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:
Mental Health Commissioner Ann Sullivan talks budget
We look at what the mental health portion of the state budget means for the non-profit workforce and the needs of kids.
Budget Director Blake Washington talks adopted budget
We discuss the MCO tax, financial transparency, education aid, anti-poverty initiatives and more.
Assembly Banks Chair Pamela Hunter discusses priorities
We discuss regulating "buy now, pay later" lenders, increasing access to banking services and limiting lawsuit lending.
Assembly Aging Chair Ron Kim discusses adopted budget
Assemblymember Ron Kim talks about funding for elder services, oversight of nursing homes, and cutting out middlemen.
New York policymakers target ‘squatting’
Sen. John Liu, a Queens Democrat, talks about language in the budget protecting homeowners against so-called squatters.
Thruway leader discusses tolls, rest stops, and confirmation
State Thruway Authority Executive Director Frank Hoare gives an update on the state thruway system.
State budget makes minor updates to alcohol laws
New York has updated what drinks can be sold in movie theaters and extended "drinks to go" authorization for restaurants.
State’s offshore wind goals dealt major setback
New York Offshore Wind Alliance Director Fred Zalcman discusses the latest green energy developments in the Empire State.
Rural county eyes universal high-speed internet access
Schoharie County Administrator Korsah Akumfi discusses the steps being taken to realize 100 percent connectivity.
