Focus on Albany
631 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 5 ratingsOn the Focus on Albany show I will be discussing issues affecting NYS residents and talk with the legislators involved in working on those issues
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Episodes
Howie Hawkins talks about the WFP endorsement of Cynthia Nixon
April 15, 2018 16:00 - 25 minutes - 22.4 MBHowie Hawkins talks about the WFP endorsement of Cynthia Nixon
Chris Pratt talks about Restaurant Week in Albany
April 14, 2018 18:00 - 15 minutes - 13.5 MBChris Pratt talks about Restaurant Week in Albany and his two restaurants Pearl Street Pub and Public House 42
Scott Jarzombek talk about the Library Budget Vote in Albany
April 13, 2018 15:00 - 14 minutes - 12.3 MBScott Jarzombek talk about the Library Budget Vote in Albany
John Sullivan talks about Stephanie Miner running for Governor of NY
April 11, 2018 18:00 - 28 minutes - 25.2 MBJohn Sullivan talks about Stephanie Miner running for Governor of NY
Mark Grimm talks about building an anaerobic digester with Saratoga County
April 10, 2018 14:00 - 19 minutes - 16.7 MBMark Grimm talks about the changes in the County Legislature And, The Albany County Legislature approved an agreement with Saratoga County last night to build, operate and maintain an anaerobic digester together. The facility will treat bio solids, along with food waste, fats and oils so that they can be recycled instead of burned or put in a landfill. It also set a public hearing for new pawn shop regulations and a proposal to ban conversion therapy.
Blake Morris talks about his primary challenge against NYS Senator Simcha Felder
April 09, 2018 15:00 - 29 minutes - 26.4 MBBlake Morris talks about his primary challenge against NYS Senator Simcha Felder
John Sullivan and Jason Mutford discuss the Reunification of the NYS Senate
April 05, 2018 17:30 - 39 minutes - 35.3 MBJohn Sullivan and Jason Mutford discuss the Reunification of the NYS Senate
Albany Restaurant Week: A talk with Brad Rosenstein about Jacks Oyster House
April 03, 2018 18:00 - 17 minutes - 15.1 MBAlbany Restaurant Week: A talk with Brad Rosenstein about Jacks Oyster House
Howie Hawkins talks about the race for Governor in NYS
March 30, 2018 14:00 - 23 minutes - 20.6 MBHowie Hawkins talks about the race for Governor in NYS
Former NYS Dem Chairman John Sullivan shares his thoughts on Cynthia Nixon
March 29, 2018 14:30 - 30 minutes - 26.6 MBFormer NYS Dem Chairman John Sullivan shares his thoughts on Cynthia Nixon
Alessandra Biaggi discusses her effort to unseat IDC leader Jeff Klein
March 28, 2018 13:30 - 30 minutes - 27.1 MBAlessandra Biaggi discusses her effort to unseat IDC leader Jeff Klein
Gary Greenberg talks about Cardinal Dolan and the Child Victims Act
March 27, 2018 15:00 - 31 minutes - 27.9 MBGary Greenberg talks about Cardinal Dolan and the Child Victims Act
Reflections about the March for our Lives that took place in Albany
March 24, 2018 21:00 - 35 minutes - 31.7 MBLynne Jackson and Jason Mutford talk about the March for our Lives that took place in Albany
Cynthia Kouril talks about Cynthia Nixon
March 23, 2018 15:00 - 20 minutes - 17.8 MBCynthia Kouril talks about Cynthia Nixon
Attorney Cynthia Kouril shares her thoughts on the Percoco verdict
March 15, 2018 15:30 - 21 minutes - 18.3 MBAttorney Cynthia Kouril shares her thoughts on the Percoco verdict
Sergio Adams talks about the homeless event at the Barn March 27
March 14, 2018 15:00 - 26 minutes - 22.9 MBSergio Adams of the Saint Catherine's Center talks about the homeless event at the Barn March 27
The County Leg Spotlight with Mark Grimm
March 13, 2018 13:00 - 33 minutes - 29.3 MBIn this episode of The Cunty Leg Spotlight Mark Grimm talks about the anti nepotism proposal, cigarette sales in pharmacies, the mortgage tax and mandated paid sick leave
Joe Sullivan talks about Coeymans
March 12, 2018 19:30 - 19 minutes - 16.6 MBJoe Sullivan talks about Coeymans
Jessica Vecchione and Lillian Browne talk about their heroin documentary
March 05, 2018 21:00 - 35 minutes - 31.3 MBJessica Vecchione and Lillian Browne talk about their heroin documentary
Howie Hawkins talks about Trump and the Russian connection
March 02, 2018 16:00 - 26 minutes - 23.5 MBHowie Hawkins talks about Trump and the Russian connection
A conversation with Dan Plaat about high rise buildings in the City of Albany
February 22, 2018 15:00 - 31 minutes - 28.3 MBA conversation with Dan Plaat about high rise buildings in the City of Albany
Lynne Jackson talks about the 40th Anniversary of Save the Pine Bush
February 21, 2018 15:30 - 27 minutes - 24.1 MBLynne Jackson talks about the 40th Anniversary of Save the Pine Bush
Frank Serpico talks about the School Shooting in Florida on Valentine's Day
February 19, 2018 15:00 - 34 minutes - 30.9 MBFrank Serpico talks about the School Shooting in Florida on Valentine's Day
Jason Mutford talks about the School Shooting in Florida on Valentine's Day
February 18, 2018 20:00 - 34 minutes - 30.5 MBJason Mutford talks about the School Shooting in Florida on Valentine's Day
