1. Brown & Weinraub
Compensation: $22,092,159
Alex Betke, Michael Cassidy & Carolyn Kerr
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Timothy H. Raab & Northern Photo
Alex Betke, Partner
Michael Cassidy, Partner
Carolyn Kerr, Partner
Biggest accomplishment:
“Our team successfully advocated for funding, regulatory and legislative proposals to support our clients across multiple industries. These accomplishments include securing a $5 million increase to the Nourish New York program, legislation allowing manufactured homes to be classified as real property and ensuring reauthorization of New York’s preferred source program to allow for more competitive, integrated employment for people with disabilities. We helped clients attain discretionary funding and successfully apply for capital grants, including funding through the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program.”
Key industries: Health, technology, economic development, energy, financial services
Notable clients: Healthcare Association of New York State, UnitedHealth Group, IBM, McDonalds, New York State Broadcasters Association
Other key employees: Mark Thompson, Brian Cook, Matt Green, Keith Tubbs, Richard Barth, Christopher Boylan
2. Bolton-St. Johns
Compensation: $18,012,532
Emily Giske & Giorgio DeRosa
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Danila Mednikov; Natalie Cartz
Emily Giske, Managing Partner
Giorgio DeRosa, Managing Partner
Biggest accomplishment:
“This year, BSJ helped clients secure victories that will shape communities across New York state. From strengthening housing security to expanding GrowNYC’s farm stands and sustaining the Metropolitan Opera, we advanced investments that touch daily life. We helped to preserve an industrial working waterfront at the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal, and continue construction on the Empire Wind 1 offshore wind project. We modernized HIV prevention and testing laws, delivered pension and retirement reforms for firefighters and police, and helped secure funding for mental health infrastructure so families and communities can heal. In uncertain times, Bolton-St. Johns delivers for our clients.”
Key industries: Transportation, energy, technology, affordable housing, arts and culture
Notable clients: NBCUniversal, Google, National Fuel Gas Co., New York Legal Assistance Group, Win
Other key employees: Mike Keogh, Juanita Scarlett, Patrick J. McHugh, Samara Daly, Teresa Gonzalez, Violet Moss, Anne Marie Anzalone, John Albert, Prisca Salazar-Rodriguez, John McCarthy, Justin Berhaupt, Bill McCarthy Jr., Blaise DiBernardo, Debra Feinberg, Joseph DeRosa, Keyla Antigua, Robin Brown, Sarah Bangs, Kathleen Achibar-Boyd
3. Kasirer
Compensation: $17,104,077
Suri Kasirer, Julie Greenberg & Omar Alvarellos
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Kasirer
Suri Kasirer, CEO
Julie Greenberg, President
Omar Alvarellos, Senior Adviser and Vice President
Biggest accomplishment:
“Kasirer led advocacy for the first ever office-to-residential conversion of 5 Times Square through Empire State Development’s General Project Plan process. Leveraging the governor’s 2024 Affordable Housing from Commercial Conversions program, the project will bring hundreds of affordable housing units to the heart of Times Square. Kasirer helped guide the development team through the approval process, engaged elected officials and built strong support from stakeholders like the Times Square Alliance – ensuring the project’s momentum and success.”
Key industries: Commercial and residential real estate, health care, retail and hospitality, technology, nonprofit
Notable clients: SL Green, Gotham Organization, Northwell Health, LVMH, Palo Alto Networks
Other key employees: Marian Guerra, Bianca Almedina, Jennifer Blum, Jennifer Rivera, Jovia Radix-Seaborough, Eldad Gothelf, Mike Braun
4. Greenberg Traurig
Compensation: $14,506,018
Cathryn Crummey, Jeshica Patel & Samir NeJame
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Cathryn Crummey, Associate
Jeshica Patel, Associate
Samir NeJame, Chair, New York State Government Law & Policy Practice
Biggest accomplishment:
“Helping to secure $20 million in funding for the 2026 World Cup in New York/New Jersey. Successful passage of the Greek Orthodox bill, which amends the New York Religious Corporations Law by adding the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese to the list of hierarchical churches that are exempted from giving notice to the attorney general when they seek court approval to mortgage, lease or sell any of their real property. Renewal of REAP program. Additionally, select members of our Government Law & Policy team represented Dorcey Applyrs, Sean Ryan and Sharon Owens, winners of the Democratic primaries for mayor in Albany, Buffalo and Syracuse, respectively.”
Key industries: Real estate and land use, health care, gambling and hospitality, energy, technology, election and compliance law
Notable clients: Vanderbilt University, National Grid, Life Insurance Council of New York, New York Health Plan Association, NYU Langone
Other key employees: Michael Murphy, Beth Garvey, Todd Kaminsky, Christopher Del Giudice, Jonathan Bing, Ellen Gustafson, Pam Madeiros, Quinn Caruthers, Lynelle Bosworth, Christopher Cernik, Joshua Oppenheimer, John Mascialino, Ed Wallace, Zackary Knaub, Jane Preston, Doreen Saia, Caroline Brancatella, Nicola Coleman, Elizabeth Sacco, Henry Greenberg, Eileen Hayes, Deirdre Carson, Dan Egers, Jay Segal, Nick Hockens, Allison Curreri, Michael Zoltan, Bari Love, Steve Russo, Tricia Asaro, Michael Berlin, Harold Iselin, Mark Furnish, Bob Harding, Deborah Stevens, Jane McLaughlin, Jorge Rivera-Agosto
5. Ostroff Associates
Compensation: $9,191,134
Rick Ostroff & Diana Ostroff
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JP Elario, Elario Photography
Rick Ostroff, President and CEO
Diana Ostroff, Chief Operating Officer
Biggest accomplishment:
“This past year marked a significant milestone in the growth and impact of our procurement services practice. We’ve dedicated substantial time and effort to expanding our capabilities and assembling a team of highly skilled professionals with decades of combined experience. Our team brings unparalleled expertise, having conducted and overseen procurements for key state entities such as ITS, OGS, DOB and OSC. Beyond managing procurement processes, we deeply understand the statutory, regulatory and policy drivers shaping decision-making across agencies. This unique expertise has strengthened our ability to guide clients through the most complex procurement challenges, ensuring successful outcomes.”
Key industries: Economic development, procurement, gambling and hospitality, energy and environment, financial services, health and human services
Notable clients: Walmart, FedEx, Buffalo Bills, Salesforce, Anheuser-Busch
Other key employees: Evan Sullivan, Andrew Kennedy, Anthony Rodolakis, Marc Hiller, Erin Waterhouse, Chantel Burnash, Jay Holland, Amy Kramer, Sarah Reginelli, Dan Fuller, Nick Morelle
6. Hinman Straub
Compensation: $7,641,025
Jim Carr, Caron O’Brien Crummey & Carla Downie
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Paul Castle, Castle Photography
Jim Carr, Director
Caron O’Brien Crummey, Director
Carla Downie, Director
Biggest accomplishment:
“We continue to build on our strong record of client success, expanding our team and expertise. This year, we welcomed health care expert Steve Simmons to our government relations team, strengthening our capabilities in health care delivery, Medicaid reimbursement, strategic planning and licensure. In today’s fast-changing landscape, we remain a trusted adviser – helping clients navigate new challenges with tailored, results-driven strategies. Our advocacy goes beyond the legislative session, delivering year-round support. By staying actively engaged in the policy and regulatory arena, we secure funding for essential initiatives and advance key priorities, ensuring clients stay well-positioned in an evolving environment.”
Key industries: Health care, education, corporate, energy, cannabis, labor, financial services, human services, gambling, transportation
Notable clients: New York Professional Fire Fighters Association, University of Rochester, Con Edison, New York State Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Other key employees: Sean Doolan, Estibaliz Alonso, Benjamin Bodner, Katy Coleman, Heather Evans, Lev Ginsburg, Jonathan Graves, Matthew Leonardo, Julie Marlette, Matthew O’Connor, David Previte, Wendy Saunders, Jennifer Sacco, Janet Silver, Steve Simmons, Brittany Vogel
7. Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies and Cozen O’Connor
Compensation: $7,116,583
Rose Christ & Katie Schwab
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Cozen O’Connor
Rose Christ, Co-Chair, New York Practice
Katie Schwab, Co-Chair, New York Practice
Biggest accomplishment:
“In 2025, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies delivered landmark wins across New York. The team led negotiations for transformative land use and development projects proposed to deliver thousands of new housing units, expand health care facilities and create cultural spaces. They secured a historic $17.8 million funding boost – the largest in nearly 40 years – for the state’s oldest supportive housing program. Their strategic advice supported the transition to a single CDPAP fiscal intermediary, projected to save New York up to $1 billion annually. Other highlights include unanimously passing cancer screening legislation and organizing the first robot dog ascent of the Million Dollar Staircase.”
Key industries: Housing, human services, health care, technology, nonprofits
Notable clients: American Council of Engineering Companies of New York, Apollo Theater Foundation, NYC BID Association, Manhattan Neighborhood Network, Supportive Housing Network of New York
Other key employees: Stuart Shorenstein, Jamie Ansorge, Maura Avington, Jake Brownstein, Ashley Thompson DiNardo, Ken Fisher, Katrell Lewis, Zak Malik, Meenakshi Srinivasan
8. Pitta Bishop & Del Giorno
Compensation: $6,932,211
From left to right: Vito R. Pitta, Robert Bishop, Vincent Pitta, Jon Del Giorno & Carlos Beato
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Turi Productions; Dominick Totino; Ali Garber; Pitta Bishop & Del Giorno LLC; Pitta Bishop & Del Giorno LLC
Vito R. Pitta, Co-Managing Member
Robert Bishop, Founding Member
Vincent Pitta, Chair and Managing Member
Jon Del Giorno, Founding Member
Carlos Beato, Member
Biggest accomplishment:
“Pitta Bishop & Del Giorno worked with both state Senate and Assembly leadership to restore the 20-year service retirement for New York City correction officers and sanitation workers, creating parity with other uniformed services. On behalf of Bally’s, Pitta Bishop played a pivotal role in obtaining land use approvals needed for their planned gambling facility at the Bally’s Golf Links at Ferry Point to proceed. Pitta Bishop also secured $2 million in city capital funding for its client, HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services, to construct supportive housing including for youth aging out of foster care at 245 Clarkson Ave. in Brooklyn.”
Key industries: Organized labor, nonprofit social services, real estate development, transportation, health care
Notable clients: AECOM, Detectives’ Endowment Association, Lieutenants Benevolent Association of the City of New York, NYPD Captains Endowment Association, New York City and Vicinity District Council of Carpenters
Other key employees: Theresa Cosgrove, Tony Quesada, Salvatore Cassano, Ardian Tagani, Andre Mozeak, Ashley Meza, Brian Krapf, Samantha Pawlak, Alexander Brown
9. The Parkside Group
Compensation: $6,404,533
Alexia Holden, Katelyn O’Leary & Paul Thomas
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The Parkside Group
Alexia Holden, Vice President
Katelyn O’Leary, Vice President
Paul Thomas, Partner
Biggest accomplishment:
“We had a number of major victories this year, including the Affordable Housing Retention Act that we worked on for Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County that will ensure permanent affordability for thousands of apartments and enable more New Yorkers to own their own home. We are also very proud of our work to extend and enhance the New York State Film Tax Credit on behalf of Sony Pictures and to pass legislation on behalf of Major League Baseball, the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Liberty to ensure that out-of-state athletic trainers can still treat athletes in New York.”
