October 2nd, 2026: Tax Hike proposals, Cornell latest and AI at the White House

On this week's episode of Power & Politics, Host Tom Eschen sits down with Bronx Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz, talking about his legislation which he says would close a loophole in the State's sexual assault laws.

Producer Olivia Holloway speaks with Asm. Amy Paulin, going over that legislation which she's co-sponsored, but also her career of legislation aimed at supporting victims of sexual assault, as a survivor herself.

Following tech leaders at the White House, Tom speaks with Kaitlin Asrow, New York State Department of Financial Services Acting Superintendent, discussing the implementation of the State's RAISE Act

Holloway's Headlines Include: Albany and Schenectady's tax hike proposals, Cornell allegations update

Guests: Asm. Jeffrey Dinowitz, Asm. Amy Paulin, and Kaitlin Asrow

00:00 — Introduction and headlines01:29 — Albany’s proposed budget and 15% property-tax increase08:33 — Schenectady’s proposed 42% tax levy increase09:55 — Albany comptroller’s audit and Cornell sexual assault allegations18:31 — Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz on the consent-law bill27:31 — Assemblymember Amy Paulin on sexual assault advocacy37:50 — Kaitlin Asrow on New York’s AI safety framework and the RAISE Act45:09 — Campaign coverage and podcast announcements45:48 — “What Are You Watching?”: TV, books, and pop culture

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