Power Breakfast with NYC Mayor Eric Adams
2022-06-01 08:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Cipriani Wall Street, 55 Wall St a, New York, NY, 10005
Watch the Power Breakfast here.

Join us as we welcome New York City Mayor Eric Adams for an ABNY signature Power Breakfast event, in person!
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, June 1 at 8:00 a.m. at Cipriani Wall Street where Mayor Adams will address public safety, NYC’s economic recovery, NYC public schools, and more.
We hope you will join us for this presentation.
*Tables will have 8 seats. Space is limited, please reserve your tickets now.
**Members, please contact Madeline at mmccormack@abny.org for discounted tickets.
You can view photos from the event on the ABNY Flickr page here.

What's On Tap? NYC Department of Small Business Services Commissioner Kevin D. Kim
2022-06-08 18:00 - 20:00 | all & sundry, 312 West 58th Street, New York, NY, 10019
Please join us on Wednesday, June 8 at 6:00 p.m. for a What’s On Tap? with NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Kevin D. Kim.
Mr. Kim was appointed by Mayor Eric Adams to serve as the Commissioner for SBS, a dynamic City agency focused on equity of opportunity leading to economic self-sufficiency and mobility for New York City’s diverse communities. SBS actively connects New Yorkers to good jobs, creates stronger businesses, and builds a thriving economy in neighborhoods across the five boroughs.
Commissioner Kim will discuss the role small businesses play in New York City’s economic recovery. He will expand on the work of his agency to connect New Yorkers to good jobs, create stronger businesses, and build thriving neighborhoods across the five boroughs.
Please RSVP and submit your questions for Commissioner Kim by 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 7. 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 that you can join us!

You can view photos from the event on the ABNY Flickr page here.

Tour: Astoria Generating Station
2022-06-10 09:00 - 10:30 | Astoria Generating Station
We are excited to invite you to a tour of Eastern Generation’s Astoria Generating Station on Friday, June 10, from 9-10:30 a.m. Liam Baker, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, and Matt Schwall, Director, Regulatory Affairs, will lead the tour of the 959 MW fuel oil and natural gas plant consisting of five generating units. The plant is part of a larger complex that is comprised of approximately 300 acres, most of which is used for various utility purposes including power generation, indoor storage, oil storage, liquefied natural gas storage, vehicle storage and servicing, and office space.If you are interested, please sign up here by close of business Tuesday, June 7. Please note, space is limited and attendees will be selected at random. All entrants will be notified by Thursday, June 9, regardless of whether or not they have been selected.Attendees should wear appropriate clothing for a power plant, i.e. long pants and closed toe shoes (no open toe shoes or heels). Eastern Generation will provide hardhats, eye protection, and ear protection upon arrival.

Meet us at The Africa Center
2022-06-17 15:00 - 20:00 | NY
in partnership with

PRESENTS

Friday, June 17th 3-8 p.m.
The Plaza at The Africa Center at Aliko Dangote Hall
1280 Fifth Avenue, East Harlem
FREE
Meet us at The Africa Center to celebrate and support the vibrant culture, rich history, and strong tradition of African Americans through the first-of-its-kind exhibition celebrating the countless contributions of Black chefs, farmers, and food and drink producers who have laid the foundation for American food culture.
Join us for an afternoon of FREE activities that include:

Museum tour and exhibit
Trivia Game with prizes
Divine Nine Greek Letter Organization Strolling
Live Music by DJ Wavey
Walking tour/historical references

Event Agenda:
3:00 p.m. Registration Opens
3:45 p.m. We The Peoples Peace & Drum Assemblage – African Drum Circle
4:00 p.m. Event Kickoff with Special Guests – Inside Museum
4:20 p.m. First guided tour of exhibit
5:00 p.m. Divine Nine Performance
5:30 p.m. Second guided tour of exhibit
6:00 p.m. The Marching Cobras – Drumline
7:00 p.m. Final guided tour of exhibit
8:00 p.m. Event Ends

***Boxed meals are no longer available, but you can still register for the free Museum Tour!***

***You must show ID and proof of vaccination to enter the museum.

Shop with these Harlem-based vendors and get a thank you gift form ABNY when you spend $50 or more.
Jam + Rico
Harlem Hoopz
Adinkra Republic
Hannah Bandanah
Body Vanity
Africa in Harlem

You can view photos from the event on the ABNY Flickr here.

Sponsored by

Policy Brief: Gateway and the Post-COVID Economy
2022-06-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Regional Plan Association (RPA), One Whitehall St., 16th Floor, New York, NY, 10004
ABNY Young Professionals, in partnership with Regional Plan Association (RPA), invite you to attend a Policy Brief on Gateway and the Post-Covid Economy on Tuesday, June 28 from 6-7:30 p.m. at RPA, One Whitehall St 16th Floor, New York, NY 10004.
YPs will get an insider look at RPA’s recently released report, Gateway and the Post-COVID Economy: Scenarios for Future Growth and Trans-Hudson Travel. Brian Fritsch will frame the discussion, walking the audience through what the Gateway Program is and isn’t. Following that, his colleagues Christopher Jones and Tiffany-Ann Taylor will discuss how RPA developed future scenarios, underlying economic predictions, and methodology. Finally, the speakers will address practical and political hurdles the project faces and upcoming milestones.
Please RSVP and submit your questions for the panelists by end of day Thursday, June 23. All registrants will be notified by Monday, June 27 and asked to confirm attendance. If you can no longer attend, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance. If you do not show up to the event without notifying us at least 24 hours in advance, you will be subject to our no show policy and unable to attend a limited capacity event for three months.
Light food and refreshments will be served. We hope that you can attend!
You can view photos from the event on the ABNY Flickr page here.

"New" New York Focus Group Meeting
2022-07-19 10:00 - 11:00 | NY
You have been cordially invited to participate in a focus group session with the “New” New York Panel on Tuesday, July 19 at 10 a.m. Part of the panel’s process is reaching out to experts and stakeholders, like you, to hear their perspectives on relevant topics (economic resilience, inclusive opportunity, street vibrancy, urban mobility, building/district use), for the city’s business districts (including but not limited to Midtown Manhattan).
The “New” New York Panel, convened by Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul, is tasked with developing strategies for the recovery and resilience of the city’s commercial districts—in response to challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, and longstanding and systemic challenges facing New York City and the region. Its core objective is to create vibrant, strong, and inclusive business districts in NYC, through the lenses of place, industry, and people.
The Zoom link will be shared the day before the event via email.

ABNY Volunteers: Hudson River Park
2022-07-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Hudson River Park (Clinton Cove), Clinton Cove, Hudson River Park, even with 55th Street, New York, 10019
We are excited to present a new ABNY Volunteers opportunity this summer at Hudson River Park (HRPK). Please join us on Saturday, July 23, from 9:00 AM -12:00 PM, to participate in a gardening and horticulture maintenance project at the Clinton Cove section of HRPK (even with 55th Street). ABNY volunteers will engage in a team-building activity connecting the Park and the West side community and learn more about the Hudson River Park’s unique urban ecology, volunteerism, and park stewardship.If you are interested, please sign up here by Wednesday, July 20. Volunteers will receive confirmations by Friday, July 22. The volunteering will take place outside in the park and volunteers will be asked to complete a short waiver. Water, gloves, and sunscreen will be provided. We hope that you can join us!

Tour: Two Manhattan West
2022-07-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Two Manhattan West, 389 9th Ave, New York, NY, 10001, United States
We are excited to invite you to a tour of the eight-acre master planned Manhattan West development with a special hard hat tour of Two Manhattan West on Wednesday, July 27 from 5-7:00 p.m.YP Steering Committee Member Laura Montross, Director of Communications at Brookfield Properties, will lead the tour. The 7 million square foot development is nearing completion, with its final skyscraper, Two Manhattan West, slated to open in early 2023. Developed by Brookfield Properties and designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Manhattan West features 4 office buildings, a residential tower, boutique hotel, dozens of new restaurants, bars and cafes, and a 2.5-acre public plaza. Following the tour, the group will convene for drinks at one of Manhattan West’s new bars, Chez Zou.If you are interested, please sign up here by 9:00 a.m. Friday, July 22. Please note, space is limited and attendees will be selected at random. All entrants will be notified by Monday, July 25, regardless of whether or not they have been selected.Attendees should wear appropriate clothing for a hard hat tour, i.e. long pants and closed toe shoes. We will provide hardhats upon arrival.

ABNY Women Summer Social 2022
2022-08-03 18:00 - 20:00 | 80 Pine Street – 22nd Floor, Roof Terrace, 80 Pine Street, 22nd Floor, New York, NY, 10005, United States
Please join ABNY Women on Wednesday, August 3 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ​for an evening of networking and refreshments at 80 Pine Street, 17th Floor in downtown Manhattan. The event will feature remarks from Meera Joshi, Deputy Mayor for Operations for the City of New York. Deputy Mayor Joshi will discuss the perseverance of women in New York City, as well as the administration’s priorities for supporting and uplifting all women across the five boroughs.
You can view photos from the event on the ABNY Flickr page here.

ABNY Summer Fundraiser
2022-08-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Shelter Island
This summer, the Association for a Better New York (ABNY) will kick off its Fellowship programs with a garden party on Shelter Island, hosted by ABNY Foundation Trustee, Patricia Ornst.
On Sunday, August 14, ABNY members and friends will celebrate and support these programs by enjoying great food, mingling with remarkable people, and learning about new ways to partner with ABNY to provide placements to next generation of New York’s leaders!
Host

Patricia Ornst, Delta Air Lines, ABNY Foundation Trustee

Special Guests

Karen Persichilli Keogh, Secretary to the Governor of New York State
Nantasha Williams, New York City Council Member, District 27
Bernard Callegari, Director of Organizing, Mason Tender’s District Council of Greater New York

Special messages by Founder of FISLL and Vice President of Player Leadership & Development for the NY Knicks Allan Houston, Hunter College President Jennifer Raab, Educational Alliance President and CEO Alan van Capelle, and ABNY Chairman Steven Rubenstein.
Learn more about The Association for a Better New York (ABNY) Fellowship Programs here.
Ticket prices:
Single ticket- $1,500
Pair of tickets- $2,500
Please RSVP below. To request an invoice or for additional information, please contact Madeline McCormack at mmccormack@abny.org.
You can view photos from the event on the ABNY Flickr page here.

Meet Us at the Queens Night Market!
2022-08-20 17:00 - 2022-08-21 00:00 | Queens Night Market, 47-01 111th Street, Queens, NY, 11368, United States
As we celebrate the City’s vibrancy and explore all 5 Boroughs in New York City, meet the ABNY YPs at the Queens Night Market for a family-friendly open-air event celebrating the rich cultural diversity and heritage of New York City and Queens. Join us for an evening of free activities that include:
• 100 independent vendors
• Culinary experiences representing countries from all over the world
• Trivia game with prizes
• Live music
• Cultural performances
• Beer garden
RSVP below for vouchers for 3 free food selections and drink tickets. Shop with Queens Night Market vendors, and get a thank you gift from ABNY when you show us you spent more than $50. Limited availability, RSVP today!
You can view photos from the event on the ABNY Flickr page here.

Special Briefing with Brad Lander, New York City Comptroller
2022-09-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Please join us on Friday, September 16 at 10:00 a.m. for a virtual conversation with New York City Comptroller Brad Lander.
Comptroller Lander will discuss pressing policy and economic questions regarding how City government can help deliver a thriving recovery for New York City, including questions about the future of commercial office space, tackling the housing affordability crisis, federal infrastructure spending, the Department of Education budget, and the ‘Clear the Backlog’ initiative to ensure New York City’s nonprofit contractors are paid on time. Comptroller Lander looks forward to a dialogue with ABNY.
Members are encouraged to submit questions in advance and will be prompted to do so when registering. We hope you can join us for this pertinent conversation.
This is a member only event. If you are interested in attending events like these please contact Madeline McCormack at mmccormack@abny.org to find out more about membership at ABNY.
Members can register here.
View the full discussion here.

Power Breakfast with CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez
2022-09-22 08:30 - 10:00 | The Hilton Midtown, 1335 6th Ave, New York, NY, 10019, United States
We hope you had a restful and relaxing summer! Join us as we kick off our fall programming and welcome the City University of New York Chancellor and ABNY Board Member Félix V. Matos Rodríguez for an ABNY signature Power Breakfast event.
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, September 22 at 8:30 a.m. at New York Hilton Midtown where Chancellor Matos Rodríguez will address the role CUNY played in helping students during the pandemic, the importance of partnerships with the city’s lead employers, the value of a public university education, and more.
We hope you will join us for this presentation.
*Please note, tables have ten (10) seats
View the full discussion here and view images from the event on the ABNY Flickr page here.

ABNY Talks: Let The Voters Decide - Landmark ballot proposals aimed at advancing racial equality, dismantling structural racism, and ensuring clean water, clean air, and green jobs.
2022-10-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Please join us on Monday, October 3 at 10:00 a.m. for a timely conversation with Jessica Ottney Mahar, New York Policy & Strategy Director, The Nature Conservancy; Jennifer Jones Austin, Chair, NYC Racial Justice Commission and CEO & Executive Director, Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies; and Barbara Ettington, Board of Directors Member and Chair of Special Events, League of Women Voters of the City of New York.
On November 8, voters in New York City will vote on important ballot measures that will impact the city’s ability to enforce and advance human rights and approve funding for environmental protection. Ms. Ottney Mahar and Ms. Jones Austin will educate voters on the components of each ballot proposal and provide resources for further information. Ms. Ettington will discuss general voter information such as who is on the ballot, early voting, absentee voting, and finding a polling place.
View the full discussion here.

What's On Tap? MTA Construction & Development President Jamie Torres-Springer
2022-10-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Broadstone, 88 Broad St, New York, NY, 10004
Please join us on Tuesday, October 11 at 6:00 p.m. for a What’s On Tap? with MTA Construction & Development President Jamie Torres-Springer.
As New York City bounces back from the pandemic, public transportation is a top priority. As President of MTA Construction & Development, Mr. Torres-Springer will discuss the MTA’s infrastructure projects, system enhancements, accessibility, and other transit-related topics.
Please RSVP by 12:00 p.m. Monday, October 10.
Drinks and light food will be provided. You must be 21+ to attend. We hope that you can join us!
View images from the event on the ABNY Flickr page here.

Power Breakfast with New York City Public Schools Chancellor David C. Banks
2022-10-13 08:30 - 10:00 | Manhattan Manor, 201 W 52nd Street, New York, 10019
As ABNY continues our Power Breakfast educational series, we are thrilled to welcome New York City Public Schools Chancellor David C. Banks on Thursday, October 13 at 8:30 a.m. at Manhattan Manor.
As New York City kicks off an in-person school year, Chancellor Banks will discuss his role leading the largest school system in the nation including priorities for the 2022-23 school year, how the Department plans to make up for time lost during the pandemic, system-wide drop in enrollment, moving schools forward while facing budget cuts, and more.
We hope you can join us for this important presentation.
*Please note, tables have ten (10) seats.
**Members, please contact Laura at lcolacurcio@abny.org for discounted tickets.
Watch the full discussion here and view images from the event on the ABNY Flickr page here.

ABNYTalks: Latino Representation in New York City: Politics, Education, and Business
2022-10-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Kelly Skylight Room at CUNY Graduate School, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, 10016
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, please join us on Friday, October 14 at 10:30 a.m. to discuss Latino leadership representation in New York City. A strong part of the fabric of New York City, Hispanic Americans now comprise 29 percent of the city’s population and serve in all parts of our communities. We will hear from leaders in the government, education, and business sectors.
Watch the full discussion here view images from the event on the ABNY Flickr page here.

YP Associates Tour: Con Edison: East 13th St. Electric Substation
2022-10-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Con Edison: East 13th St. Electric Substation
In recognition of the 10th anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, we invite you to tour the Con Edison East 13th Street Substation. The tour will take place on Monday, October 17 at 11:00 a.m. led by Substation General Manager, Aisha Ahmad.
The tour will showcase storm-hardening improvements at the East 13th St. Electric Substation in Manhattan that was damaged on the night of October 29, 2012. ABNY YPs will meet Con Edison’s Substation General Manager and learn how pioneering investments and planning for climate change has prevented power outages over the past 10 years.

ABNY Women: The Future of Work and Flexible Work Environments
2022-10-18 12:30 - 14:30 | Kyma Flatiron, 15 West 18th, New York, NY, 10011
ABNY Women invites you to a panel discussion and networking session on Tuesday, October 18 to discuss the future of work. As work environments continue to evolve, this important discussion will incorporate the perspectives of women both new to the workforce and advanced in their careers to share their perspectives. The panel will explore the benefits of adaptable schedules for versatile working women as well as the implications of flexible work on mentorships and career development for the female workforce.
Please join us on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. to hear our esteemed panelists discuss their professional and practical opinions on the future of work in New York City. Registration is required.
View the full discussion here and see images from the event on the ABNY Flickr page here.

Superstorm Sandy: 10 Years Later
2022-10-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central, 89 E 42nd St, New York, NY, 10017
Superstorm Sandy devastated coastal New York and New Jersey damaging critical public and private infrastructure and leaving many New Yorkers vulnerable. The City of New York’s preparation and immediate response to Hurricane Sandy was one of the largest mobilizations of public services in its history, and demonstrated the dedication of the City’s workforce and the perseverance of New Yorkers to recover and rebuild. Now, 10 years later as New York City is still grappling with the aftermath, ABNY and RPA are partnering to discuss lessons learned from Hurricane Sandy and address the path forward.
The discussion will be moderated by Can Holloway, VP Sales Enterprise, Shiftsmart. Panelists include Rohit T. Aggarwala, Chief Climate Officer and Commissioner, NYC Department of Environmental Protection; Diahann Billings-Burford, CEO, RISE; and Shaun Donovan, Senior Fellow, Ford Foundation.
View the full discussion here and see images from the event on the ABNY Flickr event here.

Meet Us on Arthur Avenue
2022-10-28 14:00 - 18:00 | East 186th Street at Arthur Avenue, East 186th Street at Arthur Avenue, Bronx, NY, United States
Join us for our fourth “Meet Us” event as we celebrate Italian-American Heritage Month on Arthur Avenue in Bronx Little Italy on October 28!
The Italian culture found in the vibrant community of Bronx Little Italy sustains a thriving business district that includes world-class restaurants, high-quality artisanal food shops, and specialty stores carrying handmade local and imported items.
Join us for an afternoon of FREE activities that include:

Walking Tours with Arthur Avenue Food Tours
Self-guided walking tours
Rate My Pizza and Cannoli Contests
Mozzarella Demonstration at Mike’s Deli
Cannoli Demonstration at Artuso Pastry Shop
Wine Tasting at Arthur Cantina Wine & Liquor
Live Music with Luigi Trombetta of Pane E Cioccolato
Scavenger Hunt with prizes

Event kick off at 2:30 p.m. at East 186th Street at Arthur Avenue.
Shop on Arthur Avenue and get a thank you gift from ABNY when you show us you spent more than $50! Remember to ask each establishment for a receipt upon purchase. Please note that some businesses may be cash-only establishments.
Rate My Pizza, Rate My Cannoli, and wine tasting activities are included in your event registration! You must register separately for the Walking Tours, Mozzarella Demonstration, and Cannoli Demonstrations. Space is limited!
Rate My Pizza Participants (each registrant will try a half-slice at the following pizzerias):

Catania’s Pizzeria & Cafe
Full Moon Pizza
Ivana’s Pizzeria & Restaurant

Rate My Cannoli Participants (each registrant will have access to three bakeries to sample one small cannoli at each):

Artuso Pastry
DeLillo Pastry Shop
Egidio Pastry Shop
Gino’s Pastry Shop
Madonia Bakery
Morrone Pastry Shop & Cafe

Rate My Pizza and Rate My Cannoli activities will take place from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Wine tastings will run from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
See images from the event here.

Policy Brief: City of Yes Initiatives
2022-11-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Join us on Wednesday, November 2 at 1:00 p.m for a Policy Brief on the City of Yes Zoning Text Amendments.
New York City plans to modernize and update the city’s zoning regulations to support small businesses, create affordable housing, and promote sustainability as part of Mayor Eric Adams’ vision for a more inclusive, equitable “City of Yes.” Matthew Waskiewicz, Associate Planner, NYC Department of City Planning will discuss the Economic Opportunity amendment; Nilus Klingel, Senior Planner, NYC Department of City Planning will share information on the Carbon Neutrality amendment; and John Mangin, Housing Director, NYC Department of City Planning will present on the Housing Opportunity amendment.
Supporting small businesses. “City of Economic Opportunity” will allow small businesses to repurpose vacant spaces by removing outdated limitations that keep them from getting filled. This means reforming antiquated rules on where certain businesses can be located; simplifying government rules that contribute to keeping storefronts vacant; and lifting regulations that keep businesses from evolving and expanding.
Making our buildings greener. “City of Carbon Neutrality” will support citywide carbon reduction efforts. The technology and the resources are already here. Our job is to speed up installation, make it easier to invest, and show the world what a city of the future looks like. This means changing our zoning rules so that we are not hindering eco-friendly building retrofits, the deployment of solar panels, and much more.
Expanding housing opportunities for everyone. “City of Housing Opportunity” will encourage the creation of more housing in neighborhoods across the city. Many factors contribute to our housing crisis, but one of the biggest is a failure to produce enough new housing to keep up with growing demand. We want to change that by allowing additional housing types, easing conversion rules, and allowing owners of homes and small buildings to alter and update their own property, whether they’re adding a family room or an apartment.
Please RSVP and submit your questions by 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 1. You will receive a confirmation email from Zoom upon registration. We hope that you can attend!
Watch the full discussion here.

Special Briefing with New York City Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh
2022-11-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Please join us on Thursday, November 3 at 10:00 a.m. for a conversation with New York City Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh.
Commissioner Kavanagh will share with ABNY members more about her historic appointment, how the department is rethinking their permitting office, and ways to build relationships and address interdependence with the business community.
Watch the full discussion here.
This is an ABNY member only event. If you are interested in attending events like these please contact Laura Colacurcio at lcolacurcio@abny.org to find out more about membership at ABNY.

Power Breakfast with United States Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer
2022-11-22 08:30 - 10:00 | Cipriani Wall Street, 55 Wall St a, New York, NY, 10005
ABNY is thrilled to welcome United States Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Tuesday, November 22 at 8:30 a.m. at Cipriani Wall Street for a Power Breakfast.
Majority Leader Schumer will discuss the latest updates from Washington D.C., including the historic funding and assistance he delivered to New Yorkers in the American Rescue Plan and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act which resulted in New York getting more money back from Washington than was sent in taxes for the first time in history. Majority Leader Schumer will also discuss the productive bipartisanship over the last few months in the Senate which saw passage of the Chips & Science Act, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, and the the PACT Act to provide care and compensation for our veterans.
We hope you will join us for this important presentation.
*Please note, tables have ten (10) seats.
**Members, please contact Laura at lcolacurcio@abny.org for discounted tickets.
Watch the full discussion here and view images from the event on the ABNY Flickr page here.

