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:
School bus driver shortage persists in New York
New York State Pupil Transportation Association's David Christopher discusses the state's shortage of school bus drivers.
New York’s suicide prevention resources
Dr. Jay Carruthers, director of the state's Suicide Prevention Center, discusses the scope of the suicide problem in New York.
Health department shakeup targets long-term care needs
We check in with the head of the state Department of Health's new office of aging and long-term care.
Thruway Authority leader talks service plazas and tolls
State Thruway Authority Executive Director Matt Driscoll provides an update on service plazas renovations and cashless tolling.
State regulators tasked with policing wage theft
New York Department of Labor's Jeanette Lazelle explains how state regulators investigate wage theft by employers.
Wolves in New York? Depends on your definition of wolf
New York Department of Environmental Conservation biologist Dan Rosenblatt discusses the history of wolves in the state.
Incentivizing electric bike purchases
Assemblymember Robert Carroll wants a rebate program to incentivize the purchase of electric bicycles in New York.
Strengthening workplace protections against airborne diseases
Senate Deputy Majority Leader Mike Gianaris, a Queen's Democrat, discusses the implementation of the NY HERO Act.
New York rolls out Omicron-specific booster
We hear from the state Department of Health about who is eligible for the new COVID-19 booster and how it's obtained.
