Power & Politics

Bonus: New York State Chief Cyber Officer Meghan Cook breaks down state's cybersecurity safeguards

Meghan Cook, who took the role of New York State Chief Cyber Officer a few weeks ago, sits down with CBS6's Tom Eschen to discuss her role in ensuring the cybersecurity o

Campaign 2026: NYS Attorney General GOP Nominee Saritha Komatireddy

Saritha Komatireddy, a former federal prosecutor, is the GOP Nominee for NYS Attorney General, and sits down with CBS6's Tom Eschen. Komatireddy discusses her approach to

Campaign 2026: GOP NYS Gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman provides closing message

Nassau County Executive and GOP nominee for New York State Governor Bruce Blakeman speaks with CBS6's Tom Eschen about his campaign. The conversation spans from utility c

Campaign 2026: NYS Senate District 45 Democratic Nominee Melissa Seale talks policy proposals

Melissa Seale, the Democratic nominee for NYS Senate District 45 joins CBS6’s Tom Eschen to discuss the plans for one of the largest legislative districts in the state. S

Campaign 2026: NYS Senator Dan Stec talks reelection bid

State Senator Dan Stec sits down with CBS6’s Tom Eschen to make his pitch for reelection in the race for District 45. In the interview, Stec breaks down his policy propos

October 23rd, 2026: Commuter Tax drama, Vivek's campaign ad, Childcare rollout with Guests: Albany Police Chief Brendan Cox and Anti-Violence Coordinator Shaquana Kakumba

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

NY 20th Congressional District Debate: Incumbent Paul Tonko (D) and Challenger Ralph Ambrosio (R)

CBS6 hosts a special presentation of New York's 20th Congressional District Debate between Democratic incumbent Paul Tonko and Republican nominee Ralph Ambrosio. Moderate

Campaign 2026: NYS Assembly District 107 incumbent Scott Bendett discuses reelection bid

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 a

Campaign 2026: NYS Assembly District 107 Democratic Candidate Chloe Pierce

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

Campaign 2026: Senate District 46 Debate: Martha McHugh (R) vs Pat Fahy (D)

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

Gubernatorial debate, Gaming commission rules, Quantum lab in NYC with Guests: Peter Guidarelli, Morgan Hook, Stephen Clark

-GOP strategist and former Schenectady County Legislature Chair Peter Guidarelli breaks down the line Gubernatorial debate between Governor Kathy Hochul and Nassau County

Campaign 2026: Senator Jake Ashby (R) discusses run for reelection in Senate District 43

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

Campaign 2026: Devin Lander (D) discusses challenge for Senate District 43

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, envir

Budget breakdowns, Cornell latest, Campaign 2026 with Guests: Lee Miringoff, Joseph Hernandez, Tom DiNapoli

 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 camp

Campaign 2026: NY-21st Congressional District Candidate Anthony Constantino Town Hall, October 6th, 2026

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

October 2nd, 2026: Tax Hike proposals, Cornell latest and AI at the White House

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

Campaign 2026: NYS 102nd Assembly District Republican Nominee Marc Molinaro discusses campaign

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

Campaign 2026: NYS 102nd Assembly District Candidate Janet Tweed (D)

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, he

September 25th, 2026, New NY Prediction Market lawsuit, new Siena Poll, Waymo, AI Regulation with Guests: Anthony Aguirre and Tush Nikkolaj

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, talk

Campaign 2026: NYS Senator Pat Fahy discusses campaign for Senate District 46, September 24th, 2026

NYS Senator Pat Fahy (D-Albany), is running for reelection in New York's 46th Senate District. The interview spans from public safety to utility prices, economic investme