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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Newsday Declares Gotham Among Top Lobbying Firms on Long Island

April 20, 2012
Newsday

On behalf of the entire Gotham Government Relations & Communications Family, we want to thank New York Newsday for recognizing us as the 4th largest lobbying firm on Long Island. We are proud of our listing since Gotham has only been in existence for 3 years. We are also very pleased that our Communications firm [...]

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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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New York Tobacco Tax: Drastically Unfair with Misleading Results

March 27, 2012
New York Versus Small Business

From the beginning of the Legislature’s crusade, experts, special interest groups, and media outlets have warned of the negative repercussions which emerge out of raising OTP and cigarette taxes to such high levels. Now, more than ever, it is time to hear the ignored voices of the small businesses which are being, or have been, crushed by a disregarding governmental hand.

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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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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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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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