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New York State — Who Pays to Lobby Albany
Beyond donating and contracting, there is a third channel of influence: paid lobbying. This is
the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG, formerly JCOPE) client disclosure
registry — the clients who hire lobbyists to shape State legislation, agency rules, and budget lines,
ranked by the compensation and reimbursement they reported. Who pays to be heard inside the Capitol.
9,171
lobbying clients
$1,673,499,217
compensation reported
$38,868,102
reimbursement reported
51,154
client filings · 2019–2026
Source: NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG, formerly JCOPE),
"Client Semi-Annual Report: Beginning 2019" on data.ny.gov, dataset
qym9-xzj6. Compensation and reimbursement fields are stored as
text and were cast to number in code. The raw table fans every filing out across its itemized-expense rows
(66.8M rows for 51,154 real filings), so each amount was taken once per filing
(max per form_submission_id) before summing per beneficial client — otherwise
totals inflate by orders of magnitude. Lobbying is lawful and registered by design; this maps who spends the
most to influence State government, to read beside who funds officials and who wins contracts. Documented
public record and open questions, never findings of wrongdoing.
Top lobbying clients by reported spend
Ranked by reported compensation + reimbursement, summed across all of a client's filings.
A client appearing here and in the campaign-finance or contract ledgers is where influence channels
converge — a question to carry into the parity view.
$1,752,13012MAPLEBEAR INC. D/B/A INSTACART · reimb $909,130
$1,749,66914AIRBNB, INC. · reimb $370,919
$1,715,00014RECTOR, CHURCH-WARDENS AND VESTRYMEN OF TRINITY CHURCH IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK (THE)
$1,712,3384New Yorkers United For Justice · reimb $1,322,338
$1,694,82714VORNADO REALTY L.P. · reimb $351
$1,686,9639REINSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · reimb $413
$1,680,44414THE MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL · reimb $444
$1,680,35914CENTENE CORPORATION · reimb $359
$1,680,00014MAXIMUS, INC.
Lobby + Money — clients that also donate to NY campaigns
Names matched on normalized organization across two public datasets: COELIG lobbying clients
(qym9-xzj6) × NYSBOE organizational campaign donors (4j2b-6a2j). A name match is not proof of the
same legal entity — common names collide, so generic tokens are stoplisted and every line is a question.
Matched against 5,000 organizational donor names.
The question. When the same entity both pays lobbyists to shape Albany's laws and funds
the campaigns of those who vote on them, two channels of influence converge on one decision. The record
below shows 227 such names — $89,193,592 reported in lobbying beside
$16,202,506 in campaign giving. Read each beside the votes and recusals; that is where the
question gets answered.
$2,603,595The Business Council of New York State, Inc. — $2,603,595 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor The Business Council Of New York State gave $42,916 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as The Business Council of New York State, Inc. reported $2,603,595 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as The Business Council Of New York State gave $42,916 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$2,447,116Public Employees Federation — $2,447,116 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor Public Employees Federation gave $41,100 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as Public Employees Federation reported $2,447,116 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as Public Employees Federation gave $41,100 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$990,000KPMG LLP — $990,000 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor Kpmg Llp gave $1,130,118 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as KPMG LLP reported $990,000 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as Kpmg Llp gave $1,130,118 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$172,000PHILLIPS LYTLE LLP — $172,000 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor Phillips Lytle Llp gave $1,926,347 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as PHILLIPS LYTLE LLP reported $172,000 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as Phillips Lytle Llp gave $1,926,347 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$2,029,723NYS AFL-CIO — $2,029,723 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor Nys Afl-Cio gave $35,310 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as NYS AFL-CIO reported $2,029,723 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as Nys Afl-Cio gave $35,310 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$1,749,669AIRBNB, INC. — $1,749,669 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor Airbnb Inc. gave $115,000 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as AIRBNB, INC. reported $1,749,669 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as Airbnb Inc. gave $115,000 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$1,694,827VORNADO REALTY L.P. — $1,694,827 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor Vornado Realty L.P. gave $107,500 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as VORNADO REALTY L.P. reported $1,694,827 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as Vornado Realty L.P. gave $107,500 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$1,680,000CSC HOLDINGS, LLC — $1,680,000 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor Csc Holdings Llc gave $90,000 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as CSC HOLDINGS, LLC reported $1,680,000 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as Csc Holdings Llc gave $90,000 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$1,585,311BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION — $1,585,311 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor Bank Of America Corporation gave $47,418 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION reported $1,585,311 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as Bank Of America Corporation gave $47,418 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$1,440,200AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC — $1,440,200 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor Amazon.com Services LLC gave $78,000 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC reported $1,440,200 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as Amazon.com Services LLC gave $78,000 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$521,365THE NATURE CONSERVANCY — $521,365 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor The Nature Conservancy gave $945,795 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as THE NATURE CONSERVANCY reported $521,365 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as The Nature Conservancy gave $945,795 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$514,908NEW YORK CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION, INC. — $514,908 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor New York Civil Liberties Union gave $927,090 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as NEW YORK CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION, INC. reported $514,908 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as New York Civil Liberties Union gave $927,090 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$1,349,937DOORDASH, INC. — $1,349,937 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor DoorDash Inc. gave $89,319 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as DOORDASH, INC. reported $1,349,937 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as DoorDash Inc. gave $89,319 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$1,400,516UNITED FEDERATION OF TEACHERS — $1,400,516 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor United Federation Of Teachers gave $32,363 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as UNITED FEDERATION OF TEACHERS reported $1,400,516 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as United Federation Of Teachers gave $32,363 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$1,132,775AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL, INC. — $1,132,775 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor American Chemistry Council Inc. gave $250,000 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL, INC. reported $1,132,775 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as American Chemistry Council Inc. gave $250,000 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$1,258,237ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLC. AND ITS AFFILIATES — $1,258,237 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor Altria Client Services Llc gave $82,725 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLC. AND ITS AFFILIATES reported $1,258,237 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as Altria Client Services Llc gave $82,725 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$450,000PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP — $450,000 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor Pricewaterhousecoopers Llp gave $860,208 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP reported $450,000 