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RALPH R. ORTEGA Editor-in-chief

Scott Stringer’s campaign was nearly derailed by a sexual assault allegation. Former employees didn’t corroborate that, but they know him as a tough boss.

AS A NEW YORKER, I’ve made sure never to get too worked up about the problems that come along with living in the city. But I have to say it was unnerving when a man came at me swinging on the subway platform earlier this month. I can’t say why he did it. He just kept coming at me screaming as a train pulled into the station, fortunately giving me a chance to get away. The man stayed behind after the train pulled out of the station at Rector Street. It was around 6 p.m., and I was going home from the office. I felt what many have feared during the coronavirus pandemic: that the subways have become unsafe. It’s not comforting for people who can’t work from home. The New York Times reported that the data doesn’t completely support the notion that there is more danger, even though riders have been randomly attacked. The NYPD transit chief responded to heightened concerns by accusing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority of “fearmongering,” since department statistics showed transit crime has dropped so far this year. Mayor Bill de Blasio, under intense pressure from Gov. Andrew Cuomo, last week sent an additional 250 cops into the system to join the 3,000 already patrolling there. It was a smart move because the subways also just returned to 24-hour service. Reforms are still needed to address the homeless people who find refuge underground. We’ve learned that’s not a policing job. But for the moment, just seeing the additional cops in the system is a welcome sight as straphangers return to some kind of normalcy. Of course, I’ll continue to ride, even though I may still be looking over my shoulder.

CONTENTS FIRST READ … 4 The week that was

SCOTT STRINGER … 8 He was called a difficult boss by some former staffers BUDGET HOLE … 12

The next mayor will have some catching up to do.

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SESSION COUNTDOWN … 16

The pressing issues left to get done in Albany

TOP NYC LOBBYISTS … 20

The leading firms ranked by their earnings

WINNERS & LOSERS … 54

Who was up and who was down last week

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criminally investigating the chief financial officer of Trump’s company for several months already.

CUOMO’S MULTIMILLIONDOLLAR BOOK DEAL

State Attorney General Letitia James’ office is investigating both Trump and Cuomo.

AG INVESTIGATION INTO TRUMP’S BUSINESS GOES CRIMINAL

The state attorney general’s office announced that it’s probe into former president Donald Trump’s family business has become criminal after previously

being a civil investigation. Letitia James is now working alongside the Manhattan district attorney’s office with its criminal investigation as her office continues its civil inquiry as well. And although the shift only recently came to light, the attorney general’s office has been

After months of questions and speculation, Cuomo released the details of his deal to write a book about his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier reporting from The New York Times put the deal at about $4 million, but when Cuomo released his taxes, he revealed that he netted even more – $5 million over two years. He got about $3.1 million last year, which totaled over $1.5 million profit after taxes. He donated $500,000 to the nonprofit United Way of New York with the rest going into a trust for his daughters. Cuomo is set to receive the remaining $2 million this year, but hasn’t said what he intends to do with the money. Asked about accusations that he

DUNKED ON An unsettlingly relaxed Bill de Blasio has been on display recently, including last week when he celebrated pop-up vaccinations at the Barclays Center by donning a Nets jersey and snapback. The appearance was quickly memed on Twitter, but being the butt of the joke can’t phase this New York City mayor. The way it’s going now, the spring of Bill could end up stretching into an endless summer.

“I don’t care what university you attend. The streets of New York are by far the best education that a mayor can ever get.” – former Rep. Charlie Rangel, echoing sentiments from Eric Adams during a get-outthe-vote rally, via the Daily News

“I believe in our country and the sanctity of our process, and I’m not going to participate in calling elections illegitimate ever.” – Rep. Lee Zeldin, acknowledging that President Joe Biden won the 2020 election after attempting to get the results overturned last year, via Newsday

profited off the COVID-19 pandemic that left tens of thousands dead in New York alone, Cuomo said the idea was “stupid” and that it was “offensive” to even ask the question. The governor is currently under federal investigation into whether he used tax dollars to help write the book by having state employees work on it on the clock as part of a broader inquiry into whether Cuomo withheld data on COVID-19 nursing home deaths.

CUOMO INVESTIGATIONS MOVE AHEAD

The governor isn’t just getting investigated over his book. Other inquiries are moving along as well. State Attorney General Letitia James has subpoenaed several of the women who have accused Cuomo of sexual harassment or assault to testify under oath as part of her probe into the claims. It’s a sign that her investigation is moving into a new phase. Meanwhile, federal prosecutors, the same ones who are looking into how Cuomo wrote his book, have expanded their inquiry to include whether the administration provided priority COVID-19 testing and rapid results to the governor’s friends and allies. More negative press came with a new report that Chris Cuomo, the governor’s brother and CNN anchor who frequently hammed it up

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with the governor on his show during the height of the pandemic, advised his brother on how to respond to sexual harassment allegations.

NYC MAYORAL RACE GETS NASTY

Months of cordial mayoral forums between the eight leading Democratic candidates for New York City mayor are being left behind as the primary enters the home stretch and those running are not pulling any punches. After a New York Times piece calling into question Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams fundraising practices, Andrew Yang and

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Maya Wiley called on the Campaign Finance Board to investigate. Yang, the current front-runner, has until now largely avoided directly attacking any of his opponents, instead allowing surrogates to do so. Adams struck back by criticizing Yang’s own fundraising practices and potential ethics violations from his run for president, asking the CFB to look into him instead. All the while, most leading candidates have massive super PACs supporting them funded by millionaires and billionaires all over the country as they point fingers about unethical fundraising and influence of money in politics.

New York City mayoral candidate Eric Adams faced criticism last week over his fundraising practices.

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TUESDAY 5/25 New York City’s leading Democratic comptroller candidates come together for a virtual forum hosted by City & State, PIX11 and the 92nd Street Y, airing at 7 p.m.

What does it take to be NYC comptroller? The role of the comptroller is unusual – unlike candidates for mayor or City Council, it’s hard to lay out a platform with easy-to-understand policy proposals. This might be why so many candidates running for comptroller seem to focus on arguing that they are the most qualified for the job. “What qualifies someone to become comptroller is getting more votes than the second place finisher,” joked Bob Liff, the senior vice president of political consulting firm George Arzt Communications. Technically, that’s true. To be eligible for the job, comptroller candidates, along with any other candidates running for city office, need only live in the city on the day that they are elected, said Jerry Goldfeder, an election lawyer. But experts say a comptroller must have some knowledge of government accounting, good leadership skills and a vision for the city’s financial future. The City Charter doesn’t lay out any specifics regarding what is required of candidates vying for the post. The comptroller’s major responsibilities include overseeing the city’s pension funds, auditing all of the city’s agencies and reviewing city contracts. The comptroller additionally determines the city’s prevailing wage, reviews the city budget and issues bonds for city projects. Considering the nature of that work, it’s important that

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The mayoral race is now mainstream, but the comptroller candidates have been flying under the radar. Catch them before the first televised debate on June 10.

a comptroller have a basic understanding of finance, pension funds and investments. “Certainly, the comptroller does not need to be a (Certified Public Accountant) but the comptroller needs to have a knowledge of accounting – but even more specifically, government accounting, which is different than private sector accounting,” said Thad Calabrese, an associate professor of public and nonprofit financial management at New York University’s Wagner school. Only a few comptroller candidates have previously worked in the finance industry. State Sen. Brian Benjamin worked as an investment banker and an affordable housing developer. State Sen. Kevin Parker worked in the financial industry at the investment banking firm UBS PaineWebber before working as the special assistant to former state Comptroller H. Carl McCall. Assembly Member David Weprin worked in the financial services industry and was on the state’s Banking Board in the 1980s. City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, though he has not worked in the finance industry, has played a big part in crafting the city’s annual budget as speaker. Council Member Brad Lander worked as a community planner and housing advocate before joining the council, where he has helped renew participatory budgeting. – Amanda Luz Henning Santiago

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Long Island state lawmakers are discussing the biggest issues facing them at a 10 a.m. virtual event hosted by City & State.

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I think this has the potential of giving Kathryn Garcia that little oomph that her campaign needs.

A Q&A with former New York City Council Speaker

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We’re about a month out from the primary, which was around the time that de Blasio took over the race in 2013 and never looked back. What’s your assessment of the mayoral race at this point? Is there still a chance for it to be shaken up? There’s always a chance in any race for things to get shaken up, for sure. I think it’s very noteworthy how early the Times and the Daily News have endorsed. They’ve given Kathryn Garcia quite the runway to use that endorsement. I think that must be the earliest endorsement

ever (for those papers). It is certainly significant. Now everybody, just about, seems to be up on television. So I think that’s going to be interesting to see how the different ads play and how the different ads either motivate or don’t motivate people. So far, with the ads, I don’t think there’s a Dante (de Blasio) ad. That ad just blew everything away and was not the only thing, but one of the key things that took control of the race. I haven’t seen one like that yet. So I’m not really sure where folks are going to go. Although Yang and Adams continue to hold the front, I still think things could change.

You of course got both the Times’ and the Daily News’ endorsement in 2013. Do you think the early timing of those endorsements might be enough to give Garcia the push over the finish line? I do. I’m very proud of the fact that I got the Daily News and The New York Times. I remember wishing I had gotten the Times earlier because we could have used it more. So I do think this has the potential of giving Kathryn Garcia that little oomph that her campaign needs.

Are you planning on endorsing in the mayoral race? I am not sure. What if you’re too late? What if you’re the oomph that somebody needs? You never know what the oomph is. They say 95% of what you do in campaigns doesn’t matter. Only 5% does. You just don’t know what 5%. You worked for years with Scott Stringer. What do you think of Jean Kim’s allegation

of sexual assault? I think that every time a woman comes forward with an allegation like this, they need to be heard and the allegation needs to be thoroughly and transparently investigated. There’s no question in my mind that always has to happen, period. That said, I think Scott has used the press to respond and make his position clear, as is his right to do, and Kim and her lawyer have been speaking as well, as is their right to do. But I think the most important thing is that the charges get really, really thoroughly reviewed. They’re very, very serious charges. – Jeff Coltin

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Former staffers describe Scott Stringer’s demanding temperament.

EW YORK CITY Comptroller Scott Stringer’s treatment of colleagues has recently come under scrutiny, as he has been accused by lobbyist Jean Kim of sexually harassing and assaulting her when she said she was an intern on his 2001 campaign for New York City public advocate. The accusation was reminiscent of sexual misconduct allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who Stringer and many of his top supporters had harshly criticized. Unlike Cuomo, who faces accusations from 10 women, Stringer has been accused by one former subordinate. But just as Cuomo was widely reputed to be a frequently angry, unreasonable boss, some staffers and elected officials have similar, albeit less extreme, stories about Stringer. Some of these impressions have recently spilled into public view: City Council Member Ben Kallos tweeted about being bullied by Stringer and being cursed at over the phone. Council Member Helen Rosenthal relayed a story about an organization’s political director “on the receiving end of a tongue lashing (like) she had

never experienced before,” after she endorsed Rosenthal in 2013 over a candidate who Stringer was supporting. (Now, Rosenthal is backing Stringer rival Maya Wiley in the mayoral race.) And Marti Speranza Wong, who unsuccessfully ran for City Council in 2017, tweeted about Stringer’s “vengeful” behavior, when he “blacklisted” Speranza Wong after she publicly criticized one of his endorsements. City & State interviewed 16 former staffers for Stringer, almost all of whom spoke on the condition of anonymity to avoid alienating a powerful former boss, about his treatment of employees. A majority said the comptroller can be a cruel and mercurial manager, prone to outbursts at subordinates. Allegations include calling staffers on weekend mornings to berate them, storming out of events when he didn’t get a speaking slot and throwing pen caps at staffers. Others disputed that characterization, saying Stringer was never demeaning in their presence. Some offered more of an in-between take, saying Stringer could be difficult and demand-

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ing – but no more so than the average New York politician. None of the sources said they had seen or heard of any sexual misconduct, and in fact almost all said they were surprised by Kim’s allegation. “He’s the sort of boss who would call you up at 6 a.m. on a Sunday and yell at you. In my case, it was a speech that he didn’t like,” said a former member of the comptroller’s communications staff. “He can be really mean.” But the staffer added that there was never even a hint of sexual impropriety: “I certainly never saw anything. I never heard of anything. In fact, it was the opposite: He gives off an aura of sexlessness.” According to this staffer, Stringer’s perfectionism, workaholic tendencies and moodiness could make him impossible to satisfy. Multiple former staffers said that Stringer’s reaction to their work was not only difficult to predict because he had high standards, but often seemed capricious. “It can just be arbitrary,” said the former communications staffer. “He likes something on Monday and dislikes it on Tuesday, and then likes it on Wednesday. That was the hardest part, I have to say, because it’s like to the point where I wanted to give him his speech only the night before, because if he said that he liked it a week earlier, it meant nothing.” Another former comptroller’s office staffer said they once wrote a speech for Stringer. He hated it, so the staffer wrote a new one and presented it to him. He disliked that one too, so the staffer gave him the original again. This time, Stringer said he loved it. But, the first former communications staffer, who complained about Sunday morning phone calls, said Stringer did not use personal insults. “When he called me, this is for his second inauguration speech, I said, ‘I’ve been working on this for two weeks.’ And he said, ‘If you’ve been working on it for two weeks, then it would be perfect now, wouldn’t it?’ So kind of mean, but no names. He never call me stupid. … He could be contemptuous, borderline cruel, but not actually name-calling.” A former staffer on one of Stringer’s comptroller campaigns said that cruelty left a lasting impression. “I no longer wear a Fitbit because he used to call me basically every hour to scream at me,” the former staffer said. “And every time my Fitbit would vibrate, it sent me into a panic attack.” That staffer also said they saw Stringer throw things in the office. During “call time,” when he was fundraising on the phone, he would put a pen cap in his mouth and chew on it. “And if a call wasn’t going well, then he would take the pen cap and chuck it at me. And I had so many of these chewed-up pen caps chucked at me.” When he was particularly angry, the staffer said he’d slam binders down on the table. Although he never actually threw one at the staffer, they said they feared he eventual-

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Stringer was described by staffers as having political savvy, and also for being a perfectionist with high standards.

