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Marisa Jacques sits down with Tim Flanagan, chairman of the Board of Directors for the Buffalo Irish Center.
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Marisa Jacques sits down with Tim Flanagan, chairman of the Board of Directors for the Buffalo Irish Center.
Marisa Jacques sat down with Glens Falls Mayor Sullivan William Collins.
JoDee Kenney talked with City of Syracuse Common Council Member Pat Hogan.
In Focus New York is a 30-minute public affairs program hosted by JoDee Kenney, exclusively on Spectrum News 1.
Each week, we will invite experts around New York to discuss a wide range of issues impacting the state.
In Focus New York airs on Spectrum News 1 each Sunday at 10:30 a.m., and repeats Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
JoDee Kenney sat down with Tom Nardacci, executive director of the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York.
JoDee Kenney talked with Aldo Juárez-Romero, deputy director and COO at Sycamore Collaborative.
This weekend on In Focus, we’re opening a conversation on tackling food insecurity across upstate New York.
JoDee Kenney was joined by Chris Koetzle, executive director of the Association of Towns of New York state.
JoDee Kenney was joined by Chris Koetzle, executive director of the Association of Towns of New York state.
We are talking about redevelopment projects driving the upstate economy forward this weekend.
JoDee Kenney was joined by Dr. Seanelle Hawkins, president & CEO of The Urban League of Rochester.
JoDee Kenney welcomed in Herb Dunmore, commander of the American Legion Dunbar Post 1642.
JoDee Kenney sat down with Syracuse Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens, who could be the first Black mayor in the Salt City.
JoDee Kenney welcomed in Oneida County Executive Picente to talk about plans for a 170-acre section of the former Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome.
Albany County Legislature Chair Joanne Cunningham spoke on the future of the former College of Saint Rose campus in Albany’s Pine Hills neighborhood.
JoDee Kenney was joined by Albany Common Councilmember Owusu Anane, who represents the city’s 10th Ward.
JoDee Kenney was joined by Dottie Gallagher, president and CEO of the Buffalo Niagara Partnership.
JoDee Kenney sat down with state Sen. Chris Ryan, who was elected to serve the 50th District.
JoDee Kenney was joined by Siela Bynoe, who represents parts of Long Island.
Florida Republican Rep. Kat Cammack joined "In Focus."
Montana Sen. Tim Sheehy joined "In Focus."
George Washington University professor Dr. Todd Belt joined "In Focus."
JoDee Kenney sat down with Rochester Mayor Malik Evans.
JoDee Kenney was joined by Anthony Gaddy, president & CEO, Upstate New York Black Chamber of Commerce.
State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins joined "In Focus."
State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie joined "In Focus."
This weekend on In Focus, JoDee Kenney spends a day in the city of Troy with Mayor Carmella Mantello.
JoDee Kenney talks with Shane Butler, Chenango County director of planning, about community revitalization efforts for more rural areas.
JoDee Kenney talks with Ginnie Farrell, Albany Common Council majority leader, who became a member of the city’s school board before Common Council.
JoDee Kenney is joined by Utica Mayor Michael Galime, who grew up in the city and served as city council president before running for mayor.
JoDee Kenney speaks with Bob Provost, president and CEO of the New York State Tourism Industry Association.
JoDee Kenney sits down with state Sen. Pamela Helming, who represents the 54th District, covering much of the Finger Lakes region.
JoDee Kenney welcomes in Assemblymember Marianne Buttenschon, whose district covers the greater Utica area.
JoDee Kenney speaks with Joanna Alberti, lead artist and owner of philoSophie’s design studio in Spencerport.
JoDee Kenney is joined in the studio by U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Pat Lurenz, coordinator for Capital Region Toys for Tots.
JoDee Kenney speaks with Joseph Carni, chair of the Onondaga Republican Committee.
JoDee Kenney sits down with Frank Salamone, chair of the Schenectady County Democratic Committee.
JoDee Kenney welcomes in Mark Streb, chair of the Rensselaer County Democratic Committee.
JoDee Kenney sits down with Nick Bassill, director of the State Weather Risk Communication Center on the University at Albany campus.
