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Albany’s budget season has stretched well beyond its April 1 deadline, as negotiations between Governor Hochul and legislative leaders continue over several high-stakes issues, including auto insurance reform and income taxes. Climate proposals have also emerged as a central sticking point in discussions between the Governor and Senate and Assembly leadership. With a series of temporary extenders in place, key issues remain unresolved, pushing a final budget agreement further

Willett Public Affairs is proud to announce that it has secured $300,000 in New York State grant funding to support the acquisition of 30 new patient beds at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, a leading provider of advanced physical and medical rehabilitation and a member of the Montefiore Health System. Willett led the public affairs strategy that resulted in a total of $300,000 being secured through 2025 State and Municipal Facilities (SAM) and Community Resiliency, Economic...

Willett Public Affairs is proud to celebrate both the passage of the New York State Living Donor Support Act and NYS Department of Health’s recent adoption of regulations implementing this landmark program. New York’s Living Donor Support Act – the first in the nation – will provide direct financial reimbursement to New Yorkers who donate an organ. The program offers up to $14,000 to help cover expenses not reimbursed by insurance, including evaluation, travel, lodging, lost

On November 4, statewide elections across the United States produced a sweeping wave of Democratic victories, marking a sharp reversal from the Republican-dominated off-year elections four years prior. In New York City, Zohran Mamdani’s election as mayor signaled a profound shift in the city’s political direction. At just 34, the former State Assembly member and Democratic Socialist won 50.4% of the vote, defeating both former Governor Andrew Cuomo (Independent) and Repub