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In the News: David Schwartz

A promising legislative proposal that’s not garnering much media buzz. A major project that needs to generate local buy-in. A bombshell corruption or abuse allegation. Public officials invariably encounter these scenarios from time to time – and there are countless public relations and communications professionals in the world of New York politics and government who know exactly how to sell a story, craft a compelling narrative or navigate a crisis. City & State’s Political PR Power 75 recognizes and ranks the leading firms and professionals in this field. The list, which has expanded from 50 in 2023, is based on such factors as a firm’s size, reputation and impact in New York’s public sphere over the past year. We asked firms to identify several key executives, highlight a handful of key clients and share their recent accomplishments. The list ranges from scrappy one-person shops to global behemoths with armies of employees. Some focus solely on communications, while others also provide related services such as campaign consulting, government relations or advertising and marketing. What unites them is that they all are consummate PR pros. Full Article: https://www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/2024/01/2024-political-pr-power-75/393068/#gotham-government-relations

City & State: The 2024 Political PR Power 75

A promising legislative proposal that’s not garnering much media buzz. A major project that needs to generate local buy-in. A bombshell corruption or abuse allegation.

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The leading government relations firms across the five boroughs. Full Article: https://www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/2023/12/2023-new-york-city-top-50-lobbyists/392390/?oref=csny-nav-trending

City & State: Gotham Government Relations Recognized as NYC's Top 50 Lobbyists

Gotham Government Relations Recognized as NYC's Top 50 Lobbyists

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Manhattan-based lobbying firm Gotham Government Relations cut all ties with Stuart Seldowitz on Tuesday after a viral video emerged showing him harassing a halal cart vendor in the Upper East Side. “I did have an argument with a food vendor,” Seldowitz told City & State. “It is quite possible that it's me. I mean, I've not seen the video, but I believe it's probably me.” Seldowitz, who worked in the U.S. State Department’s Office of Israel and Palestinian Affairs and then served as Acting Director of the National Security Council South Asia Directorate in the Obama administration, was named Foreign Affairs Chair at Gotham Government Relations last year. “Gotham Government Relations has ended all affiliation with Stuart Seldowitz,” the lobbying firm announced in a statement. “The video of his actions is vile, racist and beneath the dignity of the standards we practice at our firm.” Full Article: https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2023/11/gotham-government-relations-cuts-ties-former-obama-administration-official-caught-harassing-halal-cart-vendor/392235/

City & State: Gotham Government Relations cuts ties with former Obama administration official caught harassing halal cart vendor

“By the way, I’ll represent the food vendor pro bono if he wants to bring a lawsuit,” Gotham Government Relations president David Schwartz said.

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For 60 years, the APBA has been a bastion of support, safeguarding the rights and welfare of New York City’s Auxiliary Police Officers. Throughout these years, they’ve represented their members and have been instrumental in ensuring that the sacrifices, courage, and contributions of the Auxiliary Police Officers are recognized. In the face of mounting challenges, changing political climates, and evolving societal needs, the APBA has been a steadfast beacon, adapting, fighting, and shielding its members while promoting the significance of the Auxiliary Police service to New York City’s communities. Full Article: https://apnews.com/press-release/ein-presswire-newsmatics/new-york-city-london-ac9ad9d2ca2cd75dbefcebdc9a3a6694

AP News: Gotham Government Relations LLC Joins Forces with The Auxiliary Police Benevolent Association of The City of New York

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2023 / EINPresswire.com / -- Gotham Government Relations LLC, a leading government relations firm, proudly announces its newest client, The Auxiliary Police Benevolent Association of The City of New York (APBA). Recognizing the recent decline and neglect of the Auxiliary Police Department in New York City, Gotham is committed to restoring and revitalizing this vital civilian branch of the NYPD.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Voters in New York City and Long Island are increasingly scrapping the two major political parties to register as independents – a trend that underscores the importance of candidates appealing to voters 50-plus, a new AARP New York-sponsored analysis of voter rolls shows. The number of independent voters in the region – those who registered without enrolling in a party – grew by 14.4 percent between the last presidential election in November 2020 and May 2023. That's nearly twice the 7.4 percent rate of increase among Democrats and 8 percent among Republicans, the study by Gotham Government Relations found. Full Article: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/more-downstate-voters-rejecting-major-160000119.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMipm3PbdX-Av2U_JdiQHooYFITLQ094jJN0w1GAt1ZkP3Zwai0WIXyXkFb9SaCNI7xYkc30clN1ksdrv10OmxO7Ax5SAudxabld3MFpEIYSq9xjWZYc18HCuX6VjvcPe7P5Okor-KR9_lkNFwB_Z994y9ZvrL17l5W0pU3dwaxV

