Kenneth D. Laub, both personally and through the company that bears his name, has consistently endeavored over the years to, as he puts it, “give a little bit back, to the city that’s been so good to me.”

These efforts have taken numerous forms, including fund-raising, philanthropy and other charitable work; producing Broadway and off-Broadway shows; and composing original music that celebrates the people and places of New York City.

A few examples of these follow, with highlighted links to the larger stories...

• Sidewalks of New York, co-sponsored with the Municipal Art Society, brought the history of downtown Manhattan to life through the installation of permanent historical markers throughoutthe district.
• The NYC Fire Museum  Attached you will find a description of this event, pictures of Mr. Laub with various celebrities including Susan Anton, Roger Grimsby, Dick Shawn, Diane Gilmore and Bob Hope. Also present was Lewis Rudin, who is Chairman of the Association for a Better New York.
• The commercial success of the World Trade Center was closely linked with that of Kenneth D. Laub & Co., which negotiated transactions that occupied 2.3 million square feet of its space by major corporations and institutions. Following the site’s tragic destruction on September 11, 2001, Mr. Laub publicly challenged the real estate profiteering that followed in its wake.  In full-page ads appearing in the NY Times and the Wall Street Journal, he offered his services free of charge to any business or individual affected by the tragedy.  This generous offer was recognized personally by the Governor of New York State.
• An accomplished pianist and composer, Mr. Laub marked his 50th birthday at Rockefeller Center's Rainbow Room.  The event, labeled a “Superparty” by the press, was attended by several hundred of NY's business, political and entertainment leaders.
• Mr Laub's music has been performed at Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Birdland and numerous performing arts centers throughout the United States. For more information please visit www.KennethDLaubMusic.com
• The Association for a Better New York The Association for a Better New York was formed by LewisRudin in the late 1960's and early 1970's. Ken Laub was an original founding member of the Association along with Lewis Rudin [founder] Alan Tishman, Harry Helmsley, Robert Tisch, Vinnie MacDonald, Jerome Minskoff, and others. There are also various committees representing various industries including the theater industry.  Some of the attached pictures reflect the initiation of the efforts by members of the theater community as evidenced by the announcement of same at City Hall.