Tuesday, March 24, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Check-in and Breakfast 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Panel Discussions

Location:
Downtown Manhattan
Address provided upon RSVP

The Manhattan Institute invites you to join us for a timely and substantive discussion reflecting on the first 100 days of Mayor Mamdani’s administration in New York City.

This event will examine the early direction of the mayoralty and explore what it signals for the city’s future. The program will feature three expert panels addressing key policy areas.

Agenda:

Panel I: 9:00-9:50 AM - The Future of NYC’s Kids
Childcare, public education, and what lies ahead for families.

• Jennifer Weber, Fellow, K-12 Education Policy, Manhattan Institute
• Danyela Egorov, Fellow, Manhattan Institute 
• Sydney Altfield, National Director, Teach Coalition

Panel II: 10:00- 10:50 AM - Moving NYC
“Free” buses, bike lanes, and the future of urban transportation policy.

• Nicole Gelinas, Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute
• Eric Goldwyn, Program Director, The Marron Institute & Clinical Assistant Professor in the Transportation and Land-Use Program 
• Danny Pearlstein, Policy and Communications Director, Riders Alliance

Panel III: 11:00 - 11:50 AM - Achieving Housing Affordability 
What has the Mamdani administration done thus far—and will it work?

• Brad Hargreaves, Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute
• Kenny Burgos, CEO, New York Apartment Association
• Ann Korchak, Board President, Small Property Owners of New York

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