Lobbying Insider

In this episode Host Zack Fink sits down with Jason Harris, Vice President at Center Street Capital Advisers and DHC’s own Jennifer Saint-Louis who Co-Chairs the Trust’s and Estates Practice. We discuss the value in estate planning and how to manage tax liability in the current political climate. Join us for the informative discussion. * Investment products and services are offered through Wells F...

On this week’s episode of Lobbying Insider, Host Zack Fink speaks with Jennifer Mitchell, who has been President and CEO of the Doe Fund for the last three years. She discusses the history of the organization, and why it’s playing such a crucial role in our city now, as many New Yorkers struggle with affordability. Thanks for Listening! More information at www.dhclegal.com 

In this episode of the Lobbying Insider Podcast, Host Zack Fink is joined by Palco CEO Alicia Paladino to discuss their initiative to improve maternal healthcare nationwide. Arkansas- based Palco currently provides administrative services for  self-directed care in multiple states. This new service is expected to improve how women access prenatal services. Thanks for Listening! More information at...

With Governor Hochul’s State of the State address now in the books, the 2026 legislative session and the upcoming political season are in full swing. Governor Hochul is running this year for her second full term. In the latest DHC Lobbying Insider episode, Host Zack Fink is joined by the President of Wright Strategies, and Manhattan Democratic Chair, Keith Wright along with Davidoff Hutcher and Ci...

In this episode, Host Zack Fink sits down with Omar Usmani from Aeon Nexus to discuss their software which is making criminal justice systems more efficient all across the country. They discuss the reforms enacted here in New York, and what more can be done to make improvements to the system. Thanks for Listening! More information at www.dhclegal.com 

In this episode, Host Zack Fink discusses this year’s unusual mayoral race with DHC’s Bianca Rajpersaud and Keith Wright of Wright Strategies. After a surprise upset in the June primary by Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani over former Governor Andrew Cuomo, the race is now in a full sprint toward Election Day. While four major candidates are running, the open question remains whether that field will n...

In this episode, Host Zack Fink sits down with Skye Ostreicher – “The Political Personality.” Ostreicher is a social media influencer who covers New York’s political world. She stays away from the public policy battles and political street fights that often define our politics in New York and instead focuses on getting to know our political leaders on a more personal level. We discuss the ever-evo...

In this episode Host Zack Fink sits down with Jed Sunden who runs a political action committee to support Ukraine, and DHC’s own Myron Rabij , who has done extensive work in Ukraine. The guests discuss the current political situation, and the recent mineral deal that was reached giving America unique access to deposits not found in this part of the world. Thanks for Listening! More information at...

In this episode, Host Zack Fink chats with former Congressman Joe Crowley ( D ) – Queens. They take a deep dive into the current state of politics, including where Democrats went wrong in the last election. They also delve into the 2018 Congressional race where Crowley was defeated by progressive activist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and what that race has come to symbolize about the direction of the...

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 held up state budget negotiations. Disc...

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 draws students from all over the five boroughs, including many newly...

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 policy proposals and the potential roadblocks they may face in the l...

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 District Attorney’s find alternatives...

In this latest episode, Zack Fink host speaks with Jonathan McCollum (Federal Practice Chair,) and Jake Roach , (Associate Director of Government Relations) from Davidoff Hurcher & Citron, LLP's offices in Washington DC . Join Zack, Jonathan and Jake as they take an in-depth look at their federal government relations practice which includes mostly New York-based businesses, trade associat...

Join host Zack Fink , as he sits 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 the Caribe Hilton which NYS Assemblymember, Amanda Septimo, moderated. The panel was filled with speakers from governme...

In this episode of the “Lobbying Insider” Host Zack Fink is joined by Carlo Scissura , President and CEO of the New York Building Congress and DHC’s Lou Coletti Senior Adviser to the Government Relations , Construction Law , Real Estate Law   and Economic Development & Tax Incentives Law practice areas, for a deep dive on the massive housing deal included in this year’s State Budget. The agree...

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 York State Assemblymember Kenny Burgos (D) Bronx. The convers...

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 to the Mayor’s office, and it focuses on three key areas: Carbon Neutrality, Economic Opportunity, and Housing Opportunity. In this week’s episode of the “Lobbying Insider” Podcast, Host Zack Fink is joined by Senior Partn...

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 Chair of the NYS Government Relations practice, Steve Malito , Partner, and DHC’s Associa...

In a nod to the yearly holiday known colloquially as 4-20, we release this episode of the Lobbying Insider podcast to celebrate New York’s cannabis industry. Host Zack Fink sits down with our own Nick Terzulli of Davidoff Hutcher & Citron’s Cannabis Law practice and his client Michael Gardner, who’s had success starting The Bakery Cannabis Dispensary , his own retail cannabis business in upsta...

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 of the 2023 New York City school year, bus operators came pe...

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 museum here in New York City. The Museum of Civil Rights will focus on the struggles of ethnic and minority groups to achieve equality in America, with a special emphasis on...

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 Young Lords, a social justice organization formed in the late 1960s to combat racial discrimination and advocate for minority access to healthcare, education, housing...

In this episode Host Zack Fink is joined by Government Relations team members, Keith Wright and Bianca Rajpersaud , to break down Governor Hochul’s 2024 State of the State Address. Each January, New York’s Governor lays out an agenda for the legislative session in Albany, and Gov. Hochul is hoping to work with members of her own party in the legislature to find agreements on how address New York’s...

In this episode Host Zack Fink speaks with Keith Wright , current Chair of the Manhattan Democratic Party and Director for Strategic Planning at Davidoff Hutcher and Citron. Keith has been around politics his entire life and continues to live in Harlem where he was born and raised. He also represented his community in the New York State Assembly for more than two decades. The podcast covers the po...