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Video: David Schwartz on New York’s Insurance Fraud Problem

May 24, 2011

A big part of our (New York’s) $48.5 billion in debt could be lessened if we combated auto insurance fraud– these cases cost hundreds of millions and are tying up the court system. David Schwartz, attorney who represents the group “New Yorkers Stand Against Insurance Fraud” is proposing some reforms joined WPIX’s Laurie Dhue.

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Video: David Schwartz on Warrantless Search Supreme Court Ruling

May 18, 2011

The Supreme Court on Monday gave police more leeway to break into homes or apartments in search of illegal drugs when they suspect the evidence might be destroyed. Gotham’s David Schwartz talks to “Fox and Friends” about the legal ramifications.

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Brad Gerstman: House Republicans Play Politics with New Yorkers’ Safety

May 18, 2011

Brad Gerstman, a lawyer, co-founder of Gotham Government Relations, radio talk show host, potential political candidate is sad to announce that the Republicans, who control the House of Representatives, are playing politics with the safety of the citizens of the New York Metropolitan area. The Republicans are seeking cuts to security spending all in an attempt to find additional spending cuts.

Televised Series Exploring Critical Issues Presents: “Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome”

May 13, 2011

Exploring Critical Issues, the award-winning broadcast series conceived and hosted by Adelphi University President Dr. Robert A. Scott, and produced by Telecare Studios, examines the research and policies affecting those with autism and Asperger’s syndrome. Show features Brad Gerstman, an advocate for improved science and autism services.

New York Daily News: Long Island’s Brad Gerstman Launches Exploratory Committee

April 26, 2011

Gerstman, of Roslyn, L.I., is described as a “government relations lawyer, political operative, political consultant, and lobbying professional” on the website for his firm, Gotham Government Relations. He’s just dumped $300,000 into an exploratory committee for an as-yet undetermined office, with plans to ratchet that up to $500,000 shortly and overall plans to spend as much as $1 million if he actually runs.

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Choosing A Special Education Attorney: 6 Key Questions To Ask

April 15, 2011

Parents of children with special needs are sometimes faced with the difficult task of hiring an attorney to challenge a school district’s assessment of their child’s academic abilities and, ultimately, to obtain the educational services that are being denied. This can be a frustrating and emotional time for parents, but if you have clear guidelines for choosing the best attorney for your situation, the process will be much easier.

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Gotham Talk Radio Carl Paladino, Jimmy “The Rent Is Too Damn High” McMillan

April 3, 2011

Gotham Talk Radio’s “In Your Face Politics” show hosted by New York Politicos, Brad Gerstman & David Schwartz, today highlighted interviews with former Republican Gubernatorial Carl Palandino, and Jimmy McMillan, former Gubernatorial and Mayoral Candidate, and founder of the Rent is too Damn High Party.

Paladino brashly called the budget of his former opponent, Governor Andrew Cuomo, “concocted…Show us the exact breakdown of where that money went,” Paladino said. “Show us where you saved 2.5 billion dollars on Medicaid because the entire committee that he appointed to study that has no idea how they valued that. How did they came up with 2.4 billion dollars?”

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Gerstman: Budget Cuts Hurt Autistic Kids

March 29, 2011

I once heard the mother of an autistic child describe her life as “having my heart broken every day.” As the dad of a 9-year-old autistic boy, I find the latest calls for “mandate relief” have a familiar and disturbing ring. And, yes, they are a little heartbreaking. Sure, it’s asking a lot for most people to recognize this incurable condition. It’s easy to mistake an autistic child’s uncontrolled “tantrum,” retreat to a corner, or repetitive motions for just a behavior problem. But it seems to be even harder for many people to comprehend why taking services away from innocent children and their families is so devastating.

Former Governor Paterson Predicts New York Will Pass an On-Time Budget

March 27, 2011

Today on the premiere edition of Gotham Talk Radio’s “In Your Face Politics,” Former Governor Paterson made a stunning prediction that New York will pass its first on-time budget this week,

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Gotham Radio Bringing “In Your Face Politics” to The Apple 970 AM

March 23, 2011

Gotham Radio’s “In Your Face Politics” show hosted by New York Politicos, Brad Gerstman & David Schwartz, will soon be heard on New York’s hottest Talk Radio Station, AM 970, The Apple, starting Sunday Morning, March 27 from 10-11AM. Their first guest this Sunday will be former New York State Governor David Paterson.

Gotham Government Relations Expands

March 14, 2011

The change of name to Gotham Government Relations and Communications reflects the company’s broader mission to become a full service company that provides its clients with lobbying, media advocacy and communications consulting under one roof. “Government relations and lobbying have changed considerably in the last few years,” explained Brad Gerstman, one of Gotham’s founding partners. “Grassroots organizing, media advocacy and social networking have now become as important as traditional lobbying techniques. It’s all part of the same campaign,” he added. The new communications division at Gotham will be boosted by the appointment of new executive Bruce Nyman.

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