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.
Douglas Carr, Executive Director of the Moynihan Station Development Corporation, part of Empire State Development (ESD), provided participants with an insider look at the new Moynihan Train Hall and insight about its history and the development process to transform the historic James A. Farley Post Office Building into a world-class transportation hub.
ABNY Women hosted a conversation on the critical issues facing women underscored during the pandemic, including balancing work, household, family, and community obligations. Samantha Rudin Earls, Senior Vice President, Rudin Management Company, Chair, ABNY Women provided introductory remarks, and Tiffany Williams, Chief Operations Officer, Girls for Gender Equity served as moderator. Panelists included: Nicole Bateman, [...]
ABNY and John Jay College of Criminal Justice convened a panel on “The Future of Public Safety.” CUNY Chancellor and ABNY Board Member Félix Matos Rodríguez began the discussion about creating a more equitable form of policing before turning it over to Karol Mason, President, John Jay College of Criminal Justice to moderate an impressive [...]
Paul Gunther, Executive Director of the Gracie Mansion Conservatory, led YPs on a virtual tour of “The People’s House,” including its current exhibition, “CATALYST: Art and Social Justice.”
John Calvelli joined the ABNY YPs at a Boardroom Breakfast to discuss his career path, roles and responsibilities at WCS, and the organization’s mission to protect wildlife and project a better future.
In celebration of Earth Day, ABNY convened a panel to discuss environmental issues in New York. Our esteemed panelists addressed climate change and how it can relate to economic recovery, as well as pathways to green jobs. The discussion kicked off with introductory remarks by Frances Resheske, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Con Edison. Julie [...]
ABNY and the Black NYC Task Force for Vaccine Equity and Education convened a panel on vaccine equity. Dr. Hazel Dukes, President, NAACP New York State Conference; Arva Rice, President & CEO, New York Urban League; Jennifer Jones Austin, CEO & Executive Director, FPWA; and Nina Turner, Founder, Amare Public Affairs; discussed the challenges of [...]
ABNY was joined by U.S. Representative Meng, the Vice Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, who has been leading our country in action and dialogue to combat recent anti-Asian American hate and violence. Rep. Meng gave a presentation on how we can collectively take on xenophobia, facilitate constructive dialogue, and create lasting change.
ABNY hosted the 2021 New York City Comptroller Candidates in a virtual forum moderated by ABNY Board Member Alan van Capelle. Nine candidates discussed their plans to ensure the long-term health and vitality of New York City's finances, including programs and initiatives to make New York City a better place to live, work, and visit [...]
Chairman Foye updated ABNY members on the return to 24-hour subway service, ways our membership can help make our subways safer, and the MTA’s COVID-19 safety precautions.
In recognition of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, ABNY convened an esteemed panel to celebrate the AAPI community’s contributions to our City and recognize the challenges that have arisen with the increase in hate crimes against Asian Americans. Jill Sung, ABNY Foundation Board of Trustees and Chief Executive Officer, Abacus Federal Savings Bank [...]
ABNY YPs virtually toured the 9/11 Memorial Museum. Museum staff provided a deeper understanding of 9/11 and its historical significance to our city and nation.