*Member Exclusive* ABNY Screening: Drop Dead City
2025-08-19 18:30 - 21:00 (America/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!

ABNY Talks: New York City Charter Revision Commission
2025-09-09 09:00 - 10:30 | Fordham University at Lincoln Center, Pope Auditorium, 113 West 60th St., New York, NY, 10023, United States
The New York City Charter Revision Commission was established in December 2024 to review the New York City Charter and determine how to make New York City’s government more transparent and responsive to the needs of local residents.
Now that the New York City Charter Revision Commission has released their adopted final report, ABNY will host a conversation with the Commission Chair Richard Buery and Executive Director Alec Schierenbeck to discuss the five ballot proposals that will be on the ballot this November.
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear how the Commission selected the final five ballot questions, discuss their potential impacts, and if passed, what they would mean for New York City.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.
Doors open at 9:00a for networking and coffee. Program from 9:00-10:30a.

Registration is now closed for this event.

2025 Spirit of ABNY
2025-09-16 18:00 - 21:00 | The Rainbow Room, 30 Rockefeller Plz, 65th Fl, New York, NY, 10111, United States
Join us for the 19th Annual Spirit of ABNY Awards at the Rainbow Room. We will be presenting the coveted Apple Awards to three civic luminaries who have provided a distinguished level of service to our city.
The 2025 honorees include NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch, Partnership for New York City President & CEO Kathy Wylde, and Ford Foundation Senior Fellow Maria Torres-Springer. Read more about the honorees here.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Amazon | AT&T | Brookfield Properties | Con Edison | Cozen O’Connor | Denham Wolf
GFP Real Estate | Global Strategy Group | Google | Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer |
Jack Resnick & Sons | Mercury | Meta | MSG Entertainment | Port Authority of NY & NJ | REBNY |
Resorts World New York City | The Shubert Organization | Verizon |
Council of School Supervisors and Administrators |
East Midtown Partnership | Grand Central Partnership |
New York City Employment & Training Coalition |
New York University | Times Square Alliance

Become a Sponsor
All proceeds support social, educational and civic programs benefitting all five boroughs of New York City. The ABNY Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and a portion of your sponsorship is tax-deductible.
To reserve a sponsorship package, please contact Zina at zmaldonado@abny.org by September 5th.

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ABNY Boardroom Breakfast with Bruce Revman, Co-Host City Manager, FIFA World Cup 26 New York New Jersey
2025-09-23 09:00 - 10:00 | NBCUniversal, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY, 10112
Join us on Tuesday, September 23 at 9:00a for an ABNY YP Boardroom Breakfast with Bruce Revman Co-Host City Manager, FIFA World Cup 26 New York New Jersey. Bruce will share about his career, his work leading the host committee, and all the exciting updates around the FIFA Club Cup and upcoming FIFA World Cup next summer.
If you are interested, please RSVP by September 19
Doors Open: 8:30a , Program Begins: 9:00a.

ABNY 2025 Mayoral Candidate Series: Zohran Mamdani
2025-10-09 08:30 - 10:00 | Jazz at Lincoln Center – Rose Theater, 10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY, 10023, United States
Please join ABNY’s 2025 Mayoral Candidate Series with a conversation featuring Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani.
As we look ahead to the General Election this November, ABNY will host individual discussions with each of the mayoral candidates, providing a platform to share their vision for the future of New York City and an opportunity for the ABNY network to ask questions.
Please see here for the Assembly Member’s bio.
Doors open at 8:30 a.m., with the program beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Please contact Zina Robbins-Maldonado at zmaldonado@abny.org for check/ACH purchases 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.
For other events in this series, see below:
Republican Nominee, Curtis Sliwa on October 15th
Independent Candidate, Former Governor Andrew Cuomo on October 21st

