There are those who believe New York City should be its own state. The city and the government in Albany, they argue, are worlds apart in priorities, sensibilities, and needs.

While we respectfully disagree with the solution, the problem is real. And as a result, New York City interests often struggle to be heard in New York State government.

They can benefit from a partner that stands astride both worlds.

Carr is unusual in this capacity. With an office in Albany and 200 years’ combined experience in New York State government, we possess a true insider’s understanding of the political process. At the same time, our broad experience in New York City has given us a deep sensitivity to the unique needs of the city’s corporations, associations, and government entities.

Over the years, we have translated this experience into solutions for many New York City clients:

• For the Home Care Council of New York City, we successfully turned back proposals to cut the Medicaid services that needy New Yorkers require.
  
• For the New York English Schools Association—whose members teach English to students and visitors from all over the world—we successfully sought regulatory changes to benefit language schools in New York City. These schools, an essential part of the city’s tourism industry, were severely affected by September 11.
  
• We have reinvigorated the public affairs agenda of the New York State Federation of School Administrators, a key labor organization that represents school principals throughout New York City.
  

In short, for these clients and others, we have produced significant results that empower them to conduct their business most effectively—in the city and the state that share a common name.

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