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:
Checking in with the state senate environmental leader
Senator Pete Harckham discusses a controversial new gas pipeline proposal and outlines his advocacy agenda for 2026.
New York poised to restrict disposable Styrofoam coolers
After imposing restrictions on Styrofoam food containers, the state will prohibit disposable polystyrene containers next year.
Feeding all of New York’s students
We explore the implementation of universal school meals for New York students.
The case for another gas pipeline in New York
New Yorkers for Affordable Energy Executive Director Daniel Ortega makes the case for controversial gas pipeline proposal.
New state museum director hired at inflection point
We get to know Jennifer Saunders, the new head of the state museum in Albany, who takes over at a critical juncture.
Herding cats in the Assembly takes a responsible nerd
The latest game of musical chairs at the Capitol has resulted in Assemblymember Jen Lunsford serving as assistant majority leader.
The campaign to integrate the Empire State Plaza into Albany
The state has made a $25 million commitment to better integrate the Empire State Plaza into the surrounding community.
The case for relaxing New York’s cannabis beverage regulations
State regulations for cannabis beverages can be confusing and limit consumer choice, so drink producers want more latitude.
Checking in on the Micron development
Reporter Glenn Coin outlines the work Micron Technology is doing in order to break ground this fall in central New York.
