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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.



Special Briefing with Top NYC Health Officials

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 and Trace Corps, briefed ABNY members on the status of COVID-19 cases in New York City, reviewed the City’s public health response, and shared more [...]

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Policy Brief: New York City Budget
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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 implications of current events and the City’s outlook for the future.

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YP Panel: Urban Design and Neighborhood Development
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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 panel: "Urban Design and Neighborhood Development."

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Special Briefing: New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

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 to close New York State’s budget gap. The event was co-hosted by the Regional Plan Association (RPA), and the Real Estate Board of New York [...]

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YP Panel: A Local Lens on Governing: County Executives Discuss Navigating a Health Crisis, Economic Recovery, and Planning for the Future
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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 attracting and retaining talent, in a conversation moderated by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards.

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ABNY Talks: New York City’s Elections in 2021: Ranked Choice Voting, Voting Equity, and Voter Mobilization

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, Center for Law and Social Justice; Luke Hayes, Campaign Manager, Rank the Vote NYC; Susan Lerner, Executive Director, Common Cause New York; and Allie Swatek, [...]

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Special Briefing: 2021 Race for Mayor: An Agenda for a Better New York

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 to speak directly with these candidates to learn more about their policies and get to know them more personally.

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Tour (Virtual): New York Transit Museum
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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 Museum. YPs received a guided tour of a collection of vintage subway and elevated cars and objects from the archive. Following the tour, YPs competed [...]

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PowerZoom with Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer

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 Congressional agenda, and what it all means for New York.

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PowerZoom with 82nd Attorney General of the United States Eric H. Holder, Jr

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. Holder, Jr. Mr. Holder discussed the importance of the redistricting process following the 2020 Census.

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YP Panel: Lights, Camera, Zoom! The Future of Media and Entertainment in New York
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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 provided introductory remarks, followed by a discussion with Yoni Bokser, Acting Executive Director, NYS Governor's Office of Motion Picture and Television Development; Donna Edge-Rachell, Executive [...]

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