Yahoo Finance: More Downstate Voters Rejecting Major Parties & Registering Independent

NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Voters in New York City and Long Island are increasingly scrapping the two major political parties to register as independents – a trend that underscores the importance of candidates appealing to voters 50-plus, a new AARP New York-sponsored analysis of voter rolls shows.

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Calone, a former prosecutor who works in the private sector, touted his business experience as being the best fit for the job while Romaine maintained that his decades of service as an elected official in the county and Town of Brookhaven makes him the ideal choice for voters. Full Article: https://www.danspapers.com/2023/10/calone-romaine-make-their-cases-to-long-island-seniors-at-aarp-forum/

Dan's Papers: Calone, Romaine Make Their Cases to Long Island Seniors at AARP Forum

Democrat Dave Calone and Republican Ed Romaine each argued why they are the best person to be the next top-elected official on eastern Long Island while making their case to the region’s largest voting bloc — seniors — during the AARP’s Suffolk County executive candidate forum on Oct. 10.

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Calone, a former prosecutor who works in the private sector, touted his business experience as being the best fit for the job while Romaine maintained that his decades of service as an elected official in the county and Town of Brookhaven makes him the ideal choice for voters. Full Article: https://politicsny.com/2023/10/11/calone-romaine-make-their-cases-to-long-island-seniors-at-aarp-forum/

PoliticsNY: Calone, Romaine Make Their Cases to Long Island Seniors at AARP Forum

Democrat Dave Calone and Republican Ed Romaine each argued why they are the best person to be the next top-elected official on eastern Long Island while making their case to the region’s largest voting bloc — seniors — during the AARP’s Suffolk County executive candidate forum on Oct. 10.

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The forum will be held at Stony Brook University and is sponsored by AARP New York, WABC-TV and Schneps Media, the parent company of the Long Island Press, Dan’s Papers and Noticia. The forum will be moderated by Chantee Lans, WABC-TV’s Long Island correspondent and will offer voters the chance to hear directly from the candidates. The forum is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 10 at the Charles B. Wang Center, 100 Circle Rd., at Stony Brook University. RSVPs are required for in-person attendance at countyexecforumaarpli.com Full Article: https://www.danspapers.com/2023/09/aarp-suffolk-county-executive-candidate-forum-is-oct-10/

Dan's Papers: AARP Suffolk County Executive Candidate Forum Is Oct. 10

Republican Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine and Democratic ex-prosecutor David Calone will focus on issues facing voters age 50 and older during the next Suffolk County Executive Forum scheduled for Oct. 10.

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The forum will be held at Stony Brook University and is sponsored by AARP New York, WABC-TV and Schneps Media, the parent company of the Long Island Press, Dan’s Papers and Noticia. The forum will be moderated by Chantee Lans, WABC-TV’s Long Island correspondent and will offer voters the chance to hear directly from the candidates. The 50-and-older population is considered Suffok’s most powerful voting block since they accounted for nearly 90% of the vote in the 2022 June primary elections. The election is the first in 12 years without term-limited incumbent Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone on ballots. Full Article: https://www.longislandpress.com/2023/09/29/aarp-suffolk-county-executive-candidate-forum-is-oct-10/

Long Island Press: AARP Suffolk County Executive Candidate Forum Is Oct. 10

Republican Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine and Democratic ex-prosecutor David Calone will focus on issues facing voters age 50 and older during the next Suffolk County Executive Forum scheduled for Oct. 10.

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Some help is now on its way for Nassau County seniors, officials announced. County Executive Bruce Blakeman was joined by AARP members in Glen Cove to announce an expansion of senior services. The services include a new service bus and a new liaison office that will help seniors get to useful resources -- such as health care and social service. It is paid for with state and local grant money. "This will create a more seamless way for people to get a good response to some of their issues," Blakeman says. The announcement comes after a recent report that found the senior population on Long Island has grown by over 100,000 in the past decade. Retiree Edda Podleska, of Glen Cove, moved from the Bronx to Glen Cova and says she has had to apply for a lot of senior services and the new services will help. She says even though she is older, she still wants to remain independent and young at heart Both Nassau and Suffolk counties have special government departments designed to help elderly residents. https://longisland.news12.com/nassau-county-adding-new-liaison-office-service-bus-for-seniors

Long Island News 12: Nassau County adding new liaison office, service bus for seniors

Some help is now on its way for Nassau County seniors, officials announced.

