Video: Gotham Political Strategist Brad Gerstman Reviews State of the Union

Brad Gerstman

Founding partner and political strategist, Brad Gerstman gives his take on President Obama’s State of the Union address.

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Radio: Brad Gerstman on State of the Union

Brad Gerstman

Gerstman Schwartz & Wink’s Brad Gerstman talks about the President’s State of the Union speech on WOR’s Rita Cosby Show

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Video: David Schwartz on Today – Michael Skakel Pleads for Release

David Schwartz

Defense Attorney David Schwartz lends his expertise amidst new developments in the case of Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel, convicted of murdering Martha Moxley in 1975.

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Video: David Schwartz on NBC’s Today: Battered Wife’s Murder Acquittal

NBC Today

Gerstman Schwartz & Wink’s David Schwartz on NBC’s Today, gives legal analysis in the case of Barbara Sheehan, acquitted of murdering her abusive husband yet convicted of weapons charges.

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Video: David Schwartz on New York’s Illegal and Dangerous Rent Scams

New York Slum Apartment

Attorney David Schwartz talks to WABC-TV about the dangers of New York’s illegal apartments and why slumlords are able to scam the system.

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Video: David Schwartz on Fox: Sniffing Dogs and the Fourth Amendment

Drug sniffing dog

A drug sniffing police dog catches a whiff of drugs from outside a house. Do the police have probable cause for a search? Gotham’s David Schwartz debates the issue on Fox News Channel

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Capital Tonight: Brad Gerstman Disbands Exploratory Committee

Capital Tonight

Redistricting has claimed its first victim: Brad Gerstman has disbanded his exploratory committee due to a lack of “compelling opportunities” available for him at this time.

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Brad Gerstman Disbanding Exploratory Committee

NY Daily News Brad Gerstman

Brad Gerstman, the Long Island political consultant and lobbyist who plunged $500,000 of his own into exploring a run for elected office, is disbanding his exploratory committee, The Daily Politics has learned.

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David Schwartz on Fox News: OWS Pepper Spray Incident

UC Davis Pepper Spray

Criminal Defense Attorney David Schwartz on Fox News Channel, talking about California State Legislators’ hearings on pepper spraying at UC Davis Occupy Protest.

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David Schwartz on Fox News: Boarding School Rejects HIV+ Teen

Fox News Channel

Gotham’s David Schwartz appeared on Fox News to discuss the case of an HIV-positive teen rejected by a Pennsylvania boarding school. Watch David’s analysis right here.

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Video: David Schwartz on NBC’s Today – Penn State Scandal

NBC Today

Gotham’s David Schwartz appears on NBC’s Today to give his legal analysis of the Penn State child sex scandal

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Video: David Schwartz on NBC’s Today Home Invasion Trial

NBC Today Show

David Schwartz gives legal analysis of the case of a Connecticut man who lost his wife and daughters in a deadly home invasion.

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Video: David Schwartz on Fox News Aruba Missing Woman Case

Fox news channel

David Schwartz appears on Fox News to discuss the case of Robyn Gardner, an American woman missing in Aruba.

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Video: David Schwartz on Today – The $50,000 Hockey Shot Debacle

NBC Today Show

A little boy scores an impossible hockey goal for $50,000. The problem, his twin brother was the real contestant. Should he get the money? David Schwartz weighs in on the legal angle on NBC’s Today.

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Video: David Schwartz on NBC’s Today: College Tuition Sugar Daddies

NBC Today Show

David Schwartz gives legal analysis on a new trend – Young women who pay college tuition with the help of “Sugar Daddies”.

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Video: David Schwartz on DSK Accuser

David Schwartz

Has Dominique Strauss Kahn’s accuser put her case in jeopardy by talking to the media? Attorney David Schwartz gives his analysis on Fox News Channel.

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Video: David Schwartz on Today Show

NBC Today Show

A mother is charged with jaywalking and manslaughter after a hit and run driver kills her son while crossing the street. NBC News gets legal analysis from Attorney David Schwartz

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Video: David Schwartz on Fox & Friends

Fox News Channel

David Schwartz discusses the curious circumstances surrounding Governor Schwarzenegger’s sentence reduction for the son of a political ally on Fox News Channel’s Fox & Friends.

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Should a childhood prank lead to lifelong sex offender status for two young boys? Attorney David Schwartz debates the issue on “Fox and Friends”

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Wayne Wink Joins Brad Gerstman and David Schwartz on Gotham Talk Radio

Partner, Wayne Wink joins Brad Gerstman and David Schwartz on Gotham Talk Radio.
 

