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:
March 13, 2020: Politico NY’s Bill Mahoney
Bill Mahoney, reporter at Politico NY, joined the show to take a look back at the news of the
March 12, 2020: Expanding resources for refugees in New York
Sen. Rachel May (D-Syracuse) stopped by to discuss her push for more investment in refugee communities across the state.
March 12, 2020: Coronavirus’ impact on Westchester County
Westchester County is home to the most confirmed coronavirus cases in the Empire State. To help combat the spread
March 12, 2020: Pharmacy practices and patient risk
A recent New York Times piece shined a light on the potentially harmful practices of chain pharmacies. We heard
March 11, 2020: School financing and budgeting
We talked school financing and budgets with Michael Borges, Executive Director of the Association of School Business Officials of
March 11, 2020: Combating climate change by increasing energy efficiency
Last year, the legislature took action and passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act which sets ambitious climate
March 11, 2020: Right to counsel in deportation proceedings
Asm. Catalina Cruz (D-Queens) discussed the issues that she is working on this legislative session including actions on right
March 11, 2020: Senate Health Committee Chair on Medicaid and the budget
The Medicaid Redesign Team held their second meeting this as they search for savings and cuts in the state’s
March 10, 2020: Farms in schools and the next generation
Samantha Levy, New York Policy Manager for American Farmland Trust, discussed the work her organization does to help a
