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:
Flooding prompts call for wastewater infrastructure investments
Sen. Pete Harckham wants to create a $500 million annual investment in wastewater infrastructure.
Task force would examine ‘benefits cliffs’
Benefits cliffs force low-income New Yorkers to choose between public assistance and career advancement.
State education officials update expectations for students
The state Education Department is evaluating standardized assessments with a new set of benchmarks for students.
State DMV proposes tougher penalties for dangerous drivers
The Hochul administration wants to make it easier to get dangerous drivers off the road and keep them off the road.
Study examines over reliance of medications in nursing homes
United Hospital Fund's Joan Guzik explains how better communication can avoid instances of "polypharmacy."
State exploring potential of thermal energy networks
State regulators are in the process of green lighting thermal energy network pilot programs around New York.
Assembly reviews oversight of adult day programs
Assemblymember Ron Kim shares what he learned from a hearing into fraud by adult day care program operators.
Tourism industry exceeds pre-pandemic levels in 2022
New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association President Mark Dorr talks about a record setting year of tourism.
Lackluster state support for community development institutions
Gov. Kathy Hochul is being urged to invest state resources into community development financial institutions.