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:
Hochul taps Harlem senator as her #2
Sen. Brian Benjamin is being elevated to serve as next in line to the governor.
Business community optimistic about Hochul
Gov. Kathy Hochul has earned the trust of the business community – for now.
Lawmakers continue to probe rent relief rollout
Sen. Brian Kavanagh discusses distribution of federal rent relief and possibility of new eviction moratorium.
Tips for lobbying the new Hochul administration
Lobbyist Steve Malito explains the challenges and opportunities of lobbying the new Hochul administration.
Leveling the playing field for volunteer fire departments
Sen. John Brooks wants to address a quirk in state law limiting the revenue potential for volunteer fire departments.
Kathy Hochul’s first day in office
Senate Health Committee Chair Gustavo Rivera is prepared to give Gov. Kathy Hochul the benefit of the doubt - for now.
New York to impose COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers
Some health care workers could lose their jobs if they're not vaccinated for COVID-19 by the end of September.
Cannabis industry has ideas for Gov. Kathy Hochul
Marijuana growers in New York are anxiously awaiting the distribution of licenses so they can get to work.
New York has opportunity to let in the sunshine
Sen. James Skoufis discusses the definition of public bodies and the future of government transparency in New York.
