Trusted Across
New York

I've had the unique opportunity to work with Joni Yoswein on both sides of the public affairs equation - first during my tenure as the Speaker of the City Council and now, as a client as Chair of NYC Outward Bound Schools. I can say that Joni is one of the most passionate and principled individuals I've ever met in this business. She's got a deep and abiding respect for government, and when it comes to advocating for her clients, she's tireless and tenacious.

Securing land use approvals in NYC for transformational development projects is hard - as it should be. But I've worked with the Yoswein New York team on numerous challenging developments, from midtown residential to waterfront retail, and have seen first-hand that they've got the experience and relationships to help get high-profile projects across the finish line.

Since launching the NYC Hospitality Alliance more than a decade ago, Yoswein NY - under the leadership of Joni and her team - has treated us not as just a client, but as family. They have partnered with us to build a strong, thoughtful government affairs strategy, fostering meaningful relationships that deliver critical public policy results and ensure the vital voices of our members' restaurants, bars, and nightclubs are heard, understood, and respected in the halls of government and beyond.

Joni and her team deliver on multiple fronts: They help you achieve your legislative objectives while simultaneously sharing their deep experience and insights, enabling you to better understand how elected officials make decisions and how government works. They don't just provide results for their clients, they empower them.

The YNY team has represented the NY harness industry for nearly 20 years and they are hands-on, always available and incredibly effective. Our industry has been involved with a number of firms where there was an aversion to work and a lack of insight into our needs. That has been a different experience for us as this firm is a principal-led operation that truly cares about those of us they rep. We’ve been lucky to have them advocate for us in Albany and their results speak for themselves, which is why they have been a critical part of our industry.

Complex statewide policy issues increasingly demand effective coalitions, and Joni and the Yoswein team have been a huge asset in the Business Council’s advocacy around a range of issues. Not only are their legislative relationships deep, but their communications skills and ability to help shape key messages have really helped us move the needle on a number of policies impacting New Yorkers and small businesses.

YNY has been a strong partner to Brooklyn Public Library for years, advancing our priorities with elected officials, strengthening our relationships with public leaders, and securing critical funding to support our branches. Libraries are the modern-day town square, promoting civic engagement by remaining welcoming and responsive to all, and YNY’s work helps ensure neighborhood branches are well-supported in that work.