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:
State adopts protections for freelance workers
Sen. Andrew Gounardes discusses a new law designed to ensure freelance workers get compensated in a timely manner.
State investment boosts access to high-quality school lunches
We discuss school lunches with Patrick Kenneally, a food director for the Capital Region BOCES.
Psychiatric facility eyed for affordable housing in Queens
A coalition is urging Governor Hochul to unilaterally take steps to turn state-owned property into affordable housing.
Assemblymember Fahy discusses bicycle bills
Assemblymember Pat Fahy wants to update the rules of the road for bikers and how state transportation dollars are spent.
Council influences developmental disabilities agenda in Albany
Schenectady ARC's Kirk Lewis discusses his recent appointment to the state's Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council.
New York mayors urge state investments in municipalities
New York State Conference of Mayors Executive Director Barbara Van Epps discusses some of the group's funding priorities.
Southern Tier’s natural gas eyed for extraction (again)
Can methane be taken from the ground and turned into power without a carbon footprint? A group of prospectors think so.
Immigration services for foreign-born veterans
Sen. Jake Ashby talks about recently vetoed legislation supporting foreign-born veterans and their immigrant families.
Thruway head talks finances, ticketing, and rest stops
New York State Thruway Authority Executive Director Frank Hoare visits the studio for a wide ranging discussion.