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:
Hochul proposes 1.5% COLA for human services workers
Human Services Council Executive Director Michelle Jackson discusses the cost of living raise proposed by the governor.
Requiring a medical background for county coroners
Assemblymember Carrie Woerner makes the case for requiring county coroners in New York to have some medical experience.
New York’s response to human trafficking
We highlight the work of an interagency task force and how the state responds to cases of human trafficking.
An alternative licensure for midwives in New York
Legislation kicking around the Capitol would create a new pathway for licensing midwives in New York.
Senator Myrie talks mass shootings, housing, and elections
We do a grab bag interview with State Sen. Zellnor Myrie, a Brooklyn Democrat.
Hochul’s housing chief explains latest ‘pro-housing’ push
NYS Division of Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas discusses effort to promote housing growth.
Farmland preservation dealt setback in budget proposal
American Farmland Trust New York Policy Manager Mikaela Perry discusses the governor's executive budget proposal.
New York’s costly (and behind schedule) green future
We talk energy initiatives with Politico NY's Marie French and polling with The Parkside Group's Joe Reubens.
Insurance agents want standardized industry windstorm definition
Because of differing definitions, a homeowner's cost to rebuild after a hurricane can vary from their neighbor's costs.