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:
AG Tish James goes after de facto payday lenders
New York State Attorney General Letitia James has sued online financial services accused of abusive and deceptive practices.
Thousands of foster kids on the move without luggage
Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest, a Brooklyn Democrat, explains why kids in foster care need to be provided with luggage.
Inspector General looks to curb workers’ compensation fraud
New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang discusses a recent report on workers' compensation fraud investigations in 2024.
Counties want to stop diversion of 9-1-1 funding
New York State Association of Counties calls on the state to stop siphoning off funds intended for New York's 9-1-1 system
Trump administration takes over Penn Station overhaul
WNYC's Stephen Nessen gives an update on the Trump administration taking control of the long-stalled overhaul of Penn Station.
Out: Property taxes; In: Land values taxes
State lawmakers Rachel May and Alex Bores make the case for giving municipalities more freedom on how they tax local land.
Hochul sued for pausing solitary confinement protections
The Legal Aid Society is suing the Hochul administration for pausing parts of the state's solitary confinement restrictions.
Trump halts construction of offshore wind project
NYLCV President Julie Tighe responds to the feds hitting pause on the construction of a wind farm along Long Island.
Improving the processing of rape kits in New York
Legislation would ensure rape kits from hospitals are in a statewide tracking system and addressed quickly by law enforcement.
