Zucker leaving DOH, as Hochul shapes her administration

September 23, 2021 - Health Commissioner Howard Zucker’s resignation continues a trend of high-profile turnovers in state government, as Gov. Kathy Hochul shapes her administration, including hiring a new top aide, counsel and director of operators. Mark Ustin, a health care lobbyist with Farrell Fritz, weighs in on the staffing changes and what they mean for the new governor.