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Jack sits down with WIVB/WNLO-TV to discuss the Buffalo election results

November 4, 2021

“There are still some votes to be counted and we need to make sure the write-ins say Mayor Byron Brown and not Josh Allen.” [Watch]

Jack recaps the Buffalo mayor’s race with WBEN

November 4, 2021

Jack sits down with Susan Rose and Brian Mazurowski on WBEN to discuss the mayoral election results in Buffalo. [Listen]

Jack recaps the second Buffalo mayoral debate at St. Joe’s with News 4 Buffalo

October 28, 2021

It’s the election that is garnering attention across the country. The candidates in the race for #Buffalo mayor debated for a second time today at St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute. What happened and how will it affect the vote? [Watch]

Medaille College Commits $1.5M Annually to Fund American Rescue Plan Scholarships for New York State Students

October 7, 2021

The College’s New American Rescue Plan Scholarship Will Support up to 50 Qualified Students per Year, With a Special Emphasis on Providing Educational Opportunities to Students From Low-Income Rural Areas. [More]

Who is the Favorite to Replace Dr. Howard Zucker?

September 24, 2021

Our Jack O’Donnell weighs in on who will be the next Commissioner of the New York State Department of Health on WBEN-AM’s A New Morning with Brian and Susan. [Listen]

September 20, 2021

The list is made up of movers and shakers who play a crucial role in and around the cities of Buffalo and Rochester and the broader Western New York Region. [More]

Sugar company Sucro pouring new life into ex-Bethlehem Steel site

September 17, 2021

OD&A’s client, Sucro Sourcing was featured in the Buffalo News for their work to bring new jobs to the area. The site has sat idle for nearly 40 years. [More]

OD&A Ranked Top 50 State Lobbyist by City & State NY

September 6, 2021

“O’Donnell & Associates is on the move,” says Jack O’Donnell. “Our team continues to deliver solutions amid unprecedented challenges and constantly changing government rules and regulations.” [More]

Expect a lot of money raised and spent on Buffalo mayoral race

June 30, 2021

Our Jack O’Donnell predicts more than $2M will be spent in the race for Buffalo mayor over the next 5 months. “Buffalo is going to become ground zero for this ideological battle for the soul of the Democratic Party” He talks to Ryan Whelan of Spectrum News 1. [Watch]

Political analysts break down Buffalo’s historic mayoral race

June 29, 2021

Our Jack O’Donnell provides some insight on Mayor Brown’s write-in campaign with Don Postles of News 4 Buffalo. [Watch]

Where did Mayor Byron Brown’s campaign go wrong?

June 25, 2021

Hear Jack O’Donnell talk to WKBW-TV on what went wrong for Brown in the June primary election. [Watch]

Analyzing how India Walton upset a four-term incumbent

June 23, 2021

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown was widely considered to be the favorite to secure a history-making fifth term in office, but that’s not how Tuesday’s election panned out. “I think we saw that campaigns matter. I do think not just did we not see a lot from the Brown campaign, but that India Walton and her team ran a great campaign,” says political analyst Jack O’Donnell. [Watch]

Strange legislative session winds down

Mary 19, 2021

Hear more from O’Donnell & Associates Managing Partner Jack O’Donnell in his conversation with Capital Tonight’s Susan Arbetter on what to expect from the Legislature over the next few weeks here. [More]

Amherst Traffic Lights Go Green to Improve Safety

April 28, 2021

The Town of Amherst is partnering with Buffalo, N.Y.-based Viridi Parente, Inc., a developer of innovative battery technology that can be safely installed and operated in nearly any environment or location, to provide an instantaneous backup system for the town’s traffic intersections. [Read more]

Insider Insight on the Budget Battle in Albany

April 8, 2021

Our Jack O’Donnell offered inside information on the budget battle in Albany in the days leading up to the approved overdue spending plan. Listen here as Jack talks budget with WBEN-AM’s Susan Rose and Brian Mazurowski and here as Jack is interviewed earlier by WBEN’s Mike Baggerman. Jack also provided budget insight with Gilat Melamed of Channel 7 news. Watch here.

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown to Seek Reelection

February 23, 2021

Jack O’Donnell offered insight into the race, “I think this race really does come down to the democratic primary and I think that is one of the more interesting things here. That primary will be in June, so petitions will go out soon so the race is really much closer than I think most people expect.” more

Jack Discusses the Likelihood of Impeachment of Cuomo

February 16, 2021

Jack O’Donnell, the author of Bitten by the Tiger, the history of the only impeached New York Governor, talks with several news outlets about what really drives impeachment and the likelihood of Gov. Cuomo being impeached. Read his insights here.

Sucro Sourcing Brings Economic Boost to Buffalo

January 27, 2021

OD&A client, Sucro Sourcing, announces an expansion of its facilities in Lackawanna, including transforming three dilapidated structures and the creation of 75 jobs. Read the whole release here.

