Reforming Port Authority of NY & NJ Featured on Next METROFOCUS

The award-winning series MetroFocus premieres new episodes in the New York and tri-state region weeknights at 5 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 p.m. on NJTV and 6 p.m. on THIRTEEN. All episodes are available at metrofocus.org following the broadcast.

The episodes descriptions for the week of November 16 follow below. Please note episode descriptions are subject to change. Please visit metrofocus.org for the latest information.

MetroFocus #1018
Monday, November 16 at 5 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 on NJTV and 6 p.m. on THIRTEEN
Two of the most powerful officials in New York State are on trial facing federal corruption charges. We invited Political Anchor of NY1 News and Director of Urban Reporting, CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, Errol Louis to join us to talk about what exactly is going on in Albany. Plus, reforming the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey after the Bridgegate Scandal. New Jersey Capitol Report Anchor Steve Adubato breaks down what's needed to overhaul this institution that affects every one of us.

MetroFocus #1019
Tuesday, November 17 at 5 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 on NJTV and 6 p.m. on THIRTEEN
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo took a big step announcing his plans to enact anti-discrimination protections for transgendered New Yorkers. But what does that really mean for the community? We speak with transgender rights leader and EMPIRE State Pride Agenda Foundation Board of Directors Co-Chair Melissa Sklarz. Also, We sit down with Laurie Dhue, one of the brightest starts in cable news who suffered from a years-long battle with alcoholism. She shares the story of her road to recovery and how she's helping others do the same.

MetroFocus Presents: SciTech Now
Wednesday, November 18 at 5 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 on NJTV and 6 p.m. on THIRTEEN

MetroFocus #1020
Thursday, November 19 at 5 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 on NJTV and 6 p.m. on THIRTEEN
Hate crime victims Anne Frank and Emmett Till died simply because of who they were, but now their legacy may be teaching NYPD recruits about tolerance and racial understanding. Police Commissioner William Bratton discusses why a new play featuring the historical figures is mandatory viewing for our city's officers. And we take a look at the popular hotel alternative app Airbnb that's coming under fire by the New York City Council. Members say its driving up rents in the city, but what should be done about it? Upper West Side Councilwoman Helen Rosenthal joins us with her take.

MetroFocus #1021
Friday November 20 at 5 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 on NJTV and 6 p.m. on THIRTEEN
Law enforcement officials say 90 percent of the firearms seized in connection with New York City crimes come by way of what's called the Iron Pipeline from Virginia, Georgia, Florida and other states linked by the Interstate 95. Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson tells us how he's aiming to dismantle the operation. Plus, later this month marks 52 years since lee Harvey Oswald shot and killed President John F. Kennedy. A report then found Oswald acted alone but a recent poll shows nearly a third of Americans aren't convinced. We discuss the conspiracy with Gerald Posner, author of the 1993 best-seller "Case Closed: Lee Harvey Oswald and the Assassination of JFK."

MetroFocus Series Overview
MetroFocus is an award-winning multi-platform news magazine focusing on the New York and tri-state region. The MetroFocus television program features interviews, in-depth reporting, content from many partners and solutions-oriented reports from the community. Major areas of coverage include sustainability, education, Science and technology, the environment, transportation, poverty and underserved communities. MetroFocus.org amplifies that reporting with daily updates and original stories that also cover culture, government and politics, the economy, urban development and other news in the metropolitan region. More information at: thirteen.org/metrofocus/about-us-faq/

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