ly would. “I stopped carrying around call sheets in a binder because I wouldn’t want it to go flying near my head,” the staffer said. Stringer’s campaign denied the allegation. “This never happened,” Deputy Finance Director Cameron Hellerman said in a statement provided to City & State. “Scott’s behavior during fundraising calls has been nothing but respectful and courteous.” No other staffers City & State interviewed said they had ever seen Stringer throw something in the office or chew on pen caps, but many were left with a bad impression of how he handled his anger. Another former Stringer campaign staffer said they had recently talked with a friend who had worked for Stringer when he was Manhattan borough president. The campaign staffer said the pair dubbed their feelings “Post-Traumatic Stringer Disorder.” Other former Stringer employees referenced Stringer’s “temper tantrums,” which were especially common if Stringer missed out on a public speaking opportunity. Michael Lambert, who served as deputy comptroller for public affairs from 2017 to 2019, was one of the only former staffers who would speak on the record with City & State – possibly because he now works as a political consultant and has been a loud critic of Stringer’s mayoral campaign on Twitter. Lambert and another former comptroller’s office staffer who City & State spoke to specifically recalled Stringer’s conduct at City Council Member Adrienne Adams’ inauguration event in Queens in 2018. Stringer was sitting in the audience, expecting to get a chance to make some remarks. New York

City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, who Stringer had a budding political rivalry with at the time, gave a speech. Then, as Lambert recounted, “when they told me it was Scott’s turn to speak, (then-New York City Public Advocate Letitia James, another political rival), showed up out of nowhere and took the mic.” After James spoke, instead of Stringer, the event shifted to a musical performance, “and Scott lost his shit.” Lambert said Stringer stormed out of the venue as he chased after him, trying to talk him down. Cursing, Stringer jumped into his government-issued SUV, and slammed the door. Some other former Stringer staffers said they never saw him yell or lose his temper. “In my experience, he was not aggressive in that way,” said a former senior member of the comptroller’s communications team who spoke on the condition of anonymity. “He did not pressure staff in that way. I did not ever feel disrespected.” In any case, by all accounts, the comptroller’s office does not have an unpleasant culture of bullying in the way that the governor’s office allegedly does. Top staffers in Stringer’s office, such as chief of staff Sascha Owen and First Deputy Comptroller Alaina Gilligo are, in the words of the former communications staffer who complained of Stringer’s yelling, “the greatest people. They make (Stringer) 1,000 times nicer. They soften the blows.” A former high-level staffer in the comptroller’s office, however, told City & State on condition of anonymity that Owen and Gilligo were occasionally the targets of Stringer’s ire. “He did sometimes get really

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al acquaintances to be romantically involved and that Kim was not a campaign intern. According to some staffers, Stringer’s hostility to some communications staff was a product of his intense interest in politicking and media strategy. “There is a wall dedicated to tweets that get over 100 likes in the office. When he comes into the office, his first stop will be into the comms office to see how his tweets have done for the day,” said one former government staffer who asked for anonymity so as to not anger a former boss. “There were times when (Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) retweeted him and it was like a party – ‘go home for the day, you’ve all done your jobs.’” But it wasn’t always a celebration. If there were a news story, or even a single tweet that Stringer found embarrassing, or if he thought one of his political rivals was portrayed in a better light than him, Stringer would find someone to blame.

angry – not at me, mostly at the people he knew and trusted most,” the former staffer said. “I heard him raise his voice angrily, and sometimes accusingly, at his first deputy or chief of staff.” Asked to respond, comptroller’s office press secretary Hazel Crampton-Hays said Owen and Gilligo “strongly disputed this characterization of what is a 20-year positive working relationship based on mutual respect.” Stringer and his allies have noted his record of hiring and promoting women. An open letter signed by 14 women who have worked with Stringer or known him for a long time was released by the Stringer campaign just days after Kim made her allegation public. “As a boss and manager, he has hired, promoted, and centered women in any workplace he has led,” the women wrote. “Beyond the politician and the policies, as a human and a friend, he has always shown utmost integrity and compassion, in public and in private.” The Stringer campaign has taken harder-edged measures to combat Kim’s story, noting that she was 30 years old at the time and a campaign volunteer, rather than an intern, with whom he said he had a consensual relationship. While Kim’s fiancé told Gothamist that she had told him about Stringer’s alleged abuse in 2014, Kim has produced no corroborating evidence from the time of the event, and reporting by The Intercept has corroborated Stringer’s version of certain facts: that Stringer and Kim knew each other prior to the 2001 campaign, that they were understood by mutu-

“He’s the sort of boss who would call you up at 6 a.m. on a Sunday and yell at you. In my case, it was a speech that he didn’t like.” – A former member of the comptroller’s communications staff

“You would receive a verbal lashing,” the former staffer said. Others who worked for Stringer thought his exacting style toward communications didn’t necessarily apply to other departments. “Every principal is going to have key areas she or he focuses on. For Scott, that’s often communications and politics,” another former communications staffer in the comptroller’s office, who declined to be named from a desire to avoid weighing in on anything related to the mayoral race, wrote in an email. “He’s definitely demanding and definitely has high expectations, and there’s nothing wrong with that. There is literally nothing unusual or unique about the way he manages staff versus any other ambitious elected official in the city.” Regarding allegations of poor staff treatment, the former staffer added, “And I think the communications director role is a unique one in my mind for that office. … I’m willing to bet that 98% of people in the office would have no idea about

(what) you’re describing.” Asked for a response to the allegations in this story, Stringer’s office sent a statement highlighting the number of people who have worked for him over the years. “Across a 30-year career in government with hundreds of employees, Comptroller Stringer has consistently upheld an office-wide standard of collaboration, respect, and commitment to public service,” said Crampton-Hays, press secretary for the comptroller’s office. “His leadership style is best demonstrated through the employees who have worked for him for years and even decades, been promoted to senior leadership, and returned to his office after pursuing other opportunities to continue our good work.” Crampton-Hays recommended City & State talk to Rose Pierre-Louis, who served as deputy borough president during Stringer’s tenure as Manhattan borough president from 2006 through 2013 and is still an active supporter of his mayoral campaign. Pierre-Louis wouldn’t describe Stringer as a demanding boss, but said he had high expectations. “Scott is not overbearing, but set an agenda, and people were excited to pursue that,” she said. “It was great that he delegated that responsibly, but he’s not somebody who’s going to be checking in every day. … The expectation is that you’re going to be ready. He wanted a professional office.” But some of those who worked for Stringer in public affairs, including Lambert, said Stringer did a poor job of delegating and wanted a say in everything. “I’ve been supervising, directing, leading and managing people since I was 21 years old,” Lambert said. “I can’t describe what I saw in the comptroller’s office as any of those things. Not leadership, not management – it was more like an organized form of control.” Stringer was demanding, another former staffer said, in part because he expects the comptroller’s office to run like a bigger operation than it actually was. “I saw it as, ‘We’re going to act like the mayor’s office because we want to be the mayor.’” the staffer said. “Dressing for the job you want, not the job you have.” This same notion, that Stringer is a challenging boss for political staffers because he has long pursued the mayoralty with a laser-like focus, came up repeatedly in City & State’s interviews with former staffers. “His political savvy is remarkable,” said the first former staffer quoted in this piece. “And most people, definitely including me, do not have that political savvy. And when his advisers, which I sort of was, tell him stuff that is not up to his political savvy, he has withering contempt for it. … It’s almost like he can see radio waves, you know, that I couldn’t see and that other people can’t see and that’s why he gets very frustrated.”

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On his way out, de Blasio leaves a budget hole and labor issues for the next mayor to solve.

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Federal stimulus may be giving a boost to New York City’s recovery now, but that money can’t be relied on in future years. So the next mayor will have to close those gaps in funding.

ture the city’s budget to continue saving efforts that began with the pandemic. For example, the city reduced the municipal workforce by about 13,000 people to save money, but de Blasio is now looking to hire more than 5,000 new city employees. “We should be finding efficiencies, decreasing the recurring spending base over time so it’s affordable,” Rein said. “And this plan does literally almost nothing on that.” Another source of concern is the fact that de Blasio is funding recurring programs with nonrecurring federal funds, meaning that once that money expires, the next administration will have to figure out where to find the revenue to keep funding at those levels. Perhaps the most notable example is de Blasio’s plan to fully fund universal 3K with nearly $400 million in federal funds. The city’s Independent Budget Office estimated in a recent report that about a third of the federal aid the city is set to receive – $4.2 billion – is being allocated to projects that will continue past the next fiscal year and beyond the expiration of the money. “It’s typically hard to defund a program once it starts,” said Ronnie Lowenstein, director of the city Independent Budget Office. She said that reimbursements for city-supported nonprofits, restoring litter basket collection – which had been reduced by 60% last year – and the partial

restoration of citywide hiring after a freeze all rely on money that will run out during the next administration. “All of that stuff is going to be a big question mark,” Lowenstein said. De Blasio is also leaving relatively little money in the labor reserve for his successor to pay for new labor contracts and the raises that will come with them. By next year, nearly all municipal employees will be working without a contract and the new administration will have to find revenue to pay while negotiating. “The labor situation is going to be pressing, maybe not quite as pressing as what de Blasio inherited,” Lowenstein said. When Bloomberg left office, many city employees were working without a contract, but Lowenstein said the fact that de Blasio is leaving the same kind of “headache” he inherited is still notable. “It almost looks like business as usual,” Lowenstein said of the projected budget gaps. “Except for the fact that we have all these city workers without contracts, and almost no money in the labor reserve for them.” James Parrott, director of economic and fiscal policies at The New School’s Center for New York City Affairs, found the labor negotiations less pressing than either Lowenstein or Rein. “It’s not unusual to have little set aside for new labor negotia-

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ITH BILLIONS OF dollars in federal COVID-19 aid flowing into New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio proposed a “recovery budget” with record-high spending for his final months in office. But even with the mayor’s optimistic outlook for the city, his plan includes a degree of uncertainty for the next administration, and some outstanding problems like budget gaps, one-time funding for ongoing programs and labor costs that de Blasio’s successor will have to reckon with. De Blasio has proposed a $98.6 billion budget, the largest in the city’s history, and $10 billion more than the adopted budget for fiscal year 2021. The mayor painted an optimistic picture for the future when he presented his spending plan in April, including fully funding his universal preschool for 3-year-olds initiative and creating a 10,000-person “City Cleanup Corps” to create new jobs while working to beautify the city. “Sometimes you have to spend money to make money,” de Blasio said at the time, noting that if the Office of Management and Budget’s estimates were correct, the investments would aid the creation of hundreds of thousands of new jobs. “We need to come back strong.” But the massive spending plan has been met with skepticism by some. Despite some $15 billion in federal funds the city is slated to receive, including $6 billion in unrestricted aid, de Blasio still leaves estimated budget gaps of nearly $4 billion per year for fiscal years 2023 through 2025. Realistically, those gaps are even higher, since they don’t include $1 billion in unspecified recurring labor savings de Blasio baselined into future years. “You look at the current year and you look at the proposed budget for next year, things are obviously balanced,” said Citizens Budget Commission President Andrew Rein. “But bam, that cliff happens really quickly, because there’s nothing being done to rectify the cliff.” Rein added that despite the influx of federal cash, the projected budget gaps remained virtually unchanged compared to de Blasio’s preliminary budget in January, before much of that federal aid materialized. The roughly $4 billion gaps for the next three fiscal years, while large, are not unprecedentedly high. But Rein said that de Blasio is missing an opportunity to restruc-

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“It almost looks like business as usual, except for the fact that we have all these city workers without contracts, and almost no money in the labor reserve for them.” – Ronnie Lowenstein, director of the New York City Independent Budget Office

tions, since that can sometimes complicate the city’s bargaining position by essentially creating a floor for labor demands,” Parrott said. When Bloomberg left office, most city employees were working without contracts for several years, leaving de Blasio with a fraught fiscal situation and a $7 billion price tag for retroactive pay. “With regard to labor negotiations, de Blasio is leaving office with things in infinitely better shape

than when he walked in the door.” There are also some differing opinions about how much money the city will have to work with in future years. The IBO estimates that while the current fiscal year will end with a very slight, $17 million deficit, fiscal year 2022 will actually end in a $1.3 billion surplus, thanks to higher revenue projections than what the OMB estimated. Lowenstein said that the surplus

could help to address the future budget gaps, which her agency estimated to be $4.1 billion in fiscal year 2023, and $3.5 billion and $3.6 billion in each of the next two years. She added that those following years have $1.25 billion in unallocated reserve funds, which could help with the budget gaps, so long as that money is not needed for another unforeseen emergency or new economic downturn. “The city’s in a much stronger position on reserves than it was last time there was a mayoral transition,” de Blasio said when he presented his budget in April. Parrott said he considered de Blasio’s proposed budget fairly balanced in how he is choosing to spend the federal aid the city is receiving. He pointed to de Blasio’s decision to replenish with federal dollars the city’s reserves he dipped into to help balance his budgets during the pandemic. A total of $1.8 billion is going back into the city’s various reserve funds – $1.6 billion into the Retiree Health Benefits Fund, from which the mayor drew $1 billion to balance the fiscal year 2020 budget, and $200 million into the general reserve, from which de Blasio drew $900 million to help balance the fiscal year 2021 budget. That means for fiscal year 2022, de Blasio is proposing reserve funds totaling $4.6 billion, an investment that even a critic like Rein commended. “All things considered, there are substantial reserves in the city’s proposed (fiscal year 2022) budget and four-year financial plan, and the city’s fiscal situation is in reasonably good shape,” Parrott said, adding that he expects, like the IBO, that revenue will be higher than the city is currently projecting. He said that he agrees with de Blasio’s mantra that spending big will help lead to a big recovery. “The city really needs to have programs to help businesses to help employ workers,” Parrott said. However, the city’s recovery has been, and will likely continue to be, slow and uncertain. A new crisis, an unexpected downturn due to the coronavirus pandemic, or even just slower-than-expected growth could throw the already tenuous current fiscal plans out the window. The amount of uncertainty facing the next administration is perhaps the most notable thing about the situation de Blasio is leaving for the next mayor. “It is really hard to tell what the city’s going to look like in a few years,” Lowenstein said.

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Outstanding bills remain on criminal justice reforms, single-payer health care and more.

EMOCRATIC STATE lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo have reached deals on a number of complicated issues since the legislative session began in January, including legal pot, solitary confinement and workplace health protections. They even reached a peace agreement on a long-running fight over public school funding. However, legislators say they have a lot to do before they adjourn for the year on June 10, even though the governor has already said he passed everything he wanted to in the 2021 legislative session by the time the budget process wrapped up in early April. Some controversial ideas such as singlepayer health care and a proposed carbon tax are all but certain to fall short this year, while some other outstanding proposals appear to have a better chance of passing. This includes legislation that could have a big effect on the state laws governing the environment, housing, criminal justice reforms, adult survivors of abuse, workplace health and wage theft. In Albany, what is politically feasible can shift suddenly. Just a year ago, the largest

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civil unrest in decades opened a legislative path for police reforms that had been long stuck in the legislative muck. So no one can say for sure what will and will not pass this year, but here is a rundown of the odds on a dozen prominent proposals.

