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:
Sen. Harckham on Cuomo’s departure and working with Hochul
Looking to the future, Senator Harckham said, "Lt. Gov. Hochul is extremely qualified to hit the ground running."
The case for clearing outstanding pandemic utility debts
Consumer advocates are urging state regulations to eliminate utility debts accrued during the pandemic.
New York faces time crunch to distribute rent relief
The Assembly grilled Cuomo administration officials about the rollout of federal funds to cover old rent bills.
Hochul meets the media
Lt. Gov. Hochul outlines plans for successor, cleaning house and much more.
Assemblyman Ron Kim has questions for New York’s next governor
If Kathy Hochul wants a fresh start as governor, lawmakers want her to clear the air first.
Expiring federal benefits could exacerbate food insecurity
Enhanced SNAP benefits run out this fall, leaving low-income New Yorkers with less resources to buy food.
Cuomo’s political obituary gets new lede
Will life in Albany ever be the same after Andrew Cuomo? Probably not.
Cuomo shirks responsibility for conduct in resignation announcement
A co-founder of the Sexual Harassment Working Group says Cuomo tried to rationalize his conduct as he departs Albany.
Executive and legislative branches poised for relationship reset after Cuomo
Democratic Sen. James Skoufis foresees the state's next governor, Kathy Hochul, as a better legislative partner.
