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:
Ethics watchdog discusses 2025 legislative agenda
The State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government is looking for additional authority in 2025.
State’s chief cyber officer discusses staffing and infrastructure
State Chief Cyber Officer Colin Ahern discusses the mandate he has from the governor and how he's responding.
Exploring the state Higher Education Services Corporation
The obscure agency is responsible for administering the state's loan and grant programs for higher education.
State reckons with future of highway in downtown Albany
There is a national reckoning about what to do with the aging highways leading into cities and Albany is no different.
Senator Gianaris dissects Democratic election performance
Senate Deputy Leader Mike Gianaris discusses the 2024 election results and looks ahead at the 2025 legislative session.
New York voting rights law dealt setback in court
Legal scholars are scratching their heads about a court ruling that invalidated the New York Voting Rights Act.
Assembly agriculture leaders talks workforce, hemp and food processing
Assembly Agriculture Committee Chair Donna Lupardo, a Southern Tier Democrat, discusses a recent hearing in Albany.
Top-ranking cannabis official reflects on time with state
The state’s outgoing cannabis chief equity officer discusses accomplishments and unfinished business.
Senate GOP only see positives in 2024 election results
Senate Minority Leader Robert Ortt encouraged by inroads into Democratic base of voters.