CBS New York
November 22, 2021
“The City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on the New York Blood Center‘s big expansion project on the Upper East Side.”
The Real Deal
May 15, 2020
“Kasirer…had been urging city and state legislators to take a balanced approach…’but it is essential that we as advocates make the point that the revenue side of the balance sheet is very, very important.’”
“Kasirer has topped the list in the last few cycles… ‘We advocate for a diverse NYC portfolio, and accomplished great things on their behalf in 2019…Being nimble and resourceful is key to our success and to the city’s future.’”
Commercial Observer
January 15, 2020
“I’m trying to explain to clients [that] the political climate today is very, very different…the priority is the protection of people who don’t have [resources].”
Crain’s New York Business
2019
“The firm’s eponymous founder…insists that her business is about crafting the right political and media strategy rather than about curating relationships, but she has scads of those…”
The Real Deal
December 23, 2019
“Two residential towers…are planned for Long Island City as part of the Hunters Point South project.” Additionally, Disney “plans to build a 19-story headquarters in Hudson Square…[housing] Disney’s New York operations, including production space for “The View” and ABC News.”
City & State
November 21, 2019
“Kasirer runs the top lobbying firm in the state of New York… A veteran of New York City and state politics… [Kasirer’s] wealth of knowledge and experience make her an important asset for her clients in a constantly evolving political landscape.”
New York Business Journal
October 21, 2019
Kasirer was named an honoree of the Women of Influence award by the New York Business Journal and Bizwomen.
Real Estate Weekly
June 17, 2019
“‘New York’s real estate industry is a major employer and a hugely philanthropic body,’ said Kasirer. ‘…They are doing great things in this city and that’s the story they need to tell.’”
The Political Life hosted by Jim O’Brien
June 3, 2019
The Real Deal
May 1, 2019
You need to understand government and politics and the intersection of the two. But…you need to have a strategy, and then you need to be nimble enough to be able to constantly change that plan.’”
City & State
March 22, 2019
Julie Greenberg, Executive Vice President for Kasirer, thrives on challenge. At Kasirer, “no two projects, no two days, no two weeks, no two months, no two years are the same.”
Crain’s New York Business
March 11, 2019
“Kasirer has spent a lifetime navigating New York City’s dynamic social and political landscape. For more than 20 years she has used her skills and experience on behalf of the clients of Kasirer LLC, the biggest lobbying firm in the five boroughs.”
City & State
March 8, 2019
“For the No. 1 spot, Kasirer held on to the top rank. ‘I’m an optimist and I believe the city is committed to diversifying its economic base and tech is an incredibly important component of that effort and I believe there is still a tremendous space for continued growth.’”
City & State
February 28, 2019
“Kasirer’s top-notch staff and professional, results-oriented approach is paying off. …Kasirer repped a range of clients whom City Hall sought to help, including New Yorkers for Clean, Livable, and Safe Streets and bus company Reliant Transportation.”
Driving Forces WBAI 99.5 FM
February 28, 2019
Dubbed the “lobbying queen” by Jeff and Celeste, Suri Kasirer (26:15) recaps the race for NYC Public Advocate.
City & State
February 5, 2019
City & State’s “Ask the Experts” feature brings on Kasirer and four other New York City experts to dig deeper into the issues.
City & State
January 23, 2019
“Like any good lobbyist, one of [Kasirer’s] strengths is planning ahead – and with a lot of change on the horizon…she is already considering the potential shifts in the landscape.”
City & State
November 15, 2018
“[Kasirer] understands how the different areas of New York work and can push for practical change… [She] created her premiere lobbying firm by emphasizing her experience with, and knowledge about, state and local government.”
City & State
November 8, 2018
“[Kasirer] has been involved in some of the highest visibility projects in the state, including modernizing the MTA’s MetroCard system, upgrading the Delta terminals at JFK and LaGuardia airports, and bringing Brooklyn’s beloved Smorgasburg event to Manhattan.”
New York Post
April 18, 2018
“The top lobbying firm by income was Kasirer LLC…”
Crain’s New York Business
April 2, 2018
“This is a business built on trust and reputation over the long haul,” Kasirer said. “Our team has decades of combined experience in government and advocacy at all levels.”
Democracy: A Journal of Ideas
March 27, 2018
“Cuomo…recruited a new cadre of women who initially worked in state government and then built their own careers in politics, [like] Kasirer, a lobbyist who is the most powerful political professional in New York City today.”
City & State
March 20, 2018
“Kasirer took the No. 1 spot…At its head is Suri Kasirer, who has long been considered one of the city’s top lobbyists. The firm…has a long track record of delivering for its clients.”
The New York Times
July 27, 2017
“The archdiocese, seeking to influence the rezoning of East Midtown Manhattan, where St. Patrick’s Cathedral is, has [retained] Kasirer Consulting…”
“The report included the annual top 10 list of best-paid lobbying firms and biggest spenders. Coming in first…was Kasirer LLC, the firm of Suri Kasirer, which pulled in $10.4 million and had 165 clients.”
The New York Times
April 23, 2017
“Kasirer, a Democratic political consultant, [comments on] Mr. de Blasio’s campaign strategy of serving as a foil to a president who is intensely unpopular in New York City.”
“Kasirer LLC filed with the county to represent Macerich, the mall’s California-based owners, on Nov. 3…”
The Real Deal
November 15, 2016
“Suri Kasirer, a New York lobbyist who counts many developers among her clients, said two federal issues top the industry’s wish list: lower top income-tax rates and increased infrastructure spending.”
The Legislative Gazette
November 15, 2016
“Kasirer LLC leads all lobbying firms through June 2016 with $5.27 million in total earnings.”
The Real Deal
October 10, 2016
“…the Central Park eatery under the Emerald Green Group name, quietly brought aboard lobbying powerhouse Suri Kasirer earlier in the year.”
The New York Times
June 30, 2016
“[There is] a bill that would make sure that public money available under the city’s…campaign finance law would not be used to bulk up the power of lobbyists. …Kasirer, a leading city lobbyist, said she was in favor of the bill.”
The New York Observer
April 21, 2015
“The founder of Kasirer Consulting has been the city’s best-paid lobbyist for nearly a decade. …Kasirer is known as…an effective advocate-for-hire for real estate interests.”
FishbowlNY
January 7, 2015
Kasirer was praised as one of “Manhattan’s most impressive women” with an “incredible work ethic and sincere desire to improve the quality of life of all New Yorkers.”
City & State
March 13, 2014
“We consistently get positive results for our clients. …Our record of success on behalf of our diverse clientele is unmatched. Our clients…want results, and we know how to achieve them.”
The New York Times
January 25, 2013
“Kasirer is working on a similar case with a group of small-business owners who do not often work well together. She is representing seven expediters …[and] said new rules could end their business.”
The New York Observer
June 5, 2012
“We’re in a service business, so we do whatever we have to do to make sure that our clients can achieve their goals,” says Kasirer
New York Daily News
March 5, 2012
The city Lobbying Bureau’s annual report names Kasirer Consulting as the top lobbying firm in New York City for 2011.