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 City state lawmakers pursue shorter commutes
State lawmakers hear the siren call of municipal office.
Andrew Hevesi is working for New York’s kids
If 2020 was a dark year for New York's child care industry, 2021 has the potential to be the dawn of a new era.
Physicians celebrate vaccine milestone, ready to vaccinate more New Yorkers
Member of Cuomo's COVID-19 vaccine task force depends significance of 70% vaccination mark.
Lawmakers try to connect veterans to state benefits
Assembly Veterans' Affairs Committee Chair Didi Barrett breaks down a slew of bills approved by state lawmakers.
The evolution of voting access continues in New York
It’s been another busy year for Democratic lawmakers’ efforts to make voting easier.
Assemblymember Paulin continues to lead campaign against gun violence
Assemblymember Amy Paulin, a Westchester County Democrat, talks about two of her bills that were approved by state lawmakers and are designed to reduce gun violence by limiting who can purchase firearms.
Combating the pandemic rise in elder abuse
Becky Preve, executive director of the Association on Aging in New York, discusses the rise in elder abuse during the pandemic, the different forms of elder abuse and what the state is doing to fight back.
Dems propose nutrition standards for food at state-funded facilities
In the pursuit of healthy food in the bellies of more New Yorkers, Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation requiring the Cuomo administration to adopt a healthy food standard that would inform what food is prepared and sold at state entities.
Construction union enjoys productive legislative session
New York State Building Trades Council President Gary LaBarbera will discuss his union's victories during the recently completed legislative session.
