Bender Cantone is a New York-based, full-service public affairs consulting firm specializing in city and state government relations, community outreach, public policy, strategic planning, and communications.Over the last 30 years, Bender Cantone has been involved in some of the City and State's most notable and high profile issues and projects. Whether advocating for public approvals, state and city funding, changes in legislation and public policy or managing relationships with city and state elected officials, Bender Cantone has a track record of success. From the development of the Barclays Center and the relocation an NBA franchise to Brooklyn, to impacting legislation and advocating on the behalf of small businesses, educational organizations and workers' rights groups, Bender Cantone understands the struggles that businesses and not-for-profits face and the representation they need.With over 40 combined years of experience in public service and 30 years in the private sector, Bender Cantone has has developed a stellar reputation and long-standing, trusted, bi-partisan relationships that transcend political labels.