Avlon: We can’t be dependent, as a state, on outside entities—particularly given their political environment. We need to grow strength and independence, and increasing our energy production is a way to do that, while also being able to take full advantage of the industries of the

Avlon: If you get in a game where your vision for the city and state is just what taxes or fees to raise, you’re missing the larger plot — especially in a place where we’re too dependent on a relatively small number of people who can quite easily pack up and move to another

Avlon: Public-private partnerships work as long as there’s a high degree of transparency and accountability. John Avlon Citizens Union #PublicPrivatePartnerships #EconomicGrowth

Avlon: If you can get back to building again, you will ultimately lower the cost of living. You will address affordability, and that construction will also create good-paying jobs — many of them union jobs — and that’s healthy for our economy. John Avlon Citizens Union

Avlon: Budgets are choices. Again, just look at the fact that we have more than doubled our budgets in New York City and State over the past quarter century, while our state in 2023 lost more than 240,000 residents. I don’t think there are many New Yorkers who would say we’re

Avlon: (On the recent Democratic primary election in New York City) Give credit where credit’s due for his (Zohran Mamdani’s) ability to inspire a new generation to turn out. There’s a lot to learn. But at the same time, we need to be clear-eyed about the ideas he’s advancing and

Avlon: To take advantage of economic transformation, we need to get ahead on energy. Right now, we do import a lot of our energy, but New York needs to be a leader in energy production again. John Avlon Citizens Union #Economy #EnergyLeadership

The latest episode of The Forum, hosted by CNBC's Becky Quick, is now available! 🎧 In today’s episode, hear exclusive insights from Mohamed A. El-Erian, President of Queens' College, and Dambisa Moyo, Member of the @ukhouseoflords, Global Economist, Co-Principal of Versaca

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That’s a wrap for our event season! Here’s a behind-the-scenes look from our Signature Luncheons. Join the Centennial Society or become a Board Member for exclusive behind-the-scenes access and insights from top leaders. ➡️ To learn more about ECNY's membership opportunities,

In a conversation that spanned policy, reform, and the future of New York, John Avlon shared a clear call to action: it’s time to stop managing decline—and start building again. From open primaries to simplifying regulation, he outlined how structural reform and civic engagement

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The latest episode of The Forum, hosted by CNBC’s Becky Quick, is now available. 🎧 In this episode, hear from Lawrence H. Summers, Professor and President Emeritus of Harvard University, and Glenn Hubbard, Dean Emeritus of Columbia University, as they unpack today’s most

Honoring the leadership that has shaped The Economic Club of New York. 🌟 From past to present, our Board Members continue to drive the club’s legacy of excellence and innovation. Thank you for your continued dedication and vision! 1. Dambisa Moyo, Member of the United Kingdom