HEALTH CARE More than a few Democrats campaigned last year on their support for the New York Health Act, which would establish a sin gle-payer health care system statewide, but it remains a longshot despite outstanding hopes from the political left. State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins of Yonkers has yet to appoint a working group on the legislation, which has been her way of signaling her conference is planning to actually pass something. Some moderate Democrats might also be wary of getting behind a bill that would add another $139 billion or so to the state budget weeks after passing a record-high $212 billion state bud-

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get. That could mean big tax hikes on businesses and individual New Yorkers, even if a single-payer system saved people money in the end, which could make suburban moderates reconsider whether they really want to vote for the bill if it endangers their reelection. Still, supporters of state-level, single-payer insurance have reasons to be optimistic. A majority in the 63-member Senate and the 150-member Assembly have signed on to the legislation as co-sponsors. The election of a Democratic president makes it much more likely that the federal government would grant the waivers necessary to redirect billions in federal Medicaid money to the cause. Plus, Assembly Health Committee Chair Richard Gottfried of Manhattan (who has sponsored the bill for three decades) and state Senate Health Committee Chair Gustavo Rivera of the Bronx say they are fighting to advance the bill this year despite the odds. “I remain forever hopeful,” Rivera said in an interview of getting the bill passed this year. The current status of the bill – it has

yet to pass committee in either chamber – underscores an important point about the legislation. There is a big difference between getting lawmakers to sign on to a bill as co-sponsors, and actually getting them to vote for it.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORMS Bail reform and deep-pocketed conversative donors like billionaire Ronald Lauder gave swing district Democrats a run for their money in the 2020 elections, but that has not stopped them from continuing to pursue changes to the criminal justice system. This includes “clean slate” legislation sponsored by state Sen. Zellnor Myrie of Brooklyn, and Assembly Member Catalina Cruz of Queens that would allow the automatic sealing and expungement of felony and misdemeanor convictions. The legislative language states that eligible applicants cannot be on parole, have pending criminal charges in the state or be registered sex offenders. Other ideas within the

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“Justice Roadmap” unveiled by activists months ago include proposals to make it easier for people over age 55 to get parole, and a bill that would require incarcerated people to receive parole unless they pose a “current and unreasonable risk” upon release. Also, there are efforts to end predatory court fees sponsored by state Sen. Julia Salazar of Brooklyn, and Assembly Member Yuh-Line Niou of Manhattan.

LABOR Democratic legislators and the governor have their differences, but both want to keep powerful friends in organized labor. That could mean that a bill targeting wage theft in the construction industry could make it across the finish line in the coming weeks. It has the support of powerful groups like the New York City District Council of Carpenters, and the New York State Building and Construction Trades Council, but business inter-

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ests like the Real Estate Board of New York are opposed to the idea of making contractors responsible for the misdeeds of subcontractors. Assembly Labor Committee Chair Latoya Joyner of the Bronx has already gotten the bill passed by the Assembly, but her state Senate counterpart, Labor Committee Chair Jessica Ramos of Queens, has yet to get it through her committee. There is also talk about legislation passing this session that would grant collective bargaining rights to gig workers, even though associated legislation has yet to be submitted as of publication time.

HOUSING This has been a big year for left-leaning lawmakers, but passing a “good cause” eviction bill through the state Legislature would really show how far they have come since the state Senate and Assembly passed sweeping, tenant-friendly package of rent reforms that dropped the

“good cause” bill before final passage. The idea behind the bill, sponsored by Salazar and Assembly Member Pamela Hunter of Syracuse, is to prohibit landlords statewide from evicting a tenant, or denying a lease renewal except in very specific circumstances, such as when a tenant is using the domicile for illegal purposes. The bill would limit rent increases to either 3% or 1.5 times the rate of inflation for the location, whichever is greater. Opposition from the real estate industry, however, makes this a tough bill to pass in the coming weeks, according to Salazar. One last bill to keep an eye on is legislation backed by AARP New York that would make it easier for people to rent accessory dwelling units on their property.

ENVIRONMENT Environmental activists have been pushing hard for the Climate and Community Investment Act, which would impose a

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a carbon tax on polluters that could add billions of dollars to the state effort to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 85% before 2050 compared to 1990 levels. The only problem is that sponsor Assembly Member Kevin Cahill, a Democrat of the Hudson Valley, says it has next to no chance of getting done this year despite the rosy projections of his state Senate – State Sen. counterpart, Kevin Gustavo Parker of Brooklyn. Rivera, on his “I think Kevin is reyearly push to alistic to know that pass singlepayer health we’re not passing care it in his house this session,” Cahill said in an interview. “It’s a pretty big stretch to consider doing it this session … but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try and continue to move it up on the priority list.”

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Some significant progress has been made in the state Senate. A hearing was held weeks ago, and there are now nearly enough co-sponsors to ensure that it would have enough votes to pass the chamber in theory. Activists meanwhile are targeting key holdouts like state Senate Environmental Conservation Committee Chair Todd Kaminsky of Long Island. However, Stewart-Cousins has yet to give her blessing to the formation of a working group, and progress has been even slower in the Assembly. A hearing on the legislation has not yet been scheduled, and Cahill would need to recruit three dozen or so more colleagues to his cause to have any chance of passing the bill. Success in the end could come down to assuring skittish Democrats and voters that Republicans are oversimplifying the effects of a complicated piece of legislation by talking up a supposed 55-cent per gallon hike in gasoline. Kaminsky and Assembly Member Patricia Fahy of Albany are looking to jumpstart sales of electric vehicles by lift-

ing the state cap on the number of dealerships that manufacturers like Tesla can operate. Allowing more than five such businesses across the state sounds simple enough, but traditional auto dealerships present some roadblocks. “It’s probably going to take more work,” Fahy said in a text. “We’re trying to grow the pie, not hurt any existing dealers (but) we are not giving up.”

ADULT SURVIVORS ACT This legislation, sponsored by Manhattan Democrats state Sen. Brad Hoylman and Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal, is a lot like the Child Victims Act that passed the state Legislature in 2019. It would establish a one-year lookback window for people to file civil litigation against their abusers for offenses committed when they were over the age of 18. One major hang-up though could be how it might allow lawsuits against the governor, considering the litany of accusations against him.

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THE TOP FIFTY NEW YORK CITY LOBBYISTS 2021 The leading government affairs firms ranked by New York City compensation.

E W Y O R K C I T Y is at a turning point. Although COVID-19 cases are dropping, the pandemic isn’t over. The city is still reversing the shutdowns that hammered entire industries, and the local economy remains in recovery mode. Meanwhile, voters are deciding who should lead city government for the next four years – and not just in the mayor’s race but also in contests for city comptroller and in more than half of the seats in the New York City Council. As they grapple with these uncertainties, many private-sector and nonprofit stakeholders are relying heavily on the city’s leading government relations firms to navigate a path forward. In our latest Top 50 NYC Lobbyists list, City & State identifies the leading lobbying outfits, as well as their top executives and

key clients, while also offering each firm a chance to share its latest accomplishments and its insights about what’s on the horizon for the city. This list is made up of the city’s top 50 lobbying firms, as measured by 2020 lobbying compensation figures compiled by the Office of the New York City Clerk. While the city clerk publishes a list of the top 10 firms each year, we took its raw data and crunched the numbers to rank another 40 top firms – all of which took in hundreds of thousands of dollars last year. The ranking is based solely on these official sums and differs only in that City & State combined any firms that are under the same corporate leadership. We’re pleased to present New York City’s top 50 lobbyists.

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1 KASIRER

SURI KASIRER, President JULIE GREENBERG, Executive Vice President KARA HUGHES, Senior Vice President, Corporate & Legislation OMAR TORO-VACA, Senior Vice President, Real Estate LESTER MARKS, Vice President, Nonprofits

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What was your firm’s biggest achievement in the past year? We’re most proud of connecting many of our clients to address the city’s most urgent needs during the pandemic. For example, we knew that individuals employed by the restaurant industry were facing massive job losses while also serving as front-line workers, so we partnered with the new coalition, Restaurants Organizing Advocating Rebuilding. We led ROAR and COMPENSATION: city agencies in designing the outdoor dining $14,164,808.63 program that helped resuscitate a devastated industry, and saved thousands of jobs by sucKEY INDUSTRIES: cessfully negotiating reopening phased indoor Nonprofit, real dining with the city and state. Most recently, estate, hospitality, we coordinated with ROAR and a multi-agency technology, health taskforce to launch the first-of-its-kind mobile care vaccination unit to reach restaurant workers directly in the neighborhoods where they live. NOTABLE CLIENTS: Restaurants Apart from COVID-19, what’s one big change Organizing that has affected your work? Advocating Even before the pandemic, we’ve had the Rebuilding (ROAR), opportunity to pivot much of our work toward Hotel Association collaborating more closely with communities of New York City than ever as we connect our clients with the (HANYC), Target, most local concerns that impact their goals. Community Service That can mean conducting community enSociety, Lincoln gagement workshops and listening sessions Center for a real estate client to understand what amenities a neighborhood needs; helping a nonprofit expand its programming to underserved communities in an effort to broaden its impact; or connecting a national business client to community-based organizations to realize corporate social responsibility goals and aid disadvantaged populations. We only see this commitment to civic service as growing in tandem with our city’s recovery.

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What are your clients looking for in 2021? Our clients are most looking to understand the tumultuous political climate, and make sense of how to position themselves for success. The political winds are shifting at such a rapid pace, with articulate constituencies finding their voices and emerging candidates pushing experimental policy, with long-standing members of our city’s civic and business leadership struggling to keep apace. We provide clients with clear guidance on how to maneuver any scenario, and reach out to unexpected stakeholders to forge relationships and develop necessary support that can resonate across a spectrum of future political realities.

Kasirer helped launch a first-of-its-kind mobile vaccination unit to reach restaurant workers in their neighborhoods.

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JIM CAPALINO, CEO TRAVIS TERRY, President What was your firm’s biggest achievement in the past year? Our successful rebranding and growth as an urban strategy firm. Expanding upon our four decades of expertise in lobbying, Capalino now provides services focusing on strategic planning, finance, social impact, sustainability and real estate. We also launched a successful webinar series called “The Future COMPENSATION: of New York” with major thought leaders and $9,901,095.12 celebrities. Finally, we worked with many of our clients to support efforts by government to KEY INDUSTRIES: Real overcome the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure estate, sustainability, their organizational survival and success both, social services/ during and after the pandemic. nonprofits, health care, hospitality/ Apart from COVID-19, what’s one big change entertainment that has affected your work? First, new leadership will take office in New NOTABLE CLIENTS: York City in 2021, rapidly changing the political Macy’s, Somos landscape and affecting the reopening of our Community Care, city. The impact of this election, as well as with UPS, Times Square implementing ranked-choice voting for the first Alliance time, will be felt across all business sectors and communities as leaders develop a roadmap for New York City’s economic recovery. Second, technology and automation are transforming the way we do business in New York and interact with government. Whether we’re working with a start-up, growth stage or Fortune 500 company, Capalino has been helping clients navigate this uncertain political and business climate and implement the right decisions for long-term, sustainable growth. What are your clients looking for in 2021? We are spending a lot of time with clients thinking through the future of their organization. For example, how to adjust to a new normal postCOVID and opportunities with new federal and city governments. This work not only includes lobbying, but also corporate and institutional strategic planning, capitalization of projects and initiatives, real estate ventures and social and environmental responsibility.

Capalino's notable clients include Macy's and UPS.

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EMILY GISKE, Partner MIKE KEOGH, Partner JUANITA SCARLETT, Partner SAMARA DALY, Partner TERESA GONZALEZ, Partner JOHN ALBERT, Partner ANNE MARIE ANZALONE, Partner VIOLET MOSS, Partner

What are your clients looking for in 2021? As New York continues to rebuild and reinvent itself, clients are looking for ways to support government and its initiatives, to promote widespread social and economic opportunity across New York City. Similarly, 2021 is a critical year in New York City politics when more than twothirds of the City Council will be turning over at the end of the year. Clients are eager to work with candidates and future elected officials in shaping the next chapter in New York City history to ensure more access in underserved communities and more equitable opportunities for all.

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Bolton-St. Johns has been at the forefront of supporting food security and medical services organizations.

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What was your firm’s biggest achievement in the past year? We are proud to continue to be one of the most diverse firms in New York City, reflecting the values and fabric of this city. At the beginning of this year, we were excited to promote John Albert, Anne Marie Anzalone and Violet Moss as partners. John, Anne Marie and Violet are COMPENSATION: exemplar of the com$6,752,194.04 mitment and passion our team has to offer KEY INDUSTRIES: to clients across a Technology, variety of industries. transportation, Additionally, we are affordable housing, proud of the accomnonprofit service, plishments that our cultural affairs, land team have been able use to secure on behalf of clients. NOTABLE CLIENTS: TechNYC, New Apart from York Immigration COVID-19, what’s Coalition, United Way, one big change that GrowNYC, Hudson has affected your Companies, Girls work? for Gender Equity & The largest change LGBT Network facing our sector has been the remote environment that we are living in. Both government and clients have been faced with creating virtual opportunities to learn about their constituency and policy priorities across sectors. As New York continues to vaccinate, we hope to see a return to more traditional interactions when it is safe to do so.

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Apart from COVID-19, what’s one big change that has affected your work? The city and state's steadfast commitment to a transition to renewable energy has given our firm the opportunity to work on numerous projects in the energy space that are helping to make this transition a reality. We are excited to continue to work on these projects in energy storage, solar, wind and electric vehicle charging in the years to come. What are your clients looking for in 2021? More than anything, our clients are looking to accelerate New York's recovery. We're lucky to have clients that are just as invested in New York's success as we are, and in 2021 we're looking forward to building back stronger, together.

CONSTANTINOPLE & VALLONE CONSULTING ANTHONY CONSTANTINOPLE, Principal PERRY VALLONE, Principal COMPENSATION: $5,669,402.00 KEY INDUSTRIES: Energy and environment, education and nonprofits, telecommunications, affordable housing, transportation NOTABLE CLIENTS: Waste Management, T-Mobile, TD Bank, Walgreens, Hanwha Energy, YAI What was your firm’s biggest achievement in the past year? Two achievements that stand out are C&V's success in siting New York State's largest battery energy storage project on what used to be the Charles Poletti Power Plant in Astoria, a major advancement toward clean energy goals set forth in the CLCPA, and helping with the successful creation of a Flushing Waterfront Special District, bringing new publicly accessible open space and economic development to Queens.