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WABC 7 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=T81QvTnAaTU

ABC News: Attorney David Schwartz Talks About Former Mayor Giuliani & The Indictment By Georgia Grand Jury.

NY Criminal Defense Attorney David Schwartz Talks About Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani & The Indictment By Georgia Grand Jury on WABC 7.

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WABC 7 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=o63TcKk8ETQ

ABC News: NY Criminal Defense Attorney David Schwartz Talks About Daniel Penny Pleading Non Guilty

NY Criminal Defense Attorney David Schwartz Talks About Daniel Penny Pleading Non Guilty on ABC 7 NY

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CBS News YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=2MXlXAOmdao

CBS News - NY Criminal Defense Attorney David Schwartz Breaks Down Daniel Penny Manslaughter Charge

NY Criminal Defense Attorney David Schwartz Breaks Down Daniel Penny Manslaughter Charge on CBS 2-NY

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ABC News YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=_acQAa3fKxE

ABC News: Alec Baldwin To Be Charged In Deadly ‘Rust’ Shooting. Analysis w/NY Attorney David Schwartz

Alec Baldwin To Be Charged In Deadly ‘Rust’ Shooting. Analysis w/ NY Attorney David Schwartz

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Suspect In Violent, Unprovoked Attack In The Bronx Back in Custody After Being Released Without Bail

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AJYgGxBe-8

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The Arthur Aidala Power Hour With Guest Host Attorney David Schwartz & Guest Michael Cohen - Part 3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYyzpz82bHA

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Gov. Hochul Goes On Bail Law Criticism. Analysis With NY Criminal Defense Attorney David Schwartz.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6C1CQktBJwo

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The Arthur Aidala Power Hour With Guest Host Attorney David Schwartz & Guest Michael Cohen - Part 4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRWk9BcmvrU

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The Arthur Aidala Power Hour With Guest Host Attorney David Schwartz & Guest Michael Cohen -Part 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdeCXYYc-TQ

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The Arthur Aidala Power Hour With Guest Host Attorney David Schwartz & Guest Michael Cohen - Part 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zhIN8xRCmo

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The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that David Schwartz of Gerstman Schwartz Law in Garden City has been selected as an NTL ‐ Criminal Defense ‐ Top 100 Trial Lawyer in the state of New York. This honor is given to only the top 100 attorneys in each state or region for their superior skills, qualifications, and results as criminal defense or civil plaintiff lawyers. Membership into The National Trial Lawyers provides recognition to these distinguished attorneys, and provides essential legal news, information, networking, and continuing education to trial lawyers across the United States. The National Trial Lawyers congratulates Mr. Schwartz for demonstrating superior qualifications, leadership skills, knowledge, and success. By combining resources, power, and influence, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 is dedicated to preserving and defending justice for all. To learn more about The National Trial Lawyers, please visit: http://thenationaltriallawyers.org/

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: THE NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS ANNOUNCES THE SELECTION OF DAVID SCHWARTZ AS AN NTL ‐ CRIMINAL DEFENSE ‐ TOP 100 TRIAL LAWYER IN NEW YORK

The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that David Schwartz of Gerstman Schwartz Law in Garden City has been selected as an NTL ‐ Criminal Defense ‐ Top 100 Trial Lawyer in the state of New York.

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Lawrence Ray convicted on federal sex trafficking, extortion charges

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Lawrence Ray convicted on federal sex trafficking, extortion charges

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Justice Department Investigating Hunter Biden Business Dealings, Taxes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfIHs9wtOIA

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Jussie Smollett Sentenced To 150 Days In Jail. Legal Analysis with NY Attorney David Schwartz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEL7M0F1-04

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David Schwartz Talking About The Illegal Cigarette Trade in NYC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmBBGIqboCY

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Close to 3,000 NYC Employees To Lose Job After Missing Vaccine Mandate Deadline.

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