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:
Poll worker recruitment hurt by financial disincentive
State lawmakers unanimously back an end to a financial disincentive discouraging New Yorkers from serving as poll workers.
Poozer Pop Culture: Learning leadership and teamwork on the diamond
Long before she made news as the commissioner for OASAS, Dr. Chinazo Cunningham was generating buzz in the sports pages.
Small city school districts want higher debt limit
Assemblymember John McDonald makes the case for raising the borrowing limit on small city school districts.
Changing eligibility to be a salaried employee
The Incremental increases in the minimum wage will also change the eligibility to be a salaried employee in New York.
Preventing harmful algal blooms in New York’s freshwater
Toxics Targeting President Walter Hang discusses preventative measures to keep freshwater safe and drinkable.
Commission would consider remedies for legacy of slavery
Assemblymember Michaelle Solages makes the case for establishing a reparations commission to address history of slavery.
Watchdog warns of inadequate prison grievance system
The Correctional Association of New York surveyed incarcerated New Yorkers about the internal prison grievance process.
State tries to connect asylum seekers with jobs
State Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon discusses the ongoing effort to find employment for eligible asylum seekers.
State Museum highlights Revolutionary War history
New York State Museum officials visit the studio to discuss the Fidelity Medallion and Benedict Arnold's treachery.