Audio Vault
Welcome to the Audio Vault for The Capitol Pressroom, where you can find every conversation with host David Lombardo.
Listen to the past episodes:
Buffalo program targeting repeat youthful runaways
A state pilot program is trying to address the underlying problems that lead young people to frequently flee their homes.
Food pantries need more resources to meet demand
The Alliance for a Hunger Free New York Executive Director Natasha Pernicka discusses the demand on food pantries.
Political patronage lives on in NYC courts
New York Focus Albany Bureau Chief Chris Bragg discusses the benefits of being politically connected in New York City.
Held for consideration
We've got leftover answers from state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and Albany Law School's Richard Rifkin.
Concerns with Hochul’s ‘drugged driving’ proposals
Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget has progressive activists worried about increased criminalization of drugs.
Comptroller DiNapoli talks budgeting and pension fund
The state comptroller is urging fiscal prudence in the budget process and dismisses divesting the pension fund of Tesla.
NY top court upholds validity of ethics oversight entity
Andrew Cuomo's challenge to the constitutionality of the state ethics watchdog was shot down by the state's top court.
Businesses want to limit the scope of credit card fees
A business coalition is backing legislation prohibiting credit card companies from charging a fee on sales taxes and tips.
Developers want more subsidies to build affordable housing
New York State Association for Affordable Housing President & CEO Jolie Milstein discusses her agenda for state policymakers.
