Episode 117: Federal Update – 2025 A Political Patchwork of Possibility
In this episode, Host Zack Fink speaks with Federal Practice Chair, Jonathan McCollum and Jake Roach, Associate Director of Government Relations from our DHC offices in Washington DC. Jonathan and Jake talk in-depth about our federal practice which includes mostly New York-based entities and non-profits. In addition to the processes for securing federal money, they discuss […]
Episode 116: Somos ’24 – More Than Before Conference Recap with Sean & Bianca
Lobbying Insider Episode 116: Somos ’24 – More Than Before: Conference Recap with Sean Crowley & Bianca Rajpersaud Host Zack Fink, sat down with colleagues Bianca Rajpersaud, and Sean Crowley, to recap the Somos ’24 Annual Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico from November 6-10. This year DHC hosted a panel discussion on M/WBE Contractor Growth: Challenges & […]
Episode 115: Gov. Hochul’s Landmark Deal – Paving the Way for Affordable Housing Across NYS
Lobbying Insider Episode 115: “Governor Hochul’s Landmark Deal – Paving the Way for Affordable Housing Across New York State” With Special Guests: Carlo Scissura, President & CEO of the New York Building Congress and DHC Senior Advisor, Lou Coletti, former President & CEO of the Building Trades Employers Association (BTEA). In this episode of the […]
AutoTech Triumph: NYS Bill Passes Amid Congestion Pricing Standoff
Lobbying Insider Episode 114: AutoTech Triumph: NYS Bill Passes Amid Congestion Pricing Standoff – with Connor Shaw, Political Director at IUJAT and NYS Assemblymember Kenny Burgos This episode of the “Lobbying Insider” with Host Zack Fink features our client Connor Shaw, Political Director for the International Union of Journeymen and Allied Trades (IUJAT), and New […]
Zoning In On Land Use in Mayor Adams’ City of Yes
Lobbying Insider Episode 113: Zoning in on Land Use in NYC Mayor Adams’ “City of Yes” – with Howard Weiss & Lou Coletti Mayor Adams is looking to have the full slate of “City of Yes” approved by the New York City Council. It’s a zoning proposal for a more equitable and sustainable city, according […]
NYS 2024 Budget Breakdown
Lobbying Insider Episode 112: NYS 2024 Budget Breakdown – with Steve Malito & Bianca Rajpersaud Lawmakers and Governor Hochul have now completed work on the new fiscal year state budget, and there is a tremendous amount to unpack. In this episode of the “Lobbying Insider” Podcast, Host Zack Fink does a full budget breakdown with DHC’s […]
Green Beginnings – One Cannabiz Entrepreneur’s Journey
Lobbying Insider host Zack Fink speaks with guests, Nick Terzulli, New York Cannabis lawyer and Michael Gardner, owner of The Bakery Cannabis Dispensary in Cohoes, New York, who has had success starting his own retail cannabis business in upstate New York. They discuss the challenges and the opportunities of doing business here in New York within this relatively new industry.
Averting the 2023 Back-to-School NYC Bus Strike with Corey Muirhead
Lobbying Insider Episode 110: Averting the 2023 Back-to-School NYC Bus Strike with Corey Muirhead Join Host Zack Fink as he speaks with Corey Muirhead, Executive Vice President of Logan Business Company, and DHC’s own Charles Capetanakis about a time when the “wheels on the bus” almost stopped going round and round. Just before the start […]
Building Bridges – Rev. Al Sharpton’s Blueprint for Harlem’s Museum of Civil Rights
Lobbying Insider Episode 109: Building Bridges – Rev. Al Sharpton’s Blueprint for Harlem’s Museum of Civil Rights In this very special episode of The Lobbying Insider Podcast Host Zack Fink sits down with the renowned Reverend Al Sharpton to discuss the Museum of Civil Rights. Sharpton leads the foundation that is working to establish the […]
The Life of a Young Lord: Felipe Luciano & the Takeover of Lincoln Hospital (2-Part Interview)
Lobbying Insider Episode 108: The Life of a Young Lord: Felipe Luciano 2-Part Interview The Lobbying Insider Podcast is proud to present this very special episode reuniting two men whose paths crossed at a tense political moment more than 50 years ago. Host Zack Fink is joined by Felipe Luciano, a founding member of The […]
