Power & Politics

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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