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:
New York updates spending plan to account for unexpected revenues
The Citizens Budget Commission's Patrick Orecki explains how New York suddenly ended up with more money than planned.
Buffalo mayoral races heads down the final stretch
Investigative Post Executive Editor Jim Heaney analyzes the race between Mayor Byron Brown and India Walton.
Lawmakers look to improve state’s passenger train services
Assembly Transportation Committee Chair Bill Magnarelli recently hosted a hearing aimed at improving train service.
Health experts view mandates as critical tool in battling the pandemic
Dr. Isaac Weisfuse, an epidemiologist with Cornell University, discusses the pandemic landscape in New York.
Upstate apple farms grapple with wet weather, labor shortage and COVID-19
We checked in with Sarah Dressel, manager of Dressel Farms in New Paltz, to learn about this year's apple crop.
Opioid sale transparency in New York
Sen. Pete Harckham, a Westchester County Democrat, makes the case for more disclosure of opioid sales in New York.
Demand will likely exceed state funding for ‘excluded workers’
Advocates for "excluded workers" are bracing for a political fight to secure additional funding in 2022.
Courts still being asked to reverse pandemic precautions
Mask mandates and vaccine requirements from Gov. Kathy Hochul are being challenged in court.
Amid ups and downs, Langworthy re-elected as state GOP leader
New York Republican Party Chair Nick Langworthy looks to rebuild GOP infrastructure and pull of a gubernatorial upset.