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Nassau County Legislator Wayne Wink Joins GerstmanSchwartz, LLP as Partner

Wayne Wink Joins Gerstman Schwartz

Top New York State Law Firm Gerstman Schwartz, LLP is pleased to announce its growth and expansion. Starting today, Nassau County Legislator Wayne Wink joins GerstmanSchwartz, LLP as a Partner and the firm will officially change its name to Gerstman, Schwartz & Wink, LLP.

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Newsday: Legislator Wink Joins Nassau Law Firm

Newsday

Legis. Wayne Wink (D-Roslyn) is partnering with Brad Gerstman and David Schwartz in their Nassau-based law firm, renamed Gerstman, Schwartz and Wink LLP. Gerstman and Schwartz are also partners in the affiliated consultants Gotham Government Relations with Bill Driscoll. Wink said in a statement he’s pleased to join “an up-and-coming law firm with a solid record of problem-solving for their outstanding clientele.” — Dan Janison

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Video: David Schwartz on Fox News Channel – Dominique Strauss-Kahn

Dominique Strauss Kahn

Defense attorney David Schwartz gives his analysis of the Dominique Strauss-Kahn case on Fox News Channel.

 

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Video David Schwartz on WABC: The Casey Anthony Verdict

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New York veteran defense attorney David Schwartz comments about the Casey Anthony verdict

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Wayne Wink in Newsday: What’s up with Nassau Assessments?

Wayne Wink

What’s up with assessment? And what’s happening to the integrity of Nassau County’s assessment roll? The issues were raised — and not answered — Tuesday night during yet another wild meeting of the county legislature. At one point, Legis. Wayne Wink, a Democrat, asked why assessments on a some properties appeared to have been significantly lowered compared to assessments on others. “They’re amazing to me . . . in some cases, there were over 20 percent reductions,” he said.

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Video: David Schwartz on Warrantless Search Supreme Court Ruling

David Schwartz

The Supreme Court on Monday gave police more leeway to break into homes or apartments in search of illegal drugs when they suspect the evidence might be destroyed. Gotham’s David Schwartz talks to “Fox and Friends” about the legal ramifications.

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Brad Gerstman: House Republicans Play Politics with New Yorker’s Safety

New York Terror Alert

Brad Gerstman, a lawyer, co-founder of Gotham Government Relations, radio talk show host, potential political candidate is sad to announce that the Republicans, who control the House of Representatives, are playing politics with the safety of the citizens of the New York Metropolitan area. The Republicans are seeking cuts to security spending all in an attempt to find additional spending cuts.

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Choosing A Special Education Attorney: 6 Key Questions To Ask

Brad Gerstman

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.

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Brad Gerstman to Appear on Regional News Network for Election Night Coverage

RNNTV

New York State Political Expert Brad Gerstman, Partner at Gotham Government Relations, will appear on Regional News Network (RNN) on Election Night to offer insight and perspective on the happenings of the day. This is Brad’s second year in offering expert commentary on New York’s political races.

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Brad Gerstman Fights For Autism Insurance Reform

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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.

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David Schwartz, Bill Clinton on David Paterson’s troubles

Governor David Paterson

New York’s Fox 5 reporter Ti-Hua Chang caught up with former president Bill Clinton and Gotham’s own David Schwartz for their reaction to Governor David Paterson’s latest political troubles. You can watch it right here…

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David Schwartz Interviews Madoff Attorney Ira Sorkin Part II

Ira Sorkin

Update: Part II – David Schwartz’s interview of Ike Sorkin for TOS50.com is enlightening and thought provoking, presenting an interesting portrait of a lawyer who clearly believes in our justice system and the right of every person, no matter how heinous the crime, to have the best representation available.

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NUHEALTH’s Heroes In Health Gala Raises over $300,00 Benefiting The Long Island Medical Foundation

NUHEALTH

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.

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Brad Gerstman On The Radio

Wibx Radio

Partner Brad Gerstman chats with WIBX’s 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…

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Our Special Needs Kids Deserve Better – Gotham Fights For it…

SLCD School for Language And Communication Development

The highly successful Long Island School for Language and Communication Development has faced unwarranted and needless problems from NYS Education Department. Gotham has stepped in to right the wrong and help all special needs kids who are seeking an appropriate education.

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David Schwartz, NY State Bar CJS Executive Committee Ring NYSE Closing Bell

New York Stock Exchange

The Executive Committee of the Criminal Justice Section (“CJS”) of the New York State Bar Association and member, David Schwartz ring the Closing Bell® today at the New York Stock Exchange.

