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:
Upstate buses, trains and rider fares
We break down what the state budget means for upstate transit systems with CDTA CEO Carm Basile.
Non-compete agreements eyed for extinction
State Sen. Sean Ryan, a Buffalo Democrat, is pushing legislation to make all non-compete agreements void in New york.
State budget addresses MTA’s fiscal imbalance
Reinvent Albany's Rachael Fauss breaks down the state investments into the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Counties urge environmental action in Albany
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger highlights environmental policies that counties want state policymakers to adopt.
State budget invests in lawyers working criminal cases
The state budget includes a raise for assigned defense attorneys and invests in improvements to evidentiary discovery.
Legislation expands pathways to accessing crime victim compensation
In order to increase access to victim compensation funding, legislation would expand how victims apply for support.
Harsh vibes from New York’s marijuana rollout
Two cannabis insiders explain the latest decisions from state marijuana regulators.
Senate Leader Stewart-Cousins discusses Albany landscape
We talk about the budget and the remainder of the legislative session with Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins.
Automobile techs want full pay for work under warranty
Legislation in Albany would mandate vehicle manufacturers pay the full price of labor for work covered by a warranty.
