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Capital Region Man Honored as Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2022 National Man of the Year
ALBANY, N.Y. – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced online Tuesday that Adam Neary of Guilderland has been selected as the organization’s National Man of the Year. Neary, a principal at WealthOne LLC, was named in June as the Regional Man of the Year by the LLS Connecticut–Albany–Eastern New York Chapter after shattering a fundraising record in the annual Man and Woman of the Year (MWOY) campaign. Raising... -
Governor Hochul Announces Appointment of Representative Antonio Delgado as Lieutenant Governor
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that she is appointing Representative Antonio Delgado to serve as Lieutenant Governor of New York. Representative Delgado currently represents New York’s 19th Congressional District, which includes the Hudson Valley and Catskills. Delgado is Afro-Latino, the first person of color to represent Upstate New York in Congress and a member of both the Black and Hispanic Congressional Caucuses. “I am proud to appoint Antonio Delgado, an outstanding... -
Governor Hochul Announces Highlights of Historic FY 2023 New York State Budget
Record Investments in Healthcare, Education, Housing, Infrastructure, and the Environment Increases State Reserves to 15 Percent of State Operating Funds Spending by 2025 Strengthens Public Safety and Government Ethics Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the highlights of the historic FY 2023 Budget, which blends record investments into the long-term future of New York along with significant one-time aid to help recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and unprecedented fiscal... -
GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $38 MILLION AWARDED IN ROUND XI OF THE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INITIATIVE
GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $38 MILLION AWARDED IN ROUND XI OF THE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INITIATIVE Most Recent Round of Approved Awards Supports 47 Shovel-Ready Projects Full List of Awardees To-Date Can Be Found Here Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $38 million has been awarded to support 47 priority projects across New York State through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative. This year, $150 million in grant funds from Empire State Development was made... -
Ostroff Associates Kicks Off Feed Albany’s Spring 2022 Fundraising Campaign with $25,000 Donation
ALBANY, N.Y – Ostroff Associates helped Feed Albany launch its spring 2022 fundraising campaign on Tuesday, with a $25,000 commitment to the non-profit dedicated to providing packaged meals to people in need in the Capital City. “Food insecurity is a significant issue and one that our company and team is committed to combating,” said Rick Ostroff, president and CEO of Ostroff Associates. “Our contribution last year helped Feed Albany... -
Governor Hochul Announces Plan to End State Mask Requirement in Schools Starting March 2
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced plans to end the state mask requirement in schools starting on March 2, 2022. The Governor made this decision based on the analysis of several key COVID-19 data trends and after consulting with health and education experts, as well as parents, teachers and school administrators. The announcement also follows recent changes in metrics used by the CDC to determine risk and transmission levels in communities.... -
The Public Affairs & Advocacy Alliance Launches Newly Formed National Network, Ostroff Associates Among Key Members
Providing informed strategy and insights to organizations and industries across the country through extensive experience, deep knowledge, and a localized approach ALBANY, N.Y. – With significant and impactful policy issues taking shape across the nation, The Public Affairs & Advocacy Alliance (The Alliance), today announced the launch of its newly formed network of leading public affairs companies. Through its coast-to-coast reach and full-service offerings in the lobbying, public affairs,... -
GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES HIGHLIGHTS OF FY 2023 BUDGET
For Immediate Release: 1/18/2022 GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES HIGHLIGHTS OF FY 2023 BUDGET $10 Billion Plan Will Rebuild Healthcare Workforce and Build Healthcare System of the Future $31 Billion Plan Will Strengthen Teacher Workforce and Invest in Schools Provides Tax Relief for Small Businesses and the Middle Class Record Five-Year $32.8 Billion DOT Capital Plan Will Leverage Federal Funding to Support Major Infrastructure Projects Throughout the State $900 Million... -
Ostroff Associates Announces Four New Hires in Albany
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 12, 2022 Ostroff Associates Announces Four New Hires in Albany New Vice Presidents and Legislative Analysts represent historic growth for top lobbying firm as the 2022 legislative session gets underway ALBANY, N.Y. – Ostroff Associates, a premier government relations firm based in New York’s capital city, today announced the addition of four new team members to its growing staff. Vice President Mwisa Chisunka, Vice... -
Governor Hochul Delivers 2022 State of the State
Governor Hochul Delivers 2022 State of the State “New Era for New York” Agenda Includes 228 Bold Initiatives to Kick-Start New York’s Comeback $10 Billion Healthcare Plan Will Rebuild and Grow Workforce, Deliver Direct Payments to Workers Major Ethics Reforms Will Limit Statewide Elected Officials to Two Terms, Ban Outside Income and Replace JCOPE with New Independent Ethics Agency Billion Dollar Rescue Plan Will Help Small Businesses Come Back, Middle Class Tax Relief Will Lift Up Millions...