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:
Small city school districts want higher debt limit
Assemblymember John McDonald makes the case for raising the borrowing limit on small city school districts.
Changing eligibility to be a salaried employee
The Incremental increases in the minimum wage will also change the eligibility to be a salaried employee in New York.
Preventing harmful algal blooms in New York’s freshwater
Toxics Targeting President Walter Hang discusses preventative measures to keep freshwater safe and drinkable.
Commission would consider remedies for legacy of slavery
Assemblymember Michaelle Solages makes the case for establishing a reparations commission to address history of slavery.
Watchdog warns of inadequate prison grievance system
The Correctional Association of New York surveyed incarcerated New Yorkers about the internal prison grievance process.
State tries to connect asylum seekers with jobs
State Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon discusses the ongoing effort to find employment for eligible asylum seekers.
State Museum highlights Revolutionary War history
New York State Museum officials visit the studio to discuss the Fidelity Medallion and Benedict Arnold's treachery.
COVID-19 has lingering effect on thousands of New Yorkers
New York Health Foundation President & CEO David Sandman discusses the challenge of "long COVID."
State asked to pay more for green energy projects
Companies tapped to develop green energy projects say their costs have increased and want New Yorkers to foot the bill.