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• NY Democratic Chair addresses Cuomo’s alleged conduct and Capitol culture

  March 3, 2021

  Mar. 3, 2021 – We heard from New York State Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs, who is urging for patience as the Attorney General investigates the allegations of sexual harassment against Governor Cuomo. Read More

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• Comptroller warns lawmakers against ceding budget decisions to Cuomo

  March 3, 2021

  Mar. 3, 2021 – With the state budget due in less than one month, Comptroller Tom DiNapoli (D) shared his office’s analysis of the Governor’s proposed budget and discuss his procurement powers which were suspended during the pandemic. Read More

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• New York’s vaccination program needs improving to achieve equitable access

  March 3, 2021

  Mar. 3, 2021 – Has the state’s vaccination program reached the people of color and marginalized communities that have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19? Josefa Velasquez, Senior Reporter at The City, joined us to discuss her reporting on the issue. Read More

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• The story behind The New York Times’s reporting on Cuomo’s alleged misconduct

  March 2, 2021

  Mar. 2, 2021 – The New York Times has reported another allegation of sexual harassment against Governor Andrew Cuomo. We spoke with one of the reporters on the forefront of these stories, Jesse McKinley, Albany Bureau Chief for The New York Times. Read More

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• Former Assembly GOP leader takes on new public campaign financing role

  March 2, 2021

  Mar. 2, 2021 – Former Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb’s time away from public service ended quickly. We heard from the former Leader who is taking on a new role as Vice Chair of the Public Campaign Finance Board. Read More

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• Vaccine clinic serving New Yorkers with disabilities could serve as model for state

  March 2, 2021

  Mar. 2, 2021 – The Center for Disability Services in the Capital Region is working to vaccine New Yorkers living with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Could this model be replicated across the state to help this vulnerable population? We discussed it with Greg Sorrentino, President and CEO of the Center for Disability Services Read More

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• Cuomo administration pulls punches in fight against hepatitis

  March 2, 2021

  Mar. 2, 2021 – The fight against diseases like hepatitis don’t hit pause while public health leaders battle COVID-19. Today, we checked in with Annette Gaudino, Director of Policy Strategy at the Treatment Action Group, on how the fight against hepatitis is going in New York. Read More

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• Cuomo faces probe into allegations of past sexual misconduct

  March 1, 2021

  Mar. 1, 2021 – Over the weekend, another sexual harassment allegation against Governor Cuomo came to light. Bill Mahoney, Politico NY reporter, outlined the latest developments in this story. Read More

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• Proposed legislative nursing home reforms miss the mark, says industry

  March 1, 2021

  Mar. 1, 2021 – Stephen Hanse, President & CEO of NS Health Facilities Association and NYS Center for Assisted Living, weighed in on the proposed regulations for his industry. Read More

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• Assembly Health Chair opposes Cuomo’s cuts to public health

  March 1, 2021

  Mar. 1, 2021 – Last week, lawmakers held a marathon hearing on the Governor’s proposed health budget. On today’s show, we caught up with Asm. Richard Gottfried (D-Manhattan), chair of the Assembly Health Committee. Read More

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The Capitol Pressroom is a daily one-hour radio program broadcast from the Legislative Correspondents Association Pressroom on the third floor of the State Capitol in Albany. The show features  interviews with important newsmakers.

It also features analysis from seasoned political reporters who work the Albany beat for newspapers and wire services around the state including The New York Times, Newsday, the Albany Times, Union, Gannett News Service and the Associated Press.

The Capitol Pressroom Weekend, is a one-hour show filled with the week’s best interview segments from The Capitol Pressroom.

David Lombardo
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Lombardo brings 10 years of experience in journalism, state politics, and digital media to the position. He previously served as Capitol reporter for the Albany Times Union, where he was also host of the Capitol Confidential podcast. Lombardo’s work in podcasting and data visualization has been recognized by the New York Associated Press Association. He was named to Albany 40 Under 40 Rising Stars by City & State New York.

Lombardo earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the State University of New York at Geneseo.

Timothy Williams
Senior Political Producer
Timothy Williams has produced “The Capitol Pressroom” since 2017. Williams was recently promoted to senior political producer at WCNY. He was named to Albany 40 Under 40 Rising Stars by City & State New York.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Sociology from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.

The Capitol Pressroom streams online right here weekdays at 11 a.m.

