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:
Tax foreclosure sales process disrupted in New York
The U.S. Supreme Court shook up how counties can use proceeds from the sale of foreclosed properties owing taxes.
Denmark’s lessons on the future of climate jobs
State lawmakers travel abroad to learn about creating good-paying jobs in the renewable energy field.
Retention gap among teachers in New York
A new study found that teachers of color are retained at lower rates than their white peers in New York schools.
Hochul looks to incentivize new home construction
Gov. Kathy Hochul is using her existing executive powers to increase the pace of new home construction in New York.
DiNapoli forecasts tough budget choices in 2024
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli discusses his office's analysis of the state's updated financial plan.
Fiscal watchdog tallies up New York’s economic development spending
New York's state and local economic development subsidies came to nearly $11 billion in 2022 and are likely to keep growing.
Tweaks to bail laws fail to corral shoplifters
Times Union reporter Josh Solomon analyzed state data on the use of bail in cases of alleged shoplifting.
Stricter notification standards for drinking water contaminants
Proposed state regulations would update when utilities need to alert New Yorkers about possible water contaminants.
Commission to plot new paths to a high school diploma
A blue ribbon commission empowered by state education officials could prompt an overhaul of graduation requirements.