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
Zach Williams talks about the State of the State Message
January 10, 2020 21:30 - 24 minutes - 21.3 MBZach Williams of City and State talks about the State of the State Message
Sam Fein talks about the Community Forum at WCAA on Tues January 14
January 09, 2020 15:00 - 23 minutes - 20.4 MBSam Fein talks about the Community Forum at Grand Street Community Arts Center on Tues January 14
A discussion of the alleged misuse of the Albany County's payroll system
January 06, 2020 15:00 - 29 minutes - 26.3 MBA discussion of the alleged misuse of the Albany County's payroll system
Paul Grondahl talks about Leon VanDyke and the Brothers
December 30, 2019 15:30 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBPaul Grondahl talks about Leon VanDyke and the Brothers
Chip Fasciana talks about the Arts Community in the Capital District
December 28, 2019 16:00 - 27 minutes - 24.2 MBChip Fasciana talks about the Arts Community in the Capital District
Christine Benedict talks about the impeachment of Donald Trump
December 21, 2019 16:00 - 25 minutes - 22.3 MBAlbany County Republican Chairwoman Christine Benedict talks about the impeachment of Donald Trump
Mike Conners talks about widespread payroll abuses in Albany County
December 19, 2019 20:30 - 28 minutes - 25.1 MBMike Conners talks about widespread payroll abuses in Albany County
Chip Fasciana talks about his art studio on Lark Street
December 17, 2019 17:00 - 26 minutes - 23.3 MBChip Fasciana talks about his art studio on Lark Street
A follow up discussion on the consolidation of power of the two parties in NYS
December 16, 2019 16:00 - 31 minutes - 28.3 MBA follow up discussion on the consolidation of power of the two parties in NYS
Doug Bullock talks about the Clean Air Law and Skip the Straw
December 16, 2019 00:30 - 15 minutes - 13.1 MBDoug Bullock talks about the Clean Air Law and Skip the Straw
Ross Barkan talks about Michael Bloomberg
December 13, 2019 14:00 - 19 minutes - 17.1 MBRoss Barkan talks about Michael Bloomberg
Gary Greenberg talks about his decision to run for the NYS Senate
December 12, 2019 16:00 - 29 minutes - 26 MBGary Greenberg talks about his decision to run for the NYS Senate
Mark Robinson talks about the rash of violence in Albany & the Mayor's response
December 09, 2019 23:00 - 26 minutes - 23.1 MBMark Robinson talks about the rash of violence in Albany & the Mayor's response
A discussion of the consolidation of power of the 2 political parties in NYS
December 07, 2019 16:00 - 36 minutes - 32.1 MBSteve Greenfield discusses the consolidation of power of the 2 political parties in NYS
Michael Burgess talks about the new Facebook page Civicage
December 04, 2019 20:30 - 23 minutes - 20.7 MBMichael Burgess talks about the new Facebook page Civicage
Randy Koniowka reflects on his 4 years on the Common Council in Cohoes
December 03, 2019 14:30 - 43 minutes - 39 MBRandy Koniowka reflects on his 4 years on the Common Council in Cohoes
Rosemary Armao talks about the perils of journalism
December 02, 2019 19:00 - 28 minutes - 25 MBRosemary Armao talks about the perils of journalism
Hugh Johnson talks about the snowstorm hitting the capital district Dec 1, 2019
December 01, 2019 17:00 - 16 minutes - 14.4 MBHugh Johnson talks about the snowstorm hitting the capital district Dec 1, 2019
Entrepreneur Lisbeth Calandrino talks about Small Business Saturday
November 30, 2019 19:00 - 32 minutes - 28.9 MBEntrepreneur Lisbeth Calandrino talks about Small Business Saturday
Phil Bayly pays tribute to channel 13 anchor Ed Dague
November 25, 2019 15:00 - 19 minutes - 16.6 MBPhil Bayly pays tribute to channel 13 anchor Ed Dague
Larry Dudley talks about the impeachment hearings of Donald Trump
November 23, 2019 16:00 - 31 minutes - 27.9 MBLarry Dudley, author of New York Station, talks about the impeachment hearings of Donald Trump
Phil Bayly talks about his new book Murder on Skis
November 22, 2019 15:00 - 42 minutes - 37.7 MBPhil Bayly talks about his new book Murder on Skis
Zach Williams talks about Governor Cuomo's affinity for Republicans
November 21, 2019 22:00 - 24 minutes - 21.2 MBZach Williams talks about Governor Cuomo's affinity for Republicans
Gary Greenberg talks about the Catholic Church suing to nullify the CVA
November 19, 2019 20:00 - 28 minutes - 25 MBGary Greenberg talks about Catholic church suing to nullify the child Victims Act
Maureen Aumand talks about Cost of War Project
November 17, 2019 15:30 - 33 minutes - 29.9 MBMaureen Aumand talks about Cost of War Project
In the Know with Zach Simpson, Zach talks about what's coming up in Albany
