Telecommunications

ASA represents the largest telecommunications providers in New York State, serving approximately 1,400 communities and employing more than 20,000 New Yorkers, on legislative, regulatory and agency matters. The telecommunications landscape is dynamic and ever-changing and requires a deep grasp on the complex issues that touch almost every layer of State Government. In addition, ASA helped shepherd the regulatory approval of both the Charter Communications and Time Warner Cable, as well as the Altice and Cablevision mergers through the Public Service Commission.

Clients

  • AlticeUSA
  • Verizon

Past Clients

  • Cablevision
  • Time Warner Cable
  • Cable Telecommunications Association of New York
  • Charter Communications

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Energy and Environment

The energy sector is in the midst of large scale reform based on New York State policy and recent legislative changes that would make the state a national leader in clean energy. ASA represents large scale utilities, clean energy producers, and grid managers, spanning most of the energy ecosystem. With an extremely active legislative and regulatory agenda here in New York, ASA is both knowledgeable and well equipped to handle even the most complex energy issues.

Clients

  • Con Edison
  • New York Independent System Operators (NYISO)
  • Transmission Developers, Inc. (TDI)
  • Competitive Power Ventures, Inc.
  • WIN Waste
  • ESS, Inc.
  • Sustainable Food Policy Alliance (SFPA)

Past Clients

  • Crestwood Equity Partners/Inergy
  • Tesla
  • Upstate New York Power Producers (UNYPP)
  • Kasselman Electric
  • Wheelabrator
  • Central Life Sciences/Fleishman Hillard
  • Morton Salt, Inc.
  • POET, LLC

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Health

Having the opportunity to work with a wide variety of Healthcare entities, ASA has a unique perspective on how New York State’s healthcare delivery touches not only all parts of state government, but also how it reaches all New Yorkers. Healthcare represents the second largest spend in the state budget, and given the complexities and ever changing protocols of the industry, we are positioned to see the universal challenges and how to navigate both internal and external issues. Most recently, ASA had the pleasure to represent the Centene in their acquisition of FidelisCare, at the time the largest healthcare transaction in state history, and the subsequent state approval for the Centene acquisition of WellCare. On behalf of Westchester Center Medical Health Network, ASA was proud to secure tens of millions of dollars in funding to transform the Health Alliance hospital system in Kingston, ensuring that residents of the Hudson Valley will have access to top quality care where they need it the most.

Clients

  • Centene
  • Highmark Health
  • ArchCare
  • Sanofi
  • NYS Conference of Local Mental Hygiene Directors, Inc.
  • Hims, Inc.
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb
  • Novavax

Past Clients

  • CVS
  • Home Care Association (HCA)
  • Mid-Hudson Medical Group
  • Curaleaf
  • Westchester Medical Center Health Network
  • Child Mind Institute

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Technology

The emergence of tech in all aspects of our lives has led to a host of exciting new possibilities for the delivery of good and services, and with them unprecedented challenges for State legislators and regulators.  Beginning in 2015, ASA represented Lyft and helped to enact the ridesharing law, which allowed for the insurance, public safety, penalty and revenue provisions necessary to authorize ridesharing companies to offer their services in New York.  Since then, ASA has branched out to represent several diverse app-based, fintech, and tech trade associations on issues as varied as labor, privacy, net neutrality, public safety, traffic congestion, and innovative financial products in a new and ever-changing landscape. 

Clients

  • Lyft
  • TechNet
  • TaskRabbit
  • Instacart
  • Etsy
  • Hims, Inc.
  • Deloitte
  • Block
  • TransUnion
  • Tech:NYC

Past Clients

  • Tesla
  • OneFineStay
  • Usertesting
  • VIPKid
  • Pacaso Inc.
  • Code.org
  • Accenture
  • Discord

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Gaming, Racing and Wagering

The authorization of Class III casinos, coupled with the recent decision by the United States Supreme Court in relation to sports betting, has opened a new, diverse and complex market that already had nine successful video lottery facilities. As New York State continues to review the potential issuance of three additional Class III licenses, and the potential of on-line sports betting, ASA has successfully navigated both complex regulatory and legislative issues on behalf of gaming operators. The ever changing Northeastern gaming market is one that ASA is both knowledgeable and well-equipped to handle as New York continues its growth in the larger gaming market.

Clients

  • Genting New York
  • Bally’s

Past Clients

  • MGM Resorts International
  • Harness Horse Breeders of NYS
  • Fasig-Tipton Co.

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Education

K-12 Education makes up the largest portion of the State budget, and the challenges of shepherding that kind of massive investment into a system that meets the needs of all children in diverse socio-economic environments in urban, suburban, and rural communities across New York leads to perhaps the most passionate and politically charged annual policy debates in Albany.  Through its representation of school operators and teachers, both in traditional public and public charter schools, the ASA team has successfully navigated complex issues of pupil funding, facilities funding, transparency and accountability, teacher certification and licensing, standardized testing, and professional development programming. 

