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:
Pepsi targeted by NY AG for plastic pollution
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper Executive Director Jill Jedlicka discusses efforts to reduce plastic waste in New York.
State-directed services for kids with special needs on chopping block
Northern Rivers Family of Services Executive Director Bill Gettman warns about a potential cut to "health homes."
Securing COVID-19 benefits for families of essential workers
Lawmakers are pushing a bill to create a window for filing outdated COVID-19 workers comp claims for essential workers.
Fostering opportunities for New York’s artists
Creatives Rebuild New York Executive Director Sarah Calderon discusses plans to initiate artists into state agencies.
Budget director talks education fund and anti-poverty initiatives
State Budget Director Blake Washington discusses the governor's budget proposal.
LIVE from Planet Albany 2.0
A live recording of Dispatches from Planet Albany with guests Shontell Smith and Jasmine Gripper.
New York starts to tap environmental bond act funds
At the end of 2023, the state began spending some of the $4.2 billion environmental bond act approved in 2022.
New seat belt rules considered for chartered buses
Assembly Transportation Committee Chair Bill Magnarelli discusses proposed seat belt requirements on chartered buses.
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?