Randy Koniowka wants reform to the Cohoes IDA and LDC
February 16, 2018 16:30 - 18 minutes - 16.1 MBRandy Koniowka wants reform to the Cohoes IDA and LDC
Mark Grimm talks about the latest developments in the Albany County Leg
February 13, 2018 14:00 - 28 minutes - 25.5 MBMark Grimm talks about the latest developments in the Albany County Leg
Frank Mauriello talks about new changes in the Albany County Leg
February 12, 2018 15:00 - 20 minutes - 18 MBFrank Mauriello talks about new changes in the Albany County Leg
Star Witness in the Corruption Trial is thrown in Jail
February 11, 2018 16:30 - 23 minutes - 20.6 MBAttorney Cynthia Kouril talks about Todd Howe, the star witness in the corruption trial is thrown in jail
JoAnn Cunningham discusses her new role in the Albany County Legislature
February 09, 2018 13:30 - 26 minutes - 23.5 MBJoAnn Cunningham discusses her new role in the Albany County Legislature
A Discussion about Sexual Harassment in the NYS Legislature
February 07, 2018 20:00 - 27 minutes - 24.4 MBLisa Dell Aquilla, of True Blue NY, Susan Kang of No IDC NY and Lisbeth Calandrino,Associate Publisher of Fabulous Floors Magazine talk about Sexual Harassment in the NYS Legislature
Howie Hawkins shares his thoughts on the Percoco trial
February 06, 2018 16:00 - 23 minutes - 20.6 MBHowie Hawkins shares his thoughts on the Percoco trial
Ed Kinane talks about Weaponized Drones piloted from Hancock Airbase in Syracuse
February 05, 2018 19:30 - 22 minutes - 19.3 MBEd Kinane talks about Weaponized Drones piloted from Hancock Airbase in Syracuse
Alan Collinge shares his thoughts on the State of the Union Speech
February 02, 2018 16:30 - 30 minutes - 27.4 MBAlan Collinge shares his thoughts on the State of the Union Speech and the Default Rate
Gary Domalewicz talks about his new role as Majority Leader
February 01, 2018 16:00 - 13 minutes - 11.3 MBGary Domalewicz talks about his new role as Majority Leader in the Albany County Legislature
Assemblyman John McDonald talks about the opioid crisis
January 27, 2018 16:00 - 26 minutes - 23 MBAssemblyman John McDonald talks about the opioid crisis
Alison McLean Lane talks about her new role in the Albany County Legislature
January 26, 2018 22:00 - 20 minutes - 17.5 MBAlison McLean Lane talks about her new role in the Albany County Legislature
Frank Serpico talks about his Documentary being shown in Hudson NY
January 24, 2018 18:00 - 32 minutes - 29.1 MBFrank Serpico talks about his Documentary being shown in Hudson NY
Judd Krasher shares his thoughts on the State of the City Address
January 19, 2018 22:30 - 23 minutes - 20.9 MBJudd Krasher shares his thoughts on the State of the City Address
George Latimer talks about the NYS Senate & County Executive of Westchester
January 17, 2018 15:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBGeorge Latimer talks about the NYS Senate & County Executive of Westchester
Scott Jarzombek discusses how the Net Neutrality affects the Albany City Library
January 15, 2018 15:00 - 26 minutes - 23.4 MBScott Jarzombek discusses how the Net Neutrality affects the Albany City Library
Math Mania: The Beauty of Pythagoras
January 15, 2018 01:00 - 56 minutes - 50.8 MBMath Teacher Jason Mutford and Math College Student Zach Benson discuss the beauty of Pythagoras
Gus Christensen talks about the scandal surrounding Jeff Klein
January 13, 2018 14:00 - 20 minutes - 17.9 MBGus Christensen talks about the scandal surrounding Jeff Klein
Robert Meeropol discusses the political climate of the '50s to today
January 12, 2018 18:00 - 31 minutes - 27.7 MBRobert Meeropol discusses the political climate of the '50s, when his parents Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were executed to today
New Chairman named in the Albany County Legislature
January 09, 2018 15:00 - 27 minutes - 24.5 MBCounty Legislaor Mark Grimm talks about the appointment of the new chairman in the Albany County Legislature
Eyad Alkurabi discusses his run for the NYS Senate and other political issues
January 08, 2018 22:00 - 24 minutes - 21.2 MBEyad Alkurabi discusses his run for the NYS Senate and other political issues
Howie Hawkins talks about the State of the State
January 07, 2018 00:00 - 22 minutes - 19.7 MBHowie Hawkins talks about the State of the State
Bill Samuels discusses the Governor's State of the State Message
January 04, 2018 17:00 - 21 minutes - 18.7 MBBill Samuels discusses the Governor's State of the State Message
Donna DiBianco talks about the importance of Low Power Radio Stations
December 28, 2017 15:00 - 36 minutes - 32.1 MBDonna DiBianco talks about the importance of Low Power Radio Stations
Angela Ledford talks about the corporatization at the College of St. Rose
December 19, 2017 14:00 - 26 minutes - 23.1 MBAngela Ledford talks about the corporatization at the College of St. Rose
Bob Port shares his thoughts about Governor Cuomo and the Press
December 18, 2017 16:30 - 33 minutes - 29.5 MBBob Port shares his thoughts about Governor Andrew Cuomo and the Press