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:
Assemblyman Stirpe talks grocery deserts and budget focus
Assemblymember Al Stirpe highlights incentives to open food retail stores in underserved communities.
Investigative reporter exposes Speaker Heastie’s conflict of interest
New York Focus reporter Chris Bragg discusses his story on Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie's relationship with a lobbyist.
Education 2024: The good, the bad, and shifting alliances
The education headlines of a decade ago are back in the news on Planet Albany, with policymakers fighting over state
NYSUT wants to sweeten retirement benefits for recent public employees
New York State United Teachers President Melinda Person argues for boosting the benefits in Tiers 5 and 6.
Dearth of state regulations for short-term rental properties
Sen. Hinchey makes the case for new regulations on shot-term rental properties.
Assemblymember Lunsford discusses anti-gun violence initiatives
The Rochester-area Democrat highlights what the state is doing to respond to an influx in gun violence.
Mandatory court fees eyed for extinction
Sen. Julia Salazar hopes to end mandatory surcharges imposed on certain criminal matters and traffic infractions.
NYC’s housing ‘moonshot’ rests on Albany action
New York City Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer talks about housing creation policies being debate at the Capitol.
New York looks to promote swimming opportunities
Governor Kathy Hochul is hoping to build out more municipal pools and train more lifeguards in New York.