5 PITTA BISHOP & DEL GIORNO ROBERT J. BISHOP, Founding Member JON R. DEL GIORNO, Founding Member VITO R. PITTA, Member CARLOS BEATO, Member COMPENSATION: $4,826,526.51 KEY INDUSTRIES: Public and private sector organized labor, construction, health care, transportation, social services, criminal justice NOTABLE CLIENTS: Transportation Workers Union, Consortium for Worker Education, ASPCA, Public Health Solutions, Corrections Officers Benevolent Association, New York City Coalition of Operating Engineers What was your firm’s biggest achievement in the past year? The Pitta Bishop team played a critical role in the shepherding the line-of-duty death benefit for the dependents of uniformed service members and enhanced benefits fordependents of all civil service employees who lost their lives due

to exposure to COVID-19 while on the job. We were able to assist our clients within developmentally disabled community to obtain newly required certifications so their employees could continue to work with their clients.

worked with many of our clients to conduct candidate screenings, and to educate candidates, some of whom are neophytes to the political process, on those issues important to our clients and their constituencies.

Apart from COVID-19, what’s one big change that has affected your work? This is a citywide election year, the mayor, comptroller, four of the five borough presidents and (currently) 32 of the 51 members of the City Council are either term-limited or not running for re-election. Several more council members were recently elected in special elections to fill vacancies. Additionally, the amount of public funding that candidates can receive through the New York City Campaign Finance Board’s program has increased significantly, and this will be the first citywide election to utilize ranked-choice voting in the primary election. The combination of the large number of open council seats, increased public funding for campaigns, and the implementation of the RCV system has resulted in an unprecedented number of first-time and never-before-elected candidates seeking office. With such a prospective sea change in the number of elected city representatives, we have

What are your clients looking for in 2021? Like everyone the world over, our clients are hopeful that the COVID-19 pandemic is subsiding and a return to “normalcy” is on the horizon. All eyes are on Washington, D.C., and on U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, who is leading the fight to pass enabling legislation to address our nation’s and our region’s long neglected infrastructure needs, including bridge, road and school repairs; the Gateway Tunnel Project; the Second Avenue Subway extension; development of off-shore windfarms; coastal management and flood protection projects; renewable energy generation facilities; affordable housing; upgrading underground sewer and plumbing systems; and developing internet infrastructure. These are only a sampling of the projects which will finally come off the drafting tables and will hopefully create tens of thousands of good paying union jobs and bolster our working and middle classes, improving the quality of life for all New Yorkers.

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We are proud to continue to be one of the most diverse firms in the City of New York, reflecting the values and fabric of this City. At the beginning of this year, we were excited to promote John Albert, Anne Marie Anzalone and Violet Moss as partners. John, Anne Marie and Violet are exemplar of the commitment and passion our team has to offer to clients across a variety of industries. Additionally, we are proud of the accomplishments that our team have been able to secure on behalf of clients most notably supporting organizations that have been at the forefront of delivering critical services to New Yorkers such as food security, medical services and employment assistance.

As New York continues to rebuild and reinvent itself, clients are looking ways to support government, and its initiatives, to promote widespread social and economic opportunity across New York City. Similarly, 2021 is a critical year in New York City politics when more than two-thirds of the City Council will be turning over at the end ofthe year. Our Clients are eager to work with candidates and future elected officials in shaping the next chapter in New York City history to ensure more access in underserved communities and more equitable opportunities for all.

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INDIA SNEED, Associate ELLEN GUSTAFSON, Assistant Director COMPENSATION: $4,571,504.20 KEY INDUSTRIES: Real estate/land use, technology, city service providers (e.g.) KEY INDUSTRIES: Franchises and concessions), hospitality, nonprofits NOTABLE CLIENTS: JCDecaux, AT&T, NYU Langone Hospital, WNET, Hunts Point Cooperative Market Inc., The Broadway League What was your firm’s biggest achievement in the past year? Videoconferencing enabled us to stay in close contact with clients and city officials – and enabled us to participate in more meetings! At the outset, we implemented daily video calls with our group, which proved to be a major component to our success this past year. Clients affected by the crisis, whether regarding government contracts or the need for government approvals, have been served seamlessly, and that is a testament to our entire team of professionals as well as our credibility we have with decision-makers. In this challenging environment, we were proud to assist American Lion to close on a India Sneed, left, and Ellen Gustafson, right, of Greenberg Traurig.

landmark transfer of development rights from a DOT parcel that the Ed Koch Queensborough Bridge ramps passes through. Apart from COVID-19, what’s one big change that has affected your work? Due to the uncertainty over the city and state budget, we maintained our focus on federal legislative proposals for economic stimulus packages directed at states and localities. We worked closely with our Washington, D.C., colleagues who specialize in federal government affairs to track the federal stimulus package and monitor the federal elections. Going forward, we continue to monitor the New York City elections and hold regular briefings with our clients on candidate proposals, with emphasis on the June primaries. What are your clients looking for in 2021? Our clients love this city and want nothing more than to spur the local economy while succeeding for themselves. Our focus remains to bring all sides to the table and educate key stakeholders about our clients’ projects while highlighting the community and economic benefits they include. Given the high number of citywide elections which will result in a complete overhaul of city government in January, we encourage the new (and incumbent) elected officials to work with the private sector and provide clarity from the outset. With this in mind and in our civic-minded culture, G.T. has held a number of virtual meet and greets with candidates for the various city races.

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KATIE SCHWAB, Practice Director STUART SHORENSTEIN, Chair of the New York City and State Practice COMPENSATION: $3,980,916.31 KEY INDUSTRIES: Banking and financial services, nonprofit, higher education, real estate, cannabis NOTABLE CLIENTS: The New York City BID Association, New York University, Canopy Growth, The Whitney Museum, Pratt Institute What was your firm’s biggest achievement in the past year? In a year where nothing was normal, we found effective tools and strategies to succeed for our clients. In the face of a severe budget crisis, we secured over $20 million in discretionary expense and capital funding for our non-profit clients in the FY21 NYC budget. We helped our clients craft and implement small business relief programs to support diverse neighborhoods, and advanced pragmatic policies that convinced the Legislature to legalize two entirely new industries, adult use cannabis and sports betting, across New York state.

Apart from COVID-19, what’s one big change that has affected your work? The 2021 election cycle has added both uncertainty and excitement to our work. The impending departure of dozens of elected officials has added a sense of urgency to many advocacy campaigns, just as it has injected new policy issues into the spotlight. We have worked purposefully to ensure our clients’ success becomes part of these officials’ legacies, as well as to ensure that they are prepared to meet the challenges and priorities of the new members who will arrive in 2022. What are your clients looking for in 2021? As always, our clients are seeking a combination of technical expertise, first-rate service, political wisdom and assurances that they are equipped to navigate a rapidly changing political landscape. Our clients have been very appreciative of the information we’ve been able to share from our colleagues around the country and in Washington about initiatives to respond to the pandemic and inequality issues in other cities and states, and we intend to leverage this expertise to help solve problems and facilitate New York’s recovery.

GREENBERG TRAURIG; COZEN O'CONNOR

May 24, 2021

99 Solutions congratulates all of City & State’s 2021 Top 50 NYC Lobbyists! We would also like to acknowledge the continued hard work and commitment of health care and front line workers, NY government, and the US military.

Urban Strategies LLC

is a government and public affairs firm that provides clients with a range of strategic services to develop their vision, support their growth, manage crisis, advance business to business goals, and navigate all aspects of the public domain. The Urban team is proud to announce its affiliation with long-time collaborator, Christian DiPalermo, and the law firm of MarksDiPalermo PLLC and the Siwanoy Group LLC, a full service real estate advisory services team.

Founded and led by Mike Klein, Urban Strategies crafts strategies, and custom organizes and manages teams of professionals to best meet the needs of clients via lobbying, advocacy, and strategic planning services. To learn more, visit www.urbanstrategiesllc.com or email Mike Klein at mike@urbanstrategiesllc.com

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DAVIDOFF HUTCHER & CITRON HOWARD S. WEISS, Senior Partner and Chair, New York City Land Use Group MELISSA J. CHAPMAN, Government Relations Specialist COMPENSATION: $3,240,421.00 KEY INDUSTRIES: Real estate, land use, construction, New York City budget, legislation and regulation, economic development, hospitality, health care, social services, cannabis regulation NOTABLE CLIENTS: The Hunts Point Produce Market, Cord Meyer Development, SCO Family of Services, Coney Island Holdings LLC, Brooklyn Nets LLC What was your firm’s biggest achievement in the past year? We were especially pleased to succeed in ensuring the safe reopening of the Coney Island amusement parks and other parks around the state in time for this summer season. Through a combined effort of our partners in government and our firm’s knowledge on regulatory and health guidelines, we were able to have a direct hand in the reopening. Apart from COVID-19, what’s one big change that has affected your work? The legalization of marijuana is bringing new business owners at every level, from growers to distributors to retail establishments. As a result, we have developed a full-service practice focused on expansion of the cannabis industry in New York City. What are your clients looking for in 2021? Virtual interaction having become the principal medium of communication, and with the unique

ways that government has been conducting business, clients have found it more difficult to interact on their own with elected officials and agency officials. During the last year, the firm’s government relations clients have tended to place even greater reliance on our firm’s strong relationships with government stakeholders and our ability to adapt to the times to seamlessly provide them with effective representation.

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ZACHARY BERNSTEIN, Real Estate Partner TAL J. GOLOMB, Real Estate Partner DAVID KARNOVSKY, Real Estate Partner MELANIE MEYERS, Real Estate Partner CAROL E. ROSENTHAL, Real Estate Partner COMPENSATION: $3,198,924.84 KEY INDUSTRIES: Real estate and land use NOTABLE CLIENTS: Tishman Speyer, Vornado Realty, RXR, Northwell Health, The Durst Organization, The Trust for Governors Island

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ETHAN GETO, Principal MICHELE DE MILLY, Principal COMPENSATION: $3,120,500.00 KEY INDUSTRIES: Real estate and land use, professional sports, pre-K-12 education, hotels, nonprofit sector, including social services, LGBTQ+ advocacy, criminal justice reform,

Geto & de Milly is spearheading the Brooklyn Gowanus rezoning.

Melissa Chapman is a government relations specialist at Davidoff Hutcher & Citron. culture and the arts NOTABLE CLIENTS: The Howard Hughes Corporation, Property Markets Group, New York City Football Club, PepsiCo, New Alternatives for Children What was your firm’s biggest achievement in the past year? It's inspiring to be moving projects forward that are key to New York City's post-pandemic economic recovery, including the large-scale Brooklyn Gowanus rezoning, and the visionary plan for redevelopment in the South Street Seaport Historic District, which received New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission approval after decades of failed attempts. Apart from COVID-19, what’s one big change that has affected your work? There is now a clarion call in New York and across the country to create affordable housing near transit, good jobs and open space. We are pleased to be collaborating with forward-thinking clients and architects who are engaging in smart urban planning that is economically viable, sustainable and works for cities while benefiting local communi-

ties. Additionally, the upcoming generationally significant transition in our city’s municipal leadership in January will bring big changes, and we're ready to provide our clients with crucial guidance and insight. What are your clients looking for in 2021? Our clients are 100% committed to being part of New York City's recovery. The Geto & de Milly team is here to ensure our clients leverage all opportunities, obtain the necessary funding and get the governmental approvals they need. We ensure that our clients are on top of the relevant issues impacting the business and civic life of New York, with an emphasis on the upcoming municipal elections.

DAVIDOFF HUTCHER & CITRON LLP; KATE GLICKSBERG

May 24, 2021

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Housing Improvement Program Inc., Montefiore Medical Center, Transport Workers Union, Local 100

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JAKE HERRING, Managing Director and Deputy General Counsel STEPHANIE OLCESE, Vice President (top right) PAUL THOMAS, Partner (below) COMPENSATION: $2,482,225.01 KEY INDUSTRIES: Technology, sports and gaming, energy and telecom, nonprofit, labor

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MICHAEL WOLOZ, President and CEO COMPENSATION: $3,104,899.92 KEY INDUSTRIES: Transportation, cultural and nonprofit, technology, corporate, retail, hospitality NOTABLE CLIENTS: Metropolitan Taxicab Board of Trade, American Museum of Natural History, Instacart, Cisco Systems, National Supermarket Association What was your firm’s biggest achievement in the past year? We were thrilled to see Bird, the e-scooter company we have been consulting for since 2018, win an RFP to provide shared e-scooters that will start in the Bronx this year. We led the charge to get e-scooters legalized in both the city and the state. Apart from COVID-19, what’s one big change that has affected your work? The turnover of citywide offices like mayor and comptroller and

local City Council seats will be a major change, and engaging with their offices will be different than past transitions due to the still mostly remote nature of our new work environment. What are your clients looking for in 2021? Our clients are eager to see the city bounce back strong and are looking to a new crop of elected officials and government administrators who will bring tourists back to our city, breathe new life into our economy and get creative in the ways we reimagine what it means to live and work in New York.

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EDUARDO CASTELL, Managing Partner CATHERINE TORRES, Partner COMPENSATION: $2,920,750.00 KEY INDUSTRIES: Real estate, health care, corporate, cultural and nonprofit, labor NOTABLE CLIENTS: NewYorkPresbyterian Hospital, The Coca-Cola Co., Community

NOTABLE CLIENTS: AT&T, Brooklyn Nets, CAMBA Inc., Microsoft, 32BJ SEIU What was your firm’s biggest achievement in the past year? We are obviously proud of all of the incredible victories we helped achieve for our clients in New York City. But, if you force us to pick one, it has to be our work on behalf of United Food & Commercial Workers Local 1500 – New York’s largest supermarket union. During the height of the pandemic, we helped these essential workers secure vital personal protective equipment during a time of scarcity and worked with the de Blasio administration to secure child care for their members at city-run sites. Apart from COVID-19, what’s one big change that has affected your work? Putting aside how government will transition from remote operations back to a semblance of normalcy, the biggest development on the horizon will obviously be the wholesale turnover in city government coming at the end of this year due to term limits. Understanding who the new leaders of the city will

be, the issues that drive their candidacies and how best to frame our clients’ messages to these officials is what we do best. That’s why we have been able to help our clients successfully navigate mayoral and council speaker transitions in the past and why we will do so again in the months ahead. What are your clients looking for in 2021? The key to successful city government relations in 2021 is to continue pressing for current priorities while planning for the future. Our clients are obviously relying on us to navigate the current budget process and advance their causes before the de Blasio administration and the current class of City Council members leave office at the end of this year. But at the same time, our clients are looking to understand what’s next for the city. Who will the mayor, comptroller and City Council speaker be next year? What will their agendas be? Our clients want to know how best they can align their interests before city government with the priorities of the city’s elected leadership, and vice versa.

