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:
State comptroller discusses governor’s budget
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli talks about outyear budget gaps and controlling state spending.
Excise tax faulted for hindering medical marijuana program
State Sen. Jeremy Cooney wants to repeal an excise tax on medical marijuana to boost participation in the program.
Hochul looks to curtail popular home care program
Advocates for the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program are opposing the governor's budget.
Assemblymember Giglio reflects on life at the Capitol
Southern Tier Republican Joe Giglio has decided not to pursue another term in the state Assembly.
State commissioner talks anti-poverty, shelter funding and migrant crisis
We break down the governor's budget proposal with with NYS OTDA acting-Commissioner Barbara Guinn.
State embarks on unique preservation plan in Adirondacks
The Nature Conservancy and New York struck a deal to preserve more than 14,000 acres in the Adirondacks.
State looks to mitigate fire risk at battery energy storage facilities
NYSERDA President & CEO Doreen Harris discusses the recommendations of an inter-agency fire safety working group.
Injecting new ideas and funds into State Museum
Assemblymember Pat Fahy makes the case for increasing a fee that trickles down to the State Museum.
Limited state investment hinders local health departments
Nassau County Health Commissioner Dr. Irina Gelman explains the challenges presented by the executive budget proposal.