In this latest episode, Host Zack Fink conducts a newsmaker interview with Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez. Using new methods of technology to prosecute crimes, Gonzalez has brought an innovative approach to keeping the people of Brooklyn safe. He also played an integral role in negotiating changes to discovery law reforms, a contentious issue that […]

In this latest episode, Host Zack Fink sits down with Tim Cecere, President of St. Francis College in Brooklyn. Tim discusses his background in marketing and advertising which gave him the tools to help take St. Francis to the next level. The school has added multiple new majors, including a robust nursing program. The college […]

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 […]