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:
Hochul hopes to plant 25 million trees by 2033
Gov. Kathy Hochul wants New York to plant 25 million trees over the next decade. Ok, but how do you do that?
The godfather of criminal justice reform to depart Assembly
Assemblymember Jeff Aubry is stepping away from public service after more than three decades in the chamber.
SUNY chancellor discusses public higher education landscape
SUNY Chancellor John King discusses the financial shape of New York's public colleges and universities.
Fight against child poverty needs more state attention
We examine what the governor's budget proposal does (and doesn't do) to cut New York's child poverty rates in half by 2032.
Hochul’s budget is underwhelming for Adirondacks
Adirondack Council spokesman John Sheehan explains what the governor's budget proposal could mean for the Adirondack Park.
Feds give New York new latitude with Medicaid spending
After more than a year of negotiations, federal officials in January approved a state Medicaid waiver.
New York commits $1 billion to expand capacity of Albany NanoTech
Governor Hochul has committed $1 billion toward research and development at the Albany NanoTech site.
State health commissioner discusses gov’s budget
Dr. Jim McDonald talks about the tough spending choices in Gov. Kathy Hochul's executive budget.
State updates food product recall guidance for businesses
State Department of Ag & Markets Deputy Commissioner Jennifer Trodden talks food safety.