Power & Politics

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 public safety and accountability, bail reform, involuntary commitment and fraud investigations.

00:00 Introduction
00:46 Her concerns about crime and public safety
03:59 Proposed approach to repeat offenders and bail reform
07:15 Immigration enforcement and local-federal cooperation
09:54 Responding to claims about political independence
11:05 When she would sue the federal government
12:11 Homelessness, mental health, and treatment centers
16:26 Prediction markets and gambling law
17:06 Body-armor law ruling
17:30 What she learned campaigning across New York
19:23 Medicaid, government, and consumer fraud
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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 costs, spending policy proposals, Sanctuary policies, and President Donald Trump

00:00 — Introduction: Bruce Blakeman on the 2026 New York governor’s race

00:20 — Blakeman’s campaign travels

01:16 — His plan to end state funding for asylum seekers

02:33 — State spending and education reform

03:59 — Proposal for statewide childcare benefits for working parents

05:15 — Budget priorities and tax policy

06:06 — Energy costs and Blakeman’s case for natural gas

07:18 — Fracking, environmental concerns, and grid reliability

09:07 — Blakeman’s relationship with President Trump
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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 proposals for what he says will lower energy prices for New Yorkers along with other campaign promises.

00:00 Introduction and reelection priorities
00:29 Energy affordability and the CLCPA
04:37 Natural gas and the energy transition
06:08 Nuclear power and local control
07:13 Data centers and the proposed moratorium
09:57 Local law enforcement and the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act
12:19 Representation and legislative record
13:45 Corrections, prison safety, and body scanners
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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. She brings years of experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner to the race, as healthcare costs remain a top concern for voters.

00:00 Introduction
00:25 Melissa Seale’s background and why she’s running
01:24 Healthcare spending, Medicaid oversight, and North Country funding
02:02 A “people over party” approach
02:45 The New York Health Act
03:47 Responding to concerns about healthcare costs
04:36 Utility bills, rate hikes, and energy policy
06:26 Natural gas and energy options for the North Country
06:55 Solar development, farmland, and wildlife
07:57 Data center moratorium
08:32 HALT Act and correctional facilities
09:41 Corrections officer staffing and prison conditions
10:56 Local law enforcement and ICE
13:33 Closing message to voters

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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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