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:
Transit advocates look to reduce vehicle miles traveled
State Sen. Andrew Gounardes wants to ensure future capital funds for roads aren't tailored solely to passenger vehicles.
SUNY grad student workers want better compensation
Members of the Graduate Student Employees Union came to the Capitol to make the case for a new contract with SUNY.
Senate gambling leader discussing evolving landscape
State Sen. Joe Addabbo talks about available sports bets, the future of OTBs, aid for gambling addiction services and more!
Judicial watchdogs kept busy in New York
State Commission on Judicial Conduct Administrator Robert Tembeckjian looks back at the commission's work in 2024.
Ask yourself: What would Micron get?
A report from the Empire Center for Public Policy wants small business owners to think about the perks given to Micron.
The politics behind the prison strike
New York Focus reporter Chris Gelardi helps us unpack the underlying challenges to resolving the wildcat strike by prison guards.
What’s driving New York’s health care costs?
A report from the Community Service Society of New York looked at health care costs in the Empire State.
The Bronx business climate
Bronx Chamber of Commerce President Lisa Sorin discusses the Bronx economy and weighs in on the governor's budget proposal.
State council advances restrictions on gas in new homes
Assemblymember Emily Gallagher discusses restrictions on the availability of gas appliances in new homes starting in 2026.