In the Higher Ed space, ASA has represented both private and public universities as they seek capital and programmatic funding for innovative new classroom facilities and lab space, strategic partnerships with State initiatives, economic development grant funding, and State Education Department approval of new schools or departments.  New York State continues to develop its priorities and vision of its workforce of tomorrow, and our colleges and universities must find ways to tap into this vision in order to forge long-lasting State partnerships.

Clients

  • Farmingdale State College
  • Success Academy Charter Schools
  • University at Albany (SUNY)

Past Clients

  • Touro College
  • VIPKid

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Trade Associations, Unions and Non-Profits

ASA has worked with a broad array of trade associations, unions and non-profits. Whether it is fielding calls from members who have questions about legislation, providing advising and analysis of potential legislative agendas, presenting to boards of directors or at member events, setting up and scheduling lobby days, rally’s or visibility days, or just providing traditional lobbying services, ASA is well equipped to assist your organization.

Clients

  • Association of Public Broadcasting Stations of NY (APBS)
  • 92Y
  • Firefighters Association State of New York (FASNY)
  • TechNet
  • FWD.us
  • Laborers - Local 17

Past Clients

  • New York State Laborers
  • New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA)
  • Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty
  • Rockefeller Foundation
  • PSCH
  • Home Care Association (HCA)
  • Suffolk County Association of Municipal Employees (SCAME)
  • Alliance for Responsible Consumer Legal Funding
  • Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church U.A.C. of Yorkville

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Travel and Entertainment

New York State is home to one of the most robust travel and entertainment markets in the world. ASA represents NY’s largest airline, NY’s largest entertainment venue, and NY’s largest convention space, so we are well versed on travel and entertainment issues that impact NY venues. ASA can help navigate any issue across the broad spectrum of government agencies that intersect with these issues including the Port Authority of NY and NY, the MTA, Empire State Development, the Governor’s office and the New York State Legislature.

Clients

  • Delta Air Lines
  • Madison Square Garden (MSG)
  • New York Convention Center Operating Corporation
  • AXS

Past Clients

  • OneFineStay
  • Confer Management, LLC (Beth Page Golf Courses)
  • Park Ride Fly USA
  • Watkins Glen International
  • Enterprise Holdings

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Banking, Finance and Insurance

New York is the financial capital of the world. Because of this, it gives NYS regulators and the NYS legislature an increased focus on financial and banking issues. ASA has successfully taken on complex banking and finance related issues for some of the top institutions in the country. We pride ourselves on our strong relationships with regulators at the Department of Financial Services, the Governor’s office and the NYS Legislature. We also fully understand that financial issues expand well beyond the traditional banking/financial services spheres and always remain fluid and nimble, able to pivot into other sectors where necessary.

Clients

  • JPMorgan Chase & Co.
  • Block
  • Coinbase, Inc.
  • Trust & Will
  • Ripple
  • TransUnion

Past Clients

  • AmTrust Financial
  • New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)
  • Resurgent Capital Services
  • Alliance for Responsible Consumer Legal Funding
  • Digital Currency Group
  • Fidelity National Title Group

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Real Estate and Housing and Economic Development

New York is well known for being one of the most complex real estate development markets. ASA has helped to navigate and expedite complex developments at all levels of government. In addition, we have helped secure low-income, veterans and people with disabilities housing development funding. ASA has strong relationships within all the various development agencies, including Empire State Development, the Department of Homes and Community Renewal, the Governor’s office and the New York State Legislature.

Clients

  • DACK Consulting Solutions
  • Regan Development
  • Vornado Realty Trust
  • Prologis
  • Acadia Realty Trust

Past Clients

  • Bucks Harbor
  • Birchez Associates
  • Bellefield at Hyde Park
  • Plaxall
  • Eastern Door Properties
  • Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village
  • Murnane Building Contractors, Inc.

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Alcohol and Beverage Control

The size and history of the New York State alcohol and beverage market add to the complexity of doing business in New York State. Aside from the complexity of statutes that date back to Prohibition era laws, companies must also deal with the regulatory framework of the New York State Liquor Authority. ASA has the ability to work in all sectors of the alcohol and beverage industry having worked on behalf of retailers, wholesalers and producers in various capacities. ASA’s knowledge of the Legislatures view on various changes to current statutes and the inner workings of the State Liquor Authority provide our clients with the optimum chance for success in this complex and highly regulated area.

Clients

  • Total Wine & More

Past Clients

  • Southern Wine and Spirits

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Criminal and Social Justice

Following the passage of the recent bail, discovery and speedy trial reforms, criminal and social justice issues have been top of mind for the Governor and State Legislators. Whether it is protecting these pretrial reforms or advocating for additional criminal or social justice reforms, ASA is well equipped to advocate for your issues. We take pride in our strong relationships with members across the political spectrum which provides us a strong position to advocate from.  

Clients

  • The Bronx Defenders
  • FWD.us

Past Clients

  • Restaurant Opportunities Centers United

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