CMW Strategies led the charge to get e-scooters legalized in New York.

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Emily Contillo supports nonprofits as chief of staff at The Wright Group NY.

THE WRIGHT GROUP NY EMILY CONTILLO, Chief of Staff COMPENSATION: $2,449,650.00 KEY INDUSTRIES: Nonprofit organizations, including health and human services, art and cultural institutions, juvenile justice, immigration rights and affordable housing NOTABLE CLIENTS: African Communities Together (ACT), Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corp, Carnegie Hall, Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC), Sauti Yetu Center What was your firm’s biggest achievement in the past year? This year, we started a conversation series with our clients, including discussions during Black History Month and Women's History Month, with more planned. This past year has taken an incredible toll on the nonprofit community, and we must help our clients connect with one another around the shared human-

NOTABLE CLIENTS: Wegmans Food Markets, Amazon, New York City Hospitality Alliance, Brooklyn Public Library, Two Trees Management

ity of this work. We bring organizations together to learn from one another, while giving a platform to the many incredible leaders we are proud to represent. Our mission has broadened but remains centered on helping our clients thrive, so that they can uplift the communities they represent and serve. Apart from COVID-19, what’s one big change that has affected your work? Every lobbying firm helps its clients pursue, apply for and secure city funding. After a year with a scarcity of available funding followed by what appears to be a year of surplus funding (first at the federal level and then at the state level), we've paused to ask ourselves if we are really helping our clients achieve sustainable success. We have now spent months listening and serving as a sounding board, and are better positioned to understand what they truly need for long-term success. We work with our clients to help them strengthen their infrastructure, to develop and support a strong board, to join coalitions that can uplift their work – whatever it is that they need us to help guide them through – pulling from what we've seen in our experience, and often learning together as we go. Side by side, we will figure out what they need in or-

der not just to survive budget cycle to budget cycle but to thrive. What are your clients looking for in 2021? After a year of so much uncertainty, our clients are looking for as much stability as possible in 2021. Realizing that a single catastrophe could undo years of progress in so many communities has created a renewed sense of purpose both for our firm and for the organizations we are honored to represent. We must focus on coalition building and community-led strategies in order to stabilize these organizations so that they can sustain the compounding crises of the moment and weather future storms.

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JEFFREY DENMAN, Vice President CHRISTOPHER CARROLL, Senior Manager, Legislative and Government Affairs COMPENSATION: $1,851,100.00 KEY INDUSTRIES: Real estate development, technology,

What was your firm’s biggest achievement in the past year? In a year that saw government become more important than ever, YNY was proud to ensure that our clients – and the New Yorkers they serve – had access to the governmental services and resources they so desperately needed. From securing small business assistance funding and helping the restaurant industry reopen to supporting public school students and essential health care facilities, we were honored to help New York City get through 2020 and prepare for a safe, fair and equitable recovery in 2021. Apart from COVID-19, what’s one big change that has affected your work? The closures of City Hall and the state Capitol have fundamentally changed the way advocates, nonprofits and government affairs professionals interact with legislators and staff over the past year, which has offered both challenges and opportunities. The good news is that there has been an opportunity to “dig deeper” on some issues in a way that may have been challenging previously via brief conversations on the City Hall steps, but on the flip side, developing personal relationships is obviously more challenging via Zoom meetings and conference calls. What are your clients looking for in 2021? With so much uncertainty still facing numerous industries and organizations, clients are really seeking the information and guidance – and, frankly, the confidence – necessary to reopen, reinvest and ultimately succeed in New York City. We’ve long believed at YNY that good lobbyists can serve as bridges between clients and government and generate better, smarter public policy, and it’s becoming clear that this proven ability is more important than ever in 2021.

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16 MERCURY

JAN FEUERSTADT, Partner JONATHAN GREENSPUN, Managing Director COMPENSATION: $1,724,649.00 KEY INDUSTRIES: Real estate, transportation, technology, energy, nonprofits

What was your firm’s biggest achievement in the past year? Mercury represented clients who championed equitable cannabis legalization. We are proud it will accelerate entrepreneurship, job creation and economic development and prioritize marginalized communities. Additionally, Mercury strategized with the Asian American Federation to formulate and promote its emergency response to the increase in hate crimes targeted at the AAPI community. As we continue to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, Mercury was integral in creating the Task Force for Vaccine Equity and Education, which was instrumental in developing the “Roll Up Your Sleeves” campaign.

Mercury helped create the Task Force for Vaccine Equity and Education. KEY INDUSTRIES: Health care, energy, infrastructure development, financial services, advanced technology NOTABLE CLIENTS: Motorola Solutions, New York Association of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers, DoorDash, CrowdStrike, Crown Castle

18 PATRICK B. JENKINS & ASSOCIATES PATRICK JENKINS, President DWAYNE ANDREWS, Senior Vice President and General Counsel COMPENSATION: $1,366,874.98

BROWN & WEINRAUB

SABRINA SHULMAN, Senior Adviser PATRICK LESPINASSE, Partner and Senior Adviser COMPENSATION: $1,486,454.00

KEY INDUSTRIES: Education, nonprofits, transportation, finance NOTABLE CLIENTS: Charter Communications, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, HNTB, Uber, JPMorgan Chase

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PAUL D. SELVER, Partner, CoChair GARY R. TARNOFF, Partner, CoChair ELISE WAGNER, Partner VALERIE G. CAMPBELL, Partner JAMES P. POWER, Partner COMPENSATION: $1,360,403.12 KEY INDUSTRIES: Real estate and land use NOTABLE CLIENTS: The Gotham Organization, L&L Holding Co./ Columbia Property Trust, The Shubert Organization, New York Blood Center, Vornado Realty Trust

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ROSS MOSKOWITZ, Partner JOHN B. EGNATIOS-BEENE, Special Counsel COMPENSATION: $1,278,629.52 KEY INDUSTRIES: Real estate, private partnerships, life science NOTABLE CLIENTS: FWRA LLC What was your firm’s biggest achievement in the past year? In what is one of the largest private investments in New York, Stroock was proud to represent a coalition of three developers, organized as FWRA LLC, for their plan to create a new Special Flushing Waterfront District alongside Flushing Creek Sabrina Shulman, left, and Patrick Lespinasse, right, are senior advisers at Brown & Weinraub.

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NOTABLE CLIENTS: OUTFRONT Media, New York Residential Agent Continuum (NYRAC), Treetop Development, TLC Virtual Resiliency, ECOncrete

We are honored to be named again to

The New York City Top 50 Lobbyist List

New Mayor. New Comptroller. New Council. New BPs. 2021 will usher in a new era in NYC politics. With decades of experience and a pulse on today’s politics, we’ve got you covered. We’re proud to be included as a Top Ten Lobbying Firm by the City Clerk for the 5th year in a row.

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in Queens, which won approval from the New York City Council in December. The new district will transform and clean up a dilapidated, contaminated area into a new publicly accessible, two million square foot plus neighborhood with residential, hotel and commercial spaces and a new waterfront esplanade, road network and open space.

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THOMAS MCMAHON, Founder and President JAMES MCMAHON, Partner

COMPENSATION: $907,075.00 KEY INDUSTRIES: Affordable housing, economic development, energy

RG GROUP

NOTABLE CLIENTS: Northrop Grumman, Bank of America, American Petroleum Institute, Community Preservation Corp., Waterfront Alliance, The Doe Fund

COMPENSATION: $1,141,500.00

ALAN ROSENBERG, Partner CATHERINE GIULIANI, Partner GREGORY MITCHELL, Associate

KEY INDUSTRIES: Technology, consulting, energy, real estate

What was your firm’s biggest achievement in the past year? RG Group prides itself on being the "go-to firm" for technology companies doing business in New York. Despite the impacts of COVID-19, that mission hasn't changed. In the past year, RG Group has successfully guided its clients through the COVID-19 crisis, identified shifting needs, navigated through uncertainty and budget challenges and helped position them as partners to government.

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DAVID POLETO, Managing Director and Partner COMPENSATION: $1,139,990.00 KEY INDUSTRIES: Hospitality and tourism, transportation, health care, construction, real estate, financial services, energy NOTABLE CLIENTS: Deloitte, Exxon Mobil, Expedia, CenturyLink Communications

23 BRYAN CAVE LEIGHTON PAISNER JUDITH GALLENT, Partner and Head of Planning and Zoning, US JAMES COLGATE, Partner

FONTAS ADVISORS

GEORGE FONTAS, Founder and CEO

What was your firm’s biggest achievement in the past year? We’re proud to have made it through the COVID-19 pandemic with our team intact, and a focus on creating win-win opportunities for the city and state of New York and our clients. As we exit the crisis, our compass is pointing north with a focus on superior client services and results.

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CHRIS COFFEY, New York and New Jersey Practice Leader ERIC SOUFER, Managing Director YVETTE BUCKNER, Managing Director COMPENSATION: $805,000.00

COMPENSATION: $819,262.00

KEY INDUSTRIES: Tech, nonprofit, education

KEY INDUSTRIES: Tech, real estate, financial services, transportation, nonprofit

NOTABLE CLIENTS: Arc of Justice, NYCLASS, Bird, Pymetrics, Unqork, Latch

COMPENSATION: $1,080,547.70 KEY INDUSTRIES: We represent all stakeholders in the New York City real estate industry, including private property owners, lenders, educational and nonprofit institutions, public authorities and utilities. NOTABLE CLIENTS: Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Empire State Development Corporation, Breaking Ground, Janus Property Co., Archdiocese of New York What was your firm’s biggest achievement in the past year? We are proud to have represented Breaking Ground in the rezoning of 90 Sands St. in Brooklyn to facilitate the conversion of a 29-story hotel to over 500 units of supportive housing for formerly homeless adults and affordable housing for low and moderate income adults.

George Fontas works with Dell and Google as the founder and CEO of Fontas Advisors.

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NOTABLE CLIENTS: KPMG, Oracle America, Broadcom, Red Hat, Transit Wireless

NOTABLE CLIENTS: Dell, Google, LeFrak, Rose Associates, New York Road Runners

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DuWayne Gregory, left, and Angelina Ramirez, right.

HERRICK FEINSTEIN

MITCHELL A. KORBEY, Partner and Chair of Land Use and Zoning COMPENSATION: $751,718.44 KEY INDUSTRIES: Real estate and land use NOTABLE CLIENTS: Toby Moskovits, Jed Walentas

MCBRIDE CONSULTING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

B2GNY GROUP

DUWAYNE GREGORY, Senior Vice President and Director of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practice ANGELINA RAMIREZ, Senior Executive Consultant and Director of our Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise Practice COMPENSATION: $741,300.00 KEY INDUSTRIES: Construction, affordable housing, energy / renewable energy, transportation, health care NOTABLE CLIENTS: Gramercy Group Inc., Conifer Realty, Suez Water, Eversource Energy, Henry Schein

GINO MENCHINI, Principal COMPENSATION: $733,000.00 KEY INDUSTRIES: Technology, sustainability, transportation, health/human services, finance NOTABLE CLIENTS: Crown Castle, Dell, Gaeta Interior Demo, Palo Alto, Mason Technologies What was your firm’s biggest achievement in the past year? We helped our clients help New York City respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. They helped by deploying 5G and providing fiber connectivity to locations throughout the city; providing and distributing thousands of devices to students

and government workers; implementing the technology to support telecommuting and distancing learning; and reducing the cost of government operations when the city’s finances were in peril. Our team’s extensive experience in government during previous emergencies, such as Sept. 11 and previous health crises, helped our clients to New York City.

30 THE CAREY GROUP LLC REGINA DEMILIA, Senior Vice President COMPENSATION: $652,500.00 KEY INDUSTRY: Real estate NOTABLE CLIENTS: Triangle Equities, The Rabsky Group

31 BENDER CANTONE CONSULTING

SCOTT CANTONE, Principal and Co-Founder COMPENSATION: $609,550.00 KEY INDUSTRIES: Real estate, transportation, gig economy, cultural institutions, nonprofit, startups NOTABLE CLIENTS: Independent Drivers Guild, Brooklyn Museum, Hospital for Special Surgery, Trinity Place Holdings

32 THE ICKES AND ENRIGHT GROUP HAROLD ICKES, Principal KEVIN MCCABE, New York Office Leader COMPENSATION: $583,500.00 KEY INDUSTRIES: Culturals, health care, finance, tech NOTABLE CLIENTS: American Beverage Association, Election Systems & Software, Northwell Health, MasterCard

BRUCE BENDER, Principal and Co-Founder

B2GNY Group's clients include Crown Castle and Dell.

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What was your firm’s biggest achievement in the past year? McBride Consulting and Business Development Group was fortunate to persist and survive the COVID-19 pandemic throughout 2020. Our greatest achievement in the past year has been survival and having the ability to continue delivering quality services to all of our clients. We succeed when others do, and our achievement lies in delivering value to our clients to help them communicate with government officials and industry leaders, develop their company and protect their business!

Thank you to our clients! The best is yet to come! Opportunities for all!

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achievement in the past year? Our biggest achievement by far has been our ability to connect our clients with key decision makers during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the world was falling off its axis, and businesses and other entities had such great uncertainty, our firm continued to work tirelessly to obtain the crucial answers needed to keep going. We will never forget this period of time, and the commitment our entire team had in serving our valued clients during this scary and confusing time.

TONIO BURGOS, CEO COMPENSATION: $572,014.52 KEY INDUSTRIES: Health care, labor, nonprofits, transportation NOTABLE CLIENTS: Limo Association of New York, Amtrak, RXR Development Services, Pfizer, Visa, American Airlines, Greater New York Hospital Association

STEVEN POLIVY, Chair, Economic Development and Incentives Practice COMPENSATION: $517,729.50 KEY INDUSTRIES: Real estate, retail, nonprofit NOTABLE CLIENTS: Home Depot, Maddd Equities, Maimonides Medical Center, Project Renewal, Burlington Coat Factory

BRADLEY GERSTMAN, Founding Partner DAVID SCHWARTZ, Founding Partner NICOLE EPSTEIN, Senior Associate

JIM QUENT, Partner CHRISTOPHER DURYEA, Managing Partner COMPENSATION: $501,000.00 KEY INDUSTRIES: Nonprofits, restaurant and hospitality, beverage construction, transportation NOTABLE CLIENTS: National Restaurant Association, The CocaCola Co., Special Olympics New York, Coalition for the Homeless, DoorDash

HEATHER BEAUDOIN, Principal COMPENSATION: $465,845.00 KEY INDUSTRIES: Labor, law, construction

Nicole Epstein is a senior associate at Gotham Relations and Communication.

