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Ostroff Associates Supports National Grilled Cheese Day to Benefit the Double H Ranch
Ostroff Associates is proud to support Capitol Melts in Albany and their National Grilled Cheese Day beneficiary, the Double H Ranch in New York’s Adirondack Park. The mission of the Double H Ranch is to provide specialized programs and year-round support for children and their families dealing with life-threatening illnesses, including a summer camp and a winter adaptive ski program. All programs are free of charge for the children and families who... -
GOVERNOR CUOMO AND LEGISLATIVE LEADERS ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT ON FY 2020 BUDGET
Historic Agreement Makes 2% Property Tax Cap Permanent, Includes Landmark Criminal Justice Reforms, and MTA Reform Plan That Includes Central Business District Tolling Increases Education Aid by Over $1 Billion, Bringing Total Education Funding to $27.9 Billion, and Introduces New Education Equity Formula to Ensure Funding for Poorer Schools Agreement to Enact Public Campaign Finance System State Spending Kept at 2% for the Ninth Straight Year Governor Andrew... -
Covanta Environmental Solutions Partners with New York State for Second Phase of Pharmaceutical Take-Back Program
Over 14,670 pounds of expired medication have been destroyed since May 2018 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... -
Speed Cameras Will Surround Every New York City Public School
By Vivian Wang The New York Times 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... -
Silva: New York’s IDAs create jobs, drive the economy
By Commentary – Ryan M. Silva Long Island Business News 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... -
Senate Releases One House Budget Proposal
Contact: Gary Ginsburg | ginsburg@nysenate.gov | 518-455-2415 Advancing New York Values & Protecting Taxpayers (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... -
GOVERNOR CUOMO, JOINED BY SPEAKER PELOSI, SIGNS RED FLAG GUN PROTECTION BILL
GOVERNOR CUOMO, JOINED BY SPEAKER PELOSI, SIGNS RED FLAG GUN PROTECTION BILL Fulfills Promise to Sign Red Flag Bill—A Central Part of Governor’s 2019 Justice Agenda—Within First 100 Days of New Legislative Session Legislation Prevents Individuals Who Show Signs of Being a Threat to Themselves or Others from Purchasing or Possessing Guns Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, joined by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, today fulfilled his promise to sign... -
GOVERNOR CUOMO DETAILS UPDATES TO THE FY 2020 EXECUTIVE BUDGET FINANCIAL PLAN
GOVERNOR CUOMO DETAILS UPDATES TO THE FY 2020 EXECUTIVE BUDGET FINANCIAL PLAN Budget Remains Balanced Despite Additional Reductions in Revenue Estimates 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... -
Vineyard Wind Teams with Transmission Developer Anbaric to Advance New York’s Renewable Energy Goals
“Liberty Wind” Proposes To Deliver Up To 1,200 Megawatts of Offshore Wind Power to New York 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... -
Rick Ostroff Named as a City & State 50 Over Fifty Honoree
Rick Ostroff, President and CEO of Ostroff Associates, has been named to City & State’s “50 Over Fifty: The Age Disruptors” list for 2019. These awards honors leaders in government, business and media who have distinguished themselves by helping New York in civic affairs. Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees! Rick has been working in government and politics for over 35 years. He founded Ostroff Associates in 1995...