The archive will be available shortly after the event.
The CJS consists of judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys from around the state.
New York State Bar Association [...]

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Brad Gerstman: Volunteer! Why & How with WFAN’s Bob Salter

WFAN

Brad Gerstman discussed the importance of volunteering, why people should volunteer, and where people can volunteer. Here the interview with WFAN’s Bob Salter right here
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David Schwartz: Health Care, Cash For Clunkers on LA Talk Radio

David Schwartz

David Schwartz joins Host TJ McCormack on LA Talk Radio to discuss health care reform, cash-for-clunkers and more.
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Brad Gerstman: NYC Mayor’s Race on RNNTV

Brad Gerstman

Brad Gerstman talks to RNNTV’s Richard French about the closing gap between Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Democratic challenger Bill Thompson.  – Plus, what’s ahead for Governor Paterson’s  re-election chances.

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NY Gov. Paterson Appoints Brad Gerstman to Advisory Council On Interactive Media and Youth Violence

Governor David Paterson

Children’s advocate and Partner of GerstmanSchwartz, New York’s fastest growing Government Relations Law Firm, appointed to the Council
New York, New York; July 16, 2009
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 [...]

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Brad Gerstman named to the Board of Directors of The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County

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Partner of Gotham government Relations, New York’s fastest growing Government Relations firm, to lend political oversight to the Center.
Glen Cove, New York; June 29, 2009- Brad Gerstman, pre-eminent government relations executive, has been named to the Board of Directors of The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County. In this new role, Gerstman will [...]

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Bradley L. Gerstman Named to Board of Directors of Nassau Community College Foundation

Nassau Community College

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 [...]

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David M. Schwartz Named Chair of Brooklyn Bar Association’s Criminal Court of the City of NY Committee

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Uniondale, Long Island, New York, October 3, 2008 -
David M. Schwartz was named Chair of the Brooklyn Bar Association’s Criminal Court of the City of New York Committee for 2008-2009. Schwartz, who was previously Vice Chair of the committee, is also a board member of the Brooklyn Bar.
Schwartz, who served as an Assistant District Attorney [...]

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Special Cases

autism

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 [...]

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For Some Attorneys, Charity Begins At Home

Brad Gerstman

After Jonathan Goodstein committed suicide in his junior year at the University of Arizona, his family and friends were in shock.
When the shock wore off, they wanted to help others by doing anything they could to stop people, in particular young people, from taking their own lives.
“This is the worst thing that can happen, losing [...]

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Suozzi Names Bradley Gerstman Co-Chair of Nassau Autism Coalition

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Uniondale, Long Island, New York, September 25, 2008 -  Bradley L. Gerstman, was named Co-Chair of the Nassau Autism Coalition by Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi on September 8, 2008. The Nassau Autism Coalition was formed to create a platform for the top issues faced by Long Island families affected by autism, and to effect [...]

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A United Voting Bloc

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BRADLEY L. GERSTMAN | Friday, June 20, 2008 | Uniondale, NY
Elections at every level of government have a big influence on the business climate.
The ability of businesses to innovate, expand, operate in a reasonable regulatory environment and keep more profits are all impacted at the ballot box.
But how do small businesses ensure that candidates for [...]

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Prominent Attorney Bradley Gerstman to be Featured Speaker at Autism Fundraiser

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Uniondale, Long Island, New York, June 17, 2008 – Bradley L. Gerstman will be the featured speaker at a fundraiser for Autism Speaks, the nation’s largest autism advocacy organization, on Monday evening, June 23, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at the Havana Cigar Club in the Carlton Restaurant, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, New York. This special [...]

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Brad Gerstman Heads Successful Fundraiser for Autism Research

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Bradley Gerstman, prominent Long Island attorney, lobbyist and company president, was the featured speaker at a recent fundraiser for Autism Speaks, the nation’s largest autism advocacy organization. The proceeds will contribute to the funding and facilitating of autism research. The event, sponsored by Tobacco Plaza in Great Neck, was held at the Havana Cigar Club [...]

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Bradley Gerstman and Family Honored at Hofstra University Autism Awareness Day

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Deborah Young | Monday, November 19, 2007 | Hofstra University, NY
Bradley Gerstman, leading Long Island attorney, lobbyist and company president, and his family were among those honored at Hofstra University’s Autism Awareness Day, held during the 2007 home opener for Hofstra basketball. The Gerstmans were recognized for their efforts on behalf of Autism Speaks, the [...]

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