On Wednesday, February 22, we had a wonderful “Civic Conversation” with Kathryn Garcia, Director of State Operations for Governor Hochul, moderated by Senior Political Analyst and CNN Anchor John Avlon. Garcia spoke about several policy issues affecting New York, including infrastructure, housing, energy and climate, bail reform, public safety, and more. Watch the event here:
2022 GOTHAM GREATS CELEBRATION On Tuesday, October 18th, Citizens Union will held our annual Gotham Greats Celebration at The Metropolitan Club. We are excited to come together with our valued supporters to celebrate our 125th year and the accomplishments of our esteemed honorees CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HONOREES! Click here to view images from the … 2022 Gotham Greats Celebration
On September 28th, we had a wonderful “Civic Conversation” with NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, moderated by Senior Political Analyst and CNN Anchor John Avlon. Speaker Adams spoke candidly about several policy issues affecting the city, including her position on the influx of immigrants, addressing the homeless crisis, bail reform, the process of redistricting, the … Civic Conversation: New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams
In our first “post-pandemic,” in-person Civic Conversation, Citizens Union hosted Janno Lieber, Chair and CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, in front of a full room at The Century Association. Leiber spoke candidly about the challenges of running the MTA, and broke the news that the agency had reached an agreement to make the system … Civic Conversation: Metropolitan Transportation Authority CEO Janno Lieber
Hear from experts about what’s in store for Eric Adams in his first days in office. Featuring de Blasio transition/administration veterans Richard Buery and Carl Weisbrod; moderated by Ben Max of Gotham Gazette. Watch the event here:
SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, October 21st, 6-8 PM Join us for the GOTHAM GREATS CELEBRATION A celebratory reception honoring some of our City’s greatest citizens. Barry H. Berke Partner & Co-Chair, Litigation Practice, Kramer Levin Full Bio Here Lisa Blau Founding Partner, Able Partners Full Bio Here Eleanor Randolph Former New York Times Editorial Writer … 2021 Gotham Greats Celebration
Former Daily News Editorial Board Member and former Politico reporter Laura Nahmias, former Senior Advisor on Ray McGuire’s mayoral campaign L. Joy Williams, and former Deputy Mayor for Government Affairs and Communications in the Bloomberg administration and current Education Program Lead of Bloomberg Philanthropies Howard Wolfson, joined us to debrief the results and aftermath of … Civic Conversation: Post Primary – What Just Happened?
Citizens Union’s Spring for Reform event brings together an exciting mix of young professionals, and civic, business, and political leaders to network and celebrate. Spring for Reform Archive
On April 22nd, Betsy Gotbaum, executive director of Citizens Union, was joined by City Councilmember Adrienne Adams, Civilian Complaint Review Board Chair Rev. Fred Davie, and Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence and Counterterrorism John Miller to discuss police reform and public safety in New York City. This Civic Conversation was moderated by Gotham Gazette editor Ben … Civic Conversation: Police Reform and Public Safety
NYPD Deputy Commissioner John Miller, CCRB Chair Fred Davie, and City Council Public Safety Chair Adrienne Adams gathered by Zoom for an online forum on police reform and public safety hosted by Citizens Union and moderated by Gotham Gazette editor Ben Max. The three officials discussed recent policing problems and reforms, the evolution of the NYPD, … Civic Conversation: What’s Next for NYC’s Streetscape, Businesses, and Neighborhoods
