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George Gresham, President, 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East
2020-08-24 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | NY
Moderated by ABNY Member and ABNY Census 2020 Organizing and Action Committee Member Kyle Bragg, 32BJ SEIU
Mr. Gresham looked at social justice from a labor perspective and discussed the importance of fighting for the economic and civil rights of all workers.

What’s On Tap? with NYC Department of Small Business Services Commissioner Jonnel Doris
2020-08-25 08:00 - 17:00
Commissioner Doris discussed his path to office, experiences in government, and vision for New York City. He also gave insight into how small businesses are dealing with the effects of the pandemic.

Special Briefing on School Reopening with Michael Mulgrew, President, United Federation of Teachers
2020-08-31 08:00 - 17:00
President Mulgrew discussed the union’s efforts and plans to ensure a safe return to school for students, educators, and school communities and participated in a moderated Q&A session with public school parent and ABNY Board Member, Jen Hensley, Senior Director of Public Policy, Lyft.

Policy Brief: Mail-In Voting
2020-09-03 08:00 - 17:00
Rachel Bloom, Policy Director for Citizens Union, presented on mail-in voting in New York, specifically what policies are in place now, lessons learned from recent primaries, and what we could expect from the November general election. Wayne Bena, Nebraska Deputy Secretary of State for Elections discussed Nebraska as a case study for mail-in voting, clarifying how it operates, what worked and what didn’t, and how we can apply those practices more broadly.

Hon. Letitia James, New York State Attorney General
2020-09-15 08:00 - 17:00
Moderated by Melva M. Miller, Chief Executive Officer, ABNY
Attorney General James focused on police reform and gun control in an inspiring conversation that called upon the audience to continue to work towards equality for all New Yorkers.

Special Briefing on AirTrain LaGuardia with Rick Cotton, Port Authority Executive Director
2020-09-21 08:00 - 17:00
Rick Cotton, Executive Director, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, along with the AirTrain project team, detailed the plans for “AirTrain LaGuardia” envisioned to provide sustainable, reliable, predictable, and efficient travel between LaGuardia and midtown Manhattan for air travelers, the airport’s workforce, and nearby communities. The presentation was followed by a moderated Q&A session with ABNY Steering Committee Member, Patricia Ornst, Managing Director of New York State and Local Government Affairs, Delta Air Lines.

ABNY University: How to Prepare for Personal Financial Recovery Post COVID-19
2020-09-30 08:00 - 17:00
Adrienne A. Harris, Professor of the Practice and Gates Foundation Senior Research Fellow with the Center for Finance, Law, and Policy at the University of Michigan; Norm Champ, former Director of the Division of Investment Management at the SEC and Author of Mastering Money: How to Beat Debt, Build Wealth, and Be Prepared for Any Financial Crisis; and Ratesh Dhir, Head of Business Development and B2B at Earnin, a financial technology startup, discussed the economic impact of COVID-19 and what it means for the financial recovery of young professionals in New York City, including ways to better manage personal finances and prepare for the future

What’s On Tap? with New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson
2020-10-07
Mayor Bramson discussed his decisive actions in response to New Rochelle becoming one of the nation’s first COVID-19 epicenters, lessons learned from leading the city through this unprecedented time, and his vision for New York State.

The X Factor: The Latinx Community and The Future of New York
2020-10-14 08:00 - 17:00
ABNY celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by bringing together leaders to discuss key issues facing Hispanic Latinx communities in New York City including education, affordable housing, health care, and criminal justice reform. Speakers included Vincent Alvarez, President, AFL-CIO New York City Central Labor Council; Marlene Cintron, President, Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation; Carmen De La Rosa, Candidate for NYC Council District 10; Dr. Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, Chancellor, City University of New York (CUNY) and Ritchie Torres, then Candidate for U.S. Congressional District NY-15. The panel was introduced by ABNY Foundation Board member Tonio Burgos, Chief Executive Officer, Tonio Burgos & Associates, and moderated by ABNY Member Aimee J. Vargas, Vice President, Communications & Community Affairs.

