Willett Public Affairs

4 days ago
2 min

NY Senate Democrats win historic supermajority

After nearly three weeks since the general election, with the last remaining absentee ballots being counted, several races were called ti...

Nov 20
0 min

Election Update 3

Nov 17
1 min

Election Update 2

Status of state races with absentee ballots yet to be counted

Nov 6
1 min

Election Update

A snapshot analysis and breakdown of the Election, courtesy of our partners at State & Broadway.

Nov 1
1 min

Our Election Day Newsletter

Attached is a pre-Election Day update prepared by our friends at State & Broadway. Now get out and vote!

Sep 3
1 min

Celebrating our 2nd Anniversary

We are celebrating Willett Public Affairs' two-year anniversary this month! Time flies and both the firm and world have experienced much ...

Aug 22
2 min

"Super"-Majority: Will a Legislative “Supermajority” Change the NYS Political Dynamic in 2021?

The New York State Legislature is a mere two seats away from establishing a Democratic “supermajority” or two-thirds margin in both chamb...

Jul 30
1 min

Westchester Business Journal Names Willett "COVID-19 HERO"

Willett Public Affaiis was recently recognized by the Westchester Business Journal as a local "COVID-19 Hero" for their work and persever...

Apr 25
1 min

Development in a Time of Covid-19: Moving Your Municipal Application Forward

Given the declared state of emergency in New York, “non-essential” construction projects are on hold. However, essential construction pro...

Apr 25
1 min

2020-2021 State Budget Summaries

The Governor signed a series of bills, on Friday, April 3, that together constitute the 2020-21 State Budget. Normally, the budget is com...

Feb 24
1 min

Willett's SVP Matthew Lesieur named one of "People on the Move"

Willett Public Affairs' SVP Matthew Lesier named one of NY Business Journal's "People on the Move" recognized under "New Hires" http://b...

Jan 29
2 min

Willett Public Affairs Bolsters Roster with Top-Level Healthcare Advocate

BLUE CHIP PUBLIC AFFAIRS FIRM BOLSTERS ROSTER BY ADDING TOP-LEVEL HEALTHCARE ADVOCATE Willett Public Affairs welcomes veteran healthcare lo

Jan 9
3 min

The state of the Governor's "State of the State" and our take-aways

Governor Andrew Cuomo presented his annual "State of the State" address yesterday at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany. ...

Jan 6
1 min

2020 Preview via 2019 Wrap-Up

Happy New Year! We start off 2020 with this helpful recap of 2019's legislative actions, presented by our colleagues at State & Broadway,...

Dec 5, 2019
2 min

Willett's SVP Lesieur in WSJ: A look at NYC's HIV Decline

In the Wall Street Journal's exclusive first look at NYC's decline in new HIV cases, Willett Public Affairs' SVP Matthew Lesieur explains...

Jul 26, 2019
1 min

Willett Scores Lobby Win with Public Works 'Delay Damages' Bill

Willett Solutions announced another lobbying win with the revised “Delay Damages” bill –one of its priority bills for the 2019 state leg...

Apr 18, 2019
1 min

Ochacher Leads Electrical Contractor Delegation to Lobby on County Airport

Willett Solutions secured a successful meeting with the entire Democratic caucus of the Westchester County Board of Legislators this week...

Mar 29, 2019
1 min

Ochacher Appointed to State MWBE Policy Development Group

Willett Solutions President Perry Ochacher has been appointed to the New York State Legislature’s new Minority and Women Business Enterpr...

Mar 20, 2019
1 min

Docu Film Spotlight: Organ Crisis Explained

Willett Solutions founder and CEO Perry M. Ochacher makes his film debut in You Can’t Take Them With You, a documentary film that delves ...

Dec 7, 2018
1 min

City Council Success!

Willett client New York Electrical Contractors Association (NYECA) recently lobbied the New York City Council to pass an important new bi...

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