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Council Member Kevin C. Riley tours the Old Merchants Museum

Council Member Kevin C. Riley tours The Old Merchants Museum Right to Left: Executive Director of the museum Margaret Halsey Gunther, Council Member Kevin Riley, Amanda Medina, Council Member Reilly‘s office and Melissa Chapman-Samad of DHC. June 3, 2026 (New York, NY) – Melissa Chapman-Samad and Arthur Goldstein of DHC joined Council Member Kevin C. […]

DHC Joins Center for Educational Innovation (CEI) at Annual Benchmarks Kickoff

DHC Joins Center for Educational Innovation (CEI) at Annual Benchmarks Kickoff From left to right, NYC Council Member Thomas-Henry; CEI’s President & CEO Dr. Michael Kohlhagen; NYC Council Member Amanda Farías; and DHC’s Senior Director, Government Relations, Melissa Chapman-Samad. June 2, 2026 (Washington Square Park, Manhattan) – Students from schools across the city proudly showcased […]

DHC Joins SCO Family of Service’s Foster Parent Appreciation Brunch

DHC Joins SCO Family of Service’s Foster Parent Appreciation Brunch Above: Council Member Thomas-Henry; and from left to right, SCO’s Director of Intake/Placement, Kristina Daley; Divisional Director, Michele Aguirre-Jones; Vice President, Communications, Leslie Johnson; DHC’s Senior Director, Government Relations, Melissa Chapman-Samad; and SCO’s Director of Government Affairs, Bryan Pollack. Below: Keynote remarks being delivered by […]

Congratulations to St. Francis College (SFC) on Successful 63rd Charter Award Dinner

DHC congratulates St. Francis College (SFC) for successfully hosting their 63rd Charter Award Dinner. SFC President Tim Cecere, and Assistant Vice President, Ali Ryan Scott; with DHC’s Senior Director for Government Relations, Melissa Chapman-Samad. May 28, 2026 – DHC is delighted to congratulate our client St. Francis College (SFC) for successfully hosting their 63rd Charter Award […]

The Doe Fund and NYC Launch GROW Partnership

The Doe Fund and NYC Launch GROW Partnership Doe Fund President & CEO, Jennifer Mitchell speaks at the announcement alongside DEP Commissioner, Lisa F. Garcia (right) and NYC Deputy Mayor for Operations, Julia Kerson April 22, 2026 – In Celebration of Earth Day, The Doe Fund joined NYC Deputy Mayor for Operations, Julia Kerson and Department […]

Newly Discovered Stop on the Early Underground Railroad Unveiled

Newly Discovered Stop on the Early Underground Railroad Unveiled Councilmember Selvena Brooks-Powers speaks at Merchant’s House Museum event and details discovery of a stop along the Underground Railroad discovered within the house. DHC’s Zack Fink and Cheryl Wills of NY1 at Black Caucus Gala. View NY1 Story on Merchant’s House Museum Underground Railroad discovery. ———————– […]

The Doe Fund Annual Alumni BBQ

The Doe Fund Annual Alumni BBQ September 20, 2025 (Harlem) – On behalf of our client, The Doe Fund, thank you NYS Assembly Member Jordan Wright and NYC Council Member Dr. Yusef Salaam for attending their annual Alumni BBQ! The event was held in Marcus Garvey Park and brought together graduates of Ready, Willing & […]

Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Annual Not-for-Profit Summit 2025

Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Annual Not-for-Profit Summit 2025 September 16, 2025 – (Downtown Brooklyn) – The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce convened a robust list of key stakeholders at their annual Not-for-Profit Summit, which featured engaging dialogue about issues facing the sector, as well as opportunities for growth. Maria Torres-Springer, former New York City Deputy Mayor […]

Elected Officials Join SCO Family of Services at Queens Stakeholder Forum to Champion “Community, Commitment, Change”

Elected Officials Join SCO Family of Services at Queens Stakeholder Forum to Champion “Community, Commitment, Change” September 10, 2025 (Briarwood, Queens) – Several elected officials and representatives braved the rain to join SCO Family of Services for their Queens Stakeholder Forum, titled “Community, Commitment, Change.” Attendees included NYS Senator Leroy Comrie, Assembly Members Nily Rozic […]