Albany Co. Dem. chair on early mayoral primary announcement
We are talking about the impact of local elections across upstate New York, ahead of the 2024 presidential election cycle this weekend on In Focus. JoDee Kenney sat down with Albany County Democratic Committee Chair Jake Crawford, who weighed in on 2023’s results as a potential predictor for the year to come. Looking back to […]
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Mayor-elect Pierce on priorities for city of Watertown
This weekend on In Focus, we’re unpacking the impact of local election results across upstate New York. JoDee Kenney was joined by Watertown Mayor-elect Sarah Compo Pierce, the first woman to be elected to that role in the city’s history. Compo Pierce said her priorities will be increasing fiscal responsibility and accountability in city government […]
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Mayor Ron Kim on getting Saratoga Springs ready for visitors
We are talking about the economic impact of the Saratoga Race Course this weekend on In Focus. Saratoga Springs Mayor Ron Kim took a walk with JoDee Kenney, through a bustling downtown, where tourism is a major driver for local businesses. The city of 28,000 swells to more than 100,000 during the summer meet, and […]
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Sitting down with North Tonawanda’s first openly gay mayor
We are talking about Pride Month this weekend on In Focus. JoDee Kenney was joined by North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec, who took office as the city’s first openly gay mayor at age 29 in 2022. Tylec says the city’s Oliver Street Pride Fest is slated for Sat., June 17, with shops and restaurants downtown […]
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A Day in the Life of Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh: Part 3
This week on In Focus, a look at how the Salt City’s innovative history inspired its 54th mayor to forge his own path. In the latest installment of our “Day in the Life” series focusing on upstate politicians, JoDee Kenney sits down with Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh to talk about the mayor’s family’s history in […]
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A Day in the Life of Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh: Part 2
This week on In Focus, a look at how the Salt City’s innovative history inspired its 54th mayor to forge his own path. In the latest installment of our “Day in the Life” series focusing on upstate politicians, JoDee Kenney sits down with Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh to talk about the mayor’s family’s history in […]
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Mayor Eric Adams discusses how NYC changed over the decades
Mayor Eric Adams continues celebrating NY1’s 30th anniversary and some of the most noteworthy events over the years. Adams discusses the transition from being a police officer in New York City to the mayor and race relations. He also discuses the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Sandy and explains if he’s confident the city can reach its […]
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Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan talks being a woman leader
This week marks the 102nd anniversary of women’s right to vote in the United States. In Focus is commemorating the anniversary by taking a look at the history that led up to this right in the U.S., and why it’s so important for women to be politically engaged. JoDee Kenney sits down with Albany Mayor […]
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Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan talks being a woman leader
This week marks the 102nd anniversary of women’s right to vote in the United States. In Focus is commemorating the anniversary by taking a look at the history that led up to this right in the U.S., and why it’s so important for women to be politically engaged. JoDee Kenney sits down with Albany Mayor […]
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Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow talks safety ahead of Harborfest
Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow joins JoDee Kenney this weekend. Oswego is a boating destination on Lake Ontario and with Harborfest coming up, the city is anticipating a surge in visitors. Barlow says the annual summer event is always the busiest time of the year on the water. To keep things safe, the city starts promoting […]
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