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Governor Cuomo Announces Nomination of Eric Gertler to Serve as President & CEO of Empire State Development
Mr. Gertler Currently Serves as Executive Chairman of U.S. News & World Report and Will Assume ESD Role in September Outgoing CEO Howard Zemsky Will Maintain Position as ESD Chair Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the nomination of Eric Gertler to serve as President and CEO of Empire State Development (ESD), New York State’s chief economic development agency. Mr. Gertler, who is currently the Executive Chairman of U.S. News &... -
Diana Ostroff is a voice for business at the Capitol
Diana Ostroff, managing director at Ostroff Associates, represents clients that range from accounting firms to film and television production studios. Photo: DONNA ABBOTT-VLAHOS By Liz Young Albany Business Review Diana Ostroff has never taken a political science course. The managing director at Ostroff Associates, the seventh-largest lobbying firm in the state, always thought she’d be working at a corporation. Now, more than 25 years later, she’s built a wide-ranging client... -
Is the Future Cashless?
In the latest issue of Currents, the official publication of FISCA, Ostroff Associates’ Senior Vice President Kate Corkery examines actions being undertaken by state and local governments in response to the growing interest in the cashless business model. -
GOVERNOR CUOMO SIGNS LEGISLATION EXTENDING THE BACKGROUND CHECK WAITING PERIOD AND BANNING BUMP STOCKS
Establishes an up to 30-Day Waiting Period for Individuals Who Are Not Immediately Approved to Purchase a Firearm Prohibits Possession, Manufacture, Transport, and Sale of Bump Stocks and Similar Devices that Accelerate the Firing Rate of Firearms Measures Build on New York’s Strongest in the Nation Gun Laws, Including Red Flag Bill Signed in February Governor Cuomo: “By signing these measures into law we are strengthening our nation-leading gun laws... -
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES 2019 JUSTICE AGENDA ACCOMPLISHMENTS – MOST PRODUCTIVE LEGISLATIVE SESSION IN MODERN HISTORY
Codifies Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act into Law, Creating the Most Aggressive Climate Change Program in the Nation Fights Back Against Washington’s Assault on the Middle Class – Makes Property Tax Cap Permanent, Limits Spending to 2% & Cuts Taxes for the Middle Class Achieves Long-Sought Victories for LGBTQ Community Including Elimination of Gay and Trans Panic Defense, Enactment of GENDA & Conversion Therapy Ban Establishes a Farmworkers... -
Ostroff Associates Welcomes Anne Tarpinian
Ostroff Associates is Pleased to Announce the Addition of Anne Tarpinian We are thrilled to welcome Anne Tarpinian to the Ostroff Associates team as our newest Senior Vice President. Her dynamic background in all branches of New York State government and substantial public policy experience will be an asset to our firm and help us continue to successfully serve our clients. Anne Tarpinian joins Ostroff Associates with 25 years... -
Rick Ostroff Named to City & State’s Albany Power 100
For another year Rick Ostroff, President and CEO of Ostroff Associates, has been named to the “Albany Power 100” list by City & State for 2019. The list recognizes most influential and dynamic leaders in the field of New York State government and politics. Congratulations to Rick and to all of this year’s Albany Power 100 group! -
Acting DFS Superintendent Lacewell Announces New Department Appointments
Acting Department of Financial Services (DFS) Superintendent Linda A. Lacewell today announced new appointments to DFS’s Executive staff. “We welcome these talented, dedicated, and diverse individuals, with their invaluable government and industry experience, to the Executive Team at DFS,” said Acting Superintendent Lacewell. “I am proud to work together with our new team members as we work to accomplish the mission and goals of the Department and continue to move... -
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Reinstating and Expanding New York City Speed Zone Camera Program
ON MOTHER’S DAY, GOVERNOR CUOMO SIGNS LEGISLATION REINSTATING AND EXPANDING NEW YORK CITY SPEED ZONE CAMERA PROGRAM TO SAVE LIVES Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.4331/A.6449) to reinstate the speed camera program in New York City and expand the number of authorized school speed zones from 140 to 750. The bill also expands the hours of the program to weekdays between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. “Something... -
Ostroff Associates Ranked Among Top Lobbyists in New York
Ostroff Associates is honored to again be named as a top lobbying firm in New York State. We are grateful to our clients, and to our dedicated team of industry experts and government relations professionals. As a team, we hold ourselves to exemplary standards of work and feel privileged for the opportunity to continue to serve as advocates for each and everyone of our clients. Click here to read...
