Power & Politics

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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-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
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