Republican candidate for the 61st Senate District Dan Gagliardo is giving his final pitch to voters. Gagliardo discusses his campaign strategies, including knocking on 12,000 doors and engaging in phone calls and social media. He emphasizes his business experience and commitment to helping working families, highlighting issues like higher taxes and utility costs.

Gagliardo plans to address these challenges in Albany, focusing on bipartisan collaboration. He criticizes the governor for not including a $25,000 tip tax deduction in the previous budget but supported the current proposal. Gagliardo talks about his diverse experience and commitment to reducing political divisiveness, aiming to represent the 61st district effectively.

You can watch the full interview above. And be sure to tune in for a look inside the biggest issues impacting upstate New York, on In Focus with JoDee Kenney — every Sunday on Spectrum News 1.