While New York City lobbyists spent the past year toiling away to influence legislation and policy on behalf of clients large and small, the City Clerk’s office has been busy tallying up the dollars flowing to New York’s top firms. Every March, the city releases a report of the top 10 lobbying firms by compensation, and while total lobbying spending hit a new high last year, the rankings for 2018 hold few surprises. Nine of the top 10 firms not only remained on the list but actually held their exact same rank from 2017. While Kasirer and Capalino+Company have spent the past few years battling for the No. 1 spot, Kasirer held on to the top rank. The only new firm featured in 2018’s top 10 ranking is The Wright Group NY, knocking off Kramer Levin for the No. 10 spot. City & State checked in with the top 10 firms to not only highlight their successes and challenges in 2018, but to take their temperature on the landscape for regulation of key New York industries, … [Read more...] about New York City’s Top 10 Lobbyists
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Top 10 Affordable Small Towns Where You’d Actually Want to Live, 2019 Edition
The realtor.com data team went out and found these top small towns in the country with the most to offer at a great price. Lance Lambert, provided by Published 5:00 am CST, Monday, March 4, 2019 Photo: IStock; Realtor.com Photo: IStock; Realtor.com Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Photo: IStock; Realtor.com Top 10 Affordable Small Towns Where You'd Actually Want to Live, 2019 Edition 1 / 1 Back to Gallery Small-town America is making a big comeback. No, we're not sounding the death knell for big-city living just yet. But after years of losing residents to bustling urban areas and their equally bustling suburbs, the nation's smaller municipalities are again tempting more … [Read more...] about Top 10 Affordable Small Towns Where You’d Actually Want to Live, 2019 Edition
Vienna Tops Survey As World’s Most Livable City
Austria’s capital, Vienna, has beaten Australia's Melbourne to be named the world's most livable city, BBC News reports. It's the first time a European city has topped the rankings of the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) annual survey. The worldwide league table ranks 140 cities on a range of factors, including political and social stability, crime, education and access to healthcare. In the survey, Manchester saw the biggest improvement of any European city, rising by 16 places to rank 35th. Manchester's rise puts it ahead of London in the rankings by 13 places, the widest gap between the two cities since the survey began two decades ago. The EIU said Manchester's jump in the rankings was due to an improved security score. The survey was criticized last year for demoting Manchester after the Manchester Arena attack which killed 22 victims. This year, survey editor Roxana Slavcheva said Manchester had "shown resilience in the city's recovery from a recent, high-profile … [Read more...] about Vienna Tops Survey As World’s Most Livable City
Top 10 Lake Towns of 2018: Fantasy Waterfront Retreats at Bargain-Basement Prices
As the mercury climbs, many folks are escaping the heat by heading to the nation's lakes. We ranked the best lake towns for home buyers. Realtor.com Team, provided by Published 5:00 am CDT, Monday, July 9, 2018 Photo: Csfotoimages/iStock Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Photo: Csfotoimages/iStock Top 10 Lake Towns of 2018: Fantasy Waterfront Retreats at Bargain-Basement Prices 1 / 1 Back to Gallery What makes a great lake town? A lovely, inspiring, and beckoning body of water? Check. A cool, relaxing vibe with plenty of splashy and nonsplashy extracurriculars? Check. Affordable and irresistible housing a short hop from the water? Yes, please! When the mercury starts soaring across the U.S., more folks get the urge to turn fantasies of shore living into reality. And why not? Lakefront housing … [Read more...] about Top 10 Lake Towns of 2018: Fantasy Waterfront Retreats at Bargain-Basement Prices
Miami Beach Named As a Top Ten STEM City in America
—Recognized Out of 2,000 Cities by Livability.com — If asked to use one word to describe Miami Beach, a majority of people would almost instinctively respond with fun, sun or sand. However, the coastal community also proudly boasts STEM among its defining characteristics. The City of Miami Beach was recently named one of the Top 10 Best Cities for STEM Workers in 2018 by Livability.com. Led by employment within the medical professional, nearly 13 percent of all the jobs within the tropical metropolis are STEM-related. With a median income of more than $80,000, these valuable jobs pay nearly twice as much as the City’s overall median income. “Science, math, engineering and technology are no longer the so-called careers of the future, they are relevant and fundamental to tackling the most pressing issues of today,” noted Mayor Dan Gelber. “As we continue to combat climate change and work toward progressing in other key areas, our … [Read more...] about Miami Beach Named As a Top Ten STEM City in America