NOTABLE CLIENTS: Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Teamsters Joint Council 16

SCOTT LEVENSON, President and Founder SEBASTIAN LEVENSON, Executive Director COMPENSATION: $456,000.00 KEY INDUSTRIES: Labor, nonprofit, property, health care NOTABLE CLIENTS: CWA Local 1180, Community Voices Heard, Homecrest Community Services, New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council, New Yorkers for Mental Health Alternatives What was your firm’s biggest achievement in the past year? While navigating a vastly changed environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we were proud to deliver for our clients. This year, we helped make sure clients had access to funding opportunities, continued to work with CWA 1180 on Local Law 18 and the soon to be published report highlighting pay disparity among women of color in city agencies, and worked with Homecrest Community Services to help curb the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes.

COMPENSATION: $528,000.00

KEY INDUSTRIES: Real Estate, transportation, technology, nonprofit

COMPENSATION: $437,500.00

JEFFREY S. LEB, Managing Partner

NOTABLE CLIENTS: Red Apple Group, Chabad Lubavitch Community Center of Northeast Queens

KEY INDUSTRIES: Nonprofit, land use, education, health care, social services

What was your firm’s biggest

NOTABLE CLIENTS: EmblemHealth, Success Academies, The Blue

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Jacqui Williams is a principal at 99 Solutions.

NOTABLE CLIENTS: Gilbane Building Co., New York Blood Center, Lend Lease, JCDecaux North America

JACQUI WILLIAMS, Principal COMPENSATION: $405,000.00 KEY INDUSTRIES: Real estate, telecommunications, cannabis NOTABLE CLIENTS: Real Estate Board of New York, Tishman Speyer

TBA; ROBERT MARTIN/HEADSHOTS LONG ISLAND; TL HOLMES/MCG; GEORGE ARZT COMMUNICATIONS.; JILL SINGER GRAPHICS; EB MARTIN

Card - Aiding Holocaust Survivors In Need, The Jewish Board, Teach NYS What was your firm’s biggest achievement in the past year? Capitol Consulting’s biggest achievement over the past year was twofold: We successfully helped our clients navigate the challenges brought on by the pandemic by increasing access to resources, while navigating the many layers of city and state government. We made sure that budget requests for COVID-19 assistance from our not-for-profit clients were granted expeditiously, and that our land-use clients received positive and timely outcomes.

NOTABLE CLIENTS: Building Trades Employers’ Association, Accenture, Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York, Local 2507 Uniformed EMTs, Paramedics & Fire Inspectors FDNY, Uniformed Fire Alarm Dispatchers Benevolent Association, Uniformed EMS Officers Union, Infor

BRUCE RUDOLPH, Partner COMPENSATION: $347,400.00 KEY INDUSTRIES: Health care, nonprofit, higher education

NOTABLE CLIENTS: Yeshiva University, Touro College, The Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale

ROBERT UNGAR, Principal

GEORGE ARZT, President

COMPENSATION: $435,827.72

COMPENSATION: $421,100.00

KEY INDUSTRIES: Construction, labor, tech

KEY INDUSTRIES: Real estate, construction, education, health care

CRISTYNE L. NICHOLAS, CoFounder and CEO GEORGE LENCE, Co-Founder and President

KEY INDUSTRIES: Travel and tourism, transportation and infrastructure, business improvement district formation and expansion, real estate, nonprofits NOTABLE CLIENTS: Statue City Cruises, NYC Ferry operated by Hornblower, The Durst Organization, Fordham Road BID, New York Coalition of Code Consultants What was your firm’s biggest achievement in the past year? Nicholas & Lence Communications established a new division, NLC BID, specializing in spearheading and advising business improvement districts. NLC currently advises BIDs such as the Belmont BID, Fordham Road BID, Lincoln Square BID, Long Island City Partnership, Times Square Alliance and Downtown Staten Island on navigating public relations, government affairs, managing community and political engagement and BID formation and expansion.

COMPENSATION: $335,000.00

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STANLEY K. SCHLEIN, ESQ.

MICHAEL KLEIN, Founder and President COMPENSATION: $335,000.00 KEY INDUSTRIES: Education, nonprofit, advertising, real estate NOTABLE CLIENTS: Outfront Media Group, The Urban Dove

46 KOHN PEDERSEN FOX ASSOCIATES LLOYD SIGAL, Principal COMPENSATION: $332,235.00 KEY INDUSTRY: Real estate, architecture NOTABLE CLIENT: BP 347 Madison Associates LLC

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JOHN ALSCHULER, Board Chair COMPENSATION: $330,000.00 KEY INDUSTRY: Real estate NOTABLE CLIENTS: Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc., Richard Lam

STANLEY SCHLEIN, Principal COMPENSATION: $323,500.00 KEY INDUSTRIES: Tech, real estate, elections NOTABLE CLIENTS: Airbnb, Maddd Equities, Dominion Voting Systems, New York Hall of Science

49 REAL ESTATE BOARD OF NEW YORK CARL HUM, General Counsel and Senior Vice President COMPENSATION: $320,844.00 KEY INDUSTRY: Real estate NOTABLE CLIENT: Real Estate Board of New York

50 GLOBAL STRATEGY GROUP JUSTIN LAPATINE, Partner, Public Affairs COMPENSATION: $305,250.00 KEY INDUSTRIES: Real estate, education NOTABLE CLIENTS: RXR, Newsela

MIKE KLEIN; HR&A ADVISORS

Michael Klein, above, of Urban Strategies, and John Alschuler, below, of HR&A Advisors.

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Notice of Formation of Bronxville Psychology PLLC. Ar ticles of Organization were filed with the New York Department of State (SSNY) on 4/8/2021. Office location: Westchester Count y. SSNY is designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against the PLLC may be served and is directed to forward service of process to: 7 Pondfield Road, Suite 208, Bronxville, NY 10708. Notice of Formation of THE PONY COOKIE CO., LLC. Arts. of Org. filed w/ Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/26/21. Office in Westchester County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Fanny X. Eaton, 1232 Crescent Dr., Tarrytown, NY 10591, registered agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose:Any lawful act/ activity. Notice of Formation of Virginia Bou Interiors, LLC filed with SSNY on February 3, 2021. Office: NY County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to LLC: 434 Hudson St., Apt. 2, New York, NY 10014. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

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Notice of Qual. of KENNEDY RD LLC. Auth. filed with SSNY on 3/5/21. Office location: New York. LLC formed in DE on 1/26/21. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to: C/O Julie Lawson 983 Park Ave, 2c New York, NY, 10028. Arts. of Org. filed with DE SOS . Townsend Bldg. Dover, DE 19901. Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of CN VENTURES LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/13/21. Office location: NY County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o K&L Gates LLP, Attn: Robert Salame, 599 Lexington Ave., NY, NY 10022. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of 1270 3RD RESTAURANT LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/16/21. O f f ice location: N Y County. Princ. office of LLC: 390 Broome St., 1st Fl., NY, NY 10013. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any law ful ac tivit y.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF RANTE MEDIA LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/25/2021. Of fice location: NEW YORK County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is: 1967 Wehrle Drive, Suite 1 #086 Buffalo NY 14221. The principal business address of the LLC is: 201 Allen St, Unit #10126 New york , New York 10002. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

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Notice of Formation of LH206, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY o n 4/6/21.Office location: New York SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 515 West 18th Street #206 New York, NY, 10011.Any lawful purpose. Notice of Qual of WOODFIELD R E N E W A B L E PARTNERS, LLC. Auth. filed with SSNY on 3/18/21. Office location: New York. LLC formed in DE on 1/12/21. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to: 228 Park Ave S PMB 50992 New York, NY, 10003. Arts. of Org. filed with DE SOS. Townsend Bldg. Dover, DE 19901. Any law ful purpose. MO DANCE FITNESS LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 12/02/2020. Office loc: NY County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Morgan Ose, 510 West 52nd St., Apt 6L, NY, NY 10019. Reg Agent: Morgan Ose, 510 West 52nd St., Apt 6L, NY, NY 10019. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Notice of Formation of TURNWOOD VENTURES LLC.Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 3/19/21.Office location: New York SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 325 Columbia Turnpike, Ste 301 Florham Park , NJ, 07932. Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of Y & L EMPIRE LLC. .Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 3/26/21.Office location: New York SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 605 Water St Apt 17c New York, NY, 10002. Any law ful purpose.

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Notice of Qual. of AGAPE CROCHET LLC. Auth. filed with SSNY on 4/2/21. Office location: KINGS. LLC formed in DE on 2/4/20. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to: 1178 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn, NY, 112344112. Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of AND SONS NYC BUTTERY, LLC Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 3/25/21 Office location Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 193 Midwood St Brooklyn, NY, 11225. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Qual. of ANDREW PAUL REALTY LLC. Auth. filed with SSNY on 3/29/21. Of fice location: New York. LLC formed in MA on /18/21. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. S SN Y mail proces s to: PO Box 1872 New York, NY, 10101. Arts. of Org. filed with MA SOC McCormack Bldg O ne A shbur ton Pl , 17th Fl Boston, MA 02108. Any law ful purpose.

Notice of Formation of BINDLESTICK MEDIA, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 9/10/20. Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 1591 Saint Marks Ave Brooklyn, NY, 11233. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of 31 LANCASTER LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/5/21. Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to P O Box 230323 Brooklyn, NY, 11223. Any law ful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of BIRD POND HAUS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/5/21. Office location: Warren SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 2 Galasso Place Maspeth, NY, 11378. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of CHI ZONG LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/7/21.Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 7004 Fort Hamilton Pk w y Brooklyn, NY, 11228. Any lawful purpose

Notice of Formation of DANIELLE ROSS NP IN PSYCHIATRY, PLLC. .Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 03/29/21.Office location: Chautauqua SSNY desg. as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 567 Fairmount Avenue Warwick Plaza Rear Door Jamestown, NY, 14701. Any law ful purpose.

Notice of Formation of DESIGNED AS RARE APPAREL LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/7/21. Office location: Orange SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 41 Washington St Middletown, NY, 10940. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of EAT CHIQUE LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 11/04/20.Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 1347 East 7th St Brooklyn, NY, 11230. Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of GRCANALY TIC LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 3/26/2021. Office location Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 60 South 8th St #D717 Brooklyn, NY, 11249. Any law ful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of Mercury Movement LLC Arts,of Org. Filed with SSNY on 03/18/21. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of the LL upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail copy of process to Alisa David, 1125 Blake Ave, Brooklyn NY 11208. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of 361 MARION LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 3/24/21. Office location: New York SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to C/O Next Brooklyn Management LLC 6 Doyer St., #130006 New York, NY, 10013. Any law ful purpose.

Notice of Formation of TILLIA TIME LLC. .Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 12/7/20.Office location: Wyoming SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 38 Lake St Hamburg, NY, 14075. Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of MARION & CRESTON A PA R T M E N T S L LC . Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 3/9/21. Office location Orange SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 370 Annandale Drive, Oyster Bay Cove, NY, 11791. Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Suds And Sweeps, LLC filed with SSNY on December 23,2020. Office: NY Kings County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to LLC: 82 Irving Place, 1B, NY, NY 10003. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. Notice of Qualification of L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele NYC LLC Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/26/21 . O f fice location: NY Count y LLC formed in Delaware (DE on 02/23/21. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Chet H. Olsen, 9696 Culver Blvd., Ste. 301, Culver City, CA 90232. DE addr. of LLC: 251 Little Falls Dr., Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with Jeffrey W. Bullock, Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., #4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any law ful activity Notice of formation of The Gillery Group,LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/20/2020. Office location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail process LegalInc. Corp. Services, Inc. 1967 Wehrle Drive, Suite 1# 086, Buffalo, NY 14221. Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of JOLLY CORNER GROUP LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/5/21. Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 400 3rd Ave Ste 1 Brooklyn, NY, 11215. Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of TWINS JS PROPERTY LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/9/21. Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 1545 W 11th Street Brooklyn, NY, 11204. Any lawful purpose. THE PRODUCTIVIT Y SHOP LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/19/21. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 70 Wyckoff Av e n u e , Apar tment 1G, Brooklyn, NY 11237. Purpose: Any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of DEVOCION DUMBO LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/15/21. Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 600 Mamaroneck Ave #400 Harrison, NY,10528. Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Qualification of MACK REAL ESTATE GROUP, LLC Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/25/21. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 01/21/21. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co. (CSC), 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. DE addr. of LLC: c/o CSC, 251 Little Falls Dr., Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with Jeffrey W. Bullock, Secy. of State - State of DE, Div. of Corps., John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St. - Ste. 4,Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. Form of notice for onpremises license. Notice is hereby given that a license, number (1335523) for beer, wine, and liquor has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 17 Prince St, New York, NY 10012 for on premises consumption. Cafe Habana NYC LLC Form of notice for onpremises license. Notice is hereby given that a license, number (1335521) for beer, wine, and liquor has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 231 Kent Ave, Brooklyn NY 11249 for on premises c o n s u m p t i o n . The Cactus Shop NYS LLC Notice of Formation of JW ZHANG LLC. .Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/2/21. Office location: New York SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 50 Bayard Street, Apt 6f New York, NY, 10013. Any law ful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of YANG GROUP ESTATE LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 3/23/21. Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 22 Ocean Ave Staten Island, NY, 10305. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of 79 N HENRY STREET LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/12/21. Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 79 N. Henry St Brooklyn, NY, 11222. Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of 257 LORETTO STREET LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/14/21. Office location: Richmond SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 7266 Hylan Boulevard Staten Island, NY, 10307. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of NE IGHBORHOOD BROTHERS LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/13/21.Office location: Richmond SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 51 Ramapo Ave Staten Island, NY, 10309. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of ONEFORTYEIGHT JAVA LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/12/21. Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 148 Java Street Brooklyn, NY, 11222. Any lawful purpose. Form of notice for onpremises license. Notice is hereby given that a license, number (pending) for beer, wine, cider and liquor has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, wine, cider and liquor at retail in a OP 252 under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 708 THIRD AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10017 for on premises consumption. Little Collins Third Ave LLC

Notice of Formation of 1752 PROPE R T Y LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/15/21. Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 7003 13th Ave Brooklyn, NY, 11228. Any lawful purpose..

