City & State honored 100 New Yorkers who improve the lives of New Yorkers at this year’s Responsible 100 awards luncheon at Sony Hall in midtown Manhattan. The annual list, which recognizes individuals making the state a better place, aims to feature changemakers from a multitude of industries in varying positions of leadership.
An animated crowd welcomed veteran NY1 anchor Dean Meminger, who opened the event thanking sponsors and celebrating the work of honorees, followed by an introduction of the event’s keynote speaker, Erin Lichy.
Known best as a reality television personality on “The Real Housewives of New York City,” the philanthropist set the record straight on preconceived notions of her, the city and her dedication to public service…