News and Events
Abby Milstein Elected Chair of the New York Public Library Board of Trustees
Thursday, November 10th, 2022
Abby S. Milstein was appointed Chair of the New York Public Library’s (NYPL) Board of Trustees in November 2022. Abby is a founding partner in the law firm of Constantine Cannon, P.C. Abby previously served as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of the NYPL and Chair of its Executive Committee for eight years.…
Milstein Family, Sarasota Private Trust Co, & New York Private Bank & Trust Donate $1 Million to Community Members Impacted by Hurricane Ian
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022
Goodwill to distribute vouchers, gift cards to those impacted by Hurricane Ian Donation of $1M from Sarasota Private Trust Company, New York Private Bank & Trust Company, and the Milstein Family will support residents affected by storm SARASOTA/BRADENTON, FL – A generous donation of $1M from Sarasota Private Trust Company, New York Private Bank &…
Howard Milstein Presents the 2022 John Zuccotti Award to Senator Chuck Schumer
Monday, May 16th, 2022
On May 6, 2022, Howard P. Milstein presented to Senator Chuck Schumer the John E. Zuccotti Lifetime Achievement Award at the Annual Regional Plan Association Event. This award is given to a leader who has displayed exceptional accomplishments and service in the public interest. It is named for the late John E. Zuccotti, who had…
Milstein Hall Vaccination Site Serves Nearly 100,000 People Since April, 2021
Thursday, March 31st, 2022
Since April 2021, a COVID-19 vaccination site in Milstein Hall of the American Museum of Natural History has served nearly 100,000 people. As of the end of March 2022, the site will close, and, starting April 1, a New York City mobile vaccination bus will serve anyone seeking a walk-in vaccination and the museum will…
Howard Milstein Moderates Session with Governor Kathy Hochul - “Rebuilding New York”
Tuesday, February 15th, 2022
On Thursday, February 10, 2022, the Cornell Institute/Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy’s Institute of Politics and Global Affairs featured a Conversation with Governor Kathy Hochul. The Governor discussed her vision for the state’s Infrastructure “Rebuilding New York,” with Howard Milstein on the Panel of Converses, along with Steve Israel (Director, Institute of Politics…
Howard Milstein authors op-eds on how to effectively and efficiently transform our country’s critical infrastructure
Wednesday, December 8th, 2021
With the passage of the federal infrastructure package last month, Howard Milstein published an op-ed in The Hill, co-authored with former Congressman Steve Israel, entitled, “Design-Build Contracts Key to Infrastructure Success” and another in the Eno Center for Transportation Weekly entitled, “Getting the Best Bang from our Infrastructure Buck.” Howard is currently Chairman of The…
Howard and Abby Milstein Underwrite “Objects and Memory,” a PBS documentary in commemoration of the anniversary of 9/11
Thursday, September 9th, 2021
PBS Documentary Explores How Ordinary Objects Acquire Extraordinary Meaning – OBJECTS AND MEMORY To Air In September On PBS (check local listings) Frank Langella Narrates, Music by Philip Glass “OBJECTS AND MEMORY remains one of the most poignant memories of anything I have ever done. It is a very timely piece still and will always…
Howard Milstein thanks Hadassah, on behalf of the Milstein family, for its Memorial Video Tribute to Irma Milstein
Wednesday, June 30th, 2021
5th Annual Zuccotti Award for Leadership Presented by Howard Milstein to Rick Cotton
Tuesday, May 11th, 2021
On May 7, 2021, Howard P. Milstein presented Rick Cotton, Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, with the John E. Zuccotti Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2021 Regional Plan Association Virtual Event. This award is given to a leader who has displayed exceptional accomplishments and service in the public…
Howard and Michael Milstein featured speakers at UJA Event
Wednesday, May 5th, 2021
On May 4, the UJA’s Young Real Estate (REX) Division sponsored a conversation with Howard and Michael Milstein to discuss the family’s multi-generational philanthropic commitment to UJA (and numerous other major initiatives across medical, civic, higher education, and the arts); and the entrepreneurial spirit that is a legacy of the Milstein family and continues with…