Statewide Public Affairs, Inc. is a full service government relations, communications and issue management firm providing consulting services throughout New York State. Our tenacity, emphasis on client service and dedication to maintaining the finest reputation is what sets our firm apart.

Firm Specialties:
Managing Complex Issues. Assisting clients with complex public sector issues involving the Legislative, regulatory agencies, the budget or those of a political nature is our specialty. We provide accurate, candid and effective advice to help our clients influence perceptions, uphold reputations and build support to achieve desired outcomes. What we do NOT do is sit on the sidelines. We roll up our shirtsleeves, become a part of the team and get to work.

Finding Funding. Of course, to seek and obtain government funding has become more and more difficult. Clients who desire funding have found success with Statewide because our firm has the experience of nearly 50 budget cycles. Statewide's history of success is based on a vast knowledge of the budget process, where the "pots" of money are, and broad relationships with key officials in state agencies, Division of Budget, the Executive Chamber, Legislative Leadership, as well as the Ways & Means and Finance Committees. Statewide has also become an expert in assisting clients who seek funding through the New York's Regional Economic Development Councils or other funding through the State's Consolidated Funding Application ("CFA").

Procurements Delivered. New York State procurement laws are extraordinarily complex. We specialize in assisting clients educate and shape a government agency's approach to fulfilling its needs. We have years of experience helping companies manage the RFP and procurement process to best position them for success, all while ensuring full compliance with the State's extensive procurement lobbying laws.

Concepts to Deliverables. Entrepreneurial concepts requiring partnership with government to achieve success are always challenging. Crafting concepts into "yesable" proposals requires comprehensive assessment, politically sound strategy and tenacity in execution. Our firm understands the decision to petition the government almost always requires the client to assume risk. Our full-service model ensures risk-assuming clients have the highest level of attention, interaction, political access, resources and resolve to deliver their project to success.

CHRISTOPHER DURYEA serves as Managing Partner of Statewide Public Affairs. Certainly New York has experienced an unprecedented level of political upheaval over the past several years. As a result, partnering with government has become more challenging. In founding Statewide Public Affairs, Mr. Duryea's vision is to manage a dynamic, experienced and trusted team who excels for our client's government affairs needs within the context of today's challenging environment.

With over two decades of experience working in and around New York politics, Mr. Duryea has well-recognized expertise in assisting clients navigate the complexities of New York state and local government. As Managing Partner, Mr. Duryea is responsible for the continued success of Statewide's clients.

Most recently, Mr. Duryea was a Partner at Marsh, Duryea & Associates where he represented numerous clients and developed a particular expertise on corporate, taxation, economic development, telecommunications and energy matters. Mr. Duryea also previously served as Vice President of the Cable Telecommunications Association of New York, charged with overseeing day-to-day operations and leading government affairs efforts. Here he developed a keen understanding of telecommunications policy issues and trade association management skills.

Mr. Duryea first began building his vast understanding of New York politics as Office Manager for the Onondaga County Democratic Committee, where he worked on numerous Central New York political campaigns. Subsequently he became an expert on the inner workings of Albany, serving as Legislative Director for the Chairman of the New York State Assembly Corporations, Authorities & Commissions and Environmental Conservation Committees.

In May 2012, City & State News named Mr. Duryea as one of "Albany's Rising Stars" noting, "Duryea is a key player." Mr. Duryea is a veteran of the U.S. Navy's submarine service and has a Masters in Political Science from the Rockefeller College at SUNY Albany and a BA in Political Science from SUNY Albany.

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GENE DESANTIS

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Clients:

1) Alliance for Clean Energy

2) American Adoption Congress

3) AMIDA CARE, INC.

4) Aquafil USA Inc.

5) ARCONIC, INC.

6) ASSOCIATION FOR PROFESSIONALS IN INFECTION CONTROL AND EPIDEMIOLOGY, INC.

7) Association of Surgical Technologists

8) BROTHERHOOD/SISTER SOL, INC. (THE)

9) Circular Polymers

10) CITIZENS' COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN OF NY, INC.

11) COALITION FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC. (THE) ( COALITION FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC. (THE))

12) COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS, INC.

13) Coalition to Fund Excluded Workers ( Coalition to Fund Excluded Workers, COMMUNITIES FOR CHANGE, INC. (NEW YORK), FISCAL POLICY INSTITUTE, INC., MAKE THE ROAD NEW YORK, INC),COALITION

14) Coalition to Fund Excluded Workers ( Coalition to Fund Excluded Workers, MAKE THE ROAD NEW YORK, INC),COALITION

15) Coalition to Fund Excluded Workers ( Coalition to Fund Excluded Workers; COMMUNITIES FOR CHANGE, INC. (NEW YORK); FISCAL POLICY INSTITUTE, INC.; MAKE THE ROAD NEW YORK, INC);COALITION

16) Coalition to Fund Excluded Workers ( Coalition to Fund Excluded Workers; MAKE THE ROAD NEW YORK, INC);COALITION

17) COMMITTEE OF METHADONE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS OF NEW YORK STATE, INC.

18) COMMON CAUSE/NY ( COMMON CAUSE/NY)

19) ConnectGen Services LLC

20) DEFENDERS ASSOCIATION (NYS)

21) DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE

22) EARTHJUSTICE

23) ELLIOTT MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

24) ELLIOTT MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

25) Emergent BioSolutions

26) EVERGREEN HEALTH

27) FOOD & WATER WATCH

28) JUDGE ROTENBERG EDUCATIONAL CENTER, INC.

29) Just Strategy ( Just Strategy, One Fair Wage Action)

30) Just Strategy ( Just Strategy; One Fair Wage Action)

31) KATAL CENTER FOR HEALTH, EQUITY AND JUSTICE, INC.

32) LEGAL ASSISTANCE GROUP (NY)

33) LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, INC. ( LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, INC.)

34) LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, INC. ( LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, INC., NY Philharmonic)

35) LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, INC. ( LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, INC.; NY Philharmonic)

36) MAKE THE ROAD NEW YORK, INC

37) MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS, INC.

38) National Association Of Consumer Advocates

39) NEW YORK CONSERVATION OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

40) New York State Dispute Resolution Association

41) NEW YORKERS FOR FAIR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE REFORM, INC.

42) NORTH STAR FUND (Communities United for Police Reform)

43) NRDC Action Fund, Inc.

44) NURSES ASSOCIATION-NYS ( NURSES ASSOCIATION-NYS)

45) One Fair Wage Action

46) OREXO US, INC.

47) ParentChild+, Inc.

48) PHYSICIANS COMMITTEE FOR RESPONSIBLE MEDICINE, INC.

49) PRIMARY CARE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

50) Public Interest Research Group Fund, Inc. (New York)

51) REGIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS-NYS

52) Resource Recycling Systems, Inc. ( Aquafil USA Inc., Circular Polymers, Resource Recycling Systems, Inc., Rise Composite Technologies)

53) Resource Recycling Systems, Inc. ( Aquafil USA Inc.; Circular Polymers; Resource Recycling Systems, Inc.; Rise Composite Technologies)

54) RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITIES CENTERS UNITED

55) Rise Composite Technologies

56) RIVERSTONE CLAIMS MANAGEMENT, LLC

57) SAFE HORIZON, INC.

58) SCHOOL NUTRITION ASSOCIATION (NY)

59) SCHUYLER CENTER FOR ANALYSIS AND ADVOCACY, INC.

60) sPower

61) Terra-Gen

62) TRESS CAPITOL ADVISORS, LLC ( CAMP DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION-NYS)

63) TRESS CAPITOL ADVISORS, LLC ( JUDGE ROTENBERG EDUCATIONAL CENTER, INC.)

64) UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS

65) VERA INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE, INC.

DEBORAH DIAMANT

(New York)
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MARY ANN DONNARUMA

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CHRISTINE FAGA

(New York)
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DAVID GIFFEN

(New York)
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PAIGE JONES

(New York)
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SAM KESSLER

(New York)
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CAROL LEMON

(New York)
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ARTHUR MALKIN

(New York)
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CYLAS MARTELL-CRAWFORD

(New York)
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NATHAN MCDANIELS

(New York)
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BEVERLY MCENTARFER

(New York)
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ANN NORTZ

(New York)
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STACIE ORELL

(New York)
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BRENDAN PRINCIPATO

(New York)
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DONALD ROSS

(New York)
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GISELLE ROUTHIER

(New York)
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JESSICA SCHAFROTH

(New York)
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JACQUELYN SIMONE

(New York)
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SAM WINFREY

(New York)
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