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Rick Ostroff

Rick has been working in government and politics for over 25 years. He founded the firm in 1995 and since then has provided leadership and expertise to clients throughout New York State. In growing the firm to where it is today, Rick has carefully assembled a team of experienced and hardworking professionals at OHA who exemplify the level of dedication, integrity and leadership it takes to achieve our client’s goals.  This has led OHA to develop into one of the premier government relations firms in New York State.  For the past 17 years, Rick has served our clients’ diverse interest in many areas including economic development, financial services and tax. In doing so Rick has maintained long standing relations in all branches of government.

Before starting the firm, Rick was the Assistant for Legislative Affairs for Governor Mario Cuomo.  Rick advised the Governor on legislation and was the liaison between the Governor’s office and the NYS Legislature.  Prior to that, he served as Assistant for Regional Affairs advising the Governor on regional and local matters, and assisting local government officials in all areas of state government.

Rick also served as the Director of the Environmental Bond Act, and was the Legislative Coordinator for the New York State Consumer Protection Board. Rick began his career in state government as a senior legislative aide to Assemblyman Melvin Zimmer.

Rick has a degree in Economics from the State University of New York at Albany.