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Florida Politics 30 Under 30

August 12, 2019

Stephanie Rosendorf
While licensed to practice law, she is interpreting policies and advising clients at Metropolitan Public Strategies.

AOC effect — De Blasio campaign finance — Johnson's fundraising

August 8, 2019

"there is a lot more upside for this emerging progressive coalition than there is for the calcifying machine," said Neal Kwatra

Cuomo signs law enabling school bus cameras

August 6, 2019

Motorists who illegally pass school buses now risk being caught on camera and ticketed.

Cameras on school buses can now catch – and fine – drivers who don't stop

August 6, 2019

State Sen Kennedy said state officials estimate there are 50,000 incidents where stopped school buses are passed each day across New York

New York law cracks down on drivers who pass school buses discharging kids

August 6, 2019

Gov. Cuomo signed a bill into law that allows districts to mount cameras on school buses to catch motorists in the act of unlawfully passing

The 2019 Political Consultants Power 50

July 29, 2019

6. Neal Kwatra & Austin Shafran
Metropolitan Public Strategies

Dante de Blasio Returns as His Father's Secret Weapon

July 1, 2019

Neal Kwatra: "A very different dynamic when Dante himself can point to his own experience with police that rationalize the conversation."

Why de Blasio’s the candidate for working families: A supporter makes the case for NYC’s mayor

June 26, 2019

Peter Ward, president of NY's HTC: While many elected officials talk about supporting workers' rights, de Blasio has taken action.

Hotel Trades Council buys air time for de Blasio ahead of national debate

June 26, 2019

Backing de Blasio's presidential bid, the Hotel Trades Council purchased an ad, produced by MPS, running on MSNBC coinciding with the debate

Hotel Trades Council To Air de Blasio-Boosting Ad

June 26, 2019

The spot aired during the presidential debate by the Hotel Trades Council, one of the New York's most politically influential labor unions.

HOW 9 PEOPLE BUILT AN ILLEGAL $5M AIRBNB EMPIRE IN NEW YORK

June 24, 2019

From 2015-2019, the alleged scheme earned more than $5 million through Airbnb for booking 24,330 rooms in dangerous & unsanitary conditions.

Cameras on NYC school buses can nail illegal passers

June 24, 2019

BusPatrol CEO Jean Souliere said 99% of drivers who get a ticket don't receive another one. "Another indicator we're doing a good job."

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

June 20, 2019

Victory for State Sen. Sepúlveda, Assemblyman Crespo on Green Light bill. It was also a win for NYIC who worked with MPS to secure passage.

New York Union Throws Weight Behind ‘Hometown Guy’ Bill de Blasio for 2020

June 20, 2019

“We’re supporting him because, we want to try to help him get on the national stage, talk about working people’s issues," Mr. Ward said.

Here's what undocumented immigrants need to do to get a driver's license in New York

June 18, 2019

Steve Choi, executive director of the New York Immigration Coalition, said he believes the protections are "ironclad."

Cuomo signs bill granting undocumented immigrants access to New York driver’s licenses

June 17, 2019

“We are glad to see Gov. Cuomo ultimately did the right thing by quickly signing the Green Light NY bill into law,” Steve Choi of the NYIC.

Driver’s Licenses for the Undocumented Are Approved in Win for Progressives

June 17, 2019

"Our Democratic State Senate was elected by the people for these kinds of votes,” Steven Choi, the executive director of the NYIC, said.

Officials: Senate will OK driver's licenses for immigrants in U.S. illegally

June 16, 2019

Sen. Anna Kaplan told her fellow Democrats she would support the driver’s license bill because it was the “right thing to do.”

Driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants legislation has life in Senate

June 16, 2019

The legislation built up positive momentum over the weekend in the state Senate. The issue is supported by 53 percent of Democratic voters.

Editorial: A test of political courage

June 14, 2019

Controversial as this idea is, divided as the public seems to be, passing this legislation is the right thing to do.

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