News And Events

Brad Gerstman, co-founder of Gotham Government Relations, outspoken critic of the politicization of anti-terror security funding and widely recognized legislative expert stated “I stand with Mayor Mike Bloomberg in thanking the Obama Administration and Home Land security for finally allocating funds based on actual risk poised as opposed to rank politics.

Exploring Critical Issues, the award-winning broadcast series conceived and hosted by Adelphi University President Dr. Robert A. Scott, and produced by Telecare Studios, examines the research and policies affecting those with autism and Asperger’s syndrome. Show features Brad Gerstman, an advocate for improved science and autism services.

Parents of children with special needs are sometimes faced with the difficult task of hiring an attorney to challenge a school district’s assessment of their child’s academic abilities and, ultimately, to obtain the educational services that are being denied. This can be a frustrating and emotional time for parents, but if you have clear guidelines for choosing the best attorney for your situation, the process will be much easier.

Governor Paterson vetoed Bill S7000B, a ground-breaking new bill that would have provided families of autistic children with much-needed insurance coverage. Families, advocates and stakeholders across the state of New York are saddened and outraged over this decision, and well-known Autism advocate Brad Gerstman is speaking out and calling for action.

Alumnus Michael McConeghy wants answers to questions being asked by many followers of Hofstra athletics.
Steven Marcus, Newsday March 27, 2010:
Alumnus Michael McConeghy wants answers to questions being asked by many followers of Hofstra athletics. Still fending off criticism for dropping its football program, Hofstra took another hit last week with Tom Pecora’s departure to Fordham.
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Brad Gerstman talks about his connection to Hofstra Football and what he plans to do to keep Hofstra in the game

Gotham Partner and Hofstra alumnus Brad Gerstman gathered with former team mates last night to sound off on the cancellation of Hofstra’s football program. See the video from ABC’s Eyewitness News…

Brad Gerstman joins Host Bill Keeler on Utica’s WXUR to talk about the billions of tax dollars lost due to untaxed cigarettes sold on Indian reservations.

Arthur A. Gianelli, President/CEO of the NuHealth System, announced that the 2009 Heroes in Health Gala, chaired by Bradley and Cheryl Gertsman and attended by 450 guests at Oheka Castle, raised over $300,000 for the Long Island Medical Foundation, despite the severe recession still gripping Long Island and the rest of the country.

New York State Senator Craig Johnson, Chairman of the New York State Senate Standing Committee on Investigations & Government Operations will be holding crucial hearings on the State’s unwillingness to collect taxes from cigarettes sold to Non-Native Americans that originate from sales on Indian Reservations. The hearing will convene on October 27th at Manhattan Community College. Industry advocates and attorneys, Brad Gerstman and David Schwartz of Gotham Government Relations, will be in attendance, representing the Cigarette Tax Agents and many retail outlets in the State of New York.

Brad Gerstman talks to RNNTV’s Andrew Whitman about Governor David Paterson’s bid for re-election. You can watch the video right here.

Partner Brad Gerstman chats with WIBX’ Jim Rondenelli about the state of New York politics, the passing of Senator Edward Kennedy, the health care debate and more. You can hear it all right here…

Brad Gerstman discussed the importance of volunteering, why people should volunteer, and where people can do it. Hear the interview with WFAN’s Bob Salter right here

Brad Gerstman, pre-eminent government relations attorney, has been named by the Governor to the Advisory Council on Interactive Media and Youth Violence. In this new role, Gerstman will lend his expertise in children’s issues from his extensive background in advocacy for special needs children, health of children in undeserved communities, and his activities as an advocate for children against abuse and bullying.

Uniondale, Long Island, New York, March 11, 2009
Bradley L. Gerstman has been named to the Nassau Community College Foundation Board of Directors for a two-year term.
Jeffrey S. Morosof, Vice President of Institutional Advancement for the Nassau Community College Foundation said, “We’re very happy to welcome Brad Gerstman to the board and know that his expertise [...]

Josephine, a Nassau County parent who requested that her last name not be mentioned, felt her school district wasn’t meeting the needs of her daughter, now 15, who has an autism spectrum disorder and was getting bullied in school. Over a period of a year and a half, Josephine attended half a dozen meetings with the district. After getting nowhere, she hired an attorney, who within four months negotiated a placement for her daughter outside the district in a private, special needs school.