Power & Politics

NYS Department of Education Commissioner Betty Rosa, Senior Deputy Commissioner Jeffrey Matteson and Assistant Commissioner David Frank joined Tom Eschen on Power & Politics this week. They discussed the State's funding formula, student outcomes, Back to Basics reading implementation, Tier 6, America 250 and more Introduction & Funding vs Outcomes0:00:00 – 0:02:28 Funding Formula, Equity & High-Ne...

Drew Warshaw is part of a group looking to challenge New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli in the Democratic primary in June. On the heels of a campaign stop at the State Capital proposing a $20 billion affordable housing fund, Warshaw joined Power & Politics. He and Tom Eschen discussed: Introduction & Campaign Overview – 00:00–00:30 $20 Billion Affordable Housing Fund – 00:30–01:32 Pension Fun...

Dr. Emily Eisner, Acting Executive Director and the Chief Economist at the Fiscal Policy Institute spoke with CBS6's Tom Eschen providing their perspective on the current budget conversation both at the State level and for New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John D'Alessandro, Secretary of the Firefighters Association of the State of New York, joined Power & Politics this week to discuss the state of volunteer firefighters in New York. His appearance comes a few weeks after a different firefighter association, the Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York, said the decline in volunteer firefighter staffing has become a "public safety cris...

Jackie Salvatore, the first woman of color to be elected Sheriff in New York State, joined Power & Politics for a wide ranging interview on Thursday evening. Salvatore, a Democrat who had been Columbia County Undersheriff since 2022, was elected in November 2025.  Chapters: Historic First & Early Months in Office [0:00:00 – 0:04:30] Becoming sheriff, being the first woman of color sheriff in NYS,...

Stuart Amoriell, a Democratic candidate running in New York's 21st Congressional District, joined Power & Politics this week, discussing his background, his campaign and some of the major issues facing New Yorkers, and Americans right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressman Mike Lawler, a Republican representing New York's 17th Congressional District, speaks with CBS6's Tom Eschen about the United States and Israel's military action in Iran. They discuss the legality of the move by the Trump Administration, the messaging the by the federal government and Congress, along with his push to pass DHS funding to provide safety at home. Learn more about your ad...

New York House Rep. Pat Ryan (D) , a veteran who represents New York's 18th Congressional District, is opposing the Trump Administration's military action in Iran, saying he doesn't see a clear strategy, and that he's concerned history will be repeating itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CBS6's Briana Supardi fills in for Tom Eschen to discuss this week in politics. On this episode: A Schenectady Man Taken into ICE Custody, Increased Registration Fees, and the Future of Albany County Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adem Bunkeddeko, a former Congressional candidate, discusses his run for New York State Comptroller. He breaks down his approach to the office, talking investing in entities like the Knicks, divesting, auditing, oversight and more 0:00:00 – 0:02:24 — Introduction and Why He’s Running0:02:24 – 0:07:03 — Why Comptroller and Using the Pension Fund for Housing0:07:03 – 0:13:13 — Audits, Policy, and th...

Peter Gannon, President & CEO of United Way of the Greater Capital Region joined Power & Politics this week, discussing the organizations programs revolving around housing, food, emergency assistance and more. His appearance comes less than a week after New York State announced their "Downtown Albany Strategy" plan, which involves a $200 million investment into Albany's Downtown. He also addressed...

New York State Assemblymember Brian Cunningham (D-Brooklyn), sits down for a wide-ranging interview on CBS6's Power & Politics with Tom Eschen. In the interview, Cunningham discusses Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State proposals, the FY2027 Budget, universal childcare, and affordability. He reacted to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's testimony during the State Budget Hearing, and talked...

New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli has been in office since 2007, and is running for reelection in 2026. For the first time in about two decades, he's potentially being challenged in a primary. Now, following last week's NYS Democratic Convention, DiNapoli is the party's nominee, with none of the challengers receiving enough of the vote to be automatically on the ballot. Therefore, Raj Goyle,...

On Tuesday, Joseph Hernandez was unanimously nominated to be the Republican representative on the ballot for New York State Comptroller in the November election. In this discussion, Hernandez discusses his motivations, platforms and more: -Role of Capitalism and Entrepreneurship -Vision for the Comptroller's Office -Economic Development and Investment Strategies -Auditing and Fraud Prevention -Pol...

With the Super Bowl days away, it's estimated $1.7 billion will be wagered this year. With that in mind, CBS6 sat down with NYS Assembly's Standing Committee on Racing & Wagering Chair Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) on Thursday.  "When we look at the revenue reports associated with mobile sports wagering, it is a steep slope. Every month we see more and more people playing on mobile sports wagering...

 Raj Goyle, a Democratic candidate for New York State Comptroller, joined Power & Politics this week. His candidacy, along with fellow Democratic candidates Drew Warshaw and Adem Bunkeddeko have all announced campaigns, the first primary challenges against incumbent Tom DiNapoli in two decades. Goyle says he wants to leverage more power out of the Comptroller's office, hoping to counter Trump Admi...

Prior to his role with Albany Law School, Wildes managed several State Agencies, (Office of Mental Health, the Office of Addiction Services and Supports, the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, and the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs). He also played a major role in implementing the Governor's $1 billion investment into New York State's mental health s...

The family of Robert Brooks met with Governor Kathy Hochul at the State Capital on Monday, calling it a good first step as they advocate for prison reform. Robert Brooks was killed while in custody at Marcy Correctional Facility in December 2024, the video of his beating going viral and sparking a movement to end violence in prisons. A prison omnibus package, inspired by this movement, aimed at tr...

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Julie Tighe, President of New York League of Conservation Voters, broke down her stance on the Governor signing into law the rescinding of the 100-foot rule to end 2025, and the status of New York's energy policy, and CLCPA compliance, heading into 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Harris talks New Year's prep in Times Square, a new Times Square ball, and the impact of New Year's Eve on the district Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Santa Claus joins Power & Politics to answer the tough questions about Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Governor Kathy Hochul has until Friday, December 19, to sign or veto a package of 10 bills aimed at creating more oversight and transparency within New York State's corrections system. The omnibus package was created in the wake of the deaths of Robert Brooks and Messiah Nantwi while in custody, and on Wednesday, Senate sponsor Julia Salazar (D–18th Senate District) expressed optimism the Governo...

NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez discusses the LOADing Act extension she hopes the Governor signs by Friday, her legislation regarding data center accountability, cybersecurity in elections, and Zohran Mamdani Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices