Special Briefing with Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado
2023-01-20 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

ABNY YP Boardroom Breakfast: Brendan McGuire, Chief Counsel to Mayor Adams and City Hall
2023-01-31 08:30 - 09:30 | City Hall
We hope you can join us for an ABNY YP Boardroom Breakfast with Brendan McGuire, Chief Counsel to Mayor Adams and City Hall on Tuesday, January 31 at 8:30 a.m.
Mr. McGuire will discuss his career path and roles and responsibilities as Chief Counsel to the Mayor and City Hall.

ABNY YP Associates Tour: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
2023-02-02 18:00 - 20:00 | One Vanderbilt
Join ABNY YP Associates for a tour of the SUMMIT One Vanderbilt on Thursday, February 2 at 6:00 p.m. SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is an immersive, multi-sensory experience that blends elements of art, technology, architecture, and thrill to take the concept of “observation deck” to entirely new heights. YP Associates can gather for a drink after the tour to enjoy the views.

What's On Tap? Jessica Tisch, New York City Department of Sanitation Commissioner
2023-02-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Copper Room at Brass Monkey, 55 Little W 12th St, New York, 10014
Please join us on Tuesday, February 7 at 6:00 p.m. for a What’s On Tap? with New York City Department of Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch.
Commissioner Tisch has led the Department of Sanitation since April 2022, following over a decade of experience transforming government agencies to work more efficiently and effectively for New Yorkers. As Sanitation Commissioner, she has prioritized street cleanliness, helping our City recover from the worst of the pandemic.
Sanitation issues are always at the forefront in New York City so don’t miss this unique opportunity to ask Commissioner Tisch your questions!
To see images from the event view the ABNY Flickr page here.

ABNYChats: Talking New York City Planning and Housing
2023-02-09 13:00 - 14:00 | RUBENSTEIN, 825 8th Ave, New York, NY, 10019
Please join us on Thursday, February 9 at 1:00 p.m. for an ABNY Chats with City Planning Chair Dan Garodnick and John Sanchez, Executive Director of the 5 Borough Housing Movement, to discuss the future of housing in New York City.
Mr. Garodnick will present Mayor Adams’ vision for a more inclusive, equitable “City of Yes” and the administration’s proposal to convert unused office space into new apartments for New Yorkers. The recommendations include a goal of relaxing residential conversion regulations for office buildings constructed through 1990, which would allow for easier conversion of offices built between the 1960s and 1980s.
Immediately following Chairman Garodnick’s presentation, he will be joined by 5 Borough Housing Movement Executive Director John Sanchez for a “fireside chat” on the plan’s outcome for a more fair and equitable city.
The 5 Borough Housing Movement is a coalition focused on expanding the supply of affordable housing at a time when the City faces a dire housing crisis by advocating for:

Enabling Office-to-Residential Conversions;
Lifting the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Cap; and
Helping New Conversions to Deliver Affordable Housing.

See the full discussion here and view images from the event here.

ABNYTalks: The Evolution of Black Communities in New York City: Development, Culture, and Economic Empowerment
2023-02-14 10:00 - 12:00 | David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center, 61 W 62nd St, New York, NY, 10023
In honor of Black History Month, please join us on Tuesday, February 14 at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the evolution of Black Communities in New York City with a lens toward real estate development, culture, and economic empowerment. We will hear from leaders in the government, education, and business sectors on best practice models, lessons learned, and opportunities to grow and develop black communities in New York City.
See the full discussion here and view images from the event here.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Click here to see photos from the event.

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.

Click here to see the full discussion and here for the event photos.

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.

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!
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.

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 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.
Click here to see photos from the event.
