Reclaim New York Files Lawsuit Against 
Empire State Development for Hiding Records on 
$247 Million in Taxpayer-Funded Promotional Ads

Reclaim New York Files Lawsuit Against 
Empire State Development for Hiding Records on 
$247 Million in Taxpayer-Funded Promotional Ads

RECLAIM NY PRESS RELEASE New Yorkers have grown accustomed to seeing flashy ads on their televisions that promote the Governor’s signature programs, such as Taste NY, START-UP NY and “New York State of Opportunity.” While the costly commercials and catchphrases have been plentiful, transparency from the state agency buying the ads, Empire State Development (ESD), […]