New York’s leading public affairs firm, offering campaign management, government relations, PR, advertising, and strategic consulting services.theparksidegroup.com New York City and AlbanyJoined April 2012
Meet Thomas Boomhower! He's a lifelong Democrat, an economic developer, a historian, and a committed public servant, running to flip NY's 102 Assembly District. Thomas is focused on lowering costs, supporting small businesses, and getting upstate booming again! @thomasboomhower
This Flashback Friday we're looking back to 2018, when the Parkside Group helped Democrats gain control of the New York State Senate.
We were proud to help a number of first-time senate candidates win that year, including @ShelleyBMayer!
Dan Katz has been named to @CityAndStateNY's 2026 Who’s Who in Sports!
Dan helped legalizing online sports betting in NY and works closely with all of Parkside’s sports related clients including the MLB, the Brooklyn Nets and the Sports Betting Alliance.
cityandstateny.com/power-lists/20…
Check out Parkside VP Alex Elmasri (@Elmazzzzzz) on the most recent episode of Dispatches from Planet Albany to hear about the upcoming primary elections in NY (and Alex's past life working for @JamesSkoufis!)
Meet Sarah Rogerson, running for Senate in the 44th district!
She is committed to making housing affordable, fixing our health care system, and protecting her neighbors from ICE.
Sarah is a law professor, movement lawyer, and hockey mom ready to fight, and win, this November.
Happy Flashback Friday and last week of AANHPI month!
In 2012, The Parkside Group had the privilege of working with Ron Kim on another historic first, helping him become the first ever Korean American elected to the New York State Legislature.
It’s Flashback Friday and that means it's time to look back at more of our history making candidates.
In 2009, Margaret became the first Asian American woman elected to the New York City Council and the first Chinese American Council member to represent Chinatown!
The Parkside Team had a blast at the 124th Legislative Correspondents' Association Show!
This time-honored tradition brings reporters, lawmakers, and state leaders together to celebrate the first amendment by poking fun at each other.
Parkside is working to elect Democrats all across the state, and we want to highlight that work, starting with State Senator Joseph Addabbo!
Senator Addabbo is running for reelection because he believes Queens residents deserve to live in a safe, affordable, and clean community
Parkside VP Kalima Johnson was named to @CityAndStateNY's 2026 Nonprofit Trailblazers list!
Kalima uses her experience as a legislative staffer, elementary school teacher, and education advocate to help mission-driven clients advance their goals.
cityandstateny.com/power-lists/20…
Introducing Flashback Fridays!
First up, in honor of AAPI Heritage Month, we’re taking a look back at Jun Choi’s historic 2006 campaign for Mayor of Edison, New Jersey.
With Parkside’s help, Jun became the first Asian American mayor of a major city in New Jersey!
Today Parkside client @ALSofGNY rallied in Albany in support of legislation to protect New Yorkers from discrimination based on genetic predisposition.
Thank you to legislative sponsors @SenatorCCleare and Assemblymember @JeffreyDinowitz for standing up for New Yorkers!
Yesterday, Parkside Managing Director, Spencer Lee, and Communications Associate, Jake Ascher, spoke at ACE NY’s communications workshop, focusing on how clean energy projects can get their stories told in such a crowded media environment.
Their thesis: Focus on affordability!
Parkside Founding Partner and CEO, Harry Giannoulis, was recognized by @CityAndStateNY as one of the most influential people shaping New York City’s politics, earning a spot on their 2026 New York City Power 100 list! Congratulations @HarryGPSG!
cityandstateny.com/power-lists/20…
Happy Earth day! Today we are celebrating Katie O’Leary, who was named to @CityAndStateNY’s 2026 Who’s Who in Energy List.
Just today the Senate passed legislation she has been working on to support solar energy in NY! Congrats @katieoleary26!
cityandstateny.com/power-lists/20…
60K Followers 6K FollowingNew York State Senator. Labor Democrat. Mom. Wife. Queens born and raised. Fighting for a New York worthy of the people who build it.
5K Followers 1K FollowingPartner and Head of NY Practice @TuskStrategies. Former: Chief of Staff/Counsel to @AndreaSCousins and @NYSenDems. Mrs. Plummer. Bidey's mom🐶🐾
7K Followers 2K FollowingPresident, Weprin Public Affairs - Former elected official- Regional Plan Association, Board Member. former Queens Chamber, New Yorkers for Parks
3K Followers 1K FollowingHusband of @kstavisky & President of @ParksideGroup. Huge fan of @Yankees, the Borough of Queens, and not taking stuff on Twitter too seriously.
18K Followers 2K FollowingAt least for now, I'm not posting on this site — if you want to know why, take a look at the pinned item below. See you on those other platforms.
581 Followers 807 FollowingBefuddled father/husband, award-winning political consultant, notorious bon vivant. “I guess all that’s left is to love the fire.”
10K Followers 2K FollowingDad. Husband. Senator, 36th District-The Bronx & Mount Vernon in the @nysenate via @bronxsci @ualbany @cunylaw. Knicks. Mets. Ne Cede Malis. Chair, @bronxdems
2K Followers 2K FollowingSVP @ HELLER. Former comms @rubendiazjr. "a great defender of New York"-City & State. My own opinions. RTs/Favs/Follows mean nothing.
860 Followers 978 FollowingSUNY Orange President. Chemist in escrow. Persistent Phillies fan despite their body of work. What’s best for the student(s)? Tweets my own.
1K Followers 1K FollowingContent Director @ The Social Edge doing digital & politics for @GeorgeTakei ⋆ Contributor to @Team_Takei's The Big Picture Substack ⋆ Rhyming story writer
2K Followers 1K FollowingFilmmaker from Queens | digital media for progressive political campaigns | open for work | formerly (& forever) @chuckforqueens | opinions my own (she/her)
519 Followers 889 FollowingLawyer, @Cornell and @Harvard_Law alum, New Yorker, news junkie, hockey fan, aspiring runner, Jewish geography champion. Views are my own.
9 Followers 77 FollowingCandidate for NY's 43rd Senate District. Including #Rensselaer, #Washington and #Albany Counties. Visit my website to learn more and get involved!
218 Followers 277 FollowingChabad of Forest Hills North - official account. Follow us to learn about events, classes and more in this vibrant Queens neighborhood!
292 Followers 525 FollowingWe’re proud to be a leading #locksmith company offering a complete range of #locksmithservices to #commercial and #residential customers - Call (617) 599-7435
49 Followers 67 FollowingMarine Combat Veteran, Retired NYPD, Former Prosecutor. I believe in accountability and transparency for all our elected officials.
61 Followers 5K FollowingCurious Albany, NY guy, not seeking a relationship. Open to giving oral once, exploring with a man. Feel free to DM or email me at [email protected]
218K Followers 8K FollowingPersonal account in which I speak for myself rather than for the federal government. Government account: @RepRitchie. Campaign account: @RitchieTorresNY.
60K Followers 6K FollowingNew York State Senator. Labor Democrat. Mom. Wife. Queens born and raised. Fighting for a New York worthy of the people who build it.
5K Followers 1K FollowingPartner and Head of NY Practice @TuskStrategies. Former: Chief of Staff/Counsel to @AndreaSCousins and @NYSenDems. Mrs. Plummer. Bidey's mom🐶🐾
7K Followers 2K FollowingPresident, Weprin Public Affairs - Former elected official- Regional Plan Association, Board Member. former Queens Chamber, New Yorkers for Parks
3K Followers 1K FollowingHusband of @kstavisky & President of @ParksideGroup. Huge fan of @Yankees, the Borough of Queens, and not taking stuff on Twitter too seriously.
61K Followers 876 FollowingDemocrat, Strategist, Negotiator, Political Commentator calling balls & strikes, Author of What’s Left Unsaid: My Life at the Center of Power, Politics & Crisis
18K Followers 2K FollowingAt least for now, I'm not posting on this site — if you want to know why, take a look at the pinned item below. See you on those other platforms.
860 Followers 978 FollowingSUNY Orange President. Chemist in escrow. Persistent Phillies fan despite their body of work. What’s best for the student(s)? Tweets my own.
218 Followers 277 FollowingChabad of Forest Hills North - official account. Follow us to learn about events, classes and more in this vibrant Queens neighborhood!
260 Followers 876 FollowingProud husband and father of two. Policy Director at New York Solar Energy Industries Association. Opinions are my own. Follows are not an endorsement.
49 Followers 169 FollowingFormer Elections Counsel for NY Senate Dems, guitar player and democracy enthusiast. All tweets and retweets personal. Author of “Legislatively Speaking”.
37 Followers 462 Followingvp @ the @parksidegroup, @queenscb6 member, a lawyer but not your lawyer, and forever queens girl. opinions are my own and rarely shared here
10K Followers 4K FollowingPolitical strategist in the world's greatest city. Vegan metalhead. Liberation for all. DMs open. (he/him/whatever ya like) 🌈
878 Followers 2K FollowingDOS Dep Secretary for Public Affairs, past life OGS, Governor’s Press Office, Economic Development, TVnewsboss. Opinions here are my own. Send me Cheetos!
8K Followers 2K FollowingCo-author of book “The Problem With Plastic” Preorder https://t.co/Nww4CsuCiX Former EPA Regional Administrator, Pres of Beyond Plastics, Bennington College faculty.
548 Followers 973 FollowingProud NY Democratic - Advocating for Education, Housing & Economic Development, Safer & Cleaner Streets. As always “I See You, I Hear You & I Fight for You.”
4K Followers 5K FollowingPrincipal, Public Progress. One client: New Yorkers. @YesOnAffHousing, @battlegroundNY + more. NYC + BOM native. Congress, City Hall, Albany vet. 🏳️🌈 desi.
2K Followers 3K FollowingAlbany bureau chief for Streetsblog NYC. Reach out with news, tips and hatemail at [email protected] and Signal at austin_c_jefferson.548
568 Followers 1K FollowingA solutions focused government relations firm, providing results to NY’s most successful leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates, & activists. NY Top 20 lobbyist.
715 Followers 435 FollowingPartnership with Children strengthens the emotional, social, and cognitive skills of children in New York City so they can succeed in school, society, and life.