On February 3, 2026, PBS will begin airing Henry Louis Gates, Jr.’s latest series, “Black and Jewish America: Interwoven Histories.” The Milsteins have supported the creation of numerous award-winning series by Dr. Gates, including “Reconstruction: America After the Civil War,” and “Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise.” On January 20, 2026, there was…
Read More...On November 3, 2025, the New York Public Library held its annual Literary Lions Benefit, raising $3.4 million for this vital New York institution. Those honored included Louise Erdrich, Daniel Kehlmann, James McBride, James Patterson, Shonda Rhimes, and Bruce Springsteen. Mr. Springsteen surprised the guests with a solo acoustic performance of “Thunder Road.” The annual benefit often…
Read More...On Friday, May 2, Howard P. Milstein and Governor of New York State, Kathy Hochul, presented the 2025 John Zuccotti Award to Kathryn Wylde, President & CEO of Partnership for New York City. This is in recognition of Ms. Wylde’s storied career and dedication to advancing economic opportunity, innovation and the global standing of New…
Read More...On November 7, 2024, Howard Milstein unveiled the “Milstein Innovation in Infrastructure Project” at the Manhattan Institute. Following his opening remarks, Milstein engaged with the audience, addressing questions about the initiative, reflecting on his role in the historic Tappan Zee Bridge replacement, and sharing his vision for strengthening the nation’s infrastructure through innovation. The “Milstein Innovation…
Read More...On Friday, May 3, Howard Milstein presented the Zuccotti Award, in honor of John E. Zuccotti, to the Honorable Wes Moore, Governor of Maryland. This, in recognition of Governor Moore’s distinguished career in finance, philanthropy, and public service. The RPA’s focus on infrastructure, building for the future, and sustainability is particularly pertinent as Governor Moore…
Read More...On October 12, 2023, Howard and Abby Milstein dedicated the Paul and Irma Milstein Foundation Program for the Center on Aging and Immune Remodeling at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Joining them was Sean X. Leng, MD, PhD, Professor Medicine, Molecular Microbiology and Immunology and Director, Johns Hopkins Center on Aging and Immune Remodeling.…
Read More...The Milstein Family, Sarasota Private Trust Company and New York Private Trust Company were recognized for their generous gift of $1 million to Goodwill Manasota in support of communities in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Ian. This donation continues a legacy of Emigrant Bank and the Milstein family providing significant direct aid to customers…
Read More...On October 10, 2023, Howard and Abby Milstein were honored for their “deep and abiding commitment to the humanities, reflected in their transformational gift to the Trust to increase the impact of the Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities. Established by the National Endowment for the Humanities in 1972, the Jefferson Lecture is the highest honor…
Read More...Howard and Abby Milstein presented the annual Milstein Medal at the Royal College of Music, London, UK, to Nikita Burzanitsa. The Milsteins have sponsored the award, which recognizes talented young musicians from around the world, since 2008. The Royal College of Music was founded in 1882 by the then Prince of Wales (later Edward VII)…
Read More...Howard Milstein meets to discuss Infrastructure as part of his continuing work with Representative Steve Israel and the Cornell Institute of Politics and Global Affairs. Attendees listened to Howard’s experience with the transformative approach to the replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge while he was Chairman of the New York State Thruway Authority and to…
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