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April 9, 2021
April 9, 2021 – Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner, a Capital Region Democrat, joins the show to explain language in the state budget that will authorizes 12- and 13-year-olds hunters to use rifles and shotguns for deer hunting under the supervision of licensed adults. Read More
April 9, 2021
April 9, 2021 – As part of national child abuse prevention month, we’re telling the story of Jacqueline Franchetti, founder of Kyra’s Champions, a non-profit organization advocating for reforms designed to keep children safe. She started the movement after her two-year-old daughter was murdered by her father during a court-sanctioned, unsupervised visit. Jacqueline is pushing for the adoption of Kyra’s Law, which would overhaul the state’s family court system Read More
April 9, 2021
April 9, 2021 – We look at the good, the bad and the missing from the environmental portion of the recently approved state budget, with Liz Moran, environmental policy director of the New York Public Interest Research Group Read More
April 8, 2021
The Capitol Pressroom · Reports cites ‘sensationalized’ media coverage for negative reaction to bail reform April 8, 2021 – Inaccurate, misleading and one-sided media coverage leading up to the implementation of the state’s new bail laws in 2020 – and the ensuing weeks and months after they took effect – contributed to a negative reaction to the changes, according to a report from FWD.us. We discussed the findings with report co-author Laura Bennett, manager of research for criminal justice reform at FWD.us. Read More
April 8, 2021
April 8, 2021 – Ever since it got up and running in 2016, New York’s medical marijuana program has been dogged by access and affordability obstacles for patients. But with the adoption of legalized marijuana at the end of March, state Sen. Diane Savino, a Staten Island Democrat, says the medical program is poised for a comeback. Read More
April 8, 2021
April 8, 2021 – Democratic lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo approved the creation of a $2.4 billion rent relief program in the state budget. The Legal Aid Society’s Ellen Davidson explains who is eligible for help, how much is available and when it will be distributed. Read More
April 7, 2021
April 7, 2021 – We’re joined by Russell Weaver, an economic geographer and director of research for Cornell University’s school of Industrial and Labor Relations, to break down the state of New York’s economic recovery since the start of the pandemic. We discuss what sectors have bounced back, who has been left behind and what’s next Read More
April 7, 2021
April 7, 2021 – It’s only been a week since New York legalized marijuana, but New York’s Green Party has ideas on how to improve the new law. Michael O’Neil, a member of the state party’s executive committee, joins the show to make the case for lower tax rates and no limits on possession. Read More
April 7, 2021
April 7, 2021 – The state’s courts had to absorb a 10 percent budget cut last fiscal year, but the New York Law Journal’s Ryan Tarinelli says they’re poised for a restoration of funding in the state budget making its way through the Capitol this week. Read More
April 6, 2021
April 6, 2021 – Millions of Americans are getting vaccinated every day for COVID-19, but what does it mean for a return to normalcy? Can we take off our masks? Is it safe to have friends over? We asked these questions, and many more, to Dr. Eli Rosenberg, a professor of epidemiology and biostatistics for the University at Albany and a member of the governor’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution task force. Read More
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.
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David Lombardo
Host
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.
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April 5, 2021
On Monday afternoon, The Capitol Pressroom reached out to a dozen upstate and suburban Senate Democrats to get their positions on a $2 billion state investment in pandemic benefits for New Yorkers – mostly undocumented immigrants – who were shut out of federal relief efforts. The dozen moderate members could control the fate of the measure in the chamber if they voted as a block. Ten didn’t respond, one Long Island Democrat’s spokesman offered a “no comment,” and Sen. Pete Harckham called me back. “I think it’s very necessary,” the Westchester County Democrat said. Read More
April 2, 2021
A group of about 30 Assembly Democrats are so concerned with the $2 billion excluded workers fund being kicked around in budget negotiations that they met in secret on Friday before the full conference with their colleagues, according to multiple members at the remote meeting. Read More
April 2, 2021
If the state legislature and Gov. Andrew Cuomo don’t compromise on their competing plans for online sports gambling, “nothing will get done,” according to Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee Chair Joe Addabbo. Read More
April 1, 2021
About five years after state lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo made professional mixed martial arts legal in New York, the state has adopted regulations enabling bouts featuring professional and amateur fighters. Read More
March 29, 2021
With days until the state budget is due, the battle lines over a new $1 DMV convenience fee are clear. Read More
March 18, 2021
Proposed state regulations banning the sale of hemp flower or pre-rolled joints in New York may not be reversed by the legislative campaign to legalize adult-use marijuana. Read More
March 15, 2021
Half of New York voters – 61 percent of registered Democrats – don’t feel that Gov. Andrew Cuomo needs to resign in response to the multiple allegations of sexual misconduct by the three-term Democrat, according to a new poll from the Siena College Research Institute. Read More
March 12, 2021
A bill introduced on Thursday would prevent future governors from writing about their time in office, while still in office. Read More
March 11, 2021
Assemblymember Maritza Davila, a Brooklyn Democrat, is postponing a political fundraiser scheduled for March 24 after being asked by The Capitol Pressroom about the propriety of soliciting campaign contributions a week before the state budget is due. Read More
March 10, 2021
Charlie King, a longtime ally of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, worked behind the scenes to distribute a statement on Tuesday from more than two dozen clergy members of color pushing back against calls for New York’s chief executive to resign before the state attorney general’s probe into his conduct is completed, according to multiple signatories on the statement. Read More
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