The Capitol Pressroom

The Capitol Pressroom A daily, public radio program from New York's Capitol. Each show is infused with personality, humor and your best interests in mind.

From the State Capitol in Albany, host David Lombardo untangles the intricacies of New York state politics with elected officials, political reporters, activists and analysts. He cuts through the jargon so it makes sense for us all.

11/17/2025

We explored how New Yorkers weathered the SNAP crisis and how communities stepped up in response.

Our guest was Natasha Pernicka, executive director for The Alliance for a Hunger Free New York.

11/04/2025

Is it time for U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer to consider not running again?

We asked Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado about the future of New York's senior senator.

10/29/2025

Nearly three million New Yorkers are at risk of losing their SNAP benefits in November. We talked with New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Barbara Guinn about the Trump administration's refusal to tap into contingency funds to keep this food assistance flowing for low-income families.

10/17/2025

A report from the Citizens Budget Commission estimated the MTA lost out on a billion in revenue from riders in 2024 who didn't pay to use the system.

The group's leader explains the different forms that fare and toll evasion can take.

10/07/2025

When a senior member of the state legislature departs it sets off a game of committee (and office) musical chairs.

The departure of Assemblyman Billy Jones meant (in a roundabout way) Assemblymember Jen Lunsford became assistant majority leader.

10/06/2025

It's important for the sanity of journalists to have a good work-life balance, with one big exception, according to reporter Dan Clark.

- Some of the top stories from this week.Follow the link in our bio for the full interviews.
10/04/2025

- Some of the top stories from this week.

Follow the link in our bio for the full interviews.

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