ABNY 2025 Mayoral Candidate Series: Curtis Sliwa
2025-10-15 08:30 - 10:00 | The Mezzanine, 55 Broadway, New York, NY, 10006, United States
Please join ABNY’s 2025 Mayoral Candidate Series with a conversation featuring Curtis Sliwa.
As we look ahead to the General Election this November, ABNY will host individual discussions with each of the mayoral candidates, providing a platform to share their vision for the future of New York City and an opportunity for the ABNY network to ask questions.
Doors open at 8:30 a.m., with the program beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Please contact Zina Robbins-Maldonado at zmaldonado@abny.org for check/ACH purchases 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.
For other events in this series, see below:
Democratic Nominee, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani on October 9th
Independent Candidate, Former Governor Andrew Cuomo on October 21st

ABNY 2025 Mayoral Candidate Series: Governor Andrew Cuomo
2025-10-21 08:30 - 10:00 | Club 101, 101 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10178, United States
Please join ABNY’s 2025 Mayoral Candidate Series with a conversation featuring Governor Andrew Cuomo.
As we look ahead to the General Election this November, ABNY will host individual discussions with each of the mayoral candidates, providing a platform to share their vision for the future of New York City and an opportunity for the ABNY network to ask questions.
Doors open at 8:30 a.m., with the program beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Please contact Zina Robbins-Maldonado at zmaldonado@abny.org for check/ACH purchases 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.

ABNY YP Tour: Lincoln Center
2025-10-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Lincoln Center, Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY, 10023, United States
Join ABNY Young Professionals for a tour of Lincoln Center on Tuesday, October 21 at 5:00p. The tour will be led by Lincoln Center staff and will tour around the venue’s iconic concert halls and stages, as well as talk about the history and founding of Lincoln Center itself.
If you are interested, please RSVP by 12:00p on October 15. The tour will begin promptly at 5:00p. 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.

RSVP here.

*Member Exclusive* ABNY Screening: 2025 NYC Mayoral Debate
2025-10-22 18:30 - 21:00
After a campaign season full of surprises — and just enough time left for a few more — it all comes down to this. Join members of the ABNY network for drinks and light fare as we tune into the final mayoral debate, hosted by Spectrum News NY1.
How to Register
This event is free and exclusively offered to ABNY Members, ABNY Women Leaders, and ABNY Young Professional Associates. Attendees from these groups can RSVP through the link in their inbox.

Special thank you to our sponsor:

Volunteer Opportunity: New York City Marathon
2025-11-02 11:30 - 15:45 | McGuiness Boulevard and Green Street
Be a part of one of the city’s most iconic and inspiring annual traditions!
ABNY Young Professionals are invited to volunteer with the New York Road Runners
for the NYC Marathon on Sunday, November 2, from 11:30a to 3:45p. You’ll assist with setting up the fluid station and distributing water to over 50,000 runners.
This opportunity requires standing for the entire shift, so please register only if you can commit fully. Remember to list ABNY as your group when you sign up, and note that this opportunity is not available for +1s.
Please note that this opportunity is first come, first serve and space is very limited.
Register here.

What’s On Tap? with Rohit T. Aggarwala, Commissioner, NYC Department of Environmental Protection
2025-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Broadstone – John Jay Room, 88 Broad St., New York, 10004
Please join us on Thursday, November 13 at 6:00p for our next ABNY Young Professionals’ What’s On Tap? with Rohit T. Aggarwala, who serves as both the city’s Chief Climate Officer and the Commissioner of NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). DEP provides 1.1 billion gallons of water to 9 million New Yorkers daily, manages stormwater and coastal resilience infrastructure citywide, and operates 14 Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs) that keep NYC’s local waters clean.
Commissioner Aggarwala will talk about his career path leading up to his appointment as Chief Climate Officer and DEP Commissioner. He’ll discuss how NYC is driving innovation in urban infrastructure and making New York more resilient to the impacts of climate change.
Please RSVP by 3:00p on Wednesday, November 12. You must be 21+ to attend.

ABNYTalks: City Council Speaker Forum (11/17)
2025-11-17 17:30 - 19:30
Join us to hear from the New York City Council Speaker candidates as they discuss their vision for New York City’s legislative body. This panel conversation will be moderated by former City Council Speaker and Women in Need President and CEO Christine C. Quinn.
Doors will open at 5:30p for refreshments, and the program will begin at 6:00p.
This is an event offered exclusively to ABNY Members. Attendees from these groups can RSVP through the link in their inbox. Please contact zmaldonado@abny.org to learn more about membership 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.

Power Breakfast with Amtrak Special Advisor, Andy Byford 11/20
2025-11-20 08:30 - 10:00 | Penn 2 – Town Hall, 2 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY, 10121, United States
Followed by a panel featuring:

Andy Byford, Special Advisor to the Amtrak Board of Directors
Sarah Kaufman, Director of the NYU Rudin Center for Transportation
Mark Levine, Manhattan Borough President
Betsy Plum, Executive Director of Riders Alliance
Dana Rubinstein, The New York Times (moderator)

ABNY is excited to welcome Andy Byford and featured guests for a timely event to discuss the future of Penn Station on Thursday, November 20.
As the busiest train station in North America, the redevelopment of Penn Station represents one of the most significant and complex infrastructure undertakings in the United States — with an impact that extends far beyond New York City and the broader Northeast region.
Doors open at 8:30a for coffee and networking, with the program beginning at 9:00a.
Please note full table purchases are now sold out for this event.

2025 ABNY Young Professionals Associates Holiday Toast
2025-12-10 18:00 - 20:00
ABNY YP Associates are invited to join us for an exclusive holiday toast on Wednesday, December 10 from 6:00p – 8:00p.
We are excited to celebrate a wonderful 2025 with our Young Professionals network and look forward to all that 2026 has in store!
This event is exclusively offered to YP Associates.

ABNYTalks | Making NYC Family-Friendly: Reaching Universal After-School
2025-12-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Civic Hall, 124 E 14th St., New York, NY, 10003, United States
ABNYTalks: Making NYC Family-Friendly – Reaching Universal After-School
Building on the Successes and Lessons of the Past Three Administrations to Serve New York City’s Children Today
Join leaders from the past three mayoral administrations for a forward-looking discussion on how to best support New York City children and families. Speakers include:

Ana J. Almanzar
New York City Deputy Mayor of Strategic Initiatives
Grace Bonilla
President & CEO at United Way of New York City
Former Administer of NYC Human Resources Administration
Dennis M. Walcott
President & CEO at Queens Public Library
Former Deputy Mayor and NYC Schools Chancellor

As the City engages in a discussion about childcare, it is critical that all children have a safe and enriching place to learn, grow, and play once the school day ends. Hear more about past strategies and the NYC Commission on Universal After-School’s recommendations to expand and improve programming for all New York City school children.
Doors open at 3a for networking. Program from 3:30-4:30p with a reception with refreshments to follow.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.

Volunteer Opportunity: GOSO
2025-12-20 10:00 - 16:30 | Boys’ Club of New York – Gerry Clubhouse, 321 111th Street, New York, New York, 10029
ABNY Young Professionals are invited to volunteer with GOSO on December 20th – 10:00a – 4:30p. Help East Harlem families build community connections and create joyful memories during this seasonal event.
Please note that there are two shifts available for December 20

10:00a – 1:30p
1:30p – 4:30p

Volunteer responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assist with event set-up (10:00a – 1:30p shift)
Staff activity stations: Arts & Crafts, Food Distribution
Check-in (10:00a – 1:30p shift)
General GOSO Staff Assistance
Event Breakdown and Clean up. (1:30p – 4:30p shift)

Please note that this opportunity is first come, first served and space is limited.

Click here to register.

