Upstate Strategic Advisors LLC
Full-service lobbying, PR, and government relations firm, founded by Sam Hoyt.
We offer innovative strategies combined with the necessary expertise and knowledge of the inner workings of all levels of government.
04/30/2026
Big things are happening at our client's campus!
Please consider supporting this "new" venture and check out what's happening over at the Richardson Hotel AND the Richardson Olmsted Campus
PS...the new bar is spectacular and I hear they have N/A liquers! π
https://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2026/04/29/richardson-hotel-equities-new-management-rebuild.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawRgKppleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe5sZ3Tai_oxEYq1-MhIJwwxd_00WssyViZPHLBzahc5vFZCq8yeHNxN1xXck_aem_lOu0_LJYt8-qirfjPtBz6g
Hospitality firm works to reverse revenue decline at Richardson Hotel - Buffalo Business First The Richardson Hotel saw revenue plunge by more than half in the second quarter of 2025, but the new management team says occupancy rates are now climbing significantly.
04/13/2026
Big news! Our Founder and President, Sam Hoyt, has once again been named to City and State NY's Who's Who in Government Relations. It's an honor that speaks to everything Sam brings to his clients and to Western New York every day. Congratulations, Sam!
https://www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/2026/04/2026-whos-who-government-relations/412749/
03/31/2026
Such a privilege for us at Upstate Strategic Advisors LLC to work on this project. Let's remember that our founder Sam Hoyt is one of the OG's when it comes to preservation in this City of Good Neighbors. And the work continues!
'White Elephant' bill could triple historic tax credit for biggest buildings Buffalo has many giant historic buildings that are badly in need of as much as $300 million of rehab. So state Sen. April N.M. Baskin wants to triple the state's historic tax credit to $15 million for these "white elephants."
03/23/2026
Congratulations to our client Health Center! This was such an exciting morning for all of us. And, thank you to Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes and Assemblyman Jonathan Rivera for their commitment to quality health care for ALL in our community.
03/12/2026
Exciting news from our client Broadview Federal Credit Union
Upstate Strategic Advisors is so proud to work with this amazing financial institution!
The BIGGEST in League history! See you at Broadview Stadium and Arena.
GO BULLS!
π https://l.nyup.com/f76bfs
The University at Buffalo has finalized a 15-year, $31.75 million agreement with Broadview Federal Credit Union that includes the naming rights for athletic facilities.
It represents the largest partnership in the Mid-American Conference. Tap the link above to read the full story.
01/28/2026
Joanne Haefner. the President & CEO of our client Neighborhood Health Center of WNY, leading the charge at a press conference with other WNY health centers asking the Governor to "Invest In Health Care." NHC serves over 35,000 WNY'ers at its four locations. We are proud of our client and the work that they do to keep WNYer's healthier. In all, the health centers represented at this presser represent more than 100,000 patients in our area.
01/26/2026
Congratulations to our client BestSelf Behavioral Health on the grand opening of its BestResponse Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center! So proud to have played a small role in this effort.
01/12/2026
What a night in Jacksonville. π
The Buffalo Bills advanced and made history with a 27β24 road playoff win. With each playoff victory, our client Broadview Federal Credit Union continues its "Playoffs with a Purpose" campaign in support of the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, turning on-field success into support for cancer research and patient care across Western New York.
π $10,000 donated for every playoff game
π₯ $500 donated for every point Buffalo won by
That adds up to real support for cancer care in our region.
Learn more:
https://wnyt.com/top-stories/broadviews-playoffs-with-a-purpose-campaign-for-buffalo-bills-playoff-run-benefitting-roswell-park-alliance-foundation/
π Give back:
https://www.roswellpark.org/giving
Go Bills!
01/11/2026
Playoffs, purpose, and community come together this postseason.
As Buffalo enters the playoffs today, our client, Broadview Federal Credit Union, has launched its sixth annual Playoffs with a Purpose campaign to support the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation and cancer care across Western New York.
π $10,000 donated for every Buffalo playoff game
π $500 donated for every point Buffalo wins by on Sunday
Read more at Buffalo Rising and consider supporting Buffaloβs home team for cancer research:
https://www.roswellpark.org/giving
π Full story:
https://www.buffalorising.com/2026/01/bills-playoff-run-fuels-cancer-care-support-through-broadviews-playoffs-with-a-purpose-campaign/
Broadview Federal Credit Union Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Buffalo Bills
01/06/2026
Congratulations to Buffalo's new Mayor Sean M. Ryan.
We look forward to helping you and your team Build a Better Buffalo!
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