OD&A Client Transforms South Buffalo’s Schoellkopf Power Station into Events Center

January 21, 2021

OSC Manufacturing and Equipment Services Inc., has invested more than $15 million to renovate the long-vacant Schoellkopf Power Station. The end result will be the Power House at Buffalo Color Park event center. [Read more.]

Jack O’Donnell Explains What Biden’s First 100 Days in Office Could Mean for WNY

January 20, 2021

“His first 100 days are probably going to be filled in a way we haven’t seen since President Kennedy or maybe President Roosevelt,” said O’Donnell, in an interview with Spectrum News. Watch

Development eyes on Albany as Legislature gets back to business

January 4, 2021

Jack weighs in on state issues and how legislators may address the projected $15 billion Covid-related fiscal deficit in NY with Reporter Jim Fink at Buffalo Business First here.

Jack O’Donnell on the Political Outlook in Albany in 2021

January 5, 2021

Jack O’Donnell joined WGRZ ahead of the start of the legislative session to discuss the major upcoming issues facing the Legislature and Governor. Watch the whole segment.

Buffalo Company Partners with Bobcat, Case on 100% Electric Construction Equipment

November 20, 2020

Today, Viridi Parente’s revolutionary Green Machine technology is being used in 100% electric construction vehicles for two of the giants in the industry: Bobcat and Case Construction. More

The Working Families Party’s Fuzzy Future

October 13, 2020

““The new, higher standard is a big test for the Working Families Party; especially ironic at a time when the WFP is fielding more candidates, forcing primaries, and winning more races,” political analyst Jack O’Donnell of O’Donnell & Associates told Spectrum News. More

Jack O’Donnell on the Impact of Early Voting on Campaign Spending

October 12, 2020

“You might spend a year putting your campaign together,” Jack O’Donnell said. “It’s focused on those last few hours, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., but now that we’ve extended that window and we’ve made it much easier for people to vote, you’ve got to adjust for that.” More.

Trump Taking a Special Interest in NY-27

June 16, 2020

“That’s their line of attack, that he’s not a true conservative,” O’Donnell said. “So we’ll see if voters buy that or if they believe Chris Jacobs and they believe Donald Trump and the host of officials that you mentioned, but I don’t think it goes away until the votes are counted.” More

Jack O’Donnell Discusses Presidential Politics on Newsmax

March 9, 2020

Jack O’Donnell joined host Greg Kelly on Newsmax on February 19 and again on March 3 to discuss Presidential politics and provide Super Tuesday analysis. You can watch his Feb 19 segment here and his Super Tuesday segment here.

Cuomo Hopes $18M bridge, Lagoon will Turn LaSalle Park into Next Canalside

October 20, 2019

“Rediscovery and redevelopment of Buffalo’s waterfront have been key to Buffalo’s turnaround, and the new bridge will give the West Side better access to Lake Erie, helping spread the renaissance to other parts of Buffalo.” More

Jack O’Donnell named in 2019 Political Consultants Power 50

July 28, 2019

Jack O’Donnell is one of Western New York’s go-to consultants – just ask Letitia James. The founder of his own consulting firm has had the ear of Hillary Clinton and worked for Charles Schumer and Thomas DiNapoli. More

$20M of “play” money

July 12, 2018

Governor Cuomo Announces $20M to Support Expansion of Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester. The funding, provided through a Finger Lakes Forward Upstate Revitalization Initiative Grant, will help to attract new and returning visitors to one of the Finger Lakes’ top tourist attractions. More

Alstom Transport in Hornell Awarded $30 Million in Empire State Development Funds

November 30, 2016

Jack O’Donnell is one of Western New The expansion will retain more than 1,000 existing positions in Hornell and at Alstom’s operations in West Henrietta. More

Breaking Down the First Presidential Debate

September 27, 2016

Jack O’Donnell joins a panel to discuss the first Presidential debate with Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton.

The Political Fallout of the Orlando Shooting

June 13, 2016

Jack O’Donnell joins a panel to discuss the Orlando shooting.

$50 MILLION MODERNIZATION PROJECT FOR THE U.S. PLAZA AT THE LEWISTON-QUEENSTON BRIDGE

January 19, 2016

Schumer said that this expansion will not only cut down on the egregious wait times that make it difficult for visitors to cross the border, but the expansion will also create over 1,200 local jobs. More

Former Water Authority Insider Speaks About Politics

February 14, 2014

Jack O’Donnell, a former Erie County Water Authority Commissioner, discusses his efforts to bring reform and why they were needed. More

Letter: O’Donnell has earned Water Authority post

February 20, 2013

Jack, “has addressed the ‘too many chiefs’ issue by streamlining management positions and restructuring management duties. Under his watch, we have expanded our service area and continue to do so. Employee morale has improved, and labor and management relationships continue to grow.” More