City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams celebrated the body’s looming approval of two major land use projects on Tuesday — saying she’s proud the Council is “stepping up to meet the moment” to address the city’s severe housing shortage.

The biggest lesson here is that City Hall under Mayor Adams and the Council under Speaker Adrienne Adams are decisively rejecting the practice of letting local members treat their districts as their fiefdoms and kill projects based on arbitrary ultimatums. Indeed, a key subcommittee gave Innovation QNS a unanimous thumbs-up last week even as Won remained on the fence.

Kasirer awarded high ranking in New York State top lobbyists list.

“Hear how Suri navigates the complexities of NYC government to accomplish her clients’ goals”

“It was a very productive year coming out of COVID. We want to help our clients and New York City to succeed as much as possible post-COVID.”
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“A supermajority of the City Council should vote today to approve a rezoning of the E. 67th St. home of the New York Blood Center, enabling a critical life-sciences facility to better serve the city and region.”

“The New York City Council on Tuesday voted to approve a controversial makeover of the longtime home of the New York Blood Center.”

“The New York City Council voted Tuesday to approve the New York Blood Center’s rezoning proposal for its Upper East Side research facility, clearing the nonprofit’s last major hurdle to transform the 1930s-era building into a life sciences hub.”

“The City Council both bucked and abided tradition Tuesday with the approval of a life sciences expansion on the Upper East Side and a sweeping rezoning in Brooklyn.”

“The City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on the New York Blood Center‘s big expansion project on the Upper East Side.”

“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].”

“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.”

“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.”

Kasirer was named an honoree of the Women of Influence award by the New York Business Journal and Bizwomen.

“‘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.’”

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.’”

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.”

“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.’”

“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.”

Dubbed the “lobbying queen” by Jeff and Celeste, Suri Kasirer (26:15) recaps the race for NYC Public Advocate.

City & State’s “Ask the Experts” feature brings on Kasirer and four other New York City experts to dig deeper into the issues.

“[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."

“[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.”

“The top lobbying firm by income was Kasirer LLC…”

“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.”

“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.”

“Kasirer LLC filed with the county to represent Macerich, the mall’s California-based owners, on Nov. 3…”

“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 Central Park eatery under the Emerald Green Group name, quietly brought aboard lobbying powerhouse Suri Kasirer earlier in the year.”

“[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.”

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.”

“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 city Lobbying Bureau’s annual report names Kasirer Consulting as the top lobbying firm in New York City for 2011.