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:
Environmental officials protect resources with prescribed burns
State fire officials use controlled fires to prevent worse wildfires and promote specific habitats and vegetation.
Incentivizing the harvesting of sap on state land
State lawmakers are hoping to entice more maple product producers into using state land by expanding the length of leases that are available
State Liquor Authority reinvigorated under new leader
SLA Chair Lily Fan discusses reorganization efforts and operational improvements made over the last year.
SUNY leader discusses service internship opportunities
SUNY Chancellor John King talks about the inaugural efforts of the Empire State Service Corps.
Tenant protections begin to expand upstate
Citizen Action of New York's Genevieve Rand discusses the implementation of "Good Cause" language in the budget.
Mask restrictions proposed for protests in New York
Assemblymember Jeffery Dinowitz, a Bronx Democrat, wants to revive New York's ban on face coverings at political protests.
Paramedics eyed as avenue for opioid addiction treatment
Dr. Michael Dailey explains why emergency medical responders should be authorized to administer buprenorphine.
Expanding the footprint of accessible public transit
New Yorkers with disabilities have a limited ability to access specialized public transit options in upstate.
Serving the shelter needs of domestic abuse survivors
Legislation would boost the reimbursement rates for shelters serving single, adult survivors of domestic violence.