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:
Making it easier to become an organ donor
Legislation with broad support would let New Yorkers register as organ donors when accessing electronic health records.
Rethinking how New York doles out education dollars
Rockefeller Institute leader Bob Megna discusses potential changes to New York's "Foundation Aid" formula.
New York commits hundreds of millions to upstate airports
State Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez makes the case for spending state money on upstate airports.
Hemp retailers cry foul over illicit marijuana crackdown
Licensed retailers of hemp products say they're erroneously getting caught up in the effort to stop illegal marijuana sales.
Promoting safer restaurants for food sensitivities
Legislation would require more ingredient disclosures by restaurants and promote additional food handling measures.
New York hopes to rebuild health care workforce
The Hochul administration is steering bout $650 million to healthcare workforce, with a focus on serving Medicaid patients.
Responding to problem gambling in New York
Dr. Chinazo Cunningham discusses what the Hochul administration is doing to address problem gambling.
Remembering abolitionist Sojourner Truth
State lawmakers want to commemorate abolitionist Sojourner Truth with an annual day of celebration in November.
Health official joins state’s fight against opioid epidemic
A former Biden administration official is helping New York respond to the opioid epidemic.