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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.
Department of Labor Announces Senate Confirmation of Commissioner Reardon
The New York State Department of Labor is pleased to announce that Roberta Reardon, who was nominated to serve as Commissioner by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo in October 2015, was today confirmed by the New York State Senate. “My highest priorities as Commissioner will be to continue the great work and momentum of the Governor, the Department of Labor, and the Legislature,” said Commissioner Reardon ...
Department of Labor Announces Senate Confirmation of Commissioner Reardon
The New York State Department of Labor is pleased to announce that Roberta Reardon, who was nominated to serve as Commissioner by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo in October 2015, was today confirmed by the New York State Senate. “My highest priorities as Commissioner will be to continue the great work and momentum of the Governor, the Department of Labor, and the Legislature,” said Commissioner Reardon ...
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Maria T. Vullo Confirmed by Senate as New York Superintendent of Financial Services
The New York State Senate today confirmed Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s nomination of Maria T. Vullo as Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS). As Superintendent, Ms. Vullo is responsible for regulating more than 1,500 insurance companies and nearly 1,600 banking and other financial institutions. Ms. Vullo has served as Acting Superintendent since February when she was nominated ...
Maria T. Vullo Confirmed by Senate as New York Superintendent of Financial Services
The New York State Senate today confirmed Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s nomination of Maria T. Vullo as Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS). As Superintendent, Ms. Vullo is responsible for regulating more than 1,500 insurance companies and nearly 1,600 banking and other financial institutions. Ms. Vullo has served as Acting Superintendent since February when she was nominated ...
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Governor Cuomo and Legislative Leaders Announce Agreement to Modernize New York’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Law
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Senate Independent Democratic Conference Leader Jeffrey Klein today announced an agreement on legislation to modernize New York’s 80-year-old Alcoholic Beverage Control Law. The agreement allows alcohol to be sold earlier on Sundays, adds commonsense provisions to broaden retail sales by producers, and reduces ...
Governor Cuomo and Legislative Leaders Announce Agreement to Modernize New York’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Law
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Senate Independent Democratic Conference Leader Jeffrey Klein today announced an agreement on legislation to modernize New York’s 80-year-old Alcoholic Beverage Control Law. The agreement allows alcohol to be sold earlier on Sundays, adds commonsense provisions to broaden retail sales by producers, and reduces ...
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NYPA Completes Electric Grid Project to Improve Reliability and Bring More Renewable Energy Downstate
MARCY—The New York Power Authority and New York State Electric & Gas today announced the completion of a $120 million transmission project that will enable more electricity from renewable sources to flow from upstate to meet energy demand in more-populated downstate regions without having to build new power lines. The project, known as the Marcy South Series Compensation Project, is also a cornerstone ...
NYPA Completes Electric Grid Project to Improve Reliability and Bring More Renewable Energy Downstate
MARCY—The New York Power Authority and New York State Electric & Gas today announced the completion of a $120 million transmission project that will enable more electricity from renewable sources to flow from upstate to meet energy demand in more-populated downstate regions without having to build new power lines. The project, known as the Marcy South Series Compensation Project, is also a cornerstone ...
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Governor Cuomo, Majority Leader Flanagan and Speaker Heastie Receive Recommendations from Business Regulation Council
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie today received 26 recommendations from the Business Regulation Council. The Council submitted recommendations on ways to decrease the cost of doing business in New York State without compromising protections for workers. The Council arrived at its recommendations after conducting a review the state’s ...
Governor Cuomo, Majority Leader Flanagan and Speaker Heastie Receive Recommendations from Business Regulation Council
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie today received 26 recommendations from the Business Regulation Council. The Council submitted recommendations on ways to decrease the cost of doing business in New York State without compromising protections for workers. The Council arrived at its recommendations after conducting a review the state’s ...
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Announces Local 2016 Man & Woman of the Year
Albany, NY – At a Grand Finale Gala held on Friday, May 13, 2016 in the elegant Renaissance Albany Hotel, The Upstate New York/Vermont Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announced the names of the 2016 Man and Woman of the Year. Kelsey Carr of The Chazen Companies, was named Woman of the Year, raising over $95,000 for LLS, while Rick Ostroff of Ostroff Associates was named Man of the Year, raising a record ...
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Announces Local 2016 Man & Woman of the Year
Albany, NY – At a Grand Finale Gala held on Friday, May 13, 2016 in the elegant Renaissance Albany Hotel, The Upstate New York/Vermont Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announced the names of the 2016 Man and Woman of the Year. Kelsey Carr of The Chazen Companies, was named Woman of the Year, raising over $95,000 for LLS, while Rick Ostroff of Ostroff Associates was named Man of the Year, raising a record ...
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Governor Cuomo and Legislative Leaders Announce Agreement on 2016-17 State Budget
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan, Senate Independent Democratic Conference Leader Jeffrey Klein, and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie today announced an agreement on the 2016-17 state budget. The budget holds the growth in state spending to two percent for the sixth consecutive year, continuing to reverse a decades-long trend where state spending outpaced the rate of inflation or personal ...
Governor Cuomo and Legislative Leaders Announce Agreement on 2016-17 State Budget
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan, Senate Independent Democratic Conference Leader Jeffrey Klein, and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie today announced an agreement on the 2016-17 state budget. The budget holds the growth in state spending to two percent for the sixth consecutive year, continuing to reverse a decades-long trend where state spending outpaced the rate of inflation or personal ...
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Starting a New Era, Betty Rosa Named Regents Chancellor as Tisch Steps Down
Former Bronx superintendent and principal Betty Rosa was elected chancellor of New York’s Board of Regents on Monday, ushering in a new era in state education policy. Rosa, who has been endorsed by leaders of a campaign to boycott state tests, has been a vocal critic of many of the sweeping policy changes that have changed education in New York over the last several years, including the rollout of the Common ...
Starting a New Era, Betty Rosa Named Regents Chancellor as Tisch Steps Down
Former Bronx superintendent and principal Betty Rosa was elected chancellor of New York’s Board of Regents on Monday, ushering in a new era in state education policy. Rosa, who has been endorsed by leaders of a campaign to boycott state tests, has been a vocal critic of many of the sweeping policy changes that have changed education in New York over the last several years, including the rollout of the Common ...
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Ostroff Associates’ Scott Wexler has been Named to the Governor’s Alcoholic Beverage Control E-Commerce Task Force
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today launched the Alcoholic Beverage Control E-Commerce Task Force – a group created to develop a clear framework for regulating sales of alcoholic beverages through third party providers. Third party providers are currently unregulated entities that function as intermediaries between licensed retailers and their customers. This new and rapidly-growing segment of the industry will help increase sales ...
Ostroff Associates’ Scott Wexler has been Named to the Governor’s Alcoholic Beverage Control E-Commerce Task Force
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today launched the Alcoholic Beverage Control E-Commerce Task Force – a group created to develop a clear framework for regulating sales of alcoholic beverages through third party providers. Third party providers are currently unregulated entities that function as intermediaries between licensed retailers and their customers. This new and rapidly-growing segment of the industry will help increase sales ...