Social programming, professional networking, and lifelong connections for Vassar College graduates living and working in New York City
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All Vassar grads in the New York City area are members of VCNY! No registration, no fees. You’re welcome to stop by a Schmooze, sign up for an event, and connect with the Vassar community in the greatest city in the world.
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Upcoming Events
Paths with Purpose: Building Legal Careers That Reflect Who You Are
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Sony Music Entertainment, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY
Vassar Alum Stand-Up Comedy Night
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Black Cat LES, 172 Rivington St, New York, NY
News
March 5, 2026
Carl Kissin ’80, Molly Kornfeld ’14, Rachel Lenihan ’13, Lindsay Lucido ’15, Yvette Segan ’19, and Dan Sohval ’13 are taking the stage at Black Cat LES for a night of stand-up comedy! Black Cat is a relaxed coffee shop offering alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and small bites.
After the show, keep the night going at Mary’s, a short walk away, for more schmoozing, food, and drinks!
🗓️ Friday, March 13th, 6pm (doors), 7pm (show, 90 minutes)
🎟️ $6 ($10 at the door)
📍 Black Cat LES, 172 Rivington St
📍 Afterparty at Mary’s, 146 Orchard St
March 3, 2026
We’re bringing together a group of alum public interest lawyers for a panel discussion of how you can build a legal career that reflects your identity and personal values. We’ll focus on how each panelist chose their area of practice and what it means to do meaningful work in the law today.
Katherine Greenberg ’04, Vice President of Litigation at A Better Balance
Dror Ladin ’05, attorney at Earthjustice
Zoe Root ’04, supervisor and director of the Survivors Advocacy Practice at the Center for Appellate Litigation
Jason Wu ’07, Attorney-in-Charge of The Legal Aid Society’s Harlem Community Law Office
Moderated by Geoffrey Wertime ’06, trial attorney at the U.S. Department of Labor
🗓️ Wednesday, March 11th, 7pm–9pm
🎟️ Free
📍 Hybrid: 25 Madison Ave and Teams
March 1, 2026
On Tuesday, see Marcel on the Train, followed by a Q&A with star and co-writer Ethan Slater ’14 (sold out!): connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_Broadway
On March 11th, our alum panel discusses finding legal work important to them: connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_LegalCareers
And on March 13th, six alums take the stage at our stand-up comedy night: connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_AlumComedy