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New York State Tobacconists Association Makes First Trip to Albany

May 11, 2010

The New York State Tobacconists Association made its first trip to Albany today, to pursue a multitude of issues. There, lobbying on behalf of the NYSTA, was Gotham Government Relations. At the forefront of the day’s activity was lobbying against the 90% Other Tobacco Product Tax proposed by Governor Paterson on the tobacco industry.

Hofstra Athletics in Disarray Since President Shuart’s Retirement

May 10, 2010

Prominent Hofstra Alumni, including many former athletes, are outraged over the spiraling out-of-control of Hofstra’s Athletic Department. Members from the Save Hofstra Football organization are demanding answers about the lack of focus and commitment to Hofstra’s once-revered Athletic Department.

The Blog: Let’s Start Bullying the Bullies!

April 6, 2010

We don’t need to review what bullying is, what causes it, or go through the recent horrors resulting from the actions of bullies. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you are hearing about the suicides and depression caused by bullying. As a society we need to start discussing how to handle this epidemic.

Fighting Against NY Flavored Tobacco Ban

April 6, 2010

Gotham Government Relations is fighting back against a recently enacted New York City Ordinance, which bans the sale of virtually all flavored tobacco products. Working on behalf of the New York Tobacconist Association (NYTA), Gotham hopes to protect New York’s tobacconists.

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Newsday: AD Hayes downplays alumni concerns about Hofstra athletics

March 29, 2010

Alumnus Michael McConeghy wants answers to questions being asked by many followers of Hofstra athletics. Fellow alumnus Brad Gerstman, an attorney and strong advocate for returning football to Hofstra, agreed. “We lost football, we lost a wonderful basketball coach,” he said. “I’m also concerned about recruiting for all the sports programs. You just don’t know where Hofstra is headed.”

Hofstra Basketball Coach Leaving University for Rival Fordham

March 25, 2010

After 16 years with the University, Hofstra Basketball Coach Tom Pecora is leaving his post for neighboring Fordham University. After nine years as head coach at Hofstra, earning a 155-126 recording including four 20-win seasons, Pecora is high-tailing it to Fordham for a reported $700,000 pay increase. This is just the latest in a series of setbacks for Hofstra’s Athletic Program.

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New Legislation to End Autism Insurance Discrimination

March 17, 2010

Gotham Government Relations is pleased to announce its participation in working to pass a new bill ending Autism insurance discrimination. Bill Number S7000, sponsored by Senator Neil Breslin, the Chair of the Senate Insurance Committee, will amend the insurance law and the public health law. The bill will also expand health insurance coverage for the screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders.

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David Schwartz, Bill Clinton on David Paterson’s troubles

March 9, 2010

New York’s Fox 5 reporter Ti-Hua Chang caught up with former president Bill Clinton and Gotham’s own David Schwartz for their reaction to Governor David Paterson’s latest political troubles. You can watch it right here…

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