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September 20, 2017: SANTANA, VIETNAM, & THE ’60’s

Carlos Santana provided a part of the soundtrack to turbulent times of the late 60’s.  His music:  a reflection of America’s counter culture.  As we watch Ken Burns’ “The Vietnam War,” Carlos is here...

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September 20, 2017: TONIGHT ON METROFOCUS

President Trump sends shock waves through the United Nations as he threatens nuclear annihilation against a “rocket man” and his rogue nation.  How is Trump’s tough talk playing out in the halls of the...

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September 27, 2017: “THE VIETNAM WAR”: MUSIC

Ken Burns and Lynn Novick are back!  The music that became the soundtrack of the Vietnam War, and how it became a catalyst for America’s pullout of the conflict. The post September 27, 2017: “THE...

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September 27, 2017: TONIGHT ON METROFOCUS

The corruption conviction of  former New York State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and his son, Adam, is overturned by the legal definition of the crime itself.  We’ll have all the details on the...

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October 6, 2017: THE LEGEND IS BACK!

Previously aired on May 18, 2017.  A legend comes home.  Tony Bennett is back in the Big Apple to take Radio City by storm.  Ahead of the show, the music icon joins us for a conversation you don’t want...

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October 6, 2017: TONIGHT ON METROFOCUS

The push to build another railroad tunnel linking New York and New Jersey may hinge on support from the White House.  Will the President get on board? Or will the gateway tunnel get stuck at the...

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October 11, 2017: “SOUL MAN PATRIOT”

He is “Rock and Roll Royalty” and “An American Patriot.”  “Soul Man” Sam Moore is on a mission to unite the country he loves.  He’s here with his plan.  The post October 11, 2017: “SOUL MAN PATRIOT”...

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October 11, 2017: TONIGHT ON METROFOCUS

Sparks flew at last night’s Mayoral debate as Bill de Blasio fought City Hall hopefuls Nicole Malliotakis and Bo Dietl in a bare knuckles debate, but did it change any minds?  We’ll have the full...

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October 12, 2017: GRAMMY SALUTES PRIDE!

A Grammy salute to music legend Charley Pride. The post October 12, 2017: GRAMMY SALUTES PRIDE! appeared first on MetroFocus.

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THE SUBWAY PERFORMER

While we’re commuting to work, Heidi Kole is already at work busking in NYC subway stations. She competes with trains and cellphones for your ear, your heart — and your donations. How does she make...

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SIR GEORGE MARTIN’S MAGIC

“There’s something about the way” Sir George Martin produced The Beatles that made them special “8 Days A Week.” See how he transformed the group that revolutionized a generation. Aired on November 17,...

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TONIGHT ON METROFOCUS

New York stands with Puerto Rico. New York Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, is here to discuss the recovery efforts in Puerto Rico. This weekend, on November 19, we remember the victims of childhood abuse...

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PAULA ABDUL BACKING TURNAROUND ARTS

P.S. 165 Ida Posner in Brownsville welcomes Turnaround Arts artist Paul Abdul to their school to show off their academic achievements ever since the national arts initiative became an integral part of...

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TONY BENNETT TRIBUTE

PBS gives us a front row seat as legendary singer Tony Bennett is honored with the Gershwin Prize For Popular Song. And the celebration continues in the Big Apple where he and his wife sit down with us...

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TONIGHT ON METROFOCUS

The fight over immigration in the U.S. reaches critical mass as President Trump allegedly asks lawmakers why the U.S. is accepting immigrants from “s***hole countries,” and protests take place in New...

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MUSIC SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

February is low vision awareness month. Our Maddie Orton takes us to a music school on the Upper West Side where vision impairment is no obstacle for these budding musicians. Aired on February 13,...

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October 11, 2017: TONIGHT ON METROFOCUS

Sparks flew at last night’s Mayoral debate as Bill de Blasio fought City Hall hopefuls Nicole Malliotakis and Bo Dietl in a bare knuckles debate, but did it change any minds?  We’ll have the full...

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October 12, 2017: GRAMMY SALUTES PRIDE!

A Grammy salute to music legend Charley Pride. The post October 12, 2017: GRAMMY SALUTES PRIDE! appeared first on MetroFocus.

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SIR GEORGE MARTIN’S MAGIC

“There’s something about the way” Sir George Martin produced The Beatles that made them special “8 Days A Week.” See how he transformed the group that revolutionized a generation. Aired on November 17,...

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TONIGHT ON METROFOCUS

New York stands with Puerto Rico. New York Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, is here to discuss the recovery efforts in Puerto Rico. This weekend, on November 19, we remember the victims of childhood abuse...

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