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Brian Benjamin’s Political Future

December 6, 2022
Jack O’Donnell weighs in on former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin’s political future after a ruling goes in his favor with reporter Shantel Destra from CityandStateNY. Read the article here.

The Future of the Gas Tax Holiday

December 5, 2022

Jack assesses the future of the gas tax holiday at the county and state levels on WBEN. Listen here.

Midterm Elections Breakdown

November 23, 2022
Our Jack O’Donnell breaks down the 2022 Midterm Elections on WBBZ’s Big Picture with Judge Penny Wolfgang. Watch it here.

Trump and China bashing

November 17, 2022

Jack chimes into the topic in Politico‘s report on Trump re-upping China bashing rhetoric for the GOP primary run. Read the article here.

Analysis of Trump’s
Announcement

November 16, 2022

“It’s game on,” says Jack O’Donnell as former President Trump kicks off his presidential campaign. When will the others follow and does the early announcement give Trump the upper hand? Listen to Jack’s full interview with WBEN’s morning team here.

Election 2022 Debrief with Jack

November 11, 2022

Our Jack O’Donnell assesses the Democratic performance on Election night with #CapitalTonight here. What went wrong with Lee Zeldin’s campaign? Jack weighs in on WBEN’s ‘A New Morning here. Election night coverage on News 4 Buffalo: Jack breaks down early returns here and Governor Kathy Hochul’s victory and other state races here.

Election Analysis

November 7, 2022

Jack O'Donnell being interviewed
Will party enrollment matter in the race for NY governor? Jack talks with Spectrum News. Jack talks with WBEN about how governor candidates are getting out the vote, and the 61st State Senate District, and then he talks about the race between Sean Ryan and Ed Rath.

Election predictions

October 26, 2022

Will it be a red wave or a mixed bag on #ElectionDay? Jack talks here to Ryan Whalen of Capital Tonight on what it takes in this final week to secure a victory. Plus, did either candidate hit a figurative home run in the #NYGov debate?

Where Do Key Races Stand?

October 26, 2022

Where do the key races in the #midterms stand as we head into the home stretch? Jack talks to Dave Greber and Jordan Norkus of News 4 Buffalo here. And he analyzes the heated gubernatorial debate between Hochul and Zeldin with 1010 WINS reporter Brigitte Quinn here.

Are Polls Affecting the Governor’s Race

October 25, 2022
How are political polls driving the campaign for NY governor? Jack talks here to Susan and Brian from WBEN’s ‘A New Morning”.

Buffalo Bills Stadium Deal and the election

October 20, 2022

How is New York state’s stadium deal with the Buffalo Bills affected if there’s a new governor? Jack talks here to Political Reporter Ryan Whalen of Spectrum News 1.

Is the race for New York governor really a toss-up?

October 17, 2022
Our Jack O’Donnell gives his take on the accuracy of the polls and provides other election analysis. Listen to him on WINS1010 Newsline, WBEN with Tom Puckett, and Brian and Susan of WBEN’s “A New Morning”.

OD&A Ranked Top 30 State Lobbyist by City & State NY

August 24, 2022
O’Donnell and Associates is proud to announce it jumped to the Top 30 in City and State NY’s ranking of the Top 60 New York State Lobbyists for 2022. Read more here.

O’Donnell & Associates Senior VP Mike Cinquanti Named to Albany County Business Development Board

August 19, 2022
 Michael Cinquanti, Esq., Senior Vice President and Counsel has been named to the Board of Directors for the Advance Albany County Alliance, a corporation that focuses on business development and growth, retaining and attracting jobs and promoting Albany County. Read more here. 

OD&A VP Jim Moore Named Albany’s 40 Under 40 by City & State NY

July 21, 2022
At OD&A, Moore also manages legislative strategy for clients in fintech, artificial intelligence, human services, and community-based organizations. He also works to support New York’s transition away from fossil fuels. Read more here. 

New York 23 Congressional Campaigns Ramping Up with 5 Weeks Until Primary

July 18, 2022
Two of the biggest names in NY Republican politics are in the primary for the 23rd Congressional District: State Republican Chair Nick Langworthy and former candidate for governor Carl Paladino. Does Paladino really have a significant lead in the polls? What about a Trump endorsement? Our Jack O’Donnell talks to Capital Tonight political reporter Ryan Whelan here.

Jack O’Donnell Named to Albany ‘Power 100’ by City & State NY

June 3, 2022

jack o'donnell named to city and state ny power 100

“Jack O’Donnell is widely known as an expert on Western New York politics and policy, but he’s also established a reputation as an effective advocate for his clients in Albany,” wrote City & State NY. Read more here. 

Are you keeping expired opiate pills in your cabinet?

May 24, 2022

At home drug deactivation

How is this contributing to the opiate crisis? A panel of experts joined OD&A and City & State NY for an important webinar. ICYMI: Learn the next steps to fighting the opiate epidemic. [Watch the webinar here.]

The President’s Visit to Buffalo

May 17, 2022

jack o'donnell and New 4 Buffalo anchors at news desk

Our Jack O’Donnell joined the news team at News 4 Buffalo to provide political analysis during its expanded coverage of the President’s visit following the racially-motivated mass killings in Buffalo. Watch an interview here. More coverage here.

Mixed Messages on the Mask Mandate and More

April 26, 2022
Our Jack O’Donnell cuts through the political rhetoric on WBEN’s “A New Morning”. Listen here.

