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:
Local zoning rules contribute to affordable housing crisis
Municipal rules on the types of housing that can be built in a community are impeding the creation of new homes.
Closing the gaps in the unemployment safety net
In light of the pandemic experience, a coalition is hoping to create a broader unemployment benefits system in New York.
Styrofoam food containers poised for extinction in New York
The state Environmental Conservation Commissioner discusses the implementation of New York's polystyrene restrictions.
New York launches homeowner relief fund
More than half a billion dollars is available to homeowners in New York behind on their housing costs.
Teacher certification process eyed for overhaul
The state Education Department looks to replace a controversial teacher certification assessment used to vet educators.
A bridge too low: state looks to curb overpass collisions
The state is ramping up its outreach efforts to stop truck drivers in New York from hitting bridge overpasses.
After half a century in the Assembly, Dick Gottfried plans for retirement
The Manhattan Democrat discusses his accomplishments, regrets, what comes next and his beard.
Volunteers serve as band-aid for understaffed hospitals
Eight nurses are augmenting the staff at a Rochester hospital for two weeks to help weather the holiday COVID-19 surge.
Uneven access to mental health services caused by state’s Medicaid billing
State lawmakers want to expand the types of mental health providers who are allowed to bill directly through Medicaid.
