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:
Judicial watchdogs kept busy in New York
State Commission on Judicial Conduct Administrator Robert Tembeckjian looks back at the commission's work in 2024.
Ask yourself: What would Micron get?
A report from the Empire Center for Public Policy wants small business owners to think about the perks given to Micron.
The politics behind the prison strike
New York Focus reporter Chris Gelardi helps us unpack the underlying challenges to resolving the wildcat strike by prison guards.
What’s driving New York’s health care costs?
A report from the Community Service Society of New York looked at health care costs in the Empire State.
The Bronx business climate
Bronx Chamber of Commerce President Lisa Sorin discusses the Bronx economy and weighs in on the governor's budget proposal.
State council advances restrictions on gas in new homes
Assemblymember Emily Gallagher discusses restrictions on the availability of gas appliances in new homes starting in 2026.
Regulating the use of digital health data
State legislation would put new guardrails on the collection and use of New Yorkers' electronic health data.
New Assembly Banks leader talks 2025 priorities
Assembly Banks Committee Chair Clyde Vanel discusses public banks, accessing financial services, and regulating "fintech."
Addressing contaminants in private drinking wells
Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing to make capital funds available to test private drinking water wells for contaminants.
