Impact of federal funding cuts on upstate New York
This week on In Focus, we are discussing federal funding cuts and how they are deeply affecting upstate…
Jamaican PM Andrew Holness on impact of Hurricane Melissa
On this week’s “In Focus,” NY1’s Cheryl Wills talks to Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness about the impact of…
Hadley town supervisor on challenges facing the Adirondacks
Hadley Town Supervisor Arthur “Mo” Wright shares his experience as board director of the Adirondack Association of Towns and…
Assemb. Simpson on how some issues neglect the Adirondacks
State Assemblymember Matthew Simpson shares how some issues neglect the Adirondacks due to its rural nature and lack of…
The need for environmental protection in the Adirondacks
State Assemblymember Matthew Simpson discusses his background and role in representing the Adirondacks. He emphasizes his love for…
Councilmember Sanchez on city’s affordable housing efforts
On this week’s “In Focus,” NY1’s Cheryl Wills talks to Councilmember Pierina Ana Sanchez about recent rental rip-off…
Environmental advocate discusses concerns related to PFAS
Citizens Campaign for the Environment Executive Director Adrienne Esposito discusses concerns related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Esposito…
Initiatives to protect farmland, reduce greenhouse gas
Pittsford Town Supervisor Bill Smith talks about the Greenprint plan. Smith shares different initiatives that protect farmland and reduce…
Rep. Meng on efforts to support firehouses, senior centers
On this week’s “In Focus,” NY1’s Cheryl Wills visits Rep. Grace Meng at a firehouse in Maspeth. Meng…
Councilmember Linda Lee on being chair of Finance Committee
City Councilmember Linda Lee, who represents parts of Queens, shares experience being Chair of the Finance Committee on…
Councilmember Amanda Farías on being chair of CGE
City Councilmember Amanda Farías, who represents the Bronx, discusses her role as the chair of the Committee on…
Sarah Clark discusses critical importance of child care
This week on In Focus, Rochester state Assemblymember Sarah Clark discusses the critical importance of child care. Clark…