Daniel J. Bernstein has 25+ years of nonprofit and business management experience. He served as Operations Director at Madison Avenue BID from 1996, overseeing security, sanitation, and a $2.2 million budget. Currently, he acts as a financial consultant for Madison Avenue BID. From 2005 to 2022, Daniel was Deputy Director of Fordham Road BID, involved in startup, program implementation, and day-to-day operations. He managed fiscal matters, human resources, contracts, fundraising, and public redevelopment projects.

Daniel has a history of community service, including being an auxiliary police officer and holding positions at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and American Cancer Society. He owned Identity Bar & Lounge from 2006-2015. Daniel enjoys playing pool in a NYC league for over 27 years.

Working at the Columbus Amsterdam Business Improvement District over the years I have developed an understanding of dynamics between Businesses, Community, and the BID. This has allowed me to have a connection to the area and be able to engage the community and the neighborhood in events to bring awareness of each other.