NY Primary Battle is Heating Up

April 19, 2022
 Jack talked to Morgan McKay of FOX5NY about Gov. Katch Hochul’s campaign and whether she should name another Lt. Governor. Watch it here.

NYS Budget is Done

April 13, 2022
What is the political fallout now that the New York State budget is in the books? Jack joined Dave Greber on WIVB/WNLO-TV for a recap. Watch it here.

Perspective on the Lt. Gov’s Resignation

April 13, 2022
Jack gives a historical perspective and addresses the political impact of the resignation of New York’s Lt. Gov on “A New Morning” at WBEN-AM. Listen to it here.

Analyzing the Resignation of the Lt. Gov.

April 13, 2022
Jack analyzes the resignation of New York’s Lt. Governor and what the political fallout is for Gov. Hochul on WIVB/WNLO-TV. Watch it here. 

Is the NYS Budget Close?

April 6, 2022
Jack says lawmakers in Albany are close to a final budget deal that will include bail reform, a gas tax break, and alcohol to go. Listen to it here.
 

Budget Insight on Capital Tonight

April 5, 2022
Jack joins Susan Arbetter on Capital Tonight to discuss the NYS budget holdup. Watch it here.
 

Discussing the NYS Budget

April 1, 2022
The New York State Budget is late but should be timely. But what about the ruling against redistricting? Will it stick? Listen to the WBEN broadcast here.    
 

Inside Planet Albany

March 28, 2022
Jack O’Donnell gives insight into the process of getting a sports stadium deal done in New York State. Listen to the WBEN broadcast here.

Pushback on Funding the Bills Stadium?

March 22, 2022
Will there be pushback in the NYS Legislature to Gov. Hochul’s funding for a new Buffalo Bills stadium? Listen to what Jack O’Donnell told News 4 Buffalo. Watch here.
 

Camille Brandon Receives ‘Above and Beyond’ Honor

March 21, 2022
City and State New York recognizes our own Camille Brandon as ‘Above and Beyond’. We already knew this, of course. Read more here.    
 

Insights into Cuomo’s Next Steps, the Bills’ Stadium, and More

March 21, 2022
Is Andrew Cuomo really planning to run again? What is the latest on state funding for a new Buffalo Bills stadium? Jack tackles these subjects and more with the morning crew at Wben-Am News Talk 930. Listen here.

Andrew Cuomo releases TV ads. A new poll

March 14, 2022
Is he really going to run? Which office? And what does he need to do to get on a ballot? Our Jack O’Donnell weighs in on WIVB/WNLO-TV. Watch it here.    
 
Health Equity in New York State
March 9, 2022
Governor Cuomo’s Fee for Service carve out set to go into effect in 2023 is expected to impact the healthcare of our state’s most disadvantaged residents. Missed our webinar on Health Equity in New York State? Watch it here.

Inside Albany Insight with Jack O’Donnell

March 8, 2022
Why is Gov. Hochul hanging on to her emergency powers? What’s going on in Albany? Why is former Gov. Cuomo airing TV ads? Our Jack O’Donnell answers on WBEN News Talk 930. Listen here.
 

Analysis of President Biden’s first SOTU

March  1, 2022
Analysis of President Biden’s first State of the Union address. How did he do? Our Jack O’Donnell joined WIVB/WNLO-TV. Watch it here.    
 

Mask Mandates and Bail Reform

January 26, 2022
COVID mask mandates and bail reform are two hot-button issues that are dominating the news. Will the NYS legislature weigh-in or skirt these issues? Jack O’Donnell sits down with Dave Greber of WIVB/WNLO-TV. Watch it here.    
 

State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Executive Budget Proposal Highlights

January 24, 2022
The O’Donnell & Associates team pulled together highlights from New York’s FY2022-23 Executive Budget Proposal. Read them here.    
 

Key Provisions in the 2022 State of the State Address

January 10, 2022
The O’Donnell & Associates team pulled together the top provisions from the 2022 State of the State Address in New York State. Read them here.    
 

Jack Reviews the State of the State Speech

January 5, 2022
“It’s a really good day for Kathy Hochul… but she has some room to grow,” says our Jack O’Donnell as he discusses the governor’s first State of the State New York with Jacquie Walker of News4Buffalo. Watch it here.
 

The Three Big Issues Driving NY Politics in 2021

December 29, 2021
2021 was an unprecedented political year both in Buffalo and statewide. Jack looks back at the major events from Albany to Buffalo and reveals the three big issues driving politics next year. Listen here.    
 

Insight into Funding the New Buffalo Bills Stadium

December 21, 2021
Our Jack O’Donnell joined the team at WBEN’s ‘A New Morning’ to provide insight on state funding for a new Buffalo Bills stadium. Listen for more on how the stadium deal will play out in Albany here.
 

OD&A VP Jim Moore Named Top ‘Socially Responsible Citizen’ by City & State NY

December 19, 2021
“Social responsibility sometimes gets lost in government relations. Too many people use their influence for selfish aims,” says Moore. “We only work for clients – and on projects – that make New York a better place to live, work and raise families.” [More]
 

Senator Schumer Still Visits All NY Counties

December 13, 2021
Our own Jack O’Donnell, as a Sen. Schumer staff member, would accompany the senator on annual visits to every NY county – a promise he has kept for 20 years. Jack says Schumer has always recognized what goes on in Warsaw eventually resonates in DC. Read the story here.    
 

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]

jack o'donnell power 100

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