The show also airs in the cities below:

Wednesday 5/13:

Inside the Room: Cuomo advisor discusses NY’s COVID-19 response: Click Here

Stanford professor explains how antibody tests work and what we can learn from them: Click Here

Open for Business? Capital Region close to reopening: Click Here

Tuesday 5/12:

COVID-19 puts legislative work on hold: Click Here

The show can go on for NY’s drive ins after restrictions are lifted: Click Here

Social workers answer the call during pandemic: Click Here

Monday 5/11:
Unemployment highest since Great Depression: Click Here

Hudson Valley Senator recounts his personal battle with COVID-19: Click Here

Teachers’ union wary of Bill Gates’ involvement in ‘reimagining” schools: Click Here

Friday 5/8:
NY struggles to contain COVID-19 deaths at nursing homes: Click Here

How NY’s primary turnout will be impacted by the pandemic: Click Here

Schools can be dangerous breeding grounds for COVID-19: Click Here

Thursday 5/7:
Gov. Cuomo sued for not having a sign language interpreter at COVID-19 briefings: Click Here

Wednesday 5/6:
LI warns of dangers of second COVID-19 wave: Click Here

NY’s child care on the brink of financial ruin due to COVID-19: Click Here

Tuesday 5/5:
Upstate county looking towards reopening: Click Here

NY’s healthcare ripe for overhaul after pandemic: Click Here

NY’s pandemic response leaves school bus drivers in limbo: Click Here

Monday 5/4:
Troopers adapt to policing during COVID-19: Click Here

Many florists won’t see Mother’s Day business bump due to COVID-19: Click Here

Gov. Cuomo faces calls to release prisoners over COVID-19 fears: Click Here

Shortcomings in the state’s whistleblower laws spark renewed push for reform: Click Here

Friday 5/1:
COVID-19 will have a lasting economic toll says Citizens Budget Commission: Click Here

Wednesday 4/29:
Democratic lawmakers push for hazard pay for frontline workers: Click Here

Smaller banks struggle to compete for federal aid: Click Here

Tuesday 4/28:
State GOP leaders talked about COVID-19’s electoral impacts: Click Here

Rep. Tom Reed pushes for state aid in federal stimulus bills: Click Here

Ulster County’s COVID-19 response: Click Here

Businesses worry about the health of the Adirondack’s tourist-heavy economy: Click Here

Monday 4/27:
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins on COVID-19’s impact on legislating: Click Here

Nurses union sues over “grossly inadequate” protections for medical staff: Click Here

Friday 4/24:
Comptroller Tom DiNapoli discusses COVID-19’s impact on NY’s financial footing: Click Here

The opioid crisis continues during COVID-19 battle: Click Here

Rochester Schools Superintendent talked about the COVID-19 impact on his schools: Click Here

Private colleges try to whether COVID-19’s storm: Click Here

Thursday 4/23:
Upstate Assemblywoman talks about the struggles people are having with the unemployment site: Click Here

Primer on how the unemployment program works: Click Here

Personal experiences navigating unemployment process: Click Here

Help is available to navigate the unemployment process: Click Here

Wednesday 4/22:

Tracking NY’s spending on COVID-19 supplies: Click Here

Lobbyists adjust to COVID-19 norms: Click Here

Antibody tests could be the key to reopening NYS: Click Here

Tuesday 4/21:

Interim State Education Commissioner Shannon Tahoe and Regents Chancellor Betty Rosa on COVID-19’s educational impacts: Click Here

Funeral directors struggle to keep up with COVID-19 death toll: Click Here

Emerson COVID-19 poll: Click Here

Monday 4/20:

Business community concerns during COVID-19: Click Here

Calls for a water shut off moratorium: Click Here

Pharmacies adapt to COVID-19 demands: Click Here

Upstate GOP Senator joins call to regionally reopening NYS: Click Here

Friday 4/17:

Government oversight during the pandemic: Click Here

Domestic violence rates spike during COVID19: Click Here

Nursing homes scramble to keep patients safe during COVID19 pandemic: Click Here

Syracuse Senator Rachel May highlights issues impacting rural areas: Click Here

Thursday 4/16:

Farmers try to adjust to lower demand for crops during COVID-19: Click Here

Keeping grocery store workers and shoppers safe: Click Here

Dinosaur BBQ owner talks adapting to new COVID-19 rules and what reopening could look like: Click Here

Wednesday 4/15:

Race disparities in COVID19 deaths: Click Here

Caring for NY’s older population: Click Here

Keeping the power on during the COVID19 pandemic: Click Here

The impact of COVID19 on NY’s community colleges: Click Here

Tuesday 4/14:

Former Governor Pataki discussed being in charge of NY’s emergency response and how NY’s 9/11 response can shape its pandemic response: Click Here

Newspapers adapt to cover the COVID19 pandemic: Click Here

NY’s health systems work to meet COVID-19 need: Click Here

Monday 4/13:

Report calls for more protections for “essential workers”: Click Here

CSEA angered over Cuomo plan to freeze state worker pay: Click Here

Food banks rush to meet the COVID-19 need: Click Here

Friday 4/10:

Park rangers assist in COVID-19 response: Click Here

COVID-19’s massive impact on Queens communities: Click Here

How COVID-19 impacts health plans: Click Here

Thursday 4/9:

