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ABNYChats: Keeping New York’s Infrastructure Competitive
2023-10-04 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College, 47-49 East 65th Street, New York, NY, 10065, 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 for New York can best be used to help meet current and future infrastructure investment needs. Doors Open: 8:30 a.m., Program Begins: 9:00 a.m.
We hope you will join us for this important event.
This event is open to members only.
To view the full conversation, click here.
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ABNY YP Tour: Cornell Tech
2023-09-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Cornell Tech, 2 W Loop Rd, New York, 10044
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 inclusive community, a humming center of creative thinking, and a crossroads of research, education, and innovation: the Big Apple’s tech sector finally has a proper home. Come see for yourself!
If you are interested, please sign up on the form below or click here by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, September 25. Please note, space is limited. All who signed up will be notified by Tuesday, September 26 if they have been selected to participate or not.
We will meet in the Tramway Plaza at 59th Street & 2nd Avenue and catch the Tram, departing promptly at 5:30 p.m.
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ABNY Talks: New New Yorkers and an Emerging Workforce
2023-09-27 09:00 - 10:30 | Kelly Skylight Room at CUNY Graduate School, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, 10016
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 mean for economic integration and pathways for contributions towards the city’s economic viability? Is the increased demand for jobs in line with current workforce development offerings and what does this mean for the city’s overall economic development? This panel of experts will explore ways in which these challenges are – and are not – being addressed.
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What's On Tap? with Jonathan Bowles, Center for an Urban Future
2023-09-21 18:00 - 20:00 | London and Martin Co., 6 Stone St, New York, NY, 10004, 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 degree requirement for some jobs and hire instead based on skills.
Mr. Bowles has been at the helm of the Center for an Urban Future for nearly two decades, elevating it into a pioneering force that propels progressive policies to address inequality, enhance economic mobility, and stimulate NYC’s economic growth. Under his guidance, the Center has solidified its reputation as an influential institution, producing pivotal reports that resonate with policymakers, business leaders, and nonprofit practitioners. Through his strategic insights, Mr. Bowles has shaped strategies for equitable urban development, including groundbreaking research into the transformative contributions of immigrant entrepreneurs, the burgeoning landscape of New York City’s innovation economy, and effective approaches for bolstering the middle class.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 20. Drinks and light food will be provided. You must be 21+ to attend. We hope you can join us!
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Power Breakfast with Police Commissioner Caban
2023-09-20 09:00 | New York Marriott Downtown, 85 West Street, New York, 10006
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 for this important presentation.
Please note, tables have ten (10) seats.
*Click below to purchase tickets online via credit card. To pay by invoice or if you have a 2023 Power Breakfast Ticket Package please contact Chad Purkey at cpurkey@abny.org
**ABNY Members, please contact Chad Purkey at cpurkey@abny.org to access discounted tickets.
To view the full discussion click here. To view photos click here.

ABNY YP Talks: Keys to Affordable Housing for NYC Young Professionals
2023-09-12 09:00 - 10:30 | Martin E. Segal Theatre Center at CUNY Graduate Center, 365 5th Ave, New York, NY, 10016
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 and middle class.

Vice President & Chief of Staff, Matthew Washington of Phipps Houses will moderate the panel of affordable housing and economic development leaders including:

Brian Cunningham, NYS Assemblymember, District 43

Tracy Capune, Kaufman Astoria Studios

Barika Williams, Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development

Maya Kurien, Real Estate Board of New York

Speaker Bios
Matthew S. Washington is Vice President & Chief of Staff at Phipps Houses. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing internal and external communications, including all digital and print media across Phipps affiliated entities. He also supports efforts that strengthen stakeholder relationships on land use and programmatic objectives. Matthew also assists in the overall coordination and integration of activities between Phipps Houses and its affiliate, Phipps Neighborhoods. He has a wealth of experience in the government, real estate and nonprofit sectors.
Prior to joining Phipps, Matthew served as Deputy Manhattan Borough President in the office of Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer. In that role, he oversaw the distribution of over $130 million in funding to enhance parks, theaters, hospitals, museums, affordable housing developments, community centers and public schools. He was also a member of the boards of more than 15 organizations, including Business Improvement Districts, Park Conservancies, Economic Development agencies for New York City and New York State and Other. Notably, he served as a trustee to New York City Employees’ Retirement System which has over 350,000 members and is a fund of over $80 billion. Matthew was named to the 2018 New York City 40 Under 40 Rising Stars list published by City & State New York.
Matthew has a diverse professional background in real estate and non-profit organizational management. He was Deputy Director of External Affairs at The Durst Organization where he managed public affairs for new development in Queens, worked with the construction and marketing teams to complete and lease One World Trade Center and worked on other projects including managing New York Water Taxi. Matthew was previously the Executive Director of Friends of the High School for Environmental Studies where he built relationships with other organizations to help students gain experiential learning opportunities across 26 different states in the summer while students were on break. He was also Deputy Director of Friends of Hudson River Park where he was a part of the team that successfully advocated for the funding to build Hudson River Park on Manhattan’s West Side.
Brian Cunningham was raised in Flatbush by Jamaican immigrant parents and attended New York City public schools. Through his personal experiences, he’s seen firsthand the historic lack of resources our communities receive. This inspired him to dedicate his life to public service and to give back to the community that nurtured him.
Brian began his career as an advocate counselor for CAMBA, assisting at-potential young people in reaching their academic goals and overcoming barriers. He has served as a senior aide in numerous legislative offices from the New York State Senate to the New York City Council, where he spearheaded initiatives for affordable housing, women’s issues, at-risk youth, and small businesses.
Returning to the nonprofit sector, Brian worked with Nazareth Housing on housing affordability and received the opportunity of a lifetime to serve as an aide to President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, mentoring and providing resources to underserved youth across the nation. Before being elected to the New York State Assembly, Brian was the director of Neighbors in Action, a project of the Center for Court Innovation and the home of Save Our Streets Brooklyn.
Tracy Capune is Vice President of Kaufman Astoria Studios. A key member of KA’s team, Ms. Capune oversees the Studio’s expansion plans as well as initiatives to further economic growth in the neighborhood surrounding the Studio. Ms. Capune played an integral role in creating the Studio’s backlot, managed the development of the Stage K building and was a key team member in developing The Marx, a 33-unit condominium building. She recently led the successful drive to designate the area surrounding the Studio as the Kaufman Arts District. Ms. Capune is now overseeing the Studio’s latest expansion project, Stages O and N.
Prior to joining KAS, Ms. Capune spent eight years as a Managing Director at Stadtmauer Bailkin LLP. She is a graduate of The American University and earned a Masters in Urban Planning from New York University. Ms. Capune is a member of the Boards of Directors of the Queens Theatre, the Queens Economic Development Corporation, and the Kaufman Arts District.
Barika Williams is the Executive Director of the Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development Inc. (ANHD), a leading nonprofit focused on creating housing and economic justice for all New Yorkers. She is a leader and a national voice on how community development in marginalized neighborhoods can advance racial justice.
Previously, Ms. Williams held the position of Assistant Secretary for Housing under the Governor of New York State. In this role, she oversaw pivotal housing initiatives for the state, including the management of a $20 billion housing plan and expanding tenant protections throughout New York.
Her professional journey also took her along the path of Real Estate development. At the Urban Institute in Washington, DC, and later at NYU’s Metropolitan Center for Urban Education, she pioneered novel projects and published on topics including affordable housing practices, foreclosure prevention, disaster recovery, and the links between health, education, and housing.
Currently, Ms. Williams is a member of the US Treasury Advisory Committee on Racial Equity. She is also a member of various financial institutions’ advisory committees including Capital One and sits on the Board of Urban Design Forum. Barika earned a Master’s degree in City Planning from MIT and a Bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis.
In 2020, the American Planning Association of New York honored her with the Robert W. Ponte Award, recognizing her dedication to creating a more equitable built environment in NYC, that understands the interplay of systemic racism with location and community. Furthermore, in 2022, she was listed among the top 100 nonprofit executives in New York City & State, showcasing her leadership in the sector.
Maya Kurien is Vice President of Advocacy at REBNY. In this role she is responsible for leading REBNY’s complex coalition-based advocacy campaigns, including coordination between outside consultants and internal staff. Maya joined REBNY staff in September 2021 as Vice President of Policy and Planning.
Over the course of her career, she has served as Executive Director of Government Affairs for the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, Budget Analyst at the New York City Office of Management and Budget, as well as professional staff roles in the New York State Senate and New York City Council. Maya has a bachelor’s degree in Social Anthropology and master’s degree in Public Policy from University of London.
See images from the event here.
View the full discussion here.

