Power & Politics

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


$20 Billion Affordable Housing Fund – 00:30


Pension Fund Performance & Wall Street Fees – 01:32


Firing Wall Street Managers & Index Fund Plan – 04:06


Politics, Fiduciary Duty & Risky Investments – 06:36


Tier Six Pensions & Pension Reform – 09:21


Auditing Priorities: Health Care, ICE & Insurance – 11:11


Building Codes, Construction Costs & Affordability – 13:12


Utilities, PSC & Rising Energy Bills – 15:05


Climate Law, Fossil Fuels & Divestment – 17:04


Eliot Spitzer’s Support & Campaign Backing – 18:54


Statewide Campaign Strategy & Voter Outreach – 19:52


What Sets Drew Apart & Closing Message – 21:15

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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.
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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 crisis".

On Power & Politics, D'Alessandro disagreed.


Intro & Who Protects New York[00:00:01] – [00:03:26]


Recruitment & Retention Challenges[00:03:26] – [00:09:21]


More Calls, Changing Communities[00:09:21] – [00:13:41]


Different Ways to Volunteer[00:13:41] – [00:17:10]


Incentives & the VOLY Plan[00:17:10] – [00:21:06]


Volunteers as the Backbone of Public Safety[00:21:06] – [00:22:17]


Mental Health and 9/11 Impacts[00:22:17] – [00:25:37]


Budget Priorities & Why It Matters to Taxpayers[00:25:37] – End

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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, key breaks in her career.


Women in Policing & Personal Identity

[0:04:30 – 0:06:30]

Changes for women in law enforcement, stereotypes, and separating the job from who you are.


Immigration, Warrants & Technology

[0:06:30 – 0:12:30]

Philosophy on ICE cooperation, jail vs. traffic-stop policies, and use of cameras for investigations—not immigration.


Community Roots, Culture & Recruitment

[0:12:30 – 0:21:00]

Being from Hudson, expectations of deputies, body cameras, community events, morale, and recruiting through positive engagement.


Race, Representation & Public Perception

[0:21:00 – 0:25:00]

Growing up with parents from segregated schools, becoming the sixth Black woman in NYSP, and seeing “people as people.”


Mental Health, Training & Safety

[0:25:00 – 0:27:30]

Mobile crisis response, why officers should still be present, and ongoing training with county mental health.


Opioids, Harm Reduction & Treatment in Jail

[0:27:30 – 0:31:00]

Overdose trends, medically assisted treatment in jail, access issues, and Narcan/harm-reduction philosophy.


Scams Against Seniors & Community Protection

[0:31:00 – 0:33:30]

Common scams, financial safeguards, and encouraging seniors to call police.


Vision for Columbia County & Success

[0:33:30 – 0:36:56]

Post‑COVID population shifts, why the job is rewarding, specialized units, and her definition of a successful department.

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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.
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