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:
Home care industry faces persistent challenges
We discuss a wage hike for home care workers, challenges applying for home care and concerns about "Clean Slate" measure.
A better way to do business in Planet Albany
Reinvent Albany Senior Policy Advisory Rachael Fauss makes recommendations for new rules to govern state lawmakers.
New York Dem leaders reflects on 2022 elections
Jay Jacobs discusses the Democratic Party's performance up and down the ballot in New York in 2022.
Funding a voice for the little guy against utilities
Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed a measure to ensure nonprofits can get reimbursed for advocacy they do in utility cases.
Legal challenges rack up against New York’s gun laws
Reporter Samantha Max highlights the landscape of legal challenges to New York's 2022 gun control law.
Finding a second life for a shuttered state prison
The Adirondack Council's Raul "Rocci" Aguirre explains how a former prison in the Adirondacks may be utilized in the future.
New York enters the era of legal weed sales
New York State Office of Cannabis Management Executive Director Chris Alexander discusses the marijuana landscape.
Rockland County GOP leader eyes statewide party leadership role
Rockland County Republican Party Chair Lawrence Garvey discusses his bid to be the next chair of the state Republican Party.
Governor Hochul uses clemency power sparingly
Legal Aid Society's Ted Hausman discusses the latest round of pardons and commutations from Gov. Kathy Hochul.
