Episode 119: NYS Gov. Hochul’s 2025 State of the State – Legislative Recap
In this episode of “Lobbying Insider” podcast, Host Zack Fink sits down with Keith Wright of Wright Strategies and Bianca Rajpersaud of DHC to discuss the 2025 legislative session in Albany. Last month, Governor Hochul delivered her State of the State address, followed by her budget message a week later. We delve into the major […]
Episode 118: EAC Network – Empower – Assist – Care
In this episode Host Zack Fink sits down with Neela Lockel and Robert Stricoff from E.A.C. Network, which stand for “Empower, Assist and Care.” E.A.C currently provides a range of services including counseling, substance abuse treatment and mental health services to individuals impacted by the criminal justice system. Their work focuses on helping Judges and […]
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 & […]
Fink Named to City & State’s Who’s Who in Communications
Fink Named to City & State’s Who’s Who in Communications 2024 November 4, 2024 – Director of External Affairs, Zack Fink, who is also a member of the Government Relations practice was named to City & State Magazine’s “Who’s Who in Communications 2024” list. After spending over a decade in Albany as a political reporter for […]
Fink Moderates Panel Discussion at Recent Summit
Fink Moderates Panel Discussion at Recent Summit September 17, 2024 – Zack Fink, Director of External Affairs in the Government Relations practice served as a Moderator at City & State Magazine’s “Economic & Workforce Development Summit” on September 12th at the Museum of Jewish History. The panel program, titled “Growing Business, Economy and New York’s […]
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 […]
Fink Joins NYS Assembly Leaders in Albany-Defending Satire
Fink Joins NYS Assembly Leaders in Albany-Defending Satire June 1, 2024 – You may remember that back during March Madness ’24, ESPN’s Rebecca Lobo took a shot at “how little there is to do in Albany, NY” during the networks’ coverage of one of the basketball games. That comment held center stage at the 122nd Annual […]
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 […]
