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:
Mental health advocates pursue budget priorities
With the budget process going late, we've got extra time to discuss some of the mental health issues for the budget.
‘Disadvantaged communities’ to be prioritized for environmental funding
State Climate Justice Working Group selects criteria for identifying 'disadvantaged communities."
Cannabis Advisory Board to oversee investment of state marijuana revenues
New York Cannabis Advisory Board Chair Joe Belluck discusses the process of doling out state revenues from marijuana sales.
State sued for allegedly violating solitary confinement law
A new class action lawsuit alleges incarcerated New Yorkers experienced illegal solitary confinement conditions.
One-party rule, but competing voices on public safety in Albany
Progressive hope to hold the line on cash bail in the budget, while also scoring public safety wins.
A second list of chief judge candidates for New York
Albany Law professor Vin Bonventre discusses the likely contenders to be the state's next chief judge.
Hochul looks to weaken New York’s emissions goals
EarthJustice's Liz Moran explains the governor's effort to change how the state calculates greenhouse gas emissions.
Sen. Hoylman-Sigal talks judicial oversight and ending MSG tax breaks
State Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Brad Hoylman-Sigal, a Manhattan Democrat, discusses some budget priorities.
State looks to retire Native American mascots at public schools
State education officials are cracking down on public schools that utilize Native American names and images for mascots.