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…
The American Museum of Natural History announced the opening of a COVID-10 vaccination center in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life under the iconic “blue whale,” which is much beloved by children of all ages. To build excitement and support the theme, an adhesive bandage was placed on the whale’s flipper. Howard Milstein said, “It…
President Clinton: US in ‘dogfight’ for democracy Are you willing to do what it takes to revive our democracy? Former President Bill Clinton posed that question March 18 during a webinar on the state of American democracy hosted by the Institute of Politics and Global Affairs (IOPGA) at Cornell, challenging more than 3,600 students…
On June 3, 2020, Howard P. Milstein presented the Honorable Henry Cisneros with the John E. Zuccotti Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2020 Regional Plan Association Virtual 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,…
On November 7, 2019, the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) honored Howard Milstein with the George E. and Marie J. Doty Award to recognize his efforts to support research in geroscience. Howard is Founder and Chairman of the Milstein Medical Asian American Partnership (MMAAP) Foundation and Chairman, Milstein Program of Geriatrics. AFAR supports the…
On September 4, 2019, Howard & Abby Milstein were honored by the 9/11 Memorial & Museum for “Distinction in Civic Innovation and Renewal.” The award was presented at the Memorial & Museum’s annual benefit dinner, hosted by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and late-night host Seth Meyers. The Distinction in Civic Innovation and Renewal award…
The Geroscience Symposium was the inaugural one of the series of seven international meetings which discuss the multiple levels of aging mechanisms as well as their impact on intervention in senior health and age-related diseases. It brought together Chinese and international researchers and opinion leaders from academia, industry, government agencies, private foundations and public advocacy…
On April 19, 2019, Howard P Milstein presented Alicia Glen with the John E. Zuccotti Award at the 2019 Regional Plan Association Event. This public service award is given to a leader who has displayed exceptional accomplishments and service in the public’s interest. It is named for the late John E. Zuccotti, who had a…