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Power Breakfast with Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins
2024-11-19 08:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | New York Marriott Downtown, 85 West Street, New York, 10006
ABNY is excited to welcome Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins to a Power Breakfast on Tuesday, November 19. Stewart-Cousins will address the ABNY network, sharing her insights on key issues and priorities ahead of the upcoming legislative session.
Doors open at 8:30 a.m., with breakfast beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Please contact Zina Robbins-Maldonado at zmaldonado@abny.org for table purchases (10 seats per table).

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What’s On Tap? with Vanessa Gibson, Bronx Borough President
2024-11-19 18:00 - 19:30 | The Bronx Brewery, 20 Hudson Yards Unit 207, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Please join us on Tuesday, November 19 at 6:00pm for a What’s On Tap? with Vanessa Gibson, Bronx Borough President.
Ms. Gibson, who proudly serves the nearly 1.5 million Bronx residents as the borough’s first woman and African-American Bronx Borough President, will join ABNY Young Professionals to discuss her work since being elected in 2021 and the current projects and priorities she’s currently focused on across the borough.
Please RSVP by Monday, November 18. You must be 21+ to attend.

ABNY YP Boardroom Breakfast with Scott Millstein, Executive Director, New York City, iMentor
2025-01-16 08:30 | iMentor, 199 Water St., 8th Floor, New York, NY, 10038, United States
On Thursday, January 16 ABNY Young Professionals (YP) will present a Boardroom Breakfast with Scott Millstein, New York City Executive Director, iMentor. ABNY YPs will have the opportunity to hear from Mr. Millstein, one of New York’s most prominent non-profit leaders who has dedicated his talents in supporting mentorship and career development of New York’s next generation of leaders. In the morning’s discussion, YPs will have an opportunity to hear more about his 25-year career path in city government and the non-profit sector, the importance of mentorship, and the key projects he’s currently leading at iMentor connecting the corporate community with the New York City’s public education system.
Doors Open: 8:30 a.m., Program Begins: 9:00 a.m.
View Scott Millstein’s bio here.

ABNY Women State Legislative Panel
2025-01-24 08:30 - 10:30 | The Mezzanine, 55 Broadway, New York, NY, 10006, United States
Join ABNY Women on Friday, January 24th for a ABNY Women State Legislative Panel with State women lawmakers to discuss the new session’s key legislative priorities, focusing on various policy initiatives that the members are looking to advance in Albany, as well as the role and impact of elected women leaders in New York.
We hope that you will join us for this important conversation! Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Program Begins: 9:00 a.m.
Business attire is encouraged.
To learn more about the speakers for this event, please view their bios here.
View photos from the event here.

ABNY YP Tour: New York Transit Museum
2025-01-30 18:00 - 19:30 | New York Transit Museum, 99 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn, NY, 11201, United States
Join ABNY Young Professionals for an exclusive after hours tour of the New York Transit Museum on Thursday, January 30 at 6:00pm.
Housed underground in an authentic 1936 subway station in Downtown Brooklyn, the Transit Museum’s working platform level spans a full city block and is home to a rotating selection of twenty vintage subway and elevated cars dating back to 1907. During the tour participants will explore permanent and temporary exhibits that highlight the cultural, social and technological history – and future – of mass transit in New York City and surrounding regions. Polly Desjarlais our Content Manager will be your tour guide.
If you are interested in joining the tour, please sign up here by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, January 27. Please note space is limited with attendees selected by lottery. All who signed up will be notified by end of day Tuesday, January 28, if they have been selected to participate or not.
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What’s On Tap? Dynishal Gross, Commissioner of the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS)
2025-02-06 18:00 | Broadstone – John Jay Room, 88 Broad St., New York, 10004
Join us on Thursday, February 6 at 6:00pm for a What’s On Tap? with Dynishal Gross, Commissioner of the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS).
Commissioner Gross will discuss her work supporting small businesses, jobseekers, and underserved communities, and efforts to drive economic growth and revitalize NYC’s commercial corridors.
Please RSVP by 3pm on Wednesday, February 5. You must be 21+ to attend. We hope to see you there!

View photos from the event here.

ABNY YP Policy Brief with Vennela Yadhati, Vice President of Renewable Project Development, New York Power Authority
2025-02-18 09:00 - 10:00 | New York Building Congress, 1040 Avenue of the Americas, 21st Floor, New York, 10018, United States
Join us on Tuesday, February 18 at 9:00 a.m. for an ABNY YP Policy Brief with Vennela Yadhati, Vice President of Renewable Project Development at the New York Power Authority. Vennela will share more about NYPA’s role with renewable energy and the work of transforming NY’s energy system to a more resilient and a sustainable grid and that’ll help the state meet its climate goals. Please RSVP by Friday, February 14.
Doors Open: 8:30 a.m., Program Begins: 9:00 a.m.

About Vennela Yadhati:
Vennela Yadhati is a clean energy professional with over 15 years of diverse and well-rounded experience leading and devising commercial strategy, development, origination, and execution of full spectrum of clean energy projects from renewable power to power-to-x (P2X) such as green hydrogen and e-fuels to electric vehicles. She has developed and deployed approx. 2,000 MW of utility and distributed scale renewable energy projects including solar PV, land-based wind, and battery energy storage systems. In her current role as the Vice President, Renewable Project Development, Vennela leads NYPA’s Renewables team to successfully develop business plans to advance new initiatives and strategies, and execute renewable energy and storage projects. Vennela serves as a Member on the Board of Sustainable Westchester, a non-profit consortium of local governments within Westchester County, NY, that facilitates effective collaboration on sustainability and clean energy initiatives, and on the Planning Board for the City of White Plains, NY. She holds a Masters in Electrical Engineering from Missouri University of Science & Technology and is a registered P.E. in the states of Florida, Missouri, and New York.

Volunteer Opportunity: God's Love We Deliver
2025-02-22 13:30 - 16:30 | God’s Love We Deliver, 166 6th Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10013, United States
ABNY Young Professionals are invited to volunteer with God’s Love We Deliver, a non-profit that cooks and home-delivers 17,000 nutritious, medically tailored meals to people too sick to shop or cook for themselves each weekday.
YP volunteers will lend their support in working in the kitchen, and assist with packaging meals and food prep (e.g. chopping onions, making meatballs, ladling soup, peeling potatoes, scooping baked goods or preparing fresh herbs).
If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up by 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 15th. Note, space is limited to 20 volunteers. Sign up here.

Power Breakfast with NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch, 2/26
2025-02-26 08:30 - 10:00 | Hilton Midtown – Trianon Ballroom, 1335 6th Ave., New York, NY, 10019, United States
ABNY is excited to welcome NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch to a Power Breakfast on Wednesday, February 26th. Commissioner Tisch will discuss her recent appointment, her top priorities, and how she plans to employ her experience as a dedicated public servant in leading the nation’s largest police department.
Please see here for Commissioner Tisch’s bio.
Doors open at 8:30 a.m., with breakfast beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Please contact Zina Robbins-Maldonado at zmaldonado@abny.org for table purchases (10 seats per table) and at least one week prior to the event to request accessibility accommodations. In all situations, a good faith effort will be made to provide accommodations.
***Tickets are now closed to the public. If you are an ABNY member and interested in attending this Breakfast, please reach out to Zina at zmaldonado@abany.org.

Watch the full conversation here.
See photos of the event here.

ABNY YP Tour: NYCDOT Sign Shop
2025-03-04 09:00 - 11:00 | NYCDOT Sign Shop, 58-50 57th Rd., Queens, New York, 11378
Join ABNY Young Professionals for an exclusive tour of NYC’s Department of Transportation Sign Shop on Tuesday, March 4th 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
NYC DOT’s Sign Shop creates the street signs installed throughout the five boroughs of New York City. These signs serve a variety of purposes, including curbside parking regulations, intersection control signs, guide signs, and street names signs.
The tour will focus on showing how NYC street signs are made from start to finish. We will start with how it is cut from a sheet of blank aluminum to how it is silk screened or printed. The whole process will be described and physically done in front of the group.
Please note that this is a MORNING tour. If you are interested in joining the tour, please sign up by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, February 21. Please note space is limited with attendees selected by lottery. All who signed up will be notified by end of day Monday, February 24, whether they have been selected to participate or not.
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Improving Child Care for NYC's Economy
2025-03-06 08:30 - 10:30 | AllianceBernstein at the Spiral, 66 Hudson Blvd. E 25th Fl, New York, 10001, United States
Please join us on Thursday, March 6 for a conversation hosted by ABNY and 5BORO Institute to hear from NYC’s business and civic community leaders on the current state of the child care sector in the city, its outsized impact impeding New York City’s growth, and the variety of policy changes being called on to improve access, affordability, and quality of care for New York’s workforce.
Doors Open: 8:30 a.m., Program Begins: 9:00 a.m.
A state-issued ID is required upon entry.
Please note that ‘walk-ins’ and unregistered guests will not be admitted at this event.
View speaker and moderator bios.
*Registration is now closed.
Watch the full conversation here.
See photos from the event here.

ABNY YP Boardroom Breakfast with Hannah Frey, Technology Managing Director, State of New York, IBM
2025-03-20 09:00 - 10:00 | IBM, One Madison Avenue, New York, 10010, United States
Join us on Thursday, March 20 at 9:00 a.m. for an ABNY Boardroom Breakfast with Hannah Frey, Technology Managing Director, State of New York at IBM. Hannah will speak on AI technology as it relates to the government in terms of usage by the public sector to enhance operations or service delivery as well as the role of regulating the AI industry. Please RSVP by Tuesday, March 18.
Doors Open: 8:30 a.m., Program Begins: 9:00 a.m.

About Hannah Frey:
Hannah Frey currently serves as IBM Managing Director for the State of New York, leading one of IBM’s largest global enterprise clients. Hannah has 12 years of consulting, project management and sales experience, serving clients in the healthcare and government sector. She has served as Chief of Staff to IBM Americas General Manager and has led some of IBM’s largest clients (ranging from $50 million to $200+ million in revenue).
In 2022, Hannah graduated from NYU Stern School of Business with concentrations in Leadership & Change Management and Strategy. Hannah holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Boston University where she played on the Division I Women’s Lacrosse team. Hannah has spent her life giving back to local communities through Girl Scouts, earning the highest honor (Gold Award). Her volunteerism is focused on education, college readiness and mentorship. Hannah currently serves as a mentor and Co-Chairs the iMentor Young Executive Board.

ABNY Women Cocktail Reception Celebrating Women's History Month 2025
2025-03-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Civic Hall, 124 E 14th St., New York, NY, 10003, United States
Join us for ABNY Women’s annual spring cocktail reception on Tuesday, March 25 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Civic Hall for an evening of networking, refreshments, and reconnecting with ABNY Women.
The evening will include time for networking and connecting with others, along with hearing remarks from our featured guests: NYC Councilmember Carlina Rivera and New York City Department of Parks & Recreation Commissioner Susan Donoghue.
This event is in the spirit of the ABNY Women network which provides a space for women across the larger ABNY network and New York civic life to connect and hold conversation with each other.
Attire will be Business Casual
General Admission for this event is closed, however slots are still open for ABNY Women Leaders.
If you are an ABNY Women Leader, please reach out to Joshua Reyes – JReyes@abny.org to find out more.

Special thanks to Delta Air Lines for sponsoring this event!

See photos from the event here.

ABNY YP Policy Brief with Paul S. Ryan, Executive Director, New York City Campaign Finance Board
2025-04-10 08:30 - 10:00 | Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies (FPWA), 40 Broad St, 5th Floor, New York, NY, 10004, United States
Join us on Thursday, April 10 at 8:30 a.m. for an ABNY YP Policy Brief with Paul S. Ryan, Executive Director for the New York City Campaign Finance Board. Paul will share about his professional experiences leading to his current role, as well as CFB’s role in making local democracy more open, transparent, and equitable.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 8
Doors Open: 8:30 a.m., Program Begins: 9:00 a.m.

About Paul S. Ryan:
Paul S. Ryan has served as Executive Director of the New York City Campaign Finance Board since February 2024. Previously Paul was Deputy Executive Director of the Funders’ Committee for Civic Participation. He is nationally recognized as a leading voice in campaign finance and democratic participation. He has also served as Vice President for Policy and Litigation for Common Cause and as Deputy Executive Director of the Campaign Legal Center. Through his many professional experiences, Paul has proven himself a capable manager and organizational leader. He is a graduate of UCLA Law School and the University of Montana.

