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This week's Holloway's Headlines from producer Olivia Holloway include: City of Albany Common Council's passage of a Commuter Tax, Vivek Ramaswamy's attack ad against Amy Acton, Governor Hochul's recent childcare initiatives and opponent Bruce Blakeman's reaction Tom Eschen sits down with Albany Police Chief Brendan Cox and Anti-Violence Coordinator Shaquana Kakumba discussing juvenile crime statistics, resources and outreach programs. Power & Pop Culture discusses the Victoria Secret Fashion Show and Tom's Marathon 00:00 Holloway's Headlines: Albany’s commuter tax debate09:38 Holloway's Headlines: Ohio campaign ad controversy12:46 Holloway's Headlines: New York childcare proposals14:26 Holloway's Headlines: Congressional debate breakdown18:08 Interview: Albany youth crime and arrest trends26:53 Interview: Family support, truancy, and youth programs34:53 Interview: Social media and youth violence40:14 Interview: Prevention, police staffing, and measuring progress47:26 Power & Pop Culture: Victoria’s Secret fashion show51:58 Power & Pop Culture: Marathon running and training Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CBS6 hosts a special presentation of New York's 20th Congressional District Debate between Democratic incumbent Paul Tonko and Republican nominee Ralph Ambrosio. Moderated by Tom Eschen. 00:09 — Opening and Candidate Introductions 01:16 — Opening Statements 04:18 — Pandemic Relief, Municipal Budgets, and Oversight 09:18 — Healthcare and Energy Affordability 13:29 — Tariffs, Trade, and Inflation 18:54 — When Should the War in Iran End? 23:04 — Debate Resumes: Public Safety 27:57 — Artificial Intelligence and Regulation 33:41 — Impeachment and the Proposed $5,000 Payment 35:34 — National Debt and Democratic Socialism 38:38 — Russia Sanctions and U.S. Energy 42:23 — Epstein Files and Prosecutions 44:13 — Lightning Round 45:34 — Closing Statements 48:56 — Debate Conclusion Broadcast live from CBS6 Studios on October 21st, 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chloe Pierce speaks with Tom Eschen about her campaign for New York State's Assembly District 107 00:00 Introduction and Candidacy 02:01 Priorities and Affordability 04:18 Taxes, Utilities, and Data Centers 08:12 Public Safety and Policing 11:23 Immigration and Professional Ethics 14:17 Cornell Allegations and Assembly Bill 101A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Bendett, the Republican incumbent in Assembly District 107, discusses his record and bid for reelection with CBS6's Tom Eschen 00:00 — Scott Bendett’s background and district accomplishments 03:16 — Data center moratorium and energy costs 06:18 — Municipal funding and state spending 10:14 — Wealth, representation, and New York’s tax base 11:22 — 287(g) and immigration enforcement 14:33 — Flock cameras, privacy, and Cornell allegations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CBS6's broadcast of the Senate District 46 Debate between GOP nominee and challenger Martha McHugh and Democratic incumbent Pat Fahy. Topics included: -Juvenile Crime -Utility Costs -Data Centers -Flock Safety Cameras -Fiscally Stressed Municipalities -287 Agreements and Immigration -Clean Water Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-GOP strategist and former Schenectady County Legislature Chair Peter Guidarelli breaks down the line Gubernatorial debate between Governor Kathy Hochul and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman -Bluejacket Strategies' Morgan Hook provides his perspective on the New York State Gubernatorial debate between Governor Kathy Hochul and County Executive Bruce Blakeman -Albany Airport CEO Stephen Clark sat down on CBS6's Power & Politics this week, discussing his background, his approach to the role, the ongoing construction project and his vision for the future. 00:00 — Show intro and episode preview02:37 — Hochul–Blakeman debate breakdown04:19 — Hochul–Blakeman debate breakdown: Energy costs, climate policy, and the grid05:22 — Cornell and the involuntary intoxication law10:00 — Mobile sports betting rules and prediction markets15:00 — New York City and NYU’s proposed quantum lab19:45 — Preview: Fahy–McHugh State Senate debate22:38 — Peter Guidarelli on the Gubernatorial debate39:02 — Morgan Hook on the race and campaign strategy59:40 — Albany Airport CEO Stephen Clark interview1:16:07 — Power & Pop Culture: The Social Reckoning and journalism in film1:26:24 — Super Bowl halftime show predictions and favorites Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Devin Lander, New York State Historian, speaks with Tom Eschen about his run for New York State Senate District 43. Lander discusses his platforms on health care, environmental issues, utility costs and Flock cameras. 00:00 — Devin Lander and His Senate Campaign02:09 — Cost of Living and Healthcare05:40 — Climate, Energy, and Utility Costs11:28 — Data Centers, AI, and Public Safety15:23 — Lander’s Background and Qualifications Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NYS Senator Jake Ashby, a Republican, discusses his run for reelection in New York's 43rd Senate District. He touches on his campaign, utility costs, "Local Cops, Local Crimes" law, Veterans services and more 00:00 Introduction and New York’s energy affordability 03:49 Data centers, grid capacity, and local control 05:34 287(g) agreements and public safety 08:08 Veterans’ services and clinic access 10:41 Cornell investigation, state spending, and affordability Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Incumbent Tom DiNapoli (D) is facing GOP Nominee Joseph Hernandez in one of New York's Statewide Elections this year, both joining Power & Politics to discuss their campaigns. Lee Miringoff spoke with Tom Eschen about the latest Marist Poll. Power & Politics Producer Olivia Holloway provided this week's Holloway Headlines: -Budget Deficits -Cornell latest -Campaign Developments 0:00 Introduction 1:32 Holloway's Headlines: Albany’s ARPA funding and budget shortfall 7:06 Holloway's Headlines: Cornell case and petition to remove the attorney general 11:32 Holloway's Headlines: Tom discusses NY-21 forum 17:20 Holloway's Headlines: Marist poll and the Governor’s race 19:48 Lee Miringoff on Hochul’s lead and voter turnout 30:44 Joseph Hernandez on the Comptroller’s race 43:50 Tom DiNapoli on the state budget and Medicaid 1:00:29 Power & Pop Culture: AI-generated music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In front of a studio audience inside the CBS6 Television Station, Anthony Constantino, GOP nominee in New York's 21st Congressional District, discusses his campaign, and issues impacting residents. Constantino had agreed to six different dates for debates with Democratic nominee Blake Gendebien, but Gendebien declined the invitation, saying his schedule was full. The forum was moderated by Power & Politics host Tom Eschen. 00:00 Debate introduction and Anthony Constantino’s background02:43 Canada trade tensions and tariffs on farmers04:46 Iran, fuel prices, and energy policy06:46 Fuel costs, farm regulations, and environmental allegations08:53 Diesel exports and potential steps to lower fuel costs10:58 Iran conflict and national security11:37 Rural hospitals, Medicaid, and telehealth16:22 District priorities: broadband and “Operation Overhaul”18:36 Controversy over remarks about the Akwesasne community21:49 Border security and immigration22:49 Farm labor and the H-2A program24:14 Fort Drum, veterans, and military families25:18 Epstein files transparency26:53 Artificial intelligence in government and society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Power & Politics, Host Tom Eschen sits down with Bronx Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz, talking about his legislation which he says would close a loophole in the State's sexual assault laws. Producer Olivia Holloway speaks with Asm. Amy Paulin, going over that legislation which she's co-sponsored, but also her career of legislation aimed at supporting victims of sexual assault, as a survivor herself. Following tech leaders at the White House, Tom speaks with Kaitlin Asrow, New York State Department of Financial Services Acting Superintendent, discussing the implementation of the State's RAISE Act Holloway's Headlines Include: Albany and Schenectady's tax hike proposals, Cornell allegations update Guests: Asm. Jeffrey Dinowitz, Asm. Amy Paulin, and Kaitlin Asrow 00:00 — Introduction and headlines01:29 — Albany’s proposed budget and 15% property-tax increase08:33 — Schenectady’s proposed 42% tax levy increase09:55 — Albany comptroller’s audit and Cornell sexual assault allegations18:31 — Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz on the consent-law bill27:31 — Assemblymember Amy Paulin on sexual assault advocacy37:50 — Kaitlin Asrow on New York’s AI safety framework and the RAISE Act45:09 — Campaign coverage and podcast announcements45:48 — “What Are You Watching?”: TV, books, and pop culture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Janet Tweed, the Democratic nominee for New York's 102nd Assembly District, speaks with Tom Eschen on Power & Politics. Tweed discusses her background in the district, her goal to pass the New York Health Act, data centers, 287g and more. Tweed is going up against Republican nominee Marc Molinaro, as both are looking to replace incumbent Chris Tague (R), who is running for State Senate. 00:00 Introduction and the 102nd Assembly District 02:37 Farming, healthcare background 06:14 Data center moratorium, AI, and watershed concerns 07:56 Legislative independence, urban-rural issues, and public safety 12:39 New York Health Act and message to voters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Congressional Rep. Marc Molinaro speaks with Tom Eschen about running for New York's 102nd Assembly District, looking to make a return to the State legislature for the first time in more than 15 years. Molinaro discusses why he's looking to return to the Assembly, cost of living, rural hospital support, 287g agreements and more Marc Molinaro is going up against Democratic nominee Janet Tweed, as both are looking to replace incumbent Chris Tague (R), who is running for State Senate. 00:00 Mark Molinaro’s Campaign Message 01:10 District Experience and Why He’s Running 05:34 Data Centers and Local Home Rule 08:53 Public Safety and Law Enforcement Cooperation 10:53 Rural Healthcare, Mental Health, and Cashless Bail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Tom Eschen sits down with Anthony Aguirre, President & CEO of the Future of Life Institute and Tush Nikkolaj President and CEO at Logical Net Corporation, talking AI regulation and innovation Producer Olivia Holloway's Headlines: New NY Prediction Market lawsuit, new Siena Poll, White House Media Ban/unBan, Waymo movement, AI Regulation 00:00 Intro & Show Preview 01:19 NY Sues Polymarket 03:39 Siena Poll: Hochul vs. Blakeman & Data Centers 08:40 White House Press Access Fight 12:51 Waymo's Push Into New York 18:33 State AGs Call for Federal AI Rules 23:04 Interview: Anthony Aguirre, Future of Life Institute 39:51 Interview: Tush Nikkolaj Logical Net 55:50 Power & Pop Culture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Republican Martha McHugh is running for New York's 46th Senate District, discussing her campaign with CBS6's Tom Eschen. She talks about job creation, solar complexes and local control, data centers and public safety. 00:14 Why she's running 00:58 District's diversity in population, density 03:40 Solar and home rule 05:20 Data centers 07:54 Utilities/Public Service Commission 10:44 Raise the Age 12:22 Minority-party strategy McHugh is opposing incumbent NYS Senator Pat Fahy (D) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices