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 Inspector General Lucy Lang talks prison oversight
A recent audit from the state Inspector General's Office examined the use of workers' compensation by prison guards.
Holding government accountable through the courts
Legislation would ensure that New Yorkers can bring class action lawsuits against government entities in the Empire State.
Nanotech college reunites with University at Albany
UAlbany President Havidán Rodríguez discusses the return of the nanocollege.
Using state procurement to combat tropical deforestation
Legislation would ban the state from purchasing goods and services that promote tropical deforestation.
Building a reliable, public infrastructure for electric vehicles
Legislation would direct the state to study its electric vehicle charging capacity and take appropriate actions.
State park system prepares to turn 100
New York will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the formation of the park system in 2024.
Funeral homes want relief from outdated state fee
After paying to create an electronic reporting system for deaths, the state keeps charging funeral homes.
Poll examines migrant ‘problem,’ Hochul’s performance, and 2024
A vast majority of New Yorkers say the influx of migrants is a problem and elected leaders are responding poorly.
Artificial intelligence used to combat isolation among seniors
New York State Office for the Aging Director Greg Olsen discusses a pilot program for a new voice assistant tool.