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:
The rise and fall of SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras
After weather multiple scandals, Jim Malatras was ultimately undone by revelations about his personal demeanor.
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.