Special Briefing with Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senate Democratic Leader
2020-10-15 08:00 - 17:00
Senator Schumer discussed the next COVID-19 stimulus package and the resiliency of New
Yorkers during the challenges of the fall season.

Special Briefing with Top NYC Health Officials
2020-11-20 08:00 - 17:00
James Patchett, President and Chief Executive Officer, NYCEDC, and top New York City health, Senior Advisor for Public Health, NYC Mayor’s Office, and Jackie Bray, Deputy Executive Director, NYC Test and Trace Corps, briefed ABNY members on the status of COVID-19 cases in New York City, reviewed the City’s public health response, and shared more on how all New Yorkers can help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Boardroom Breakfast with Andrew Rigie, Executive Director, NYC Hospitality Alliance
2020-11-24
Mr. Rigie discussed his career path, the impact of COVID-19, how his organization is supporting and advocating for restaurants and nightlife establishments, and the future of the hospitality industry in New York City.

Policy Brief: New York City Budget
2020-12-03
After the November modification was released, Preston Niblack, Deputy Comptroller for Budget, Office of the New York City Comptroller, reviewed the fiscal year 2021 budget in detail and discussed the implications of current events and the City’s outlook for the future.

YP Panel: Urban Design and Neighborhood Development
2021-01-12 08:00 - 17:00
ABNY CEO Melva M. Miller joined NYC Parks Department Commissioner Mitchell Silver and Coro New York Leadership Center Interim Executive Director Gregg Bishop for the CUNY Design Your City kickoff panel: “Urban Design and Neighborhood Development.”

Special Briefing: New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
2021-01-15
Governor Cuomo addressed the ABNY Steering Committee and discussed the future of New York State’s economy and ways New Yorkers can work with our federal, State, and local elected leaders to close New York State’s budget gap. The event was co-hosted by the Regional Plan Association (RPA), and the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY).

YP Panel: A Local Lens on Governing: County Executives Discuss Navigating a Health Crisis, Economic Recovery, and Planning for the Future
2021-01-27 08:00 - 17:00
County Executives: Laura Curran of Nassau; George Latimer of Westchester, and Marcus Molinaro of Dutchess discussed county governance, pandemic response and recovery, inclusivity and equitable growth, and regional strategies for attracting and retaining talent, in a conversation moderated by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards.

ABNY Talks: New York City's Elections in 2021: Ranked Choice Voting, Voting Equity, and Voter Mobilization
2021-01-28
ABNY hosted a discussion on the opportunities and challenges around increasing voter participation in New York City’s 2021 elections. Panelists included Lurie Daniel Favors, Interim Executive Director & General Counsel, Center for Law and Social Justice; Luke Hayes, Campaign Manager, Rank the Vote NYC; Susan Lerner, Executive Director, Common Cause New York; and Allie Swatek, Director of Policy and Research, NYC Campaign Finance Board. Patrick Lespinasse, Senior Advisor, Brown & Weinraub and YP Steering Committee Member moderated the discussion on ranked choice voting, voter registration, reaching disconnected voters, modernizing elections, and the upcoming election and the candidates.

Special Briefing: 2021 Race for Mayor: An Agenda for a Better New York
2021-02-01 - 2021-04-30
ABNY was proud to host the “2021 Race for Mayor: An Agenda for a Better New York,” a weekly conversation series featuring 10 of NYC’s mayoral candidates. We were honored to speak directly with these candidates to learn more about their policies and get to know them more personally.

Tour (Virtual): New York Transit Museum
2021-02-02 08:00 - 17:00
On Tuesday, February 2 YPs were able to experience traveling through New York City during different eras of the twentieth century through a virtual tour of the New York Transit Museum. YPs received a guided tour of a collection of vintage subway and elevated cars and objects from the archive. Following the tour, YPs competed to see who was the most transportation-savvy in a round of NYC transit trivia!