Celebrating Rick Cotton, Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
2026-01-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson, at Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC), 251 Fulton St., New York, NY, 10007, United States
To celebrate a remarkable tenure that transformed the New York-New Jersey metropolitan region, please join us in honoring retiring PANYNJ Executive Director Rick Cotton at a special reception on January 14, 6:00p – 8:00p at Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson at Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC).
Under Cotton’s leadership, the PANYNJ and the New York City metropolitan region saw transformative investments in our transportation infrastructure. Overseeing a more than $30 billion redevelopment of LaGuardia, Newark, and JFK airports, as well as once-in-a-generation projects such as the $11 billion replacement of the Midtown Port Authority Bus Terminal, and critical upgrades to our ports and bridges, Cotton’s tenure leaves a legacy that strengthened the region and improved how millions of people move through it every day.
ABNY Member Organizations receive priority access and discounted tickets. Please contact cpurkey@abny.org to receive the member coupon code or to learn more about membership.
Please contact zmaldonado@abny.org 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.

Thank You to our Sponsors
Presenting Sponsors:

Leading Sponsors:

Additional Sponsors:

What’s On Tap? with Michael Lange
2026-01-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Jungly, 12-23 Jackson Ave, Queens, 11101
Please join us Thursday, January 15 at 6:00p for the next ABNY Young Professionals’ What’s on Tap? featuring Michael Lange — writer, researcher & political strategist born and raised in New York City.
Michael brings deep experience in New York politics, having worked for Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez and helping elect Yusef Salaam to the New York City Council.
He is also the author of The Narrative Wars, an political analysis newsletter offering in-depth research and commentary on political developments, campaigns, policy debates, and political history — with a particular focus on New York City and broader national relevance.
We look forward to an insightful and engaging conversation — don’t miss it!

Power Breakfast with City Council Speaker Julie Menin
2026-02-04 08:30 - 10:00 | 583 Park Avenue, 583 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10065, United States
ABNY looks forward to welcoming City Council Speaker Julie Menin to a Power Breakfast on Wednesday, February 4. Menin is an attorney, three-time City agency Commissioner, former small business owner, and currently serves as Council Member representing Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Julie will share her vision as the newly elected Speaker and key priorities for New York City’s legislative body.
ABNY Member Priority Access
Tickets for this event are exclusively available for ABNY Member organizations and their guests.
As of January 12th, this event is sold-out. If you would like to join the waitlist, please contact Zina Robbins-Maldonado at zmaldonado@abny.org.
Not an ABNY Member?
To request information about membership for you organization, please contact us.

ABNY Talks: 2026 FIFA World Cup
2026-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, New York, 10112
This summer, the region will host the FIFA World Cup 2026, with eight matches including the coveted final match hosted at MetLife Stadium. This event is anticipated to draw over a million visitors from around the world and generate over $3 billion in economic impact.

Alex Lasry, CEO of FIFA World Cup 26 NYNJ Host Committee
Dan Gross, Executive Director of New York State Special Events at Empire State Development
Julie Coker, President & CEO of New York City Tourism + Conventions
Luis Rosero, Vice President of Corporate and External Affairs at NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
Maya Handa, NYC World Cup Czar at the Office of the Mayor of New York City

Join this ABNY Talks Panel to hear how the Host Committee and their key partners are preparing for the tournament and learn how you can get involved.
Program will begin at 6:00p with a networking reception to follow.
Tickets for this event are currently exclusively available for ABNY Member organizations and their guests. Attendees from these groups can RSVP through the link in their inbox. If you have any questions, please reach out to Zina Robbins-Maldonado at zmaldonado@abny.org.
Not an ABNY Member?
To request information about membership for you organization, please contact us.

ABNY YP Tour: NY1
2026-02-13 11:30 - 13:00 | NY1
Join ABNY Young Professionals for a tour of NY1 followed by a chat with Errol Louis, journalist, and political anchor at NY1, on Friday, February 13 at 11:30a.
The visit will include a guided tour of the NY1 studios, offering an inside look at the production process—from the control room to the studio where shows are taped throughout the day. Attendees will learn how NY1 gathers and produces news, as well as the mission that drives its coverage, with a particular focus on politics, including the mayoral race and the upcoming gubernatorial race.
The tour will also provide access to the assignment desk and video-gathering operations, giving participants a behind-the-scenes view of how stories are coordinated and brought to air. The visit will conclude with an opportunity to speak with Errol and engage in a Q&A session with the group.
If you are interested, please register by 12:00p on January 30 The tour will begin promptly at 11:30a. 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.
Register here

Volunteer Opportunity: City Meals on Wheels
2026-02-21 10:00 - 13:00 | City Meals on Wheels, 360 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York, 10017
ABNY Young Professionals are invited to volunteer with City Meals on Wheels on Saturday, February 21 – 10:00a – 1:00p. Volunteers will help deliver nutritious meals to elderly New Yorkers in need.
If you are interested in volunteering, please register by February 16 – 12:00p.

