Power & Politics

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

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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

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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
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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

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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

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