City & State 20th Anniversary

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City & State NY is celebrating its 20th Anniversary with a special commemorative issue and recognition program, publishing on September 28 and culminating in an event headlined by Governor Hochul on September 29 in NYC. The special issue, accompanying list, and event will spotlight our distinguished Hall of Fame: 20 Years of Impact in New York honorees, recognizing the individuals and organizations whose exceptional achievements and enduring impact have helped define New York over the past 20 years.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Dramma Times Square,

1604 Broadway, 2nd Floor,

New York, NY 10019

Dramma Times Square,

1604 Broadway, 2nd Floor,

New York, NY 10019

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Agenda

6:30 PM EDT

40 MINS
6:30 PM EDT 40 MINS

Doors Open & Reception Begins

7:10 PM EDT

2 MINS
7:10 PM EDT 2 MINS

Opening Remarks

Tom Allon
Tom Allon
Publisher & General Manager
City & State
Tom Allon
Tom Allon
Publisher & General Manager
City & State
Tom Allon
Tom Allon
Tom Allon
Publisher & General Manager
City & State
Tom Allon

7:12 PM EDT

6 MINS
7:12 PM EDT 6 MINS

Welcome Remarks

John Avlon
John Avlon
Former Senior Political Analyst & Anchor, CNN
Chairman, Citizens Union of New York
John Avlon
John Avlon
Former Senior Political Analyst & Anchor, CNN
Chairman, Citizens Union of New York
John Avlon
John Avlon
John Avlon
Former Senior Political Analyst & Anchor, CNN
Chairman, Citizens Union of New York
John Avlon

7:18 PM EDT

2 MINS
7:18 PM EDT 2 MINS
Boldyn Networks

Raise a Glass to City & State NY- Toast from Boldyn Networks

Boldyn Networks

7:20 PM EDT

2 MINS
7:20 PM EDT 2 MINS
New York Apartment Association

Commemorative Remarks

New York Apartment Association
Kenny Burgos
Kenny Burgos
CEO
New York Apartment Association
Kenny Burgos
Kenny Burgos
CEO
New York Apartment Association
Kenny Burgos
Kenny Burgos
Kenny Burgos
CEO
New York Apartment Association
Kenny Burgos

7:22 PM EDT

2 MINS
7:22 PM EDT 2 MINS

City & State Remarks and Introduction to Keynote

Tom Allon
Tom Allon
Publisher & General Manager
City & State
Tom Allon
Tom Allon
Publisher & General Manager
City & State
Tom Allon
Tom Allon
Tom Allon
Publisher & General Manager
City & State
Tom Allon

7:24 PM EDT

10 MINS
7:24 PM EDT 10 MINS

Keynote Speaker Remarks

Kathy Hochul
Kathy Hochul
Governor
New York State
Kathy Hochul
Kathy Hochul
Governor
New York State
Kathy Hochul
Kathy Hochul
Kathy Hochul
Governor
New York State
Kathy Hochul

7:34 PM EDT

2 MINS
7:34 PM EDT 2 MINS
Spectrum/ Charter Communications

Sponsor Remarks by Spectrum/ Charter Communications

Spectrum/ Charter Communications
Rodney Capel
Rodney Capel
Vice President of State Government Affairs
Spectrum/ Charter Communications
Rodney Capel
Rodney Capel
Vice President of State Government Affairs
Spectrum/ Charter Communications
Rodney Capel
Rodney Capel
Rodney Capel
Vice President of State Government Affairs
Spectrum/ Charter Communications
Rodney Capel

7:36 PM EDT

5 MINS
7:36 PM EDT 5 MINS

Speaker Remarks

Letitia James
Letitia James
Attorney General
New York State
Letitia James
Letitia James
Attorney General
New York State
Letitia James
Letitia James
Letitia James
Attorney General
New York State
Letitia James

7:41 PM EDT

2 MINS
7:41 PM EDT 2 MINS
TD Bank

Ceremonial Honors to City & State NY- Toast from TD Bank

TD Bank

7:43 PM EDT

5 MINS
7:43 PM EDT 5 MINS

Speaker Remarks

Julie Menin
Julie Menin
Council Member
New York City
Julie Menin
Julie Menin
Council Member
New York City
Julie Menin
Julie Menin
Julie Menin
Council Member
New York City
Julie Menin

7:48 PM EDT

14 MINS
7:48 PM EDT 14 MINS

Presentation of Hall of Fame Honorees

8:02 PM EDT

2 MINS
8:02 PM EDT 2 MINS
Kasirer LLC

Moment of Celebration- Toast from Kasirer LLC

Kasirer LLC

8:04 PM EDT

2 MINS
8:04 PM EDT 2 MINS
Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Commemorative Champagne Toast from Cozen O'Connor

Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies
Ken Fisher
Ken Fisher
Land Use & Zoning Attorney of Cozen O’Connor; Member of Cozen O’ Connor Public Strategies’ New York practice
Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies
Ken Fisher
Ken Fisher
Land Use & Zoning Attorney of Cozen O’Connor; Member of Cozen O’ Connor Public Strategies’ New York practice
Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies
Ken Fisher
Ken Fisher
Ken Fisher
Land Use & Zoning Attorney of Cozen O’Connor; Member of Cozen O’ Connor Public Strategies’ New York practice
Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies
Ken Fisher

8:06 PM EDT

2 MINS
8:06 PM EDT 2 MINS
Alliance for Clean Energy New York

Salute to City & State NY- Toast from Alliance for Clean Energy New York

Alliance for Clean Energy New York
Marguerite Wells
Marguerite Wells
Executive Director
Alliance for Clean Energy New York
Marguerite Wells
Marguerite Wells
Executive Director
Alliance for Clean Energy New York
Marguerite Wells
Marguerite Wells
Marguerite Wells
Executive Director
Alliance for Clean Energy New York
Marguerite Wells

8:08 PM EDT

2 MINS
8:08 PM EDT 2 MINS
Waymo

Sponsor Remarks by Waymo

Waymo
Anthony Perez
Anthony Perez
Northeast Policy Manager
Waymo
Anthony Perez
Anthony Perez
Northeast Policy Manager
Waymo
Anthony Perez
Anthony Perez
Anthony Perez
Northeast Policy Manager
Waymo
Anthony Perez

8:40 PM EDT

8:40 PM EDT

Event Concludes