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:
Memorial Day reflections with Derek Coy
May 31, 2021 - New York Health Foundation Veterans' Health Officer Derek Coy, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan,
Memorial Day reflections with Senate Minority Leader Robert Ortt
May 31, 2021 – Senate Minority Leader Robert Ortt enlisted in the Army national Guard after
Criminal defense lawyers oppose DA’s nomination to state’s top court
New York's criminal defense lawyers want the state senate to reject Cuomo nominee to state's top court.
Creation of state marijuana office faces personnel challenges
Opposition is mounting to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's top marijuana adviser serving as executive director for a new state cannabis office.
State intervention debated for ’21st Century Jim Crow’ school system
Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski discusses his legislation to address the inequities in the East Ramapo Central School District
Pet shops push back against ban on retail pet sales
May 27, 2021 - Legislation prohibiting the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits at retail pet shops is making its
New York’s fiscal future takes shape
May 27, 2021 - The newly released (and late) state financial plan sheds new light on New York's finances.
School budget voting turnout returns to pre-pandemic lows
May 27, 2021 - New York State School Boards Association Executive Director Robert Schneider breaks down the school budget
Businesses face major costs as unemployment bill comes due
May 26, 2021 - After paying out billions of dollars in unemployment benefits during the pandemic, the bill is coming
