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Power & Politics: Exclusive interview with DASNY President Robert Rodriguez

As one of the highest-ranking Latino officials in state government, Rodriguez says the next chapter of in his political journey depends on the next generation of leaders.

News 12 Staff

Oct 12, 2025, 12:40 PM

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Robert Rodriguez, the president and CEO of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York and a trusted advisor to Gov. Kathy Hochul, joined Tara Rosenblum for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, legacy and Latino power in the state.

Rodriguez served for over a decade in the Assembly, fighting for affordable housing and the long delayed Second Avenue subway. He later became New York’s secretary of state and now heads the DASNY, one of the most powerful state agencies, overseeing billions in public projects.

As one of the highest-ranking Latino officials in state government, he says the next chapter of in his political journey depends on the next generation of leaders.

He talked about it all on this week’s Power & Politics.

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