JoDee Kenney speaks with Lewis County Manager Timothy Hunt.
JoDee Kenney sits down with Assemblymember John McDonald, who is also a pharmacist.
JoDee Kenney welcomes Dr. Gale Burstein, Erie County Health commissioner, to the conversation.
JoDee Kenney welcomes Dr. Jana Shaw from Golisano Children's Hospital.
Paul Wendel says the Veteran Services Agency works to connect veterans with benefits and provide those who need.
Ahead of Veterans Day, Nov. 11, JoDee Kenney sat down with Greece Town Supervisor Bill Reilich.
Ahead of Veterans Day, Nov. 11, JoDee Kenney sat down with Greece Town Supervisor Bill Reilich.
JoDee Kenney welcomes Athena Fliakos, YWCA of Ulster County CEO, whose mission is to eliminate racism, empower women and more.
JoDee Kenney is joined by Debora Brown-Johnson, Albany NAACP president, who shared her insight.
JoDee Kenney sits down with Frankie Miranda, president & CEO of the Hispanic Federation, to talk about what’s important.
JoDee Kenney sits down with Watervliet Mayor Charles Patricelli, who raised the Italian flag this past week in the city.
JoDee Kenney is joined by Biagio Isgro Jr., New York State chapter president, Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America.
JoDee Kenney welcomes in Lianna Tatman, executive director, Centro Culturale Italiano di Buffalo.
JoDee Kenney is joined by Fanny Villarreal, executive director of the YWCA for Syracuse and Onondaga County.
JoDee Kenney sits down with Albany Common Council Member Sonia Frederick.
JoDee Kenney speaks with Jetaun Jones, executive director of Friends Inc., at the center.
This weekend on In Focus, we’re discussing the impact of community centers across Upstate New York.
Meléndez says the Rochester area has the largest Hispanic population in the state, outside of New York City.
He talked about a number of challenges New Americans must overcome, from language barriers to accessing educational and job opportunities.
JoDee Kenney sat down with Alfredo Balarin, who is the first Latino elected to the Albany Common Council.
JoDee Kenney welcomes Albany Common Council Member Meghan Keegan to talk about the landmark legislation.
Debipriya Chatterjee, senior economist with the Community Service Society of New York, joins JoDee Kenney this week.
This weekend on In Focus, we spend the day with U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko.
This weekend on In Focus, JoDee Kenney heads to the Rochester area and New York’s 25th Congressional District to spend a day with Rep. Joe Morelle.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joined "In Focus."
Michigan Sen. Gary Peters joined "In Focus."
Reps. Suzan DelBene and Jasmine Crockett joined "In Focus."
Assemblymember Pamela Hunter sits down with JoDee Kenney to discuss legislation addressing regulations in an ever-changing banking industry.
Assemblymember Pamela Hunter sits down with JoDee Kenney to discuss legislation protecting pets and pet owners.
JoDee Kenney sits down with Caitlin Davis, vice president for community operations at the Hudson Mohawk Humane Society.
Local and county fairs provide people the opportunity to connect with their area’s agricultural community.
The Wayne County Fair will be held at the Fairgrounds on West Jackson Street in Palmyra.
The Herkimer County Fair will be held at the Fairgrounds on Cemetery Street in Frankfort from Aug. 13 – 18.
The Capital Region Transportation Council is soliciting public feedback on two ongoing initiatives.
This weekend on In Focus, we open a conversation on traffic safety in upstate New York communities.
With thousands of new jobs expected in the region, Ryan McMahon said roadway improvements are taking added traffic into account.
JoDee Kenney is joined by Oswego Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Management Paul Conzone.
JoDee Kenney sits down with Scott Jamieson, biologist and watercraft inspection Steward Program coordinator for Invasive Species for the NYS DEC.
With an estimated 75,000 visitors expected between July 25 – 28, Robert Corradino said it is the largest annual event for the city.
Mayor Evans sits down with our JoDee Kenney for an extended one-on-one interview at Rochester City Hall.
JoDee Kenney spoke with Assemblymember Sarah Clark about what she calls a "system in crisis."
