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.

Meet Frankie the Fraudster

LIBN: Brad Gerstman “A solution looking for a problem”

January 14, 2012
Long Island Business News

Brad Gerstman, founding partner of Gotham Government Relations & Communications, a Roslyn-based lobbying/consulting shop, released a statement he’s pulling the plug on an exploratory committee for a run for political office.

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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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Newsday: Trump rallies for his Jones Beach project

September 15, 2011
Newsday

Newsday 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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Newsday: Gotham Shoots to Top of the Pack of Long Island Lobbying Firms

August 14, 2011
Newsday

Newsday declares Gotham among top three lobbying firms in Long Island. On behalf of the entire Gotham Government Relations & Communications family, we want to thank New York Newsday for recognizing us as the 3rd largest lobbying firm on Long Island. In just 25 short months in existence, we have rapidly risen to the top [...]

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Video: Gotham Fights Fraud

July 14, 2011
NYSAIF logo

Video – Gotham brought heavy hitters to the fraud fight. New Yorkers Stand Against Insurance Fraud mobilized legislators and county executives to fix our insurance system.

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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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State Sen Greg Ball, Westchester County Exec. Robert Astorino Join Fraud Fight

May 29, 2011
NYSAIF Presser Greg Ball Robert Astorino, Rafe Lieber

New York State Senator Greg Ball and Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino join the fight to stop auto insurance fraud at the Peekskill, New York DMV. This criminal enterprise costs New York Drivers millions of dollars

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

May 24, 2011
WPIX TV

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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Gotham Government Relations Expands

March 14, 2011
Gotham Expands

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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