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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 23 follow below. Please note episode descriptions are subject to change. Please visit metrofocus.org for the latest information.

MetroFocus #1022
Monday, November 23 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. Sexual assault has increased in New York City by more than 5 percent over the last year. But in India, the ratio is staggering: a rape offcurs every 22 minutes. The new INDEPENDENT LENS documentary "India's Daughter" looks at one of the most horrific cases of rape in the country and we're talking about the issue with the woman who made the film.

MetroFocus #1023
Tuesday, November 24 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 25 