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:
Creating a child welfare “Miranda rights”
Advocates make the case for a process that ensures parents and guardians know their rights when interacting with child welfare officers.
New and increased investments planned for SUNY
SUNY Chancellor John King reacts to the recently adopted state budget.
Democrats divided on influx of asylum seekers
The escalation of asylum seekers in New York is forcing Gov. Kathy Hochul to tackle the issue.
State embarks on creation of ‘public renewables’
New York Power Authority acting President & CEO Justin Driscoll discusses mandate to create new renewable energy projects.
State promotes historic businesses and preservation
We check in with New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation Commissioner Erik Kulleseid.
Addressing New York’s lead problem
WE ACT for Environmental Justice's Sonal Jessel discusses the state budget and pending bills addressing lead in buildings.
State funding for new Buffalo Bills home ruled constitutional
Rob Rosborough, author of the New York Appeals blog, explains the legal debate over funding for a new Buffalo Bills stadium.
Legislative agenda for visually impaired New Yorkers
Martin Cahill, of the New York chapter of the American Council for the Blind, discusses the group's Albany agenda.
NYC rent board is focus for affordable housing debate
State Sen. Julia Salazar, a Brooklyn Democrat, explains the working of the Rent Guidelines Board in New York City.