used a philanthropic lens to deliver an inspiring conversation on [...]
In conjunction with the ABNY series, Black Leadership in New York City: Conversations on Power, Politics, and Racial Justice, ABNY Women presented ideas and inspiration from two prominent Black female [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
ABNY Volunteers participated in CUNY’s “Virtual Resumepalooza.” Volunteers met one-on-one with CUNY students to review resumes and provide feedback.
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