Meet the team

David Lombardo
Host

David has hosted The Capitol Pressroom since the end of 2019 and is also the host of WCNY’s public affairs television program CONNECT NY.

He previously served as Capitol reporter for the Albany Times Union, where he was also host of the Capitol Confidential podcast. Lombardo’s work in podcasting and data visualization has been recognized by the New York Associated Press Association. He was named to Albany 40 Under 40 Rising Stars by City & State New York.

Lombardo earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the State University of New York at Geneseo.

Peter Wendler
Senior News Producer

Peter joined The Capitol Pressroom in the spring of 2021. He edits the programs, helps book guests, and comes up with all of the show’s creative graphics.

He was previously an intern at The Palladium-Times and graduated in 2019 from SUNY Oswego, where he worked on the college television station.

In his free time, Peter likes to read and workout.