Click here to register.

SOLD OUT---Women Building NYC
2026-02-25 08:30 - 10:00 | Gilbane
We are pleased to host a timely and important breakfast conversation with Deputy Mayors for Housing – past and present – to reflect on New York City’s affordable housing crisis and the work still ahead. This discussion will offer an opportunity to assess what policies and approaches have proven most effective, where progress has fallen short, and what lessons should guide the next chapter of housing policy in New York City.
Our distinguished panel includes Leila Bozorg, newly appointed Deputy Mayor for Housing & Planning; Maria Torres-Springer, President of the Charles H. Revson Foundation; Vicki Been, Faculty Co-Director of the Furman Center for Real Estate & Urban Policy; and Alicia Glen, Founder & Managing Principal of MSquared.
Doors open at 8:30a, program begins at 9:00a.

Information Session: World Cup For All Community Grant Program
2026-02-26 09:30 - 10:30 | Zoom
The ABNY Foundation is excited to announce it’s new World Cup For All Community Grant Program ahead of this summer when the New York City region will host the world’s most watched sporting event, the FIFA World Cup.
Non-profits based in New York City who are interested in applying to the grant are invited to attend a virtual information session on Thursday, February 26, 9:30a-10:30a via Zoom. Pre-registration is required.
REGISTER HERE

About the World Cup For All Community Grant Program
This summer, the New York City region will host the world’s most watched sporting event, the FIFA World Cup, and MetLife Stadium will host the tournament’s final match on July 19. The region is expected to welcome more than a million visitors from around the world, with the tournament generating an estimated $3 billion in economic impact.
The ABNY Foundation is launching the World Cup For All Community Grant Program to ensure residents and communities across the five boroughs can experience the excitement and local benefits of the tournament, even if they are not attending a match in person.
Through this program, the ABNY Foundation will award grants between $5,000 and $15,000 to community-based nonprofit organizations to support:

Free or low-cost, welcoming, and community-centered fan engagement activities tied to the FIFA World Cup 2026, and/or;
Free or low-cost, enriching youth programming inspired by the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Learn more and access the grant application here.

ABNY YP Policy Brief with Louisa Chafee, Director, New York City Independent Budget Office
2026-03-16 13:00 - 14:00
Join us on Wednesday, March 11 at 12:00p for a virtual ABNY Policy Briefing with Louisa Chafee, Director of NYC Independent Budget Office (IBO). IBO’s responsibility under the New York City Charter is to enhance public understanding of the City’s budget, fiscal policies, tax revenues, and local economy. Join this policy briefing to demystify the City’s budget process and to hear how the IBO supports our city’s fiscal health and transparency.

ABNY YP Tour: JPMorganChase Global Headquarters
2026-03-17 17:30 - 18:30 | JPMorganChase & Co.
Join ABNY Young Professionals for a tour of JPMorganChase’s new global headquarters, on Tuesday, March 17 at 5:30p.

Power Breakfast with Governor Kathy Hochul
2026-03-19 08:30 - 10:00
ABNY looks forward to welcoming Governor Kathy Hochul to a Power Breakfast on Thursday, March 19. Governor Hochul serves as New York State’s 57th Governor, and we are honored to host her for a conversation about her key priorities and bold vision for New York State’s future.
Doors open at 8:30a for coffee and networking, with the program beginning at 9:00a.
ABNY Member Priority Access
Tickets for this event are currently exclusively available for ABNY Member organizations and their guests.
Not an ABNY Member?
To request information about membership for you organization, please contact us.