Membership Networking Event with The New Majority NYC
2022-12-01 17:00 - 19:00 | NY
We are delighted to invite you to join the Association for a Better New York (ABNY) Chairman Steven Rubenstein and Chief Executive Officer Melva M. Miller, ​alongside The New Majority NYC Executive Board Chair Yvette Buckner for a networking reception on Thursday, December 1 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
As ABNY works toward an equitable recovery ​of our city and moves to address social and economic injustices, it will be important for the ABNY network to meet with and understand the priorities of this new City Council Class–and vice versa. We are honored to welcome Council Member Crystal Hudson, District 35-Brooklyn, and Council Member Julie Menin, District 5-Manhattan, as co-hosts of this event. The Council Members will provide brief remarks during a limited program to allow more time for one-on-one conversation, candid discussion, and casual socialization.
This exclusive networking opportunity will bring together leaders from corporations, nonprofits, unions, government authorities, and educational, cultural, and health institutions comprising ABNY membership to interact and engage with Council Members from across all five boroughs of New York City.
Please note this is an exclusive offering for ABNY membership only. Registrants will be vetted prior to the event, and those who are not members will be removed from the registration list and contacted accordingly. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
See images from the event on the ABNY Flickr page here.

Special Briefing with Rick Cotton, Executive Director of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
2022-12-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Please join us on Tuesday, December 6 at 10:00 a.m. for a conversation with Rick Cotton, Executive Director of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
Mr. Cotton will discuss The Port Authority’s 21st century infrastructure priorities including their ambitious redevelopment of the region’s three airports, the future of the Midtown Bus Terminal, and more.
We hope you can join us for this important conversation.
This is an ABNY member only event. If you are interested in attending events like these please contact Laura Colacurcio at lcolacurcio@abny.org to find out more about membership at ABNY.

What's On Tap? New York City Council Member Carlina Rivera
2022-12-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Home Base, 416 Third Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, United States
Please join us this Wednesday, December 7 at 6:00 p.m. for a What’s On Tap? with Council Member Carlina Rivera.

Council Member Rivera represents the 2nd Council District which includes the neighborhoods of the East Village, Flatiron, Gramercy Park, Rose Hill, Kips Bay, Murray Hill, and the Lower East Side. She will discuss her experiences in government and how she is implementing her new generation vision for New York City.
Council Member Rivera represents her district and all New Yorkers as the Chair of the New York City Council Committee on Criminal Justice and serves on the Land Use, Standards and Ethics, Transportation and Infrastructure, Hospitals, and COVID Recovery and Resiliency Committees. She is a member of the Black, Latino, and Asian, Progressive, and Women’s Caucuses.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to ask Council Member Rivera your questions! Please RSVP and submit your questions by Tuesday, December 6.
Drinks and light food will be provided. You must be 21+ to attend. We hope that you can join us!

Power Breakfast with Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams
2022-12-14 08:30 - 10:00 | Cipriani Wall Street, 55 Wall St a, New York, NY, 10005
Please join ABNY on Wednesday, December 14 at 8:30 a.m. at Cipriani Wall Street for a Power Breakfast.
Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams will make a major announcement regarding the future of New York City, the work of the “New” New York Panel, and have a discussion about a shared economic agenda for our city and state.
We hope you can join us for this unique event!
Watch the full discussion here and see images from the event here.

YP Tour: Lincoln Center
2022-12-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Lincoln Center, Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY, 10023, United States
Join ABNY Young Professionals for a tour of Lincoln Center on Thursday, December 15 at 6:00 p.m. The tour will be led by Lincoln Center staff from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. followed by beer and wine in The David Geffen Hall lobby bar featuring a live streaming of NY Philharmonic’s performance of Handel’s Messiah!
RSVP here by 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 13. The tour will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m., so please plan to arrive no later than 5:45 p.m. Space for the tour is limited and attendees will be selected at random. All entrants will be notified regardless of whether or not they have been selected.

Special Briefing with Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado
2023-01-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Zoom
Please join us on Friday, January 20 at 10:30 a.m. for a presentation of Governor Hochul’s 2023 State of the State address by Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado.
On Tuesday, January 10th Governor Hochul outlined her plan for Achieving the New York Dream. Her agenda includes 147 bold initiatives to create a more affordable, more livable and safer New York. You can find the full State of the State Book here.
Please note, this is an ABNY member-only event.