PowerZoom with Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer
2021-02-05
Senate Majority Leader Schumer joined ABNY for the first PowerZoom event of the year. Senator Schumer briefed the audience on the current state of affairs in Washington, D.C., the upcoming Congressional agenda, and what it all means for New York.

PowerZoom with 82nd Attorney General of the United States Eric H. Holder, Jr
2021-02-17
ABNY hosted a PowerZoom in celebration of Black History Month with the Chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee and the nation’s first African American U.S. Attorney General, Eric H. Holder, Jr. Mr. Holder discussed the importance of the redistricting process following the 2020 Census.

YP Panel: Lights, Camera, Zoom! The Future of Media and Entertainment in New York
2021-02-18 08:00 - 17:00
ABNY YP hosted a virtual panel discussion, “Lights, Camera, Zoom! The Future of Media and Entertainment in New York.” NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment Commissioner Anne del Castillo provided introductory remarks, followed by a discussion with Yoni Bokser, Acting Executive Director, NYS Governor’s Office of Motion Picture and Television Development; Donna Edge-Rachell, Executive Producer, ViacomCBS; and Cristyne L. Nicholas, Chairman, The Broadway Association. YP Steering Committee member Nicole Weingartner served as moderator. The panelists explored production for the film and entertainment industry during COVID-19, and discussed policies and practices put in place to aid in pandemic and economic recovery efforts post COVID-19.

Boardroom Breakfast with Clare Newman, President and CEO, The Trust for Governors Island
2021-02-25 08:00 - 17:00
In conversation with Michael Rudin, Senior Vice President, Rudin Management Company and Chair, ABNY YP, Clare Newman discussed her career path and the Trust’s vision for Governors Island.

Design Your City Final Presentations
2021-03-02 08:00 - 17:00
The Design Your City cohort, a group of undergraduate CUNY students enrolled in a special training program on urban design and neighborhood development, presented their final projects to a panel of expert judges: Jorge Luis Paniagua Valle, Co-Executive Director, Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City; Delma Parma, Community Design Architect, NYCHA; and Michael Rudin, Senior Vice President, Rudin Management Company and Chair, ABNY YP.

ABNY Volunteers: Resumepalooza
2021-03-04 08:00 - 17:00
ABNY Volunteers participated in CUNY’s “Virtual Resumepalooza.” Volunteers met one-on-one with CUNY students to review resumes and provide feedback.

Boardroom Breakfast with Betsy Plum, Executive Director, Riders Alliance
2021-03-09 08:00 - 17:00
Betsy Plum discussed her career path and the Riders Alliance’s plan to #SaveTransit in response to challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic.

What’s on Tap? With Dr. K. Torian Easterling, First Deputy Commissioner and Chief Equity Officer, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department)
2021-03-17
Dr. Easterling discussed his role as First Deputy Commissioner and the inaugural Chief Equity Officer at the NYC Health Department and the agency’s plan for an equitable response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

PowerZoom with U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
2021-03-18
ABNY, in partnership with ABNY Women, hosted a PowerZoom with Senator Gillibrand as part of a celebration of Women’s History Month. Senator Gillibrand, a tireless advocate for New York, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, discussed the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act. This recently introduced legislation will create a permanent, national, paid family and medical leave program and serve as a vital tool for long-term economic recovery.

PowerZoom with U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
2021-03-18 08:00 - 17:00
ABNY, in partnership with ABNY Women, hosted a PowerZoom with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand as part of a celebration of Women’s History Month. Senator Gillibrand, a tireless advocate for New York, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, discussed the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act. This recently introduced legislation will create a permanent, national, paid family and medical leave program and serve as a vital tool for long-term economic recovery.

Tour: Moynihan Train Hall
2021-03-22 08:00 - 17:00
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.