Assemblywoman returns to nursing to combat COVID-19: Click Here

Onondaga County’s fight against COVID19: Click Here

Stopping the spread of COVID-19 on public transit: Click Here

Wednesday 4/8:

The Board of Regents cancel June’s regents exams due to COVID19 concerns: Click Here

Death care services struggle to keep up with COVID-19 demands: Click Here

Tuesday 4/7:

Attorney General James talks COVID legal actions and the NRA’s legal challenge on gun stores being deemed “unessential”: Click Here

Albany County’s COVID response: Click Here

Monday 4/6:

Sen. Alessandra Biaggi on NY’s COVID response and keeping spirits high during social distancing: Click Here

Funding for NY’s schools and next steps for budget votes and state testing: Click Here

Friday 4/3:

Nurses on the front lines of the COVID19 fight call for more PPE: Click Here

• NY Democratic Chair Jay Jacobs defends ‘tough talk’ at Capitol

  March 3, 2021

  New York State Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs says “bullying” has no place in state government, but he doesn’t condemn “tough talk” at the Capitol. Read More

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• Senate Dems vary in responses to Cuomo’s alleged misconduct

  March 2, 2021

  Senate Democrats may agree on the need for an independent investigation into the multiple allegations of sexual misconduct by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, but there is a wide schism of opinions among the 43-member majority about what should happen in the interim. A handful of senators, including Jessica Ramos, Alessandra Biaggi, Gustavo Rivera and Jabari Brispot, say unequivocally that Cuomo needs to go now, while the situation is more complicated for other members. Read More

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• Cuomo and Legislature agree to rosier revenue projections

  March 2, 2021

  Legislative leaders and Gov. Andrew Cuomo are projecting two-year revenue totals that are $2.453 billion above the estimates in the executive budget proposal. Read More

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• Assembly Health Chair supports string on Cuomo’s pandemic powers

  March 1, 2021

  Assembly Health Committee Chair Dick Gottfried supports a proposal being considered by his Democratic colleagues requiring Gov. Andrew Cuomo to be more responsive to the Legislature when responding to the pandemic.  Read More

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• Senate Ethics Chair exploring her oversight powers of the governor

  February 26, 2021

  In the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Senate Ethics Committee Chair Alessandra Biaggi is exploring what ability she has to investigate the state’s chief executive. Read More

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• Hochul silent on misconduct allegations against Cuomo

  February 26, 2021

  Senate Ethics Committee Chair Alessandra Biaggi isn’t surprised that Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul hasn’t commented on allegations of sexual misconduct against Gov. Andrew Cuomo. “I would love to see the lieutenant governor weigh in because she is a member of that administration, whether or not the governor wants to admit that or not,” Biaggi told The Capitol Pressroom in an interview recorded on Thursday. Read More

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• Assembly Dems plan votes next week on nursing home reforms

  February 25, 2021

  Legislation making it easier to visit nursing homes is expected to get an Assembly vote next week as part of a package of reforms targeting the industry, according to Assemblyman Harry Bronson, a Rochester-area Democrat, who previously chaired the chamber’s Aging Committee. “My (visitation) bill is one of the bills that is being considered as part of that package,” Bronson said in an interview on Thursday.  Read More

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• Assembly Dems weigh checks on Cuomo’s pandemic powers

  February 25, 2021

  Rank-and-file Assembly Democrats were presented Wednesday with a series of new pandemic oversight measures for their consideration and possible adoption as early as next week. The proposed checks on the governor’s powers that were discussed during a private meeting of majority members includes requiring the Cuomo administration to report certain decisions a week in advance to legislative committee chairs and allowing municipalities to issue their own pandemic executive orders as long as they don’t conflict with state actions, according to multiple members briefed on the proposal. Read More

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• No Senate vote this week on Cuomo’s pandemic powers

  February 23, 2021

  The Senate is not going to vote this week to curtail Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s pandemic powers, as the Democratic majority is still working on legislation that would create a new oversight committee. A spokesman for the Senate Democratic Conference said Tuesday afternoon they were honing their proposal, with the goal of creating legislation that would make a workable law. Read More

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• Assembly Dems discuss Cuomo’s pandemic powers

  February 12, 2021

  Assembly Democrats met privately on Friday for more more than three hours to discuss the extraordinary powers exercised by Gov. Andrew Cuomo since the arrival of the novel coronavirus. The meeting, which was scheduled in advance of the New York Post’s report on Thursday about the Cuomo administration’s rationale for not releasing COVID-19 data to the state Legislature, featured a presentation by Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski, chair of the chamber’s operations committee, who walked his Democratic colleagues through a 75-page analysis of all the executive actions taken by the governor between March of 2020 and the end of January.  Read More

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