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:
Streamlined environmental review targeted for housing growth
State Sen. Rachel May explains how changing the state's environmental review rules could accelerate new housing growth.
Erie County Republican makes pitch for vacant state senate seat
Amherst Republican Dan Gagliardo talks about his political identity, the performance of President Donald Trump and much more.
Handicapping the odds of Hochul’s LG choice
Host David Lombardo and The Parkside Group's Alex Elmasri handicap the odds of potential LG candidates for Hochul.
What you might have missed in the executive budget
Host David Lombardo and Capitol Confidential author Dan Clark share some of the less appreciated parts of the executive budget proposal.
Village election shenanigans underscore oversight concerns
The administration of a village election in the Hudson Valley is rekindling arguments for county takeover of village elections.
Employer perspective on the governor’s budget
Business Council of New York State President & CEO Heather Mulligan talks about the budget proposal from Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Budget Director Blake Washington on Hochul’s fiscal plan
New York State Budget Director Blake Washington talks about the potential for hard budget choices in the future.
Albany insiders evaluate Hochul’s budget proposal
Host David Lombardo discusses the policies and politics surrounding Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget proposal.
Protecting New Yorkers from ‘coerced debt’
The Center for Elder Law & Justice's Kevin Quinn discusses a consumer protection measure for New Yorkers coerced into taking on debts
