NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli speaks with Tom Eschen about his 2026 campaign for reelection. 00:00 Campaign outlook 00:51 The campaign and voter concerns 01:31 New York’s state budget and reserve concerns 03:46 Taxes, spending, and affordability 04:47 Medicaid fraud and oversight 08:16 Budget...

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticizes President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans on the economy, health care, tariffs and foreign policy while arguing Democrats are positioned to win back control of the House in November. MORE: CBS6Albany.com -------------------------------------------------- Stay up to...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis say thousands of National Guard members, rescue teams, boats, helicopters and other response assets have been staged ahead of the approaching hurricane to support emergency operations and rescue efforts. MORE: -------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date with...

President Donald Trump praises Elon Musk's work at SpaceX, Tesla and Neuralink while presenting him with the National Medal of Science. MORE: -------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: X: cbs6albany Facebook: cbs6albany YouTube: @cbs6albany Have a...

Step into “A Weird and Whimsical World,” and you’ll be helping fuel the creative engine behind Albany Barn’s year-round work. Albany Barn is holding its major fundraiser of the year, raising money to support all of its locations, including...

The two candidates vying for a spot in New York’s 46th Senate District squared off in a heated debate at the CBS6 studios in Niskayuna on Thursday evening. Republican Martha McHugh is looking to unseat incumbent Democrat Pat Fahy....

High winds tear the roof from a Pensacola, Fla. motel as Hurricane Isaias makes landfall. -------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: X: cbs6albany Facebook: cbs6albany YouTube: @cbs6albany Have a news tip? Email [email protected] WRGB is a NY...

As the City faces at least a current $5 million deficit, and $7 million for 2027, the City of Saratoga Springs is proposing an 18 percent property tax increase, with staffing cuts proposed too. More: -------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date with...

Lee Miringoff, who directs the Marist Institute for Public Opinion, speaks with Tom Eschen about their October 2026 New York State Midterm Elections poll. 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Hochul’s 53–42 lead over Blakeman 01:45 How Trump affects the race 03:45 Hochul’s favorability...

Abdul El-Sayed's campaign event with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in Michigan on Oct. 15 -------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: X: cbs6albany Facebook: cbs6albany YouTube: @cbs6albany Have a news tip? Email [email protected] WRGB is a NY based station...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Saturday morning that Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin at 9:30 p.m. Friday as a Category 2 hurricane with winds of about 105 mph. Wind gusts reached 116 mph near Santa Rosa Sound,...

Florida officials are urging residents to prepare their families and property ahead of the approaching hurricane, follow local emergency directives and remain alert as the storm moves closer. MORE: -------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: X: cbs6albany...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reports on cleanup and restoration activity around the hurricane-stricken panhandle. The governor listed a number of businesses now open to help people recover after the storm. -------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: X:...

Vice President JD Vance unveils a broad immigration and labor enforcement initiative targeting alleged H-1B and J-1 visa fraud, including actions involving Microsoft, Adobe, major outsourcing firms and several universities. The event also features remarks from Keith Sonderling,...

President Donald Trump said the United States should have received the Nobel Peace Prize, calling the decision not to award it to the U.S. a stain on Norway. MORE: -------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: X: cbs6albany...

The annual Witch Walk and Dance Benefit is returning to Saratoga Springs on October 17. Witches from across the Capital Region will gather for dances, raffles and the Witch Way Market in Congress Park, all while raising money...

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 00:00 — Debate takeaways and the Trump factor 04:39 — Immigration and crime 06:17...

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin disputes claims that deportation operations are being increased ahead of the midterm elections, saying immigration enforcement efforts remain consistent and focused on "the worst of the worst." MORE: -------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social...

An ICE official argues against abolishing the agency and discusses cooperation between federal immigration authorities and New York officials. MORE: -------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: X: cbs6albany Facebook: cbs6albany YouTube: @cbs6albany Have a news tip?...

Collar City Pride brought music, vendors, a costume contest and more to Troy's Riverfront Park. CBS6 photojournalist Kevin Thorne shares the sights and sounds. -------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: X: cbs6albany Facebook: cbs6albany YouTube:...

With the average price of gas being $4.40 a gallon in Albany according to GasBuddy, CBS6's Anthony Krolikowski stopped by Costco. The wholesale store holds the second lowest price in the county. More: -------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social...

Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is investigating employers accused of preferring foreign workers over American workers and warns violators could face action. MORE: -------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: X: cbs6albany Facebook: cbs6albany...

Residents of a low-income senior apartment building in Schenectady say they have been left struggling for weeks after the building’s only elevator went out of service, forcing some to climb multiple flights of stairs or rely on emergency...

Hakeem Jeffries predicts Democrats will defeat House Republicans, discusses Long Island battleground districts and argues GOP spending efforts are failing. MORE: CBS6Albany.com -------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: X: cbs6albany Facebook: cbs6albany YouTube: @cbs6albany Have a news...

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. Clark, 39, comes to Albany from Sacramento,...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis say extensive preparations are underway as a Category 3 hurricane approaches the Florida Panhandle. Leaders are warning residents about storm surge, wind damage and the potential for significant impacts across the region. MORE: -------------------------------------------------- Stay up...

Joseph Hernandez speaks with Tom Eschen about his campaign for NYS Comptroller. -------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Introduction 01:53 The Comptroller’s role and plans to fight fraud 03:15 Auditing Medicaid and investigating suspected fraud 05:07 Supporting and overseeing local governments 07:00 Pension fund performance and investment...

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...

Our sister station WPEC in West Palm Beach shared this post from ZooWorld, featuring a flock of flamingos keeping safe from Hurricane Isaias -- in a bathroom at the zoo. The zoo was closed Friday due to the storm...

President Donald Trump criticized New York’s sanctuary policies during a rally in Syracuse, claiming they put communities and law enforcement at risk. MORE: -------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: X: cbs6albany Facebook: cbs6albany YouTube: @cbs6albany Have...

Recovery crews and residents began clearing damaged roads Saturday as daylight revealed Hurricane Isaias’ toll across Pensacola and the western Florida Panhandle. -------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: X: cbs6albany Facebook: cbs6albany YouTube: @cbs6albany Have a...

President Donald Trump campaigned in Syracuse for Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman, while also backing congressional candidates Anthony Constantino and Kailee Buller. MORE: -------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: X: cbs6albany Facebook: cbs6albany YouTube: @cbs6albany Have...

Hakeem Jeffries argues Trump administration policies have increased costs for Americans, criticizing tariffs, Medicaid reductions and health care affordability. MORE: CBS6Albany.com -------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: X: cbs6albany Facebook: cbs6albany YouTube: @cbs6albany Have a news tip?...

Republican challenger Martha McHugh faces incumbent Democrat Pat Fahy in CBS6's NY Senate District 46 debate. The candidates shared their thoughts on lowering utility costs. -------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: X: cbs6albany Facebook: cbs6albany YouTube:...

President Donald Trump criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul over New York utility rates and home heating costs during a campaign rally in Syracuse. MORE: -------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: X: cbs6albany Facebook: cbs6albany YouTube: @cbs6albany Have...

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Saturday morning that Hurricane Isaias left about 448,000 Florida utility accounts without power as crews began damage assessments, road clearing and restoration work across the Panhandle. -------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: X:...

President Donald Trump delivers remarks while awarding the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation, praising advances in science, artificial intelligence, computing, space exploration and American innovation. MORE: -------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social...

Bluejacket Strategies' Morgan Hook provides his perspective on the New York State Gubernatorial debate between Governor Kathy Hochul and County Executive Bruce Blakeman 00:00 Debate recap and initial reactions 00:17 Blakeman’s strategy and the anti-incumbent mood 02:51 Why Republicans in...

President Donald Trump told reporters he recently spoke with new White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia and questioned whether the criticism and attention were worth enduring, while adding that he would support whatever decision she ultimately makes. MORE: -------------------------------------------------- Stay...

A high-profile rape case tied to Cornell University is facing a new legal fight, as defense attorneys move to keep New York’s attorney general from taking a lead role in the prosecution. Lawyers for one of the seven accused...

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin addresses questions about a child who was in a vehicle during the arrest of Oscar Belgal and discusses the circumstances surrounding the operation. MORE: -------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: X: cbs6albany...

Labor Department Inspector General Anthony Esposito announces investigations into J-1 visa programs at several universities, saying subpoenas have been issued and warning that no institution is above the law. MORE: CBS6Albany.com -------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: X:...

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin cites stabbing of NYPD officer during criticism of sanctuary policies MORE: -------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: X: cbs6albany Facebook: cbs6albany YouTube: @cbs6albany Have a news tip? Email [email protected] WRGB is a NY...

With the average price of gas being $4.40 a gallon in Albany according to GasBuddy, CBS6's Anthony Krolikowski stopped by Costco. The wholesale store holds the second lowest price in the county. More: -------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social...

President Donald Trump unveils America.gov, a new platform designed to streamline access to federal government services. MORE: -------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: X: cbs6albany Facebook: cbs6albany YouTube: @cbs6albany Have a news tip? Email [email protected] WRGB is...

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin responds to comments made by a mayor during a press conference and discusses immigration enforcement efforts in New York. MORE: -------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: X: cbs6albany Facebook: cbs6albany YouTube:...