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Ostroff Associates Welcomes Transportation and Infrastructure Policy Leader Ron Epstein as a Senior Advisor
Ostroff Associates, New York State’s leading government relations firm, welcomes Ron Epstein as a Senior Advisor for Transportation and Infrastructure.
Covanta Environmental Solutions Partners with New York State for Second Phase of Pharmaceutical Take-Back Program
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Covanta Environmental Solutions, a leading provider of environmental services to the healthcare sector and a wide range of other industries, has been awarded a contract from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) for phase two of their Pharmaceutical Take-Back Pilot Program. As part of the pilot program’s initial launch in 2017, Covanta Environmental Solutions ...
Covanta Environmental Solutions Partners with New York State for Second Phase of Pharmaceutical Take-Back Program
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Covanta Environmental Solutions, a leading provider of environmental services to the healthcare sector and a wide range of other industries, has been awarded a contract from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) for phase two of their Pharmaceutical Take-Back Pilot Program. As part of the pilot program’s initial launch in 2017, Covanta Environmental Solutions ...
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Speed Cameras Will Surround Every New York City Public School
ALBANY — The speed cameras that were installed around many New York City public schools several years ago seemed like an unqualified success: Traffic deaths near the cameras fell by more than half, and speeding was reduced by more than 60 percent. And yet, last summer, the cameras went dark, a casualty of partisan politicking in Albany and a potent reminder of the capital’s reputation for dysfunction. Now they ...
Speed Cameras Will Surround Every New York City Public School
ALBANY — The speed cameras that were installed around many New York City public schools several years ago seemed like an unqualified success: Traffic deaths near the cameras fell by more than half, and speeding was reduced by more than 60 percent. And yet, last summer, the cameras went dark, a casualty of partisan politicking in Albany and a potent reminder of the capital’s reputation for dysfunction. Now they ...
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Silva: New York’s IDAs Create Jobs, Drive the Economy
It’s no secret that the term “economic development” has been painted with a negative brush recently. Only in New York State could we look at Amazon HQ2, with a $5 billion investment, 25,000 new jobs, and an annual payroll of $4.2 billion, and see it as a negative thing. Perhaps it is because the lens through which we view economic development is too narrow and the definition being used by elected officials ...
Silva: New York’s IDAs Create Jobs, Drive the Economy
It’s no secret that the term “economic development” has been painted with a negative brush recently. Only in New York State could we look at Amazon HQ2, with a $5 billion investment, 25,000 new jobs, and an annual payroll of $4.2 billion, and see it as a negative thing. Perhaps it is because the lens through which we view economic development is too narrow and the definition being used by elected officials ...
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Senate Releases One House Budget Proposal
(Albany, NY) The Senate Majority’s budget resolution includes proposals to increase support for New York students, provide tax relief for overburdened New York families by implementing a permanent property tax cap, and restore proposed AIM cuts to struggling municipalities. The budget resolution reflects a responsible financial plan that is within the available revenues as forecast by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and ...
(Albany, NY) The Senate Majority’s budget resolution includes proposals to increase support for New York students, provide tax relief for overburdened New York families by implementing a permanent property tax cap, and restore proposed AIM cuts to struggling municipalities. The budget resolution reflects a responsible financial plan that is within the available revenues as forecast by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and ...
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Governor Cuomo, Joined by Speaker Pelosi, Signs Red Flag Gun Protection Bill
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, joined by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, today fulfilled his promise to sign the Red Flag Bill, a key component of his 2019 Justice Agenda, within the first 100 days of the new legislative session. The Red Flag Bill, also known as the extreme risk protection order bill, prevents individuals who show signs of being a threat to themselves or others from purchasing or possessing any kind of firearm ...
Governor Cuomo, Joined by Speaker Pelosi, Signs Red Flag Gun Protection Bill
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, joined by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, today fulfilled his promise to sign the Red Flag Bill, a key component of his 2019 Justice Agenda, within the first 100 days of the new legislative session. The Red Flag Bill, also known as the extreme risk protection order bill, prevents individuals who show signs of being a threat to themselves or others from purchasing or possessing any kind of firearm ...
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Vineyard Wind Teams with Transmission Developer Anbaric to Advance New York’s Renewable Energy Goals
(NEW YORK, February 14th, 2019) – Vineyard Wind today announced a new offshore wind project proposal to serve New York called Liberty Wind. The Liberty Wind proposal was submitted in response to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) solicitation of offshore wind project proposals for supplying New York with clean, emission free offshore wind energy. The Liberty Wind proposal includes 400, 800 ...
Vineyard Wind Teams with Transmission Developer Anbaric to Advance New York’s Renewable Energy Goals
(NEW YORK, February 14th, 2019) – Vineyard Wind today announced a new offshore wind project proposal to serve New York called Liberty Wind. The Liberty Wind proposal was submitted in response to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) solicitation of offshore wind project proposals for supplying New York with clean, emission free offshore wind energy. The Liberty Wind proposal includes 400, 800 ...
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Governor Cuomo Details Updates to the FY 2020 Executive Budget Financial Plan
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced changes to the FY 2020 Executive Budget Financial Plan, including re-estimates and amendments. Estimated tax receipts have been revised downward due to weaker personal income tax collections in December 2018 and January 2019. The downward revisions to receipts are offset by reductions in estimated General Fund disbursements and use of available resources ...
Governor Cuomo Details Updates to the FY 2020 Executive Budget Financial Plan
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced changes to the FY 2020 Executive Budget Financial Plan, including re-estimates and amendments. Estimated tax receipts have been revised downward due to weaker personal income tax collections in December 2018 and January 2019. The downward revisions to receipts are offset by reductions in estimated General Fund disbursements and use of available resources ...
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Rick Ostroff Named as a City & State 50 Over Fifty Honoree
Rick has been working in government and politics for over 35 years. He founded Ostroff Associates in 1995 and since then has provided leadership and expertise to clients throughout New York State. In growing the firm to where it is today, Rick has carefully assembled a team of experienced and hardworking professionals at OA who exemplify the level of dedication, integrity and leadership it takes to achieve our client’s goals ...
Rick Ostroff Named as a City & State 50 Over Fifty Honoree
Rick has been working in government and politics for over 35 years. He founded Ostroff Associates in 1995 and since then has provided leadership and expertise to clients throughout New York State. In growing the firm to where it is today, Rick has carefully assembled a team of experienced and hardworking professionals at OA who exemplify the level of dedication, integrity and leadership it takes to achieve our client’s goals ...
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Governor Cuomo Announces Third Round of Term 3 Administration Appointments
“From day one, our administration has delivered real results for New Yorkers, and I am proud to work with this brilliant and talented team to keep our momentum moving forward,” Governor Cuomo said. “Together, we will make New York a stronger, fairer and more prosperous state for all. ”Jill DesRosiers has been appointed Chief of Staff. Ms. DesRosiers previously served as Executive Deputy Secretary to the Governor ...
Governor Cuomo Announces Third Round of Term 3 Administration Appointments
“From day one, our administration has delivered real results for New Yorkers, and I am proud to work with this brilliant and talented team to keep our momentum moving forward,” Governor Cuomo said. “Together, we will make New York a stronger, fairer and more prosperous state for all. ”Jill DesRosiers has been appointed Chief of Staff. Ms. DesRosiers previously served as Executive Deputy Secretary to the Governor ...
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