GOVERNMENT RELATIONS CASE STUDY

touro University

cLIENT BACKGROUND

Understand The Need

Since 1991, DHC has provided Government Relations and Land Use representation to Touro University (formerly Touro College), a not-for-profit higher education institution.

ISSUES & CHALLENGES

working with NYC Board of Standards & Appeals & the City Planning Commission

Helping the School Grow

The school wanted to establish new college facilities in several of the Boroughs, including a new college campus with housing in Kew Gardens Hills, Queens.

Moving Projects Through the Maze

The process is painstakingly complex and requires multiple meetings with the Board of Standards & Appeals and the City Planning Commission with many various complex land-use review procedures required to advance Touro’s plan.

“It's these kind of opportunities where we're able to bring together different communities, build appreciation, admiration and mutual respect - which makes what we do so special and rewarding.”

Arthur Goldstein, Partner & Chair of the NYC Government Relations Practice

SOLUTIONS

Developing a Plan

01

Moving Mountains

Advance Touro’s plan to establish a Medical School in NYC by obtaining the NYS approval by steering its application through the complex public review and approval process.

02

Obtaining Funding

Assist Touro in obtaining capital funding for improvements at its various college campuses.

03

Working Both Capitols

Secure meetings with members of U.S. Congress and other elected officials at different levels of government to ensure a strong bond between the university and municipal, State and Federal officials.

RESULTS

What We achieved

1. Obtained capital funding multiple times for improvements to several Touro campuses and Touro's leadership is consistently being recognized as thought leaders in the field of higher education.

2. Secured a high-level official from the Health Department and the Chair of the City Council‘s Health Committee to speak at the first forum on COVID-19 in New York State held on January 31, 2019, almost two months before the pandemic closed down New York City along with municipalities across the Nation and around the world.

3. In 2022, we succeeded in obtaining an expense grant to create health forums for senior citizens.

4. Our representation of Touro continues and we currently represent them on a new City Planning application.

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