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:
Asylum seekers face long, arduous road for work permits
POLITICO New York reporters Katelyn Cordero and Janaki Chadha detail the process for asylum seekers to work legally.
Gambling compact negotiations are high stakes for Seneca Nation
Sen. George Borrello discusses the significance of the state government's gambling compact with the Seneca Nation.
Utilizing ‘drug checking’ services to prevent overdoses
VOCAL-NY wants to pave the way to more programs checking illicit drugs for unexpected substances, like fentanyl.
Managed long-term care plans carve out health care niche
We examine the role of MLTC plans in the health care landscape with Nascentia Health's Joe Twardy.
Connecting family caregivers with services
The state is expanding a public-private partnership intended to connect family caregivers with support to avoid burnout.
State adopts protections for freelance workers
Sen. Andrew Gounardes discusses a new law designed to ensure freelance workers get compensated in a timely manner.
State investment boosts access to high-quality school lunches
We discuss school lunches with Patrick Kenneally, a food director for the Capital Region BOCES.
Psychiatric facility eyed for affordable housing in Queens
A coalition is urging Governor Hochul to unilaterally take steps to turn state-owned property into affordable housing.
Assemblymember Fahy discusses bicycle bills
Assemblymember Pat Fahy wants to update the rules of the road for bikers and how state transportation dollars are spent.