ABNY Boardroom Breakfast with Jamie Torres-Springer, President, MTA Construction and Development
2025-04-17 09:00 - 10:00 | New York Building Congress, 1040 Avenue of the Americas, 21st Floor, New York, 10018, United States
Join us on Thursday, April 17 at 9:00 a.m. for an ABNY Boardroom Breakfast with Jamie Torres-Springer, President of MTA Construction and Development. Jamie will speak about his role and current work leading the incredibly impactful capital program at the MTA. Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 15.
Doors Open: 8:30 a.m., Program Begins: 9:00 a.m.

About Jamie Torres-Springer:
Jamie Torres-Springer has served as President of MTA’s Construction & Development agency since 2021. He is responsible for better, faster, and cheaper delivery of the MTA’s capital program through innovative management of construction for subways, buses, commuter railroads, bridges, and tunnels. Through C&D, he oversees the full capital delivery process from project planning and packaging through procurement, delivery and close-out. Under his leadership the agency has shown results bringing the system to a state of good repair and making it more resilient and accessible for millions of daily riders while containing costs and leveraging public-private partnerships.
Prior to joining the MTA, Mr. Torres-Springer served as Commissioner of New York City’s Department of Design and Construction (DDC), the agency responsible for delivering infrastructure and facilities across New York City government, where he led development and implementation of DDC’s comprehensive plan to streamline capital project delivery, and had a leading role in several programs related to the pandemic, New York City’s adaptation to climate change, and reform of the criminal justice system. Prior to DDC, he led a national planning practice working on urban infrastructure, open space, and citywide strategic plans for inclusive growth and sustainability.

ABNY YP Tour: 9/11 Memorial and Museum
2025-04-24 17:30 - 19:00 | 9/11 Memorial and Museum
Join ABNY Young Professionals for a tour of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum on Thursday, April 24th 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is the country’s principal institution concerned with exploring 9/11, documenting its impact, and examining its continuing significance. This indoor/outdoor tour examines what happened on 9/11; explores the history, rebuilding, and behind-the-scenes design of the site; and highlights the stories of those affected by the attacks.
In partnership with the Memorial & Museum’s Visionary Network for young professionals, gain a deeper understanding of 9/11, the lead-up to the attacks, and their continuing global significance in this essential tour of the Museum’s key spaces.
If you are interested in joining the tour, please sign up by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, April 14. Please note space is limited with attendees selected by lottery. All who signed up will be notified by end of day Tuesday, April 15, whether they have been selected to participate or not.
Click here to register.

ABNY YP Tour: Rat Walk with Kathleen Corradi, NYC Rat Czar
2025-05-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Columbus Park
Join ABNY Young Professionals for the Rat Walk with the New York City Rat Czar Kathleen Corradi on Thursday, May 15th 6:00 p.m.
See our City in a whole new light and uncover the world of urban rats. Walk will highlight the relationship between the built environment, human behaviors, and rat biology. Come curious and ready to walk!
Rat Walk will start at 6:00 p.m. at Columbus Park (Manhattan). Group will meet at the park entrance on the corner of Baxter Street and Worth Street.
If you are interested in joining the tour, please sign up by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8. Please note space is limited with attendees selected by lottery. All who signed up will be notified by end of day Wednesday, May 9, whether they have been selected to participate or not.
Click here to register.

Volunteer Opportunity: AIDS Walk New York
2025-05-18 11:00 - 15:30 | Central Park
Join the ABNY Young Professionals for an upcoming volunteer event with AIDS Walk New York on Sunday, May 18 from 11:00 a.m. – 03:30 p.m.
Tasks may include assisting with set-up/break-down, management, and clean-up of the checkpoint. Also, distributing food and beverages and directing Walkers to services such as restrooms and first aid.
If you are interested, please register by end of day, May 12.
Click here to register.

