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:
Obscure gas tax going up in 2022
Newsday's Michael Gormley has the scoop on a 5 percent gas tax increase that will hit distributors in January.
New York tries to ward off winter COVID-19 case surge
Gov. Kathy Hochul is utilizing a broad mask mandate for public spaces to slow the increase of COVID-19 transmission.
Mobile sports wagering launch rounds the final stretch
An agreement on mobile sports wagering servers is the final hurdle for the industry, according to Sen. Joe Addabbo.
Second prize in a statewide Democratic primary: The suburbs
Hofstra University's Larry Levy explains who the Democratic suburban voters are and their gubernatorial preferences.
The ‘trickle-down economics’ of horse racing
New York Racing Association's Jeff Cannizzo makes the case for maintaining casino revenues that support horse racing.
New York flexes its muscles in Israel-Palestine conflict
Human Rights Watch Israel & Palestine Director Omar Shakir discusses New York's recent disinvestment in Ben & Jerry's.
Leveling the economic playing field
Creating new opportunities for marginalized New Yorkers is top of the agenda for coalition focused on equity.
Lawmaker advocates for year-round legislative session
Assemblyman Bobby Carroll, a Brooklyn Democrat, argues that the planned 60-day legislative session isn't long enough.
Dairy promotion is big business for New York
New York Dairy Promotion Advisory Board Chair Larry Bailey explains how they direct $15 million annually.