November 16, 2019 16:00 - 30 minutes - 27.1 MBIn the Know with Zach Simpson, Zach talks about what's coming up in Albany
City and State reporter Zach Williams talks about Michael Bloomberg
November 15, 2019 22:00 - 29 minutes - 25.8 MBCity and State reporter Zach Williams talks about Michael Bloomberg
Matt Clyne talks about the results of early voting in Albany County
November 14, 2019 19:00 - 27 minutes - 24.4 MBDemocratic commissioner of the Board of Elections Matt Clyne talks about the results of early voting in Albany County
Robert Meeropol shares his thoughts on the impeachment of Donald Trump
November 11, 2019 16:00 - 35 minutes - 31.6 MBRobert Meeropol shares his thoughts on the impeachment of Donald Trump
Jack Flynn talks about early voting in Albany County
November 10, 2019 16:30 - 1 minute - 638 KBAlbany County Democratic Chairman Jack Flynn talks about early voting in Albany County
Doug Bullock talks about the election
November 07, 2019 21:00 - 21 minutes - 18.8 MBDoug Bullock talks about the election
Michael LoPorto talks about politics in Troy
November 04, 2019 02:00 - 29 minutes - 26.4 MBMichael LoPorto talks about politics in Troy
Rodney Wiltshire talks about his mayoral race in Troy
November 01, 2019 23:30 - 21 minutes - 18.8 MBRodney Wiltshire talks about his mayoral race in Troy
Christine Benedict talks about the elections in Albany County
October 30, 2019 15:00 - 20 minutes - 17.9 MBChristine Benedict talks about the elections in Albany County
Toni Natalie talks about NXIVM and Keith Raniere
October 28, 2019 17:30 - 36 minutes - 32.4 MBToni Natalie talks about NXIVM and Keith Raniere
Kanoa Lenora talks about being trans
October 27, 2019 22:00 - 31 minutes - 27.6 MBKanoa Lenora talks about being Trans
Lori Anselment talks about the final week of campaigning for Albany County Exec
October 26, 2019 23:00 - 25 minutes - 22.1 MBLori Anselment talks about the final week of campaigning for Albany County Executive
Matt Clyne talks about early voting in Albany County
October 25, 2019 15:00 - 18 minutes - 16 MBAlbany County Board of Elections Chairman Matt Clyne talks about early voting in Albany County
Jack Cesare talks about his suit against Albany County
October 24, 2019 18:00 - 22 minutes - 19.8 MBJack Cesare talks about his suit against Albany County
Zach Garafalo talks about a public hearing to repeal NY Police Secrecy Law
October 23, 2019 20:30 - 23 minutes - 20.8 MBZach Garafalo talks about a public hearing to repeal NY Police Secrecy Law
In the know with Zach Simpson, Zach talks about this week in Albany politics
October 20, 2019 20:00 - 28 minutes - 25.4 MBIn the know with Zach Simpson, Zach talks about this week in Albany politics
Dannielle Hille & Zach Garafalo talk about Narcan training on Monday October 21
October 19, 2019 15:30 - 31 minutes - 27.7 MBDannielle Hille and Zach Garafalo talk about Narcan training on Monday October 21
Lis Calandrino & Michael Burgess talk about Aging
October 18, 2019 16:00 - 32 minutes - 28.5 MBMichael Burgess Community Health Care Consultant andf former NYS commissioner of Aging under Eliot Spitzer as well as Lisbeth Calandrino, Business Consultant and Instructor, Greater Capital Association of Realtors talk about Aging in Place and the Village Movement
In the Know with Zach Simpson talks about the Albany city budget
October 13, 2019 20:00 - 29 minutes - 26.4 MBIn the Know with Zach Simpson talks about the Albany city budget
Zach Garafalo talks about Police Interactions with the Community
October 12, 2019 15:00 - 30 minutes - 27.3 MBZach Garafalo talks about Police Interactions with the Communty
Lori Anselment talks about her campaign for Albany County Executive
October 11, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBLori Anselment talks about her campaign for Albany County Executive
Linda Cuttita talks about her former next door neighbor Keith Reniere of NXIVM
October 09, 2019 14:30 - 26 minutes - 23.4 MBLinda Cuttita talks about her former next door neighbor Keith Reniere leaderl of NXIVM
Charles Gardner talks about his book the prison break at Dannemora in NYS
October 07, 2019 15:00 - 49 minutes - 44.7 MBCharles Gardner talks about his book Dannemora: Two Escaped Killers, Three Weeks of Terror, and the Largest Manhunt Ever in New York State
In the Know with Zach Simpson, Zach talks about this week in Albany politics
October 05, 2019 23:00 - 29 minutes - 26.1 MBIn the Know with Zach Simpson, Zach talks about this week in Albany politics
Zach Williams from City and State talks about tearing down highways in NYS
October 04, 2019 21:00 - 28 minutes - 25 MBZach Williams from City and State talks about tearing down highways in NYS