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as Pricewaterhousecoopers Llp gave $860,208 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$1,273,000CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLC — $1,273,000 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor Charter Communications Operating LLC gave $25,000 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLC reported $1,273,000 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as Charter Communications Operating LLC gave $25,000 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$1,199,797BUSPATROL AMERICA, LLC — $1,199,797 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor Buspatrol America LLC gave $21,500 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as BUSPATROL AMERICA, LLC reported $1,199,797 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as Buspatrol America LLC gave $21,500 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$1,180,340AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. — $1,180,340 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor American Airlines gave $32,220 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. reported $1,180,340 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as American Airlines gave $32,220 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$1,147,640SCENIC HUDSON, INC. — $1,147,640 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor Scenic Hudson Inc gave $53,713 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as SCENIC HUDSON, INC. reported $1,147,640 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as Scenic Hudson Inc gave $53,713 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$1,122,200DELAWARE NORTH COMPANIES, INC. — $1,122,200 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor Delaware North Companies Inc. gave $33,891 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as DELAWARE NORTH COMPANIES, INC. reported $1,122,200 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as Delaware North Companies Inc. gave $33,891 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$1,130,000NEW YORK UNIVERSITY — $1,130,000 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor New York University gave $7,308 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as NEW YORK UNIVERSITY reported $1,130,000 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as New York University gave $7,308 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$1,101,389WASTE MANAGEMENT OF NEW YORK, LLC — $1,101,389 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor Waste Management of New York LLC gave $32,810 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as WASTE MANAGEMENT OF NEW YORK, LLC reported $1,101,389 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as Waste Management of New York LLC gave $32,810 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$61,237Deloitte Services LP — $61,237 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor Deloitte Services Lp gave $1,063,950 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as Deloitte Services LP reported $61,237 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as Deloitte Services Lp gave $1,063,950 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$972,521THE NEW YORK STATE SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS, INC. — $972,521 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor The New York State Society Of Anesthesiologists gave $100,162 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as THE NEW YORK STATE SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS, INC. reported $972,521 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as The New York State Society Of Anesthesiologists gave $100,162 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$1,050,000BFC PARTNERS, L.P. — $1,050,000 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor Bfc Partners L.P. gave $10,000 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as BFC PARTNERS, L.P. reported $1,050,000 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as Bfc Partners L.P. gave $10,000 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$935,792CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. — $935,792 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor Consolidated Edison Inc. gave $111,701 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. reported $935,792 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as Consolidated Edison Inc. gave $111,701 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$1,007,500ASTORIA GENERATING COMPANY, L.P. — $1,007,500 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor Astoria Generating Co. Lp gave $5,500 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as ASTORIA GENERATING COMPANY, L.P. reported $1,007,500 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as Astoria Generating Co. Lp gave $5,500 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$995,000UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND AFFILIATES — $995,000 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor Uber Technologies Inc. gave $5,994 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND AFFILIATES reported $995,000 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as Uber Technologies Inc. gave $5,994 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$981,333NEW YORK INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, INC. — $981,333 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor New York Insurance Association Inc. gave $11,260 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as NEW YORK INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, INC. reported $981,333 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as New York Insurance Association Inc. gave $11,260 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$952,500ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES, INC. — $952,500 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor Anheuser-Busch Companies gave $29,745 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES, INC. reported $952,500 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as Anheuser-Busch Companies gave $29,745 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$970,335EMPIRE STATE ASSOCIATION OF ASSISTED LIVING, INC. — $970,335 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor Empire State Association Of Assisted Living gave $7,932 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as EMPIRE STATE ASSOCIATION OF ASSISTED LIVING, INC. reported $970,335 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as Empire State Association Of Assisted Living gave $7,932 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$696,000HALMAR INTERNATIONAL, LLC — $696,000 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor Halmar International Llc gave $260,000 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as HALMAR INTERNATIONAL, LLC reported $696,000 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as Halmar International Llc gave $260,000 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$817,577MICROSOFT CORPORATION — $817,577 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor Microsoft Corporation gave $125,767 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as MICROSOFT CORPORATION reported $817,577 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as Microsoft Corporation gave $125,767 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$912,000DELTA AIR LINES, INC. — $912,000 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor Delta Air Lines gave $21,340 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as DELTA AIR LINES, INC. reported $912,000 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as Delta Air Lines gave $21,340 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$891,000RXR REALTY LLC — $891,000 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor Rxr Realty Llc gave $8,027 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as RXR REALTY LLC reported $891,000 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as Rxr Realty Llc gave $8,027 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$844,826ONEIDA INDIAN NATION — $844,826 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor Oneida Indian Nation gave $52,170 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as ONEIDA INDIAN NATION reported $844,826 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as Oneida Indian Nation gave $52,170 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$852,867EMPIRE MERCHANTS, LLC — $852,867 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor Empire Merchants Llc gave $9,000 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as EMPIRE MERCHANTS, LLC reported $852,867 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as Empire Merchants Llc gave $9,000 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)
$768,000UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. — $768,000 reported to lobby Albany / matched donor United Parcel Service Inc. gave $88,782 to NY campaigns. An entity recorded as UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. reported $768,000 paid to lobby New York State; an organization recorded as United Parcel Service Inc. gave $88,782 to NY campaigns. Are these the same entity, and if so do the two channels - paying to shape the law and funding those who write it - converge on the same decisions? (public records - a correlation to verify, not a finding)