Notice of Formation of 2546 VALGAR REALTY LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/13/21. Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 2257 Mill Avenue Brooklyn, NY, 11234. Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of ADIRONDACK JULES LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/13/21. Office location: Warren SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to C/O The Lyda Law Firm, PLLC 9 Executive Park Clifton Park, NY, 12065. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of CHINGCHEN REALT Y LLC. Ar ts . O f Org. filed with SSNY on 4/16/21.Office location: Richmond SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 189 Keating Place Staten Island, NY, 10314. Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of CLAIRE ROSE LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 12/1/20.Office location: New York SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 230 Park Ave, Ste 1130 New York, NY, 10169.Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of MAH FERR A Z LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 12/23/20.Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 192 Clermont Ave Apt 2 Brooklyn, NY, 11205. Any law ful purpose.

Notice of Qualification of CBM NoMad, LLC Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 0 4/13/2 1 . O f f ice location: NY Count y LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 03/30/21. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c /o C orp oration S er vic e Co., 80 State St., Albany, N Y 12 207-25 4 3 . DE addr. of LLC: 251 Little Falls Dr., Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Secy. of State, Div. of Corps., John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any law ful ac tivit y. Notice of Formation of WF Industrial XIII LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 4/6/21. Office location: NY County. Princ. bus. addr.: 80 8th Ave., Ste. 1602, NY, NY 10011. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: Cogency Global Inc., 122 E. 42nd St., 18th Fl., NY, NY 10168. Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of M i n d f u l N E S T, L L C . Arts of Org filed with Sec. of State of NY on 4/19/21. Office Location: Richmond County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and mail process to: c/o the LLC, 4218 Amboy Rd. SI, NY 10308. Purpose: any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of NYCHA PACT LLC. Art. of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State (SSNY) on 3/25/21. Office location: N Y C o u n t y. S S N Y designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o NY City Housing Authority, Gen. Counsel, Law Dept., 90 Church St. Fl 11 NY, NY 10007. Purpose: All lawful purposes.

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Notice of Qual. of GEREL REALTY LLC. Auth. filed with SSNY on 2/23/21. Of fice location: New York. LLC formed in DE on 2/10/21. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to: C/O Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas LLP Attn: Jeffrey M. Schwartz, Esq 444 Madison Avenue, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10022. Arts. of Org. filed with DE SOS. Townsend Bldg. Dover, DE 19901. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of HAPPY HULET TS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 12/23/20. Office location: Orange SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 9 Darlene Dr Goshen, NY, 10924. Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of HEALING MANHATTAN LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 2/2/21. Of fice location: New York SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 747 10th Ave Apt 12l New York, NY, 10019.Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of J. A . MCNULT Y MANAGEMENT, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 2/2/21.Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 596 Union Ave Apt 3L Brooklyn, N Y, 11211 . Any law ful purpose. Notice of Qual. of K I N G L E T R D L LC . Auth. filed with SSNY on 3/30/21. Office location: New York. LLC formed in DE on 2/18/21. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. S SN Y mail proces s to:1202 Lexington Ave #292 New York, NY, 10028. Arts. of Org. filed with DE SOS. Townsend Bldg. Dover, DE 19901. Any law ful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of NOBULLX, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/28/21. Office location: ONONDAGA SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 4631 Verplank Rd Clay, NY, 13041. Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of RICH NING LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 04/30/21.Office location: New York SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 1501 Broadway Ste 2600 New York, NY, 10036.Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of SGJA LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 3/29/21.Office location: New York SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to C/O Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas LLP Attn: Steven D. Sladkus, Esq. 444 Madison Ave, 6th Fl New York, NY, 10002. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of WOODPOINT VANTAGE LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/26/21. Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 6 Lookout Ave New Paltz, NY, 12561. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of 73RD FM LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/8/21.Office location: New York SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 605 Third Ave New York, NY, 10158. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Qual. of 85 TENTH RESTAURANTS LLC. Auth. filed with SSNY on 3/2/21. Office location: New York. LLC formed in DE on 4/30/21. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. S SN Y mail proces s to: C/O J2K Creative LLC 70 Pine St Ste E New York, NY, 10005. Any law ful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of RAINBOW 227 LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/20/21.Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 976 Rutland Rd Apt 3 Brooklyn, NY, 11212 . Any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of RHYMIN & THIEVIN, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 12/11/20. Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 595 Union Ave Brooklyn, NY, 11211. Any lawful purpose.

PROBATE CITATION

File No. 2019-2069,

SURROGATE'S COURT, NEW YORK COUNTY, CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: The heirs at law, next of kin and distributees of Silvia Mena, deceased, if living, and if any of them be dead to their heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, legatees, executors, administrators, assignees and successors in interest whose names are unknown and cannot be ascertained after due diligence., Public Administrator of the County of New York, Attorney General of the State of New York. A petition having been duly filed by Mildred Benson, who is domiciled at 417 Beach 35th Street, Far Rockaway, New York 11961 YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate's Court, NEW YORK County, at 31 Chambers Street, New York, on June 21, 2021, at 9:30 o'clock in the FORE noon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Silvia Mena, lately domiciled at 350 West 30th Street, #5E, New York, NY 10001 admitting to probate a Will dated December 11, 2017, a copy of which is attached, as the Will of Silvia Mena, deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that Letters Testamentary issue to Mildred Benson.

Notice of Formation of SHANICOLE LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 2/16/21. Office location: Orange SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 198 W Parmenter St Newburgh, NY, 12550. Any law ful purpose.

NO IN-PERSON APPEARANCES SHALL BE MADE ON THE RETURN DATE. IF YOU DO NOT OBJECT TO THE RELIEF REQUESTED, YOU DO NOT NEED TO CONTACT THE COURT OR DO ANYTHING ELSE. IF YOU WISH TO OBJECT TO THE RELIEF SOUGHT IN THIS PROCEEDING, YOU MUST SEND A DOCUMENT SIGNED BY YOU OR YOUR LAWYER INDICATING THAT: YOU OBJECT TO THE RELIEF OR YOU ARE REQUESTING DISCOVERY; OR YOU ARE REQUESTING THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPEAR IN PERSON OR BY USING SKYPE FOR BUSINESS OR BY TELEPHONE CONFERENCE; OR YOU ARE REQUESTING AN ADJOURNMENT TO CONSULT WITH OR RETAIN COUNSEL.

Notice of Formation of ST. MARKS GROUP RE AL ESTATE LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/14/21.Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 120 12th Street Brooklyn, NY, 11215. Any lawful purpose.

/S Nora S. Anderson ________________________ HON Surrogate

Notice of Formation of BCTO MOHAWK MERGER SUB, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/15/21.Office location: New York SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 15 North Mill St Nyack, NY, 10960.Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of 598 RAND HILL ROAD, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/12/21. Office location: CLINTON SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 122 Chestnut Street Andover, MA , 01810. Any law ful purpose.

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If you have questions about responding to the citation, you may contact the Probate Department at Probate_General@nycourts.gov.

April 12, 2021 Dated, Attested and Sealed

S/Diana Sanabria _________________________ Chief Clerk

BLODNICK, FAZIO & CLARK Name of Attorney for Petitioner Tel. No. 631-525-3520 57 W. Main Street, Babylon, NY 11702 Address of Attorney E-Mail Address: acrowley@bfclaws.com. (NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you.)

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May 24, 2021

SURROGATE’S COURT OF THE COUNTY OF NEW YORK 31 Chambers Street New York, NY 10007 (646) 386-5800 NOTICE TO CITED PARTIES You have been served with a citation for a matter that is scheduled to be heard at a New York County Surrogate’s Court calendar. Please be advised that pursuant to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Orders and Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence Marks’ Administrative Orders now in effect in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this court is serving the public and court users primarily through virtual or electronic appearances; in-person appearances are limited at this time. The citation that you have received contains a return date. Please do not appear in the courthouse on that date. The following choices are available to you: - If you do not object to the relief requested, you do not need to contact the court or do anything else. - If you do object to the relief sought on the citation, you or your lawyer must send a document to the court signed by you or your lawyer indicating that: 1. You object to the relief or you are requesting discovery; OR 2. You are requesting the opportunity to appear in person or by using Skype for Business or by telephone conference; OR 3. You are requesting an adjournment to consult with or retain counsel. Your written response must be received by the court three (3) business days before the return date and must include either an email address or telephone number, or both, where you or your lawyer can be reached during business hours. Your communication to the court may be sent by email to: Probate_General@ nycourts.gov or by mail addressed to the Probate Department of this court at the address listed above. The attorney for the petitioner must be copied in your communication. If your written communication to the court indicates that you would like to proceed as described in choice number 1 above, your case may be referred to a court attorney-referee for a conference. The case will be adjourned to a future date, if you request the opportunity to appear in person or be electronic means or to consult or retain counsel (choices number 2 and 3). If you do not contact the court by the date on the citation, the record will reflect that you do not object to the relief requested. If an attorney plans to appear on your behalf, he or she must file a Notice of Appearance. This Notice may be filed by mail addressed to the Probate Department of this Court at the address listed above or through the e-filing system (NYSCEF), at www.nycourts.gov.efile. If you have questions about responding to the citation, you may contact the Probate Department at Probate_General@nycourts.gov. Please note that court staff are prohibited from giving legal advice but they are available to answer any question regarding procedure.

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Notice of Qualification of CASDIN PRIVATE GROW TH EQUIT Y FUND II, L.P. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/07/21. Office location: NY County. LP formed in Delaware (DE) on 04/01/21. Princ. office of LP: 1350 Ave. of the Americas, Ste. 2600, NY, NY 10019. Duration of LP is Perpetual. SSNY designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the Partnership at the princ. office of the LP. Name and addr. of each general partner are available from SSNY. DE addr. of LP: Corporation Service Co., 251 Little Falls Dr., Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of LP filed with Secy. of State, State of DE, Dept. of State, Townsend Bldg., Dover, DE 19 9 01 . Purpose: Any law ful ac tivit y.

Form of notice for onpremises license. Notice is hereby given that a license, number (pending) for beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, wine, and cider at retail in a TW 344 under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 54W HENRY STREET NEW YORK, NY 10002 for on premises consumption. DREAMERS COFFEE LLC

Notice of Qualification of FAHERTY COLUMBUS AVE , LLC Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/30/21. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 04/23/21. Princ. office of LLC: 245 Columbus Ave., NY, NY 10023. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom p ro c e s s a g ain s t i t may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207- 2543. DE addr. of LLC: 251 Little Farms Dr. , Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., #4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Men, women and family clothing store.

Notice of formation of T.D.R. ALIVE, LLC. filed with SSNY on March 26,2021. Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to LLC: Tykisha Johnson, 959 E89th Street Brooklyn, NY, 11236. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

Notice of Formation of 3175 EMMONS CONDOMINIUM, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/29/21. Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served S SN Y mail proces s to 3175 Emmons Ave Brooklyn, NY, 11235. Any law ful purpose.

Notice of Formation of 5213 HOLDING LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/21/21. Office location Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 5213 8th Ave Brooklyn, NY, 11220. Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of B.C.M. REALTY, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 11/3/20. Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 1708 46th St Brooklyn, NY, 11204. Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of 5MEQUITIES 888 LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 5/4/21.Office location: New York SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 600 Mamaroneck Ave #400 Harrison, NY, 10528. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of Clay’s Ark, LLC filed with SSNY on March 3, 2021. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to LLC: 231 East 95th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. Notice of Formation of Creme de la Creme Frenchies LLC filed with SSNY on February 1 2021. Office: Westchester County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to LLC: 2804 Gateway Oaks Dr # 100 Sacramento, CA 95833. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

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Notice of Qual. of CL ASSON HOLDING COMPANY, LLC. Auth. filed with SSNY on 4/26/21. Office location: New York. LLC formed in DE on 3/18/21 SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to: C/O Quinlan Development Group, LLC Attn: Timothy Quinlan 157 Columbus Ave New York, NY, 10023. Arts. of Org. filed with DE SOS. Townsend Bldg. Dover, DE 19901. Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of K AS SIM PROPE R T Y LLC. Arts.Of Org. filed with SSNY on 12/9/19. Office location: Bronx SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 423 Howe Ave Bronx, NY, 10473. Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of KGL BROOKLYN LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/12/21.Office location: New York SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 33 Sherman Rd Woodstock, NY, 12498.Any lawful purpose.

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Notice of Qualification of FAR PEAK M A N A G E M E N T COMPANY LLC Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/27/21. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 12/17/20. Princ. office of LLC: 363 Lafayette St., NY, NY 10012. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207- 2543. DE addr. of LLC: 251 Little Falls Dr., Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Consulting. Notice of Formation of FERGUS NELSON, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/23/21. Office location: NY County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Kalnick, Klee & Green, LLP, 800 Third Ave., Ste. 2800, NY, NY 10022. Purpose: Any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of FIVE POINT RE SERVICES LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/07/21. Office location: N Y C o u n t y. S S N Y designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o K&L Gates LLP, Attn: Robert Salame, 599 Lexington Ave. , NY, NY 10022. Purpose: Any law ful ac tivit y. O’LEWIS VENTURES LLC, Arts. of Org filed with the S SN Y on 01/22/2021. Office loc: NY County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 2 Gold St, Apt 5G, NY, NY 10038. Reg Agent: U.S. Corp. Agents, Inc. 7014 13th Ave., Ste 202, Brooklyn, N Y 112 28 . Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

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Notice of Formation of 226 WITHERS STREET, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/13/21. Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 433 Graham Ave Brooklyn, NY, 11211. Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of Maximilian Capital Partners, LLC filed with SSNY on March 24, 2021 Office: NY County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to LLC: Avelino Law, LLP 1411 Broadway, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10018. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

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Notice of Qual. of MLC ASSET MANAGEMENT US LLC. Auth. filed with SSNY on 4/9/21. Office location: New York. LLC formed in DE on 3/30/21. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to: 90 State St. Albany, NY 12207. Arts. of Org. filed with DE SOS. Townsend Bldg. Dover, DE 19901. Any law ful purpose. NOTICE OF FORMATION of KIJUNG KIM, DDS, PLLC. Arts of Org filed with SSNY on 04/14/2021. New York County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to KIJUNG KIM, DDS, PLLC, 215 East 96th Street, Suite 18J, New York, NY 10128. P u r p o s e : D e n t i s t r y. Notice of Formation of Odehyee, LLC filed with NYS Dept. Of State on March 30, 2021. Office: NY County. NYS Dept. Of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. NYS Dept. Of State shall mail copy of process to LLC: 99 Wall Street, #2273 NY, NY 10005. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

May 24, 2021

Notice of Formation of M Y T H I CA L D E A L S , LLC filed with N.Y.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE on APRIL 30 2021. Office: R I C H M O ND C ount y. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to LLC: 26 Albert Court, Staten Island, NY 10303. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. Notice of Formation of a New York Limited Liability Company 109E9, LLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 3/11/2021. Office location: New York County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to 109 East 9th Street, 1st Floor, New York, NY 10003 Form of notice for onpremises license. Notice is hereby given that a license, number (pending) for beer, wine, liquor and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, wine, liquor and cider at retail in a OP 252 under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 41 WASHINGTON ST BROOKLYN, NY 11201 for on premises consumption CALI CANUCK LLC Notice of Qualification of CASDIN PRIVATE GROW TH EQUIT Y FUND II GP, LLC Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/07/21. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 04/01/21. Princ. office of LLC: 1350 Ave. of the Americas, Ste. 2600, NY, NY 10019. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the princ. office of the LLC. DE addr. of LLC: Corporation Service Co., 251 Little Falls Dr., Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with Secy. of State, State of DE, Dept. of State, Townsend Bldg., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any law ful ac tivit y.

