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:
Upstate transit systems look for big boost from state
The transit systems outside of New York City want a 15 percent increase in their annual state operating funds.
New York’s volunteer fire departments need personnel
FASNY Secretary John D’Alessandro discusses recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters.
New York deploys mobile medication units
NYS OASAS Commissioner Dr. Chinazo Cunningham discusses the state's effort to expand access to drug treatment.
‘Back to basics’ on literacy education
Education Trust New York's Jeff Smink and Jenn O'Connor make the case for overhauling New York's literacy teaching efforts.
Public sector retirees balk at health insurance diminishment
Retired Public Employees Association Executive Director Ed Farrell discusses proposed insurance changes for retirees.
Legislative candidates sign up for public campaign financing
New York State Board of Elections spokesperson Kathleen McGrath explains the state's public campaign finance program.
Support for seniors on cutting block in Hochul’s budget
Association on Aging in New York Executive Director Becky Preve discusses the executive budget proposal.
NY Mental Health Commissioner Sullivan talks budget
Governor Hochul has identified the mental health needs of New Yorkers as one of her three top priorities in 2024.
New York’s marijuana marketplace ‘disaster’
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently voiced the frustration of stakeholders in New York's marijuana industry.
