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:
Immigration coalition underwhelmed by Hochul’s 2023 vision
New York Immigration Coalition Executive Director Murad Awawdeh assesses Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State of the State address.
School boards association optimistic about 2023 agenda
New York State School Boards Association Executive Director Bob Schneider discusses budget and policy goals for 2023.
New environmental leader in the Assembly
Assemblymember Deborah Glick, a Manhattan Democrat, discusses her new role as chair of the chamber's environmental committee.
Disability advocates look for staff investment in budget
New York Disability Advocates President Mike Alvaro calls for investments in staff wages and a cost-of-living bump.
Guarding the needs of vulnerable New Yorkers
Project Guardianship CEO Kimberly George calls for a strong network of guardians to protect vulnerable New Yorkers.
Upstate performing arts venues pursue recurring state funding
A coalition of 13 upstate theaters are calling for a recurring $20 million state fund to support their operating needs.
Senate Health Chair Gustavo Rivera looks ahead at 2023
State Sen. Gustavo Rivera discusses Gov. Kathy Hochul's State of the State address and expanding overdose prevention centers.
Some retired public employees have health benefit diminished
More than 200,000 retired public employees in New York have had their access to skilled nursing limited.
A better budget process for New York
The Citizens Budget Commission has a list of transparency and oversight recommendations for New York's budget process.