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PROBATE CITATION

File No. 2020-791

SURROGATE'S COURT, NEW YORK COUNTY CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: JOHN DOE, actual name unknown, being the father of the decedent, whose whereabouts are unknown if living and if dead, to his heirs at law, next of kin and distributees whose names and places of residence are unknown and if he died, subsequent to the decedent herein, to his executors, administrators, legatees, devisees, assignees and successors in interest whose names and places of residence are unknown and to all other heirs at law, next of kin and distributees of Valerie Groves, the decedent herein, whose names and places of residence are unknown and cannot, after diligent inquiry, be ascertained. Robert Folk. A petition having been duly filed by ROBERT E. GROVES, who is domiciled at 1175 Findlay Avenue, Apt. 13D, Bronx, New York 10456 YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate's Court, NEW YORK County, at 31 Chambers Street, New York, on June 21, 2021, at o'clock in the FORE noon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Valerie Groves a/k/a Valerie Folk Groves a/k/a Valerie Folk lately domiciled at 132 East 43 rd Street, Apt. 101, New York, NY 10017 admitting to probate a Will dated November 28, 2018 a copy of which is attached, as the Will of Valerie Groves a/k/a Valerie Folk Groves a/k/a Valerie Folk, deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that Letters Testamentary issue to ROBERT E. GROVES. *To persons serving this citation: The citation is to be served in accordance with the Court’s Order directing alternative service of process. *To all Parties: No in person appearances shall be made at the return date. If you wish to object to this matter, you may do so in writing in accordance with the annexed New York County Surrogate’s Court Notice to Cited Parties. If you have questions about responding to the citation, you may contact the Probate Department at Probate_General@nycourts.gov. /S Nora S. Anderson ________________________ HON Surrogate

May 3, 2021 Dated, Attested and Sealed

S/Diana Sanabria _________________________ Chief Clerk

Jennifer Jimenez, Esq. of Barasch McGarry Salzman & Penson Name of Attorney for Petitioner Tel. No. 212-385-8000 11 Park Place, 18 th Floor, New York, NY 10007 Address of Attorney [NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you.]

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May 24, 2021

Application for Authority of CARE-N-HOME LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) 4/8/2021. Formed in PA 3/14/2013. Office loc.: NY County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The principal business loc. and address SSNY shall mail copy of process is c/o Starla Smith, 273 Montgomery Ave., Ste. 205, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Cert. of Organization filed with the Secy. of State, PA Dept. of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations, P.O. Box 8722, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8722. Purpose: Any law ful ac tivit y. 291 SIXTH LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/06/2021. Office loc: NY County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: C/O Rahul Sabarwal and Prachi Mishra, 80 Riverside Blvd., #32A, NY, NY 10069. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Notice of Formation of BES Sales of Armonk, LLC. Arts of Org filed with Sec. of State of NY on 5/12/21. Office Location: Westchester Count y. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and mail process to: c/o the LLC, 4218 Amboy Rd. SI, NY 10308. Purpose: any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of WING KING WEALTH LLC. Ar ts . of Org. filed with SSNY on 04/29/21. Office location: New York SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 1107 FIF TH AVENUE #PH NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 10128. Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of YB 555 LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 05/06/21. Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 585 STATE ROUTE 31 BRIDGEPORT, NEW YORK, 13030. Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of RUTWAY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/5/21. Office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of any process against LLC to 375 Cumberland St., 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11238 . Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. Notice of Formation of PIONEER PROJECTS 87 LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 05/04/21. Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 141 FLUSHING AVENUE # 1314 BROOKLYN, NEW YO R K , 1 1 2 0 5 . A ny lawful purpose. Notice of Qual. of NOR THE RN LIGHTS A P A R T M E N T S LLC. Auth. filed with S S N Y on 0 4/14/2 1 . Of fice location: New York. LLC formed in DE on 2/26/21. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to: 152 WEST 57TH ST., 12TH FL. NY, NEW YORK, 10019. Arts. of Org. filed with DE SOS . Townsend Bldg. Dover, DE 19901. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Qual. of MAC INTE R NATIONAL TR ADE , LLC. Auth. filed with SSNY o n 4/2 6/2 1 . O f f i c e location: Kings. LLC formed in NJ on 11/18/05. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to: 132 FAIRFIELD ROAD FAIRFIELD, NEW JERSEY, 07004. Arts. of Org. filed with NJ SOS. Townsend Bldg. Any law ful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of GREAT SUN USA LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 04/30/21. Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be s e r ve d S S N Y m a i l process to 235 BRAGG STREET, 1FL BROOKLYN, N E W YO R K , 112 2 9 . Any law ful purpose.

FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK CITY OF NEW YORK: COUNTY OF NEW YORK --------------------------------------------------------------------xDocket No.: B-685/21 In the Matter of Commitment of Guardianship and Custody of

Notice of Formation of DYLAN ENTERPRISES LLC. Ar ts . O f Org. filed with SSNY on 05/06/21. Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 40 WALL STREET, 53RD FLOOR N E W YO R K , N E W YO R K , 1 0 0 0 5 . A ny lawful purpose.

TO: Julie Akhand ADDRESS: Unknown

Notice of Form. of 376 MAC DONOUGH LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with S SN Y on 0 5/0 4/2 1 . Office location: Kings SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 376 MAC DONOUGH ST B R O O K LY N , NE W YO R K , 112 3 3 . Any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of 1 FARRAGUT LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 05/0 6/21. O f fice location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served S SN Y mail proces s to 60-06 39TH AVE WOODSIDE, NEW YORK, 11377. Any lawful p u r p o s e .

MIKYLE RAHMAN MOHAMMED also known as MIKYLE MOHAMMED

SUMMONS

A Child under the Age of Eighteen Years ----------------------------------------------------------------------------x In the Name of the People of the State of New York

A Petition having been duly filed in this Court pursuant to Article 6 of the Family Court Act of the State of New York, asking that the above-named child, who in the care of THE NEW YORK FOUNDLING HOSPITAL be committed to the guardianship and custody of THE NEW YORK FOUNDLING HOSPITAL; a copy of said Petition being annexed hereto; You are hereby summonsed to appear VIRTUALLY in this Court, before the Ref. Pamela Scheininger, on JULY 19, 2021 at 3:30P.M. to Show Cause why the Court should not enter an Order committing the guardianship and custody of said child to the petitioning agency as required by law. TO APPEAR VIRTUALLY, PLEASE DIAL (929) 346-7209 and enter the Conference Code 21134330# or utilize the following link: https://notify.nycourts.gov/meet/ag3j25 on the above-scheduled date and time. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that if the guardianship and custody of said child are committed to the petitioning agency, THE NEW YORK FOUNDLING HOSPITAL, said child may be adopted with consent of the petitioning agency without your consent or further notice to you. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that you have the right to be represented by a lawyer, and, if the Court finds that you are unable to pay for a lawyer, you have the right to have a lawyer assigned by the Court. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon failure of the person summoned to appear, all of his or her parental rights to the child may be terminated, and PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that his or her failure to appear shall constitute a denial of his or her interest in the child which denial may result, without further notice, in the transfer or commitment of the child’s care, custody or guardianship or in the child’s adoption in this or any subsequent proceeding in which such care, custody or guardianship or adoption be at issue. Dated: New York, New York May 14, 2021

By Order of the Court /s/ _ Clerk of the Family Court

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NOTICE OF FORMATION of TUNGSTEN ARCHITECTURE PLLC. Arts. of Org filed with SSNY on 3/10/21. Office location: KINGS SSNY desg. As agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 1205 65th Street Unit C, Brooklyn, NY 11219. Purpose: Architecture.

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FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK CITY OF NEW YORK: COUNTY OF NEW YORK -----------------------------------------------------------------x In the Matter of Commitment of Guardianship and Custody of

May 24, 2021

Docket No.: B-685/21

MIKYLE RAHMAN MOHAMMED also known as MIKYLE MOHAMMED

SUMMONS

A Child under the Age of Eighteen Years ------------------------------------------------------------x In the Name of the People of the State of New York TO: Mohammed Ghani ADDRESS: Unknown A Petition having been duly filed in this Court pursuant to Article 6 of the Family Court Act of the State of New York, asking that the above-named child, who in the care of THE NEW YORK FOUNDLING HOSPITAL be committed to the guardianship and custody of THE NEW YORK FOUNDLING HOSPITAL; a copy of said Petition being annexed hereto; You are hereby summonsed to appear VIRTUALLY in this Court, before the Ref. Pamela Scheininger, on JULY 19, 2021 at 3:30P.M. to Show Cause why the Court should not enter an Order committing the guardianship and custody of said child to the petitioning agency as required by law. TO APPEAR VIRTUALLY, PLEASE DIAL (929) 346-7209 and enter the Conference Code 21134330# or utilize the following link: https://notify.nycourts.gov/meet/ag3j25 on the above-scheduled date and time. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that if the guardianship and custody of said child are committed to the petitioning agency, THE NEW YORK FOUNDLING HOSPITAL, said child may be adopted with consent of the petitioning agency without your consent or further notice to you. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that you have the right to be represented by a lawyer, and, if the Court finds that you are unable to pay for a lawyer, you have the right to have a lawyer assigned by the Court. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon failure of the person summoned to appear, all of his or her parental rights to the child may be terminated, and PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that his or her failure to appear shall constitute a denial of his or her interest in the child which denial may result, without further notice, in the transfer or commitment of the child’s care, custody or guardianship or in the child’s adoption in this or any subsequent proceeding in which such care, custody or guardianship or adoption be at issue. Dated: New York, New York May 14, 2021 _

By Order of the Court /s/___________________ Clerk of the Family Court

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Notice of Formation of E&J Property Holdings, LLC, a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) with offices located in Westchester County, for the purpose of any lawful act or activity under the Limited Liability Company Law. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of the State of New York (SSNY) on April 19, 2021. SSNY is the agent designated to receive service of process on behalf of the LLC. SSNY shall mail a copy of such service of process to Jose DaSilva, 821 Ridge Street, Peekskill, New York 10566

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Notice of Formation of Weathers’ Realty Group, LLC Articles of Organization filed with SSNY on April 9, 2021. NY Office: Kings County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Keturah Clark-Wearhers, 1043 E 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 Purpose: any lawful act or activity. Notice of Formation of JACK FERGUS, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/06/2021. Office loc: NY County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 134 Duane Street, Apt 2S, NY, NY 10013. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Notice is hereby given that a license, number pending, for beer, liquor and wine, has been applied by Tombre LLC d/b/a Hombre Taco to sell beer, liquor and wine at retail in a tavern under the Alcohol Beverage Control L aw at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 for on premises consumption. Tombre LLC d/b/a Hombre Taco

Public Notice AT &T p r o p o s e s t o install a small cell facility (new tip heights 141.1’) on the building at 587 5th Ave, New York , NY (20210516). Interested parties may c o nt ac t S c o t t Horn (856 - 809 -1202) (1012 Industrial Dr. , West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments regarding potential ef fects on historic proper ties.

Form of notice for onpremises license. Notice is hereby given that a license, number (pending) for beer, wine, liquor and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, wine, liquor and cider at retail in a OP 252 under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 128 1ST AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10009 for on premises consumption. NOREETUH RESTAURANT LLC

Notice of Formation of JAL Consulting Enterprises LLC filed with SSNY on March 5, 2021. Office: NY County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to LLC: 61 Jane Street, 19G, NY, NY 10014. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. Notice of Formation of D+B St. James LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 5/12/21. Office location: NY County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 20 95 Broadway, Ste. 404, NY, NY 10023, principal business address. Purpose: all law ful purposes . Notice of Formation of Brooklyn Cast Iron, LLC filed with SSNY on January 1, 2021. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to LLC: 150 74th Street #1F, Brooklyn NY 11209. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. Notice of Formation of NEW STAR GARDEN LLC. Ar ts . O f Org. filed with SSNY on 04/28/21. Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 3266 BROAD ST PORT HENRY, NE W YO R K , 12 974 . Any law ful purpose.

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LOVELY WARREN & TIMOTHY GRANISON The husband of Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren, Timothy Granison, was taken into custody amid a criminal investigation after their home was searched by state troopers. This incident has added to the growing list of scandals she’s become involved in. The mayor is currently facing scrutiny for campaign finance charges and her handling of Daniel Prude’s death in 2020.

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As chair of the Business Council of New York State and president of the National Fuel Gas Corp., DeCarolis successfully sold a bogus 55 cent increase at the gas pump to kill legislation on emissions this year. The information may have been misleading, but the impact was very real.

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s three daughters are splitting $1 million from his book deal. The gov said it was for their “tireless and effective work” during the pandemic. Good thing it wasn’t nepotism!

The Central New York rep found himself in one heck of an awkward position after House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy threw him under the bus for getting cold feet about supporting a bipartisan commission to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. It’s almost like McCarthyism isn’t about investigating traitors all of a sudden!

BRIAN DOWNEY

All police officers, including members of the Gay Officers Action League that Downey represents, have been barred from joining the annual Pride celebration until 2025.

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RICH MAROKO The Hotel Trades Council, led by Rich Maroko, almost singlehandedly bankrolled Bill de Blasio’s presidential campaign. And now, de Blasio’s cutting the 6% hotel occupancy tax for the summer, hoping to drive more tourists to hotels, and more work for Maroko’s members. Open up the mini-fridge, we’re celebrating with a $12 sparkling water tonight.

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