Power Breakfast with Attorney General, Letitia James 5/20
2025-05-20 08:30 - 10:00 | 583 Park Avenue, 583 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10065, United States
ABNY is excited to welcome the 67th Attorney General for the state of New York, Letitia “Tish” James, to a Power Breakfast on Tuesday, May 20. The Attorney General will discuss her current priorities as New York State’s chief legal officer.
Please see here for the Attorney General’s bio.
Doors open at 8:30 a.m., with breakfast beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Please contact Zina Robbins-Maldonado at zmaldonado@abny.org for table purchases (10 seats per table) and at least one week prior to the event to request accessibility accommodations. In all situations, a good faith effort will be made to provide accommodations.

Watch the full conversation here.
See photos of the event here.

ABNY YP Tour: ConEdison East River Generating Plant
2025-06-05 16:00 - 17:30 | New York
Join ABNY Young Professionals for a tour of the ConEdison East River Generating Plant on Thursday, June 5th – 4:00 p.m.
The tour will provide an insightful overview of the district steam system and its history as well as how steam is used in the city. The tour will also highlight ConEd’s decarbonization plan.
If you are interested in joining the tour, please sign up by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 23. Please note space is limited with attendees selected by lottery. All who signed up will be notified by end of day Tuesday, May 27, whether they have been selected to participate or not.
Please note, per ConEd’s security policy, we must ask each attendee whether or not they are a U.S. or Canadian citizen. If not, clearance must be retrieved by ConEd ahead of time.
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What’s On Tap? Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, Chancellor of the City University of New York
2025-06-10 18:00 - 20:00 | The Bronx Brewery, 20 Hudson Yards Unit 207, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Please join us on Tuesday, June 10 at 6:00 p.m. for a What’s On Tap? with Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, Chancellor of the City University of New York
Chancellor Matos Rodríguez will talk about his career path leading up to his appointment as the head of the country’s largest urban public university and the work he’s implemented in the City University system to improve and expand New Yorkers’ access to quality higher education.
Please RSVP by 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 5. You must be 21+ to attend. We hope you can join us!

ABNY YP Tour: South Battery Park City Resiliency Project - Battery Park City Authority
2025-06-24 16:00 - 17:00 | New York
Join ABNY Young Professionals for a tour of the South Battery Park Resilience Project on Tuesday, June 24th – 4:00 p.m.
Participants will get a sneak peek of the soon-to-be reopened Wagner Park, including the various components of the flood barrier system, a waterfront performance space, and the Wagner Park Pavilion, which will house public restrooms, a new community space and restaurant, as well as a green roof overlooking the Statue of Liberty.
This is an active construction site and participants must wear closed toe and hard soled shoes and be prepared to walk on uneven surfaces.
If you are interested in joining the tour, please sign up by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4th. Please note space is limited with attendees selected by lottery. All who signed up will be notified by end of day Tuesday, June 6th, whether they have been selected to participate or not.
Click here to register.

About the South Battery Park City Resiliency Project:
The South Battery Park City Resiliency Project (SBPCR) is a BPCA capital project designed to provide flood risk reduction for Battery Park City and Lower Manhattan in response to increasingly frequent and more severe storms. It comprises an integrated flood barrier system from the Battery Park City Esplanade at the west end of First Place, along the waterside edge of the Museum of Jewish Heritage (MJH), through Robert F. Wagner Park, and Pier A Plaza, that then extends eastward along the northern edge of The Battery, ending at approximately the southwest corner of Battery Place and State Street. The project also includes modifications and upgrades to the storm-water drainage system on the interior side of the flood barrier system to ensure that flood risks on that side are not exacerbated by the coastal surge protection. The project is part of the City of New York’s larger Lower Manhattan Coastal Resiliency (LMCR) Project.

Virtual ABNYTalks: Pulse of the NYC Primary
2025-07-08 12:30 - 13:30 | New York
Please join us on Tuesday, July 8 for a virtual ABNYTalks: Pulse of the NYC Primary.
This timely conversation will feature a panel of leading voices in local government and electoral reform to analyze the results and underlying data from New York City’s primary election. Panelists will explore what the numbers reveal about who is voting, where, and why — highlighting patterns in participation across neighborhoods and what this reveals about civic engagement and representation in New York City. The discussion will also explore the challenges to equitable participation and opportunities for reform to build a more inclusive and responsive electoral system.

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ABNY Chief Executive Officer Emma Pfohman will moderate the conversation with the following panelists:

Ben Max, Program Director, New York Law School’s Center for New York City Law
Christina Greer, Associate Professor of Political Science, Fordham University
Kate Doran, Elections Specialist, League of Women Voters of the City of New York
Teresa Gonzalez, Partner, Bolton St. Johns & Co-Chair, New Majority NYC

Click here to register for the webinar.

Panelist Bios:
Christina Greer is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Fordham University, Lincoln Center (Manhattan) campus. Her research and teaching focus on American politics, Black ethnic politics, campaigns and elections, and public opinion. She is the author of “Black Ethnics: Race, Immigration, and the Pursuit of the American Dream”, “How to Build a Democracy from Fannie Lou Hamer and Barbara Jordan to Stacey Abrams”, and co-editor of “Black Politics in Transition: Immigration, Suburbanization, and Gentrification”. Greer writes a weekly column for The Amsterdam News, is a frequent political commentator on several media outlets, and is the co-host of FAQ-NYC.
Kate Doran is an emeritus board director of the League of Women Voters of New York State. The League is a Non-Partisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. Kate has been a member of the LWV of the City of New York since 1977. Currently she is the Elections Specialist. In this role, she monitors the NYC BOE, and represents the LWVNYC on City and State voter coalitions. Kate has been a poll worker since 2004, and served as Election Day Poll site Coordinator from 2006 – 2016.

Teresa Gonzalez has an extensive background in government and public relations in New York City, including serving as Communications Director and Chief of Staff at the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (CAU), and as Deputy Press Secretary at the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs during the Bloomberg administration. She has held several leadership positions at cultural institutions throughout her career including at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, the Brooklyn Arts Council and Brooklyn Bridge Park in New York, and at the Museum for Contemporary Crafts in Portland, Oregon. Teresa has been recognized for her work by the New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as a “Women in Business” award winner, as an influencer on Schneps Media’s Latin Impact and Power Women of Brooklyn Awards and as part of City and State Magazine’s Above & Beyond, Real Estate Power 100, Brooklyn Power 100, Who’s Who in Government Relations and Latino Power 100 list of accomplished leaders. She received her bachelor’s degree in English/Professional Writing from Kutztown University in Pennsylvania and received a master’s degree in Nonprofit Management from Milano – The New School. Teresa sits on the boards of the New York Immigration Coalition, NYIC Action, The New Majority NYC, the New York Women’s Foundation, ABNY Foundation, Brooklyn Academy of Music and is a member of the Fund for Public Housing’s Advisory Council. She resides in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, where she was born and raised.

Ben Max has over a dozen years of journalism experience covering New York politics and government, including more than nine years as Executive Editor of Gotham Gazette. At Gotham Gazette, Ben led a team known for comprehensive coverage of New York City and State policy and politics, including policy explainers, election guides, and reporting on many topics often not covered by other publications. In that work, Ben also formed partnerships with other news outlets and civic organizations; is a leading analyst of New York politics and expert on city and state government, and a frequent guest on television, radio, and podcast programs. He also regularly moderates candidate debates, policy panels, newsmaker conversations, and other events for various organizations and venues. A Queens native, Ben currently lives in Brooklyn with his son, Elijah. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Trinity College in Connecticut and a master’s in teaching from Tufts University.

ABNY YP Tour: The Davis Center, Central Park
2025-07-17 18:00 - 19:00 | New York
Join ABNY Young Professionals for a tour of the Davis Center in Central Park on Thursday, July 17 – 6:00 p.m.
This one-hour walking tour will highlight the novel engineering and design of this new, year-round and multipurpose facility near the Harlem Meer in Central Park. Led by staff of the Central Park Conservancy, the tour will provide the opportunity to hear more about the planning, design, and construction of the $160 million capital project that improves access and equity on the park’s north end.
If you are interested in joining the tour, please sign up by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, July 14. Please note space is limited with attendees selected by lottery. All who signed up will be notified by end of day Tuesday, July 15, whether they have been selected to participate or not.
Click here to register.

