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:
State updates approval process for forest preserve projects
Catskill Mountainkeeper's Kathy Nolan explains the updated process for approving projects in the Catskills and Adirondacks.
Assemblymember Rajkumar discusses migrant crisis
Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar, a supporter of NYC Mayor Eric Adams, has a package of bills addressing influx of migrants.
Rebuilding student performance after the pandemic
National Parents Union New York State Director Ashara Baker proposes reforms to the state's education landscape.
School and municipal election boundaries subject to new standards
A state voting rights law that took effect in 2023 could result in dramatic changes for local elections across New York.
Ethics watchdog reflects on 2022 and the future
The state Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government released its report on 2022, which tallied lobbying spending.
State legislature OKs speed cameras for Albany schools
Assemblymember Pat Fahy explains her effort to bring speed cameras to school buildings in the city of Albany.
State Fair eyes financial independence with growing attendance
New York State Fair Director Sean Hennessey recaps the 13 days of festivities this year and discusses the future.
Leveling the field for student debt legal proceedings
Students who owe money to CUNY and SUNY schools could soon deal with legal proceedings closer to home.
Shining a light on home accessibility funding
Supporters of the Access to Home program want to increase transparency of where funding for projects goes.