ABNY Women Summer Social
2023-08-09 17:30 - 20:00 | 80 Pine Street – 22nd Floor, Roof Terrace, 80 Pine Street, 22nd Floor, New York, NY, 10005, 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.
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ABNY YP Associates Summer Meet-Up
2023-08-02 17:30 - 19:30 | F. Ottomanelli’s By The Water, 52-10 Center Boulevard, Queens, NY, 11101, 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 Julie Won and LIC Partnership President, Laura Rothrock.
This event is open to all members of the YP network.
Click here to see photos from the event.

ABNY YP Tour: Museum of the Moving Image
2023-07-21 16:30 - 18:00 | Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave, Queens, NY, 11106
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, material resources, and artistic decisions that go into making moving images.
Following the tour we will gather at a nearby bar for drinks and networking.
If you are interested, please sign up here by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18. Please note, space is limited. All entrants will be notified by Wednesday, July 19 regardless of whether or not they have been selected.

What's On Tap? Andrew Rigie, Executive Director, The NYC Hospitality Alliance
2023-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 | all & sundry, 312 West 58th Street, New York, NY, 10019
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. By advocating for a more equitable regulatory environment, providing technical assistance trainings, and up-to-date information about ever-changing regulations, The Alliance supports an industry that includes 24,000 businesses and employs more than 250,000 New Yorkers.
Please RSVP by Monday, June 26. Drinks and light food will be provided. You must be 21+ to attend. We hope you can join us!
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ABNY YP Tour: Gotham Park
2023-06-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Gotham Park
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 while investing in spaces for active use like skateboarding, pickleball, and more. Following the tour we will convene for drinks at a local bar.
If you are interested, please sign up here by 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 16. Please note, space is limited and attendees will be selected at random. All entrants will be notified by Tuesday, June 20, regardless of whether or not they have been selected.

Women in Media: Representation Matters
2023-06-15 08:30 - 10:00 | 3 Times Square, Meeting & Event Center, 16th Floor, New York, NY, 10036
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 that lead to a more equitable representation of women in media.

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ABNYChats: Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month and the Future of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Leadership in New York City
2023-05-31 17:30 - 19:00 | NY
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 AANHPI representation and leadership in New York City and share ways to support these communities.
We hope you will join us for this important event.
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ABNY YP Volunteer Day: Hudson River Park Horticulture Project
2023-05-24 10:00 - 13:00 | NY
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 reducing the Park’s carbon footprint and engage with a system that values waste. No experience necessary, just a willingness to work outdoors and get down in the dirt!
Sign up here.

ABNYTalks: A Conversation with New York City's Five District Attorneys
2023-05-24 09:30 - 11:00 | NY
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 system fairer and more equitable.
This is an ABNY member only event. If you are interested in attending events like these please contact Chad Purkey at cpurkey@abny.org to find out more about membership at ABNY.
Watch the full discussion here and see images from the event here.

2023 Spirit of ABNY Awards
2023-05-15 18:00 - 21:00 | The Rainbow Room, 30 Rockefeller Plz, 65th Fl, New York, NY, 10111, United States
Sponsors:

Rudin Management Company
Rubenstein
Pfizer
Orsted
Tishman Speyer
Con Edison
Amazon
Crown Castle
Ichor
Kasirer
Bloomberg Philantropies
NBCUniversal
New York Presbyterian
Hollis Public Affairs
Delta
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AT&T
Boingo Wireless
Capalino
Door Dash
GFP Real Estate
Google
Jack Resnick & Sons
Madison Square Garden Entertainment
Mercury
Meta
Northwell Health
REBNY
Related Properties
Tonio Burgos & Associates
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Educational Alliance
Grand Central Partnership
Greater Jamaica Development Corporation
Greater New York LECET
The Alliance for Downtown New York
The New York Foundling
Queens Theatre
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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.
Members and friends will not want to miss a live performance by the Martina DaSilva Quartet.
Thank you for your support of The ABNY Foundation!
Watch the ceremony and hear from our honorees here and check out images from the event on the ABNY Flickr page.

ABNY YP and Street Vendor Project Scavenger Hunt
2023-05-06 - 2023-05-31 | NY
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 6 – May 31, giving teams the opportunity to complete the hunt on their own timing and pacing.
Teams will have up to 5 people; led by a designated team captain (please let us know if you are interested in serving as captain within the sign-up form).
Wthin the sign-up form you can express wanting to team up with any fellow YP friend(s)!
Deadline to sign up for an ABNY YP team is Wednesday, May 3.

Boardroom Breakfast: Keith Howard, Commissioner of New York City Department of Youth and Community Development
2023-05-02 09:30 - 11:00 | NY
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 Joins Mayor Adams and NYPD in Effort to Decrease Car Theft in New York City
2023-04-30 | NY
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 owners in New York City to ensure that stolen cars can be easily tracked, and to provide a theft deterrent. The new effort was unveiled in the Castle Hill section of the Bronx, one of the neighborhoods hardest hit by auto theft.
While many of the major crime categories in New York City have steadily decreased under Mayor Adams’ leadership — including the most violent crimes — grand larceny auto continues to increase. On Sunday, the Mayor outlined several measures and tips for car owners to prevent the theft of their vehicle.
See the full announcement here.

ABNY YP Tour: 34th Avenue Open Streets
2023-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | NY
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 in New York City. With safe, car-free school plazas as centerpieces, the 34th Avenue Open Street has unlocked almost eight new acres of public space in a community that ranks among the lowest for park space per capita in New York City. Following the tour, we will convene for drinks at a local.
If you are interested, please sign up here by Friday, April 21. Please note, space is limited and attendees will be selected at random. All entrants will be notified by Monday, April 24, regardless of whether or not they have been selected.

Power Breakfast with United States Representative Ritchie Torres
2023-04-25 08:00 - 10:00 | The Hilton Midtown, 1335 6th Ave, New York, NY, 10019, 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 Financial Services, and his commitment to addressing systemic issues of race, climate change, housing, and economic inequality in New York and the Bronx.
We hope you will join us for this important presentation.
Please note, tables have ten (10) seats.
*To be invoiced or if you have a Power Breakfast Ticket Package please contact Melva M. Miller at mmiller@abny.org.
**Members, please contact Sophie Wright at swright@abny.org for discounted tickets.

ABNYChats: Building an Equitable, Transparent, and Resilient Financial System in New York State
2023-04-11 08:30 - 10:00 | NY
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 financial access and outcomes for consumers, strengthen supervision of virtual currency companies, and ensure entities are adequately addressing new and evolving risks for their operational resiliency.
This is an ABNY member only event. If you are interested in attending events like these please contact Chad Purkey at cpurkey@abny.org to find out more about membership at ABNY.

Policy Brief: Jessica Katz, Chief Housing Officer, City of New York
2023-04-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Phipps Houses, 902 Broadway, New York, NY, 10010
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 supply across the city, increasing access to stable homes, and helping deliver long overdue improvements for NYCHA tenants.
Don’t miss this important opportunity to hear from Ms. Katz!

ABNY YP Associates Tour: The Whitney Museum of American Art
2023-03-30 18:15 - 20:00 | 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 transformative years since Hurricane Maria by bringing together more than fifty artworks made over the last five years by an intergenerational group of more than fifteen artists from Puerto Rico. Following the tour, we will gather at The Brass Monkey for drinks and networking.

ABNYTalks: Midtown BID Coalition - Advancing Safety and Economic Vibrancy
2023-03-29 09:30 - 11:30 | New World Stages, 340 W 50th St, New York, NY, 10019, 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 leaders to support the area through tourism, housing, legal, and mental health services.

What's On Tap? Sue Donoghue, New York City Department of Parks & Recreation Commissioner
2023-03-23 18:00 - 20:00 | all & sundry, 312 West 58th Street, New York, NY, 10019
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. You will receive a confirmation email by EOD that day. Drinks and light food will be provided. You must be 21+ to attend. We hope you can join us!

ABNY Women Cocktail Reception Celebrating Women's History Month
2023-03-16 17:30 - 19:30 | NY
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 organization!
We hope you can join us for such a special event. Exact location will be provided upon RSVP.

Policy Brief: Maria Doulis Deputy Comptroller for Budget and Policy Analysis; Office of the NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli
2023-03-16 10:00 - 11:00 | NY
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 an overview of the budget process and share the Comptroller’s perspective on the State’s finances.
RSVP here.

ABNYTalks: Growing the City Borough by Borough
2023-02-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College, 47-49 East 65th Street, New York, NY, 10065, 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. The Borough Presidents will provide their perspective on housing, economic development, land use, and more.

ABNY Women: NYCEDC Childcare Innovation Lab: Strategies for Supporting Caregiving Employees
2023-02-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
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 City Employers; concluding with administration priorities for 2023.
The presentation will cover topics like:

How childcare is key economic infrastructure for business and economic growth;
How childcare affects talent attraction, retention, productivity, and diversity;
How employers can gain a deeper understanding of employees’ caregiving status and needs to best support caregiving employees; and
A menu of existing and emerging models, tools, and FamTech partners that can help operationalize solutions for caregiving employees.

RSVP here.