About the Davis Center:

Opened in April 2025, the Davis Center at the Harlem Meer blends seamlessly into Central Park’s north end, reconnecting the community with nature and restoring access to the landscape that was once obstructed. Central Park Conservancy Landscape architects, in collaboration with Susan T. Rodriguez Architecture – Design and Mitchell Guirgola, have designed the integrated landscape and state-of-the-art facility to reflect the park vistors’ priorities and the spirit of Central Park’s original purpose. The new Davis Center, which replaced the Lasker Pool and Rink, invites year-round expanded recreational and leisure activities and offers more ways for the community to enjoy this diverse and beautiful naturalistic setting in the heart of New York.
The fully accessible Davis Center provides unhindered access across the north end of the Park––a reconnected watercourse and new boardwalk that invites visitors to explore the Meer’s shoreline and freshwater marsh, offering an immersive experience in this restored landscape’s beauty and ecological diversity.

ABNY YP Tours: Governors Island
2025-08-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Governors Island
We are excited to invite you to a walking tour of Governors Island on Thursday, August 7 at 3:00p. We will convene at Battery Park Maritime Building Ferry Terminal to begin our guided tour of the island led by The Friends of Governor’s Island. Following the tour, we’ll head to Taco Vista for complimentary drinks and unbeatable views.
If you are interested, please sign up here by 9:00p on Thursday, July 31. All who signed up will be notified by end of day on Friday, August 9 if they have been selected to participate or not.
Sign up for the tour here.

Postponed: ABNY Women Summer Social 2025
2025-08-13 17:30 - 19:30 | New York
This event has been postponed.
A new date will be announced shortly.

*Member Exclusive* ABNY Screening: Drop Dead City
2025-08-19 18:30 - 21:00 | New York
ABNY is excited to offer this exclusive invitation to a screening of the film Drop Dead City, directed by Michael Rohatyn and Peter Yost. The documentary is the first to tell the story of how New York City tackled its fiscal crisis and avoided bankruptcy in 1975. We will be joined by the film’s co-director who will provide introductory remarks before the screening.
Doors open at 6:30p for networking and cocktails. The screening will begin promptly at 7:00p.

This event is free and exclusively offered to ABNY Members, ABNY Women Leaders, and ABNY Young Professional Associates.

ABNY YP Associates 2025 Summer Meet-Up
2025-08-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College, 47-49 East 65th Street, New York, NY, 10065, United States
We hope you can join us for a special ABNY YP Associates Summer Meet-Up on Thursday, August 21 from 5:30 – 7:30p.
Stop by to learn more about the ABNY YP Associates membership program, network with other Young Professionals, and hear from special guest Ronay Menschel Director and President of the Museum of the City of New York: Stephanie Hill Wilchfort.
This event is open to all members of the YP network.
See photos from the event here.

Volunteer Opportunity: Fort Tryon Park
2025-08-23 10:00 - 15:30 | Fort Tryon Park, 99 Margaret Corbin Dr #67, New York, New York, 10040
Join the ABNY Young Professionals for an upcoming volunteer event at Fort Tryon Park on Saturday, August 23, 10:00a – 1:00p
Volunteers will join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks on their monthly beautification day and help with maintaining the park’s Broadway Promenade.
Volunteers will help with invasive plant removal, litter pick-up, and mulching, among other activities. Please note proper attire is required, including long pants and sturdy shoes. Water and granola bars will be provided to the volunteers.
If you are interested, please register by end of day, August 14.
Sign up for the volunteer event here.

What’s On Tap? with Louis A. Molina, Commissioner, New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS)
2025-09-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Broadstone – John Jay Room, 88 Broad St., New York, 10004
Please join us on Thursday, September 4 at 6:00p for a What’s On Tap? with Louis A. Molina, Commissioner, New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), the agency tasked to make government work for all New Yorkers.
Commissioner Molina will talk about his career path leading up to his appointment as commissioner to the Department of Citywide Administrative Services and the behind the scenes tasks to hire and train city workers, oversee the other dozens of city property, and procurement services to keep New York City’s government stocked and operating.
Please RSVP by 3:00p on Wednesday, September 3. You must be 21+ to attend. We hope you can join us!