Andria Ryberg, director of child care supply for the Early Care & Learning Council, sat down with JoDee Kenney, to discuss.
Stevie Vargas, director of organizing for The Children’s Agenda, joined JoDee Kenney to discuss.
Assemblymember Jen Lunsford joined JoDee Kenney for a conversation on some items passed, and some bills left on the negotiating table.
JoDee Kenney sat down with Paul Zuber.
JoDee Kenney talks with Jack O’Donnell, managing partner at O’Donnell & Associates.
Jomo Akono, board member, Buffalo Juneteenth, joins the show this week to discuss.
Buffalo has been celebrating Juneteenth work 49 consecutive years.
Zeneta Everhart joins host JoDee Kenney to discuss this and more.
Stephen DeVay, chair of the Monroe County Democratic Committee, sits down with JoDee Kenney.
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh explains the role of a LGBTQ+ advisory group.
Andrew Moran, board president of the Rochester Rainbow Union, joins the show.
Mayor Sheehan chats Albany's response to illegal dirt bikes and ATVs, new emergency dispatch center, vehicle theft, Crime Analysis Center, and more.
JoDee Kenney joins Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan to discuss a number of topics, including the Lincoln Park pool.
JoDee Kenney joins Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan to discuss a number of topics, including the possibility of building a new soccer stadium downtown.
Darryl Leggieri, president of Discover Saratoga NY, joins the show to discuss what else there is to do in Saratoga.
The contest is set for June 8 at Saratoga Race Course.
Saratoga Springs Mayor John Safford joins JoDee Kenney to discuss all of the public safety initiatives ahead of the 154th annual Belmont Stakes.
State Sen. James Skoufis joins JoDee Kenney to discuss.
John Kaehny joins JoDee Kenney to discuss.
Michael Kink joins JoDee Kenney to discuss.
Many New Yorkers this time of year are turning their attention to the travel season.
Cities, towns and businesses are all getting ready.
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has more on the summer tourism season.
It's important for everyone to be prepared for potential natural disasters.
Ken Girardin joins JoDee Kenney.
Assemblymember Al Stirpe joins JoDee Kenney.
Albany County alleviated some of the burden with a bill aimed at combatting taxing the elderly out of their homes.
Rebecca Preve, executive director of the Association on Aging in New York, joins the show.
Albany County Legislator Dr. Carolyn McLaughlin joins the show.
Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello sat down with JoDee Kenney.
Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello sat down with JoDee Kenney.
Samantha Francisco sat down with JoDee Kenney.
Assemblymember Pat Fahy joins JoDee Kenney to discuss.
Tammy Palmer, from OCRRA (Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency), joins the show.
Assemblymember Jen Lunsford joins JoDee Kenney to discuss.
Monroe County has put together an eclipse public awareness campaign so the community has all the resources they need to enjoy the eclipse.
Watertown Mayor Sarah Compo Pierce is warning everyone about traffic, lines, and waits.
There will be an entire weekend festival in Rochester leading up to the eclipse with speakers and exhibitors.
This weekend on In Focus, we discuss preparation around upstate New York for the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8.
JoDee Kenney sits down with Albany County Legislator Dustin Reidy.
This weekend, we chat work on the local level in building towards an environmentally sustainable future and meeting New York’s climate goals.
JoDee Kenney is joined by New York State Building Trades Council President Gary LaBarbera.
Chris Scanlon, Buffalo Common Council president, sits down with JoDee Kenney.
Thomas Heneghan, owner of Tara Gift Shoppe in Buffalo, joins JoDee Kenney.
Dorcey Applyrs, Albany Chief City Auditor, sits down with Marisa Jacques.
Marisa Jacques sits down with Danielle Davis, director of BIPOC Business Growth at the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce.
Marisa Jacques sat down with Robin Chappelle Golston, president & CEO of Planned Parenthood Empire State Acts.
Sen. Lea Webb, who chairs the Women’s Issues Committee, joins Marisa Jacques.
This weekend, we discuss the contributions of those who pushed for equal rights and the women at the forefront in the fight to preserve them.
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