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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 & Opportunities at […]

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 & […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.