Key industries: Technology and telecommunications, sports, entertainment and gambling, energy and the environment, nonprofits, labor
Notable clients: AT&T, Major League Baseball, Microsoft, National September 11 Memorial & Museum, UFCW Local 1500
Other key employees: Jake Herring, Kalima Johnson, Daniel Katz, Benjamin Kern
10. Manatt, Phelps & Phillips
Compensation: $6,154,435
Jim Walsh, Meghan McNamara, & Michael Paulsen
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Manatt, Phelps & Phillips
Jim Walsh, Partner
Meghan McNamara, Partner
Michael Paulsen, Counsel
Biggest accomplishment:
“Advocating for and securing public funding to improve the delivery of health care, enable the development of affordable housing and support key cultural institutions are among the highlights this past year. We also worked with the Hochul administration and the state Legislature to enact legislation and policies that improve millions of lives and ensure New York is economically competitive and equitable so that all New Yorkers – and our next generation – have a chance to succeed.”
Key industries: Health care, energy, procurement, higher education, public employee labor
Notable clients: Medisys Health Network, NRG Energy, SBH Health System, Glens Falls Hospital, Cargill
Other key employees: Anthony Fiori, Tracy Fay Raleigh, Hailey Davis, Cassie Prugh, Julia Donnaruma, Greg Pratt, Laura Ladopoulos, Caroline Morelli
11. Constantinople & Vallone Consulting
Compensation: $6,038,744
Anthony Constantinople, Perry Vallone & Janet Peguero
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William Alatriste; Finalis Valdez
Anthony Constantinople, Partner
Perry Vallone, Partner
Janet Peguero, Chief Operating Officer
Biggest accomplishment:
“Over the past year, our proudest achievements have been helping clients advance some of New York’s most pressing challenges – from expanding affordable housing to accelerating the clean energy transition – by securing resources that allow organizations to continue serving communities citywide. Internally, we strengthened our leadership bench by welcoming back Janet Peguero, formerly deputy Bronx borough president, as chief operating officer, and Chris Ellis, former director of legislative affairs at the New York City Mayor’s Office, as senior vice president. Their deep expertise and vision have already expanded our capacity to deliver results and are actively shaping the next chapter of C&V’s impact.”
Key industries: Real estate development, energy, technology, nonprofits, labor and workforce
Notable clients: Waste Management of New York, Walgreens, Lyft, Gilbane, T-Mobile
Other key employees: Jordan Press, Yanni Trittas, Chris Ellis, Lauren George
12. MirRam Group
Compensation: $5,922,753
Eduardo Castell, Catherine Torres & Dana Carotenuto
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Anthony Rojas
Eduardo Castell, Managing Partner
Catherine Torres, Partner
Dana Carotenuto, Senior Vice President
Biggest accomplishment:
“The MirRam Group’s biggest accomplishment this year was steering clients through Washington’s budget upheavals and chaotic policy changes. We worked to turn federal program uncertainty into local wins. When new regulations and funding cuts threatened client operations, our industry-leading professionals helped to deliver alternative solutions through state and city channels and secured critical funding for vital programs.”
Key industries: Health care, housing, technology, community impact organizations, labor
Notable clients: Montefiore Einstein Medical Center, FPWA, Allstate, Comunilife, New York Apartment Association
Other key employees: John Emrick, Matthew R. Smalls, Pedro Carrillo, Ana Chireno, Rhay Guillen, David Osorno
13. Park Strategies
Compensation: $5,576,326
Alyssa Doakmajian Snyder, Nick Barrella & Ryan Moses
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Kris Qua
Alyssa Doakmajian Snyder, Managing Director
Nick Barrella, Senior Adviser
Ryan Moses, Managing Director
Biggest accomplishment:
“We advanced our rebranding efforts by spotlighting practice groups and launching a LinkedIn campaign featuring team member profiles. We welcomed new colleagues and introduced the Board Governance Advisory Group, led by Greg Serio and Carm Basile. Our team earned several notable recognitions, including Greg Serio in City & State’s Who’s Who in Insurance, Chris D’Amato as a Long Island Trailblazer, Park Strategies in the Albany Power 100 and Carm Basile’s induction into the Capital Region Business Hall of Fame. These achievements reflect our continued growth, strong leadership and the impactful work of our professionals across multiple regions and practice areas.”
Key industries: Insurance, transportation, health care, local government, energy
Notable clients: Expedia, State Farm, Westchester County Association, Capital District Transportation Authority, city of Batavia
14. Mercury
Compensation: $5,499,042
Charlie King, Jan Feuerstadt & Jake Dilemani
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City Headshots; David DuPuy; City Headshots
Charlie King, Partner
Jan Feuerstadt, Partner
Jake Dilemani, Partner
Biggest accomplishment:
“This year, our team successfully advanced fintech legislation included in the state budget, while also driving progress on energy and environmental sustainability initiatives. We collaborated with regulators to shape health care policy on issues ranging from urgent care to clinical laboratories, and remained actively engaged in regulatory matters in the higher education space.”
Key industries: Financial services, health care, climate and energy, real estate, fintech and technology
Notable clients: New York Charter Schools Association, Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail, Neste, Manhattan Beer Distributors, WellNow Urgent Care
Other key employees: Patrick McCarthy, Racquel Saddler, Deanne Braveman, Edu Hermelyn, Gregory O. Smiley, Dale Crittenberger
15. Davidoff Hutcher & Citron
Compensation: $5,345,745
Nick Antenucci & Nicole Weingartner
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Frank L. Hughes, FLH Photography Inc.
Nick Antenucci, Senior Counsel
Nicole Weingartner, Director of State Government Affairs
Biggest accomplishment:
“Increasing the funding for the Henry Viscardi School’s paraprofessionals who take care of their severely physically disabled and medically frail student population K-12.”
Key industries: Health care, artificial intelligence and technology, entertainment and media, construction, municipalities
Notable clients: Accenture, Election Systems & Software, Home Health Care Employers Association, Metropolitan Package Store Association, Warner Bros. Discovery
16. Albany Strategic Advisors
Compensation: $5,172,230
Mike O’Leary, Andrew Marocco & Michela Wilson
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Modern Mother Photography; Allie T. Photography
Mike O’Leary, President
Andrew Marocco, Vice President
Michela Wilson, Vice President
Biggest accomplishment:
“ASA delivered major wins across New York’s toughest policy and regulatory arenas: The team unlocked redevelopment of a stalled 19-acre site at Republic Airport, clearing FAA and state Department of Transportation hurdles so Acadia Realty Trust could advance a transformative economic project; secured $6.9 million in state funding for Calvary Hospital, updating Medicaid reimbursement rates to sustain world-class palliative care; worked with FASNY to secure a statewide ban on PFAS chemicals in firefighter turnout gear, protecting first responders and positioning New York as a national leader; helped secure SLA approval for a key store expansion for Total Wine & More’s New York flagship in Westbury, Long Island.”
Key industries: Economic development, health care, regulatory reform, public safety, technology
Notable clients: Association of Public Broadcasting Stations of New York, Bally’s, Block, Hims & Hers Health, Ripple
Other key employees: Allison Lee, Dan Cain, Jill Behrmann, Justin Birzon, Kara Grippen, Samantha Merry, Rebecca Coolidge
17. Patrick B. Jenkins & Associates
Compensation: $4,586,504
Jennifer Richardson, Cory Loomis & David Tanis
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Lana Ortiz Photography; Eurila Cave
Jennifer Richardson, Senior Vice President
Cory Loomis, Legislative Director
David Tanis, Vice President
Biggest accomplishment:
“Over the past 12 months, we have been most proud of the fact that we are able to continue to provide our clients with the world-class services that they need to accomplish their business and civic-minded goals. Our clients have been at the forefront of providing impactful insights that inform the drafting and implementation of laws, rules and regulations that affect the day-to-day lives of many New Yorkers. We’re also very proud to be able to help secure funding for our nonprofit partners to provide services that an increasing number of our neighbors need in these uncertain times.”
Key industries: Gambling, financial services, education, transportation and infrastructure, nonprofits
Notable clients: Genting New York, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Waymo, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Novo Nordisk
Other key employees: Patrick B. Jenkins, Dwayne Andrews, Bharati Kemraj
18. CMW Strategies
Compensation: $4,579,928
Michael Woloz & Danna DeBlasio
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Lisa Berg
Michael Woloz, Founder and Managing Partner
Danna DeBlasio, Partner
Biggest accomplishment:
“CMW is the principal lobbyist for Instacart in New York City and managed to stave off harmful legislation for three years – “the Instacart loophole” – then achieved a mayoral veto and are working with both sides of City Hall to minimize disruption and maintain the company’s dominant grocery delivery position in New York City, delivering for seniors, SNAP recipients and shoppers in all five boroughs.”
Key industries: Arts and culture, nonprofits, real estate, technology, transportation
Notable clients: Cultural Institutions Group, Safe Horizon, Accenture, Legal Aid Society, Waymo
Other key employees: Regina Poreda Ryan, Anthony “Skip” Piscitelli, John Sanchez, Evelyn Pope, Caroline Engel, Kathy Cudahy, Anu Otgonbayar, Jasmine Short
19. O’Donnell & Associates
Compensation: $4,387,484
Jack O’Donnell, Kara Hughes & Marc Cohen
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OD&A, Blanc Photographie
Jack O’Donnell, Managing Partner
Kara Hughes, Senior Adviser
Marc Cohen, Vice President of Government Affairs
Biggest accomplishment:
“O’Donnell & Associates powers New York’s future by tackling its biggest challenges, driving transformative economic development and championing ambitious innovation. We helped secure unprecedented SUNY funding, including millions for the University at Buffalo, ensuring UB’s national leadership in artificial intelligence as the home of Empire AI. Our procurement expertise delivered a $2.3 billion railcar contract for an industry leader, retaining and creating jobs statewide. OD&A also fuels New York’s cultural growth, from $220 million for the AKG (Art Museum) expansion to $115 million for the Strong Museum’s Neighborhood of Play. We’ve also achieved major wins for UB’s James Joyce Museum and the American Museum of Natural History.”
Key industries: Economic development, fintech, energy, health care, transportation
Notable clients: North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, M&T Bank, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Paychex, Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority
Other key employee: Jim Moore
20. Dickinson & Avella
Compensation: $4,297,709
Eglantina Haxhillari, Mike Avella Jr. & Aung Hset
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Dickinson & Avella; Hanna Rosie Photography; Aung Hset
Eglantina Haxhillari, Senior Vice President, Government Relations
Mike Avella Jr., Senior Vice President, Government Relations
Aung Hset, Legislative Director
Biggest accomplishment:
“We are lucky to have had numerous successes over the past year, but our biggest and brightest are probably assisting with passage of a land alienation bill that would allow for development of the Citi Field site in Queens as well as ensuring the extension of the upstate casino tax rate adjustment on behalf of Rivers Casino. We also played a key role in legislative efforts to pay off the unemployment insurance debt and increase the maximum weekly unemployment benefit on behalf of the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council.”
Key industries: Gambling, health care, voting rights reform, labor, technology
Notable clients: Hotel and Gaming Trades Council, Verizon, Rivers Casino, Queens Future, PhRMA
21. Cordo & Co.
Compensation: $3,974,708
Steve Harris
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JP Elario
Steve Harris, President
Biggest accomplishment:
“This year, our team delivered impactful results across diverse sectors. We guided Resorts World New York City through the complexities of the ongoing downstate gaming RFA process, ensuring a strong position in a highly competitive environment. We supported the carpenters union in securing passage of critical legislation to combat fraud in the workers’ compensation system, protecting both workers and employers. And we worked alongside 1199SEIU to advance hospital and nursing home financing in the state budget, strengthening care and stability for countless New Yorkers.”
Key industries: Gambling, labor, alcohol policy, health
Notable clients: New York State Beer Wholesalers Association, Genting New York/Resorts World New York City, 1199SEIU, New York City and Vicinity District Council of Carpenters
22. Statewide Public Affairs
Compensation: $3,890,010
Christopher Duryea & Wayne Lair Jr.
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Lucy Schultz; Celeste Loman
Christopher Duryea, Managing Partner
Wayne Lair Jr., Partner
Biggest accomplishment:
“2025 was our biggest year yet, as we continue to grow the business and deliver real results for our clients. We were successful this year in passing – and blocking – a number of key pieces of legislation. This includes supporting bills to regulate the consumer legal funding industry and allowing for retail-to-retail sales of wine and liquor. We also launched our Hudson Valley-focused office with Kelly MacMillan last fall, which has seen tremendous growth over the past year.”
Key industries: Energy, health care, emerging technologies and innovation
Notable clients: Comcast, Nucor, IBM, New York State Restaurant Association, TikTok
Other key employees: Jim Quent, Kelly MacMillan, Charlie Diamond, Carrie Harring, Brian Quiara, John Olsen, Ty Mills, Gillian Hamilton
23. Shenker Russo & Clark
Compensation: $3,832,469
Philip Bolen, Erin Hammond & Mia Wolfe
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Shenker Russo & Clark LLP
Philip Bolen, Director of Public Policy
Erin Hammond, Director of Government Affairs
Mia Wolfe, Senior Counsel
Biggest accomplishment:
“While the firm had many significant achievements, we are proud of how our two main practice areas – government affairs and liquor licensing – worked together to accomplish a number of liquor law legislative issues. We also had a number of successful outcomes for clients in our practice area strengths, such as banking and financial services, automobile dealers’ issues, clean energy, insurance, cannabis licensing, labor and health care.”
Key industries: Banking and financial services, labor, automobile dealers, alcohol and hospitality, cannabis
Notable clients: New York Bankers Association, Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association, New York State Pipe Trades Association, Center for Disability Services, Clean Fuels Alliance America
Other key employees: Douglas Clark, Theresa Russo, Richard Lauricella, Matthew Lauricella, Jill Sandhaas, Ed Draves, Michael Trunzo, Ruben Lindo, Maston Sansom, Michael Relyea, Rachel Luna, Sherley Mangroo, Samantha Mauceri, Jessica Gammans, Ashley Worobey
24. McBride Consulting & Business Development Group
Compensation: $3,824,994
Robert McBride, Rebecca Sinclair & Onika Shepherd
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McBride Consulting & Business Development Group
Robert McBride, President and CEO
Rebecca Sinclair, Chief Operating Officer
Onika Shepherd, Vice President of Partnerships and Institutional Strategy
Biggest accomplishment:
“Our firm’s bipartisan relationships at the local, state and federal levels, combined with our experience engaging in regional projects, has enabled McBride Consulting & Business Development Group’s energy portfolio to expand. From distribution and transmission to generation, our team of lobbyists are well positioned to help navigate our energy sector clients in the currently shifting regulatory and political landscape. Looking toward the future, the firm is also well positioned to extrapolate and apply the same knowledge base and skill set to further its work in the health care sector that will be impacted by recently enacted legislation.”
Key industries: Health care, ground transportation, workforce housing, land use and construction, waste-to-energy
Notable clients: Northwell Health, Transdev, Veolia, New York Transco, Security Industry Association
25. Geto & de Milly
Compensation: $3,394,000
Ethan Geto & Michele de Milly
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Geto & de Milly, Inc.
Ethan Geto, Principal
Michele de Milly, Principal
Biggest accomplishment:
“Winning governmental approval for the Innovation East life sciences development in Kips Bay to create jobs and grow this vital sector. Handling community relations and shepherding the launch of Paseo on Fifth in Park Slope, featuring market-rate and affordable housing and a new Lidl grocery. Securing funding to save New York City community-based mental health clubhouses and funds for many nonprofits, including New Alternatives for Children and GOSO post-prison reentry services.”
Key industries: Real estate, life sciences, professional sports, hospitality, education, entertainment, arts, nonprofits
Notable clients: Rockrose Development, Playwrights Horizons, Seaport Entertainment Group, PepsiCo Inc., Sportime Clubs
Other key employees: Daniel White, Maya Kremen, Julie Hendricks-Atkins, Mark Benoit, Christopher Johnson, Laura Dolan
26. Hollis Public Affairs
Compensation: $3,377,000
Brian W. Simon, Julissa Ferreras-Copeland, Alan Rosenberg & Larisa Wick,
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Alonzo Maciel
Brian W. Simon, Founder and Managing Partner
Julissa Ferreras-Copeland, Partner
Alan Rosenberg, Partner
Larisa Wick, Partner
Biggest accomplishment:
“Over the past year, Hollis Public Affairs has secured substantial policy and budget victories that have significantly advanced client priorities and positively impacted communities. We supported Junior Achievement of New York in expanding its financial literacy programs for young people. Furthermore, we assisted our client, Proof, in passing S2271/A3225, which eliminated New York’s outdated certificate of conformity requirement. This change removed unnecessary red tape, making notarized transactions more accessible and affordable for New Yorkers and businesses. These achievements highlight our results-driven approach and our dedication to empowering clients across various sectors through strategic and collaborative engagement at both city and state levels.”
Key industries: Technology, transportation and infrastructure, health care, financial services, nonprofits
Notable clients: Airbnb, Meta, JetBlue, Success Academy Charter Schools, JFK Millennium Partners
Other key employees: Bea Armory, Iza Choudrey, Emily Contillo, Laura Fierro, Isa Puello, Dannie Henry, Fatima Karim, Tara Kulkarni, Janee Markowicz, Gregory Mitchell, Andy Manshel, Terri Richardson, Kristin Ruggles, Zachary Rubin, Jeremiah Williams
27. The Roffe Group of Robinson+Cole
Compensation: $3,081,184
Andrew Roffe & Christine Rutigliano
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Linda Conley Photography
Andrew Roffe, Partner
Christine Rutigliano, Executive Vice President
Biggest accomplishment:
“The Roffe Group of Robinson+Cole has had many achievements in a variety of policy areas, including funding for hospitals, property and casualty insurance legislation, transportation access, mental health housing and services assistance and energy legislative and regulatory efforts.”
Key industries: Health care, energy and environment, insurance, economic development, technology
Notable clients: Xerox, Constellation, Association for Community Living, Steptoe, Colgate University
Other key employees: Alexandra Moore, Patrick Zlogar, Caley Taratus, Allison Sheedy
28. Catalyst Government Relations
Compensation: $2,995,201
Chris Bombardier, Kate Knight & Felicia Harris
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Linda Conley
Chris Bombardier, President
Kate Knight, Managing Director
Felicia Harris, Associate
Biggest accomplishment:
“The firm advanced important policy initiatives across multiple areas, including environmental regulation, casino gambling and prescription drug policy.”
Key industries: Health care, gambling, transportation, real estate, technology
Notable clients: Churchill Downs, Trucking Association of New York, Honeywell, Equifax, Rochester Institute of Technology
Other key employees: Scott Wexler, Christopher Grimaldi
29. Oaktree Solutions
Compensation: $2,975,000
Ariel Palitz, Onida Coward Mayers & Jeff Lewis
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Sean Turi; Turi Productions; Sean Turi Photo Studio
Ariel Palitz, Managing Director, Hospitality and Intergovernmental Affairs
Onida Coward Mayers, Chief Government Affairs Officer
Jeff Lewis, Managing Director of Policy and Strategy
Biggest accomplishment:
“Oaktree Solutions’ proudest achievement was supporting Destination Tomorrow’s launch of Ace’s Place, the nation’s first transgender homeless shelter and New York City’s first stand-alone facility for the transgender and gender-nonconforming community – continuing our tradition of advancing ‘first-ever’ initiatives for vulnerable populations. We also secured millions in financing for affordable housing across New York, led successful negotiations with insurance providers to recoup hundreds of thousands for a leading Brooklyn reproductive health care provider and stewarded a Tommy Hilfiger Formula 1 film activation at the Met Gala – demonstrating impact across policy, business and culture.”
Key industries: Technology and event production, clean energy, real estate and affordable housing, nonprofits, health care
Notable clients: Destination Tomorrow, BRIC Arts Media, Talkspace, Center for Employment Opportunities, Gravity
Other key employees: Anthony J. Carone, Matthew A. Quinonez, Tian Weinberg, Daniel Tietz
30. Capalino
Compensation: $2,682,827
Capalino wound down its government relations business at the end of August, concluding a remarkable run in which the firm rose to become the top lobbyist in New York City. Founder James Capalino was a veteran of city government and had been a close ally of then-Mayor Bill de Blasio. The firm, which remained a multimillion-dollar operation last year, reportedly handed off its clients to Capalino alum George Fontas of Fontas Advisors. In September, the state’s top lobbying firm, Brown & Weinraub, announced the hiring of Capalino’s former land use team, including Capalino founding member Mark Thompson. James Capalino announced in August that another firm, Capalino Ventures, was changing its name to CB+T Advisors.
31. Malkin & Ross
Compensation: $2,536,041
Christine Tramontano & Jessica Schafroth
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Christine Tramontano; Jessica Schafroth
Christine Tramontano, Vice President
Jessica Schafroth, Vice President
Biggest accomplishment:
“M&R assisted its clients in the passage of the Medical Aid in Dying Act, which allows terminally ill adults the option to self-administer prescribed medication in order to die peacefully; creation of a $340 million universal, free school meal program; passage of the Housing Access Voucher Program, which is a statewide rental subsidy program for low-income families and individuals who are homeless or facing eviction; successfully positioned two accountability reforms for inclusion in the 10-part corrections oversight omnibus legislation, reforming the New York State Commission of Correction and extending the time frame for civil claims to be filed when harm occurs in custody.”
Key industries: Physical and mental health care and substance use services, criminal justice reform, sexual and gender-based violence and harassment services, worker justice, clean energy, environmental justice
Notable clients: Alliance for Clean Energy New York, Coalition for the Homeless, Drug Policy Alliance, Make the Road New York, New York State Nurses Association
Other key employees: Arthur Malkin, Amanda Cavanaugh, Carol Ann Lemon, Cylas Martell-Crawford, Stacie Orell, Chloe Pierce, Brendan Principato, Brandon Reed, Andrea Smyth
32. Yoswein New York
Compensation: $2,325,200
Joni Yoswein, Jamie Van Bramer & Jeffrey Denman
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Yoswein New York
Joni Yoswein, Founder and CEO
Jamie Van Bramer, President
Jeffrey Denman, Vice President
Biggest accomplishment:
“Last year saw YNY supporting the continued expansion of Wegmans across the metropolitan region and a strong legislative push to allow wine in grocery stores; securing New York City funding for innovative education programs (like) NYC Outward Bound, public school capital projects – Brooklyn Tech Alumni – and millions in state capital grants for library branches (at the) Brooklyn Public Library; numerous legislative victories in Albany for New York City’s restaurant industry (on behalf of the) New York City Hospitality Alliance; ongoing advocacy for New York’s safety net hospitals – SUNY Downstate and Maimonides; and the passage of key state legislation to support harness horsemen and agriculture across New York (for) Standardbred Owners Association and Blue Chip Farms.”
Key industries: Real estate development, technology and entrepreneurship, educational and cultural nonprofits, trade organizations, health care
Notable clients: Wegmans Food Markets, Amazon, New York City Hospitality Alliance, Brooklyn Public Library, Mohegan Sun
Other key employee: Kate Cucco
33. Tress Capitol Advisors
Compensation: $2,278,659
Kristen Murphy, Tracy Tress & Dan Leinung
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Luke Tress; Mia Ertas & Nusser Photography
Kristen Murphy, CEO
Tracy Tress, Founder and Senior Adviser
Dan Leinung, Counsel and Senior Lobbyist
Biggest accomplishment:
“We worked with clients and partners to pass legislation updating New York’s antiquated charitable gaming laws; secured capital and operating funding for federally qualified health centers; passed legislation that increases patient access to prevention and treatment for HIV/AIDS in Medicaid; and worked in coalition to gain approval for a measure that reforms the state’s nonprofit contracting law.”
Key industries: Health and human services, legal services and criminal justice, biotechnology, children’s summer camps, finance, charitable gaming
Notable clients: Arrow International, New York State Camp Directors Association, Community Healthcare Network, Empire Justice Center, PhRMA
Other key employee: Michelle Walsh
34. The Wright Group NY
Compensation: $2,234,350
The Wright Group NY was launched in 2010 by John Wright and over the years the firm established itself as a key player in government relations in the state. Under Wright’s leadership, the firm blazed a trail as one of the few Black-led lobbying firms in New York City. After Wright died in January 2023, the firm continued to operate under the leadership of veteran executive Larisa Wick. At the start of the year, the practice was absorbed by Hollis Public Affairs, which is led by a Black owner, Brian Simon.
35. Moonshot Strategies
Compensation: $2,227,997
Jenny Sedlis, Co-Founder and Co-CEO
Jason Ortiz, Co-Founder and Co-CEO
Key industries: Labor, real estate, gambling, financial services, nonprofits
Notable clients: Bally’s, Uber, Genting, 32BJ SEIU, Hotel, Gaming, Restaurant and Club Employees and Bartenders Union Local 6
36. Tonio Burgos & Associates
Compensation: $2,152,002
Kristen Walsh & John Charlson
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Carlos Perez, Team Lucin
Kristen Walsh, President
John Charlson, Albany Director
Briana McNamee, Albany Director
Biggest accomplishment:
“Over the past 12 months, TBA has helped firms navigate impacts from the new federal administration from energy to health care and everything in between.”
Key industries: Transportation, health care, infrastructure, education, technology
Notable clients: United Airlines, PSEG, Wynn Resorts, Shipping Association of New York & New Jersey
Other key employee: Tonio Burgos
37. Tusk Strategies
Compensation: $2,144,250
Chris Coffey, CEO and Partner
Shontell Smith, Partner and Head of New York Practice
Key industries: Financial services, technology, cannabis, health care, luxury goods
Notable clients: LVMH, Charter Communications, Cubic, Somos Community Care, Instacart
38. Cojo Strategies
Compensation: $2,064,170
Corey Johnson
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New York City Council
Corey Johnson, Founder
Key industries: Transportation, real estate, health care, sports, gambling
Notable clients: Central Park Conservancy, Lyft, Brooklyn Nets, Vornado Realty Trust, Northwell Health
39. Empire Strategic Planning
Compensation: $1,890,000
Nick Spano, Maureen Kronau & John Spano
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Grupp and Rose Photography; Upstate Photographers
Nick Spano, President
Maureen Kronau, Managing Director
John Spano, Senior Vice President
Biggest accomplishment:
“Our firm’s most significant achievement has been successfully navigating a challenging financial budget year in the state capital. Representing not for profits and hospitals across New York state, we helped restore crucial funding and prevented further cuts to essential programs. This reflects our dedication to the communities we serve.”
Key industries: Health care, housing, community services, law enforcement unions, nonprofits
Notable clients: Greater New York Hospital Association, Westchester Parks Foundation, New York Propane Gas Association, town of Ramapo, The Legal Aid Society of Westchester County
40. Featherstonhaugh, Clyne & McCardle
Compensation: $1,865,835
Jonathan McCardle, David Fleming Jr. & Ryan Banagan
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Timothy Raab
Jonathan McCardle, Partner
David Fleming Jr., Chief Operating Officer
Ryan Banagan, Government Relations Associate
Biggest accomplishment:
“Featherstonhaugh, Clyne & McCardle is honored to uphold a legacy of excellence shaped by generations of delivering lasting, measurable impact for our clients. Over the past year, our strategic contributions across a broad spectrum of industries and institutions have not only advanced our clients’ goals but also fostered meaningful outcomes in the communities they serve. These achievements, including recently defending the largest procurement in New York history, reflect the deep trust our clients place in us and the unwavering commitment that defines our work.”
Key industries: Health care, construction and engineering, technology, gambling, racing and wagering, death care
Notable clients: CVS Health, General Contractors Association of New York, Robin Hood, New York State Bottlers Association, New York State Association of Cemeteries
Other key employees: James Featherstonhaugh, Elizabeth Clyne, Stephen Morgan, Bruce Geiger, Justin Hogan, Brendan Boyle, Mark Kriss
41. Masiello Martucci Hughes
Compensation: $1,831,900
Tony Masiello, Vic Martucci & Mike Hughes
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MMH
Tony Masiello, President
Vic Martucci, Managing Partner
Mike Hughes, Partner
Biggest accomplishment:
“We once again delivered results for our clients through our tireless efforts in a difficult budget year for New York state.”
Key industries: Health care, nonprofits, municipalities, construction and infrastructure, public authorities
Notable clients: Kaleida Health, Shea’s Performing Arts Center, Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, Erie County, Salvation Army
42. Fried Frank
Compensation: $1,830,536
David Karnovsky, Partner
Carol Rosenthal, Senior Counsel
Melanie Meyers, Of Counsel
Key industries: Real estate and land use
Notable clients: Bally’s, Whitney Museum of American Art, Vornado Realty Trust, Roundabout Theatre Company, Macy’s
43. State & Broadway
Compensation: $1,827,391
Lawrence Scherer, Joyce Elie & Richard Winsten
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Lawrence Scherer; Joyce Elie; National Domestic Workers Alliance
Lawrence Scherer, Founding Partner
Joyce Elie, Senior Vice President
Richard Winsten, Lobbyist
Biggest accomplishment:
“State & Broadway has successfully advocated for funding, regulatory and legislative proposals to support our clients across multiple industries. These accomplishments include leading the charge for the Empire State Film and Post-Production Tax Credit Program and championing legislation that would help reduce drowning, which is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4. S&B is also proud of working on artificial intelligence issues to protect workers, consumers and the public, and successfully lobbied for funding in the state budget for the Child Care Facilitated Enrollment Scholarship Program, which provides financial support to working families to cover child care costs.”
Key industries: Film and television industry, cannabis, gambling, fintech, public sector workers
Notable clients: New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health, Small Business Finance Association, Green Thumb Industries, Consortium for Worker Education
44. Fontas Advisors
Compensation: $1,823,408
George Fontas, Founder and CEO
Key industries: Real estate, nonprofits, technology, education, transportation
Notable clients: The Floating Hospital, LeFrak, SAS Institute, Homeowners for an Affordable New York
45. Allied Government Affairs
Compensation: $1,647,897
Jeff Klein & Michelle Dolgow
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Kim Hewitt; Pete Lott
Jeff Klein, Founder and President
Michelle Dolgow, Vice President
Biggest accomplishment:
“Allied was able to obtain $100 million to create a new roadway for the largest commercial development in the Bronx. Allied secured millions in state capital to create a workforce development program for the developmentally disabled and passed legislation which will create the first skilled nursing home for the developmentally disabled. Allied worked with major health care institutions like nursing homes, health clinics and hospitals to obtain $50 million to help modernize their facilities. Allied was part of the team which helped pass New York City legislation which changed the fee cap on third-party delivery companies, making it equitable for delivery companies and small restaurants.”
Key industries: Health care, hotel and gambling, real estate development, information and technology, marketing, food delivery
Notable clients: MTX Group, Bally’s, Grubhub, The Center for Discovery, Southern New York Association
46. Patricia Lynch Associates
Compensation: $1,601,246
Patricia Lynch, Founder
Key industries: Health care, real estate, renewable energy, education, nonprofits
Notable clients: Nuvance Health, The Walt Disney Co., Phipps Houses, Extell Development, Business Council of Westchester
47. Whiteman Osterman & Hanna
Compensation: $1,534,691
Katherine Herlihy, Partner
Frank Fanshawe, Partner
Kevin Quinn, Partner
Richard Leckerling, Partner
Key industries: Health care, education, insurance, finance
Notable clients: TIAA, Amazon, Quest Diagnostics, Pearson, Hertz
Other key employees: John Czajka, Benjamin Eddy
48. Reid, McNally & Savage
Compensation: $1,437,863
Kayla Bogdanowicz, Elizabeth Reid & Maggie Shugrue
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Castle Photography, Inc.; Elizabeth Reid; Maggie Shugrue
Kayla Bogdanowicz, Associate
Elizabeth Reid, Associate
Maggie Shugrue, Associate
Biggest accomplishment:
“Over the past year, our firm has helped clients achieve transformative health policy wins. We spearheaded enactment of legislation with the American Heart Association to require cardiac emergency response plans in schools, strengthening lifesaving preparedness for schools statewide. We supported the New York State Academy of Family Physicians in advancing the Medical Aid in Dying Act after nearly a decade of coalition advocacy, bringing New York one step closer to expanding compassion and choice at the end of life. Our firm also played a key role in passing legislation to require insurance coverage for speech therapy for individuals who stutter.”
Key industries: Health care providers, public health, higher education, finance, transit
Notable clients: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, New York School-Based Health Alliance, New York State Association of Health Care Providers, New York State Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, New York State Society of Anesthesiologists
Other key employees: Robert Reid, Marcy Savage, Kelly Forster, Christine Simonds
49. Empire Consulting Group
Compensation: $1,432,000
Ebony Meeks-Laidley & Indhira Mojica
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Dominique Maddox; Eddie Arrossi, EAPhoto
Ebony Meeks-Laidley, Partner and Head of New York
Indhira Mojica, Partner
Biggest accomplishment:
“This year, Empire Consulting Group played an integral role passing legislation in the New York City Council that allows third-party delivery services to provide optional enhanced services. Additionally, in the state Legislature, we worked to (stave) off an unbalanced extended producer responsibility bill. We’ve effectively helped clients navigate their roles in the JFK International Airport redevelopment project and at the Port Authority as a whole. We’ve served as strategic advisers in navigating the city and state across multiple industries. Our growth over the last year has been a testament to our commitment to supporting our clients to help them achieve their goals.”
Key industries: Transportation, hospitality, technology, communications, gambling
Notable clients: American Airlines, American Hotel and Lodging Association, BlackRock, DoorDash, Wynn Resorts
50. Elk Street Group
Compensation: $1,422,458
Andrea DeBow, Partner
Diane Frazier, Partner
James McMahon, Partner
Biggest accomplishment:
“We’re proud of our work to ensure our clients’ voices are heard as respected industry experts in policymaking decisions. This past year, we’ve made significant strides in securing crucial funding for several key initiatives. Our efforts helped secure hundreds of millions in Medicaid funding, providing vital support for upstate nursing homes. In the affordable housing sector, we successfully secured essential funding for our clients in both the state and city budgets. One of our proudest accomplishments was helping to lead a coalition of industry partners to secure $50 million in funding for the first-ever statewide Housing Access Voucher Program.”
Key industries: Health care, financial services, housing, transportation, labor
Notable clients: Bank of America, United New York Ambulance Network, Encore Capital Group, Community Preservation Corp., Coach USA
Other key employee: Tom McMahon