Long Island Business News: Trump, supporters rally for Jones Beach project

September 16, 2011
Long Island Business News

After dozens of supporters and some critics rallied at Jones Beach regarding a restaurant stalled for five years, Donald Trump briefly walked onto the site where he and entrepreneur Steve Carl want to build the embattled Trump on the Ocean.

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The Real Deal: The Donald drops in on pro-Trump Jones Beach project rally

September 16, 2011
The Real Deal

When Donald Trump — introduced as “the person that’s going to save Long Island and save New York” — stepped up to the microphones today before a group of about 200 admiring supporters of his Nassau County Trump on the Ocean project plans, he began with an ironic story. In 2005, he reminded everyone, he was presented with the “Master Builder” award by the Long Island State Parks Department.

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Patch: Trump Rallies Support for his Jones Beach Catering Facility Proposal

September 16, 2011
Patch

Wednesday’s rally held next to site where Trump wants to build was organized by a newly formed advocacy group called Alliance to Revitalize Jones Beach, which was founded by Rafe Lieber, a Plainview resident who worked as a legislative aide to former State Sen. Craig Johnston. The rally featured numerous chants of “We want jobs” and “Let Trump build.”

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News12 Jones Beach Trump Rally

September 15, 2011
News12

Long Island’s News12 covers Gotham’s organization of the Rally to support Trump on the Ocean at Jones Beach:

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NYS Education Department Rejects School Devoted to Hispanic Community For Second Time

August 17, 2011
New York State Department of Education

New York State Education Department rejected the proposed Dignitas Academy Charter School (DACS), formally Phoenix Academy, for the second time. Brad Gerstman, an advocate for Dignitas Academy, was outraged by the decision. “These students are not receiving the personal attention they need and SED continues to deny them help. Who plans on serving these children now?”

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Wal-Mart’s Expansion – Gotham Disagrees with Speaker Quinn

July 1, 2011
No New York Wal-Mart

Wal-Mart negotiates with City Council Speaker Christine Quinn for ways to establish business in NYC; NY Neighborhood Alliance and Small Business Advocates Brad Gerstman and Dave Schwartz of Gotham Government Relations Speak Out

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Brad Gerstman Calls for Legislative Investigation of NYC Education System

June 21, 2011
Investigate New York City Department of Education

Special Needs Advocate Brad Gerstman, Partner at Gotham Government Relations & Communication, is outraged by the lack of leadership and accountability of New York City officials that are putting special education children last on their list of priorities.

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Video: David Schwartz on Wal-Mart

February 18, 2011
WPIX TV

David Schwartz talks to WPIX Morning News about Wal-Mart coming to Brooklyn.  

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Video: Gotham Radio – The Tobacconists are Coming, Walmart, President Obama

February 8, 2011
Gotham Radio Thumb

Hosts Brad Gerstman and David Schwartz talk about fighting for small business in Albany, New York’s Wal-Mart invasion and the misconceptions about President Obama. Watch highlights here or listen to the entire hour.

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Walmart Not Welcome In New York City Says Small Business Poll

January 16, 2011
No To Walmart Thumb

Walmart in New York City: Yes or No? A new poll asking precisely that question to 300 small retail shop owners throughout the city found that most answered a resounding “no.” The poll found that the small business community – including 73% of groceries and convenience stores – overwhelmingly rejects the idea of the largest retail business in the world setting shop in New York City.

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Atlanta Post: The Walmart Debate

January 3, 2011
Atlanta Post

Walmart sets their sites on New York City. Gotham Government Relations takes action to defend small businesses, jobs and decent wages.

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