Most people’s image of New York State is of the tall buildings in New York City, Long Island’s beaches, maybe the Hudson River or Adirondack Mountains, or even Niagara Falls. New York is a large and varied state with no shortage of local government entities, interests and opinions.
As a lobbyist helping clients locate or grow in New York State, part of my strategy is to engage local government officials and influencers as early as possible. While a lot of funding flows through the state, particularly…