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:
A year in review with New York’s chief information officer
Dru Rai discusses the state's response to a global computer outage, budget constraints, AI use, and much more.
A state registry to support New Yorkers with Parkinson’s
We explore the benefits of a state Parkinson's disease registry that is supported by the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
Limiting fees on accessing government assistance
Democratic lawmakers want to end fees that are tied to electronic benefit cards.
The intersection of insurance and a disaster
State lawmakers unanimously support adding an insurance industry liaison to the state's Disaster Preparedness Commission.
Building a circular construction industry
The construction and demolition industries are major contributors of waste and have a significant carbon footprint.
Promoting mental health peer services
We explore the role mental health peers play in supporting New Yorkers struggling with mental illness.
State regulates carcinogen in everyday products
The Hochul administration has put the finishing touches on regulations intended to limit 1,4-dioxane in household products.
Cannabis regulator reflects on legal marijuana landscape
State Office of Cannabis Management acting Executive Director Felicia Reid discusses past and future activities.
Studying a green power source for cell phone towers
Assemblymember Brian Cunningham wants to study a transition to renewable energy sources for New York's cell phone towers.
