On the Radio: Ron Melendi Saving New York Small Business

May 6, 2012
WXRK

Ron Melendi of the New York Tobacconist Association talks to WXRK’s Bob Salter about saving New York small business.

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Commissioner Farley Takes “Care” Of Happy Hour And Small Business

April 30, 2012
New York Health Commissioner Thomas Farley

New York Department of Health Commissioner Farley is gearing up for a fight against happy hour. While the claim has been denied by the Department of Health, sources have confirmed that the topic has been discussed. This brings to light the numerous ways Commissioner Farley’s “Take Care New York 2012” foreshadows job loss, the decimation of small business, and the overall attempt to micromanage aspects of everyday life.

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Wal-Mart Continues New York City Efforts – What About Bribery Allegations?

April 30, 2012
Stop Walmart New York City

Since bribery allegations emerged, Wal-Mart has remained firm in its interest to build in New York City, and it seems confident that it will be successful in its endeavors. Various individuals have also sided with Wal-Mart in its recent troubles with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). The New York Neighborhood Alliance, a group representing the best interest of New York’s small businesses, contends that any and all efforts to diminish Wal-Mart’s blatant disregard for the law are unjustified.

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Radio: Jennifer Carpenter Low Nassau Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center

April 15, 2012
Jennifer Carpenter Low

Jennifer Carpenter Low of The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County talks to WFAN’s Bob Salter.

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Radio: John Catsimatidis on the American Dream

April 9, 2012
John Catsimatidis

John Catsimatidis on WFAN with Bob Salter, discussed why he feels Main Street America remains important to the economy of this country, the importance of United States’ competition in the world economy, and his story living the American dream.

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On the Radio: Brad Gerstman on Long Island School Choice

March 25, 2012
WFAN

Brad Gerstman on WFAN discusses charter schools and the importance of school choice for Long Island’s special needs kids.

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NYSAIF INTRODUCES NEW SPOKESMAN:

January 17, 2012
Frankie the Fraudster

A nefarious – and pointedly obnoxious – cartoon character called “Frankie the Fraudster” was today named a 2012 spokesman for New Yorkers Stand Against Insurance Fraud (NYSAIF), an organization of drivers fighting rampant auto insurance fraud in the Empire State.

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Special Comment: The Islanders Are Not Done in Nassau County

January 11, 2012
Nassau Coliseum

The Islanders are not done in Nassau County; in fact, the failure of the bond referendum has placed a new emphasis on privately developing the Hub. Our role as fans and supporters of development should now be to change the conversation on what should be done to revitalize the Hub and keep the Islanders in Nassau County. Some of the best and brightest minds are now developing plans for the Hub, so the question now becomes, how do we best utilize the land and keep the Islanders in Nassau County.

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Gotham Fights for New York Small Businesses

December 4, 2011
Going out of Business

A 75% tax on cigar and pipe tobacco has cigar aficionados running for the border and online shops as family-run small businesses close their doors. Making matters worse is that despite the tax hike, New York state is collecting fewer tax dollars on cigars than ever before. Gotham fights for small businesses and this is how we do it:

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A Community Grows in Brooklyn

November 1, 2011
Red Apple Supermarket Brooklyn

John Catsimatidis’ Red Apple Group opened a new supermarket in Fort Greene Brooklyn. Attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony were Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, Assenblyman Hakeem Jeffires, City Councilwoman, Letitia James and Democratic State Committee member Lincoln Restler. Video produced by Gotham Government Relations & Communications

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Harlem Fights Back Against Walmart

October 8, 2011
Brad Gerstman Harlem Walmart Presser

Gotham’s Brad Gerstman joins Harlem community leaders to speak out against Wal-Mart’s proposed infiltration of New York City. The retail giant would need to open 159 stores in order obtain the same 21% grocery market share it enjoys in the rest of the country, making Harlem a prime target. Hear what the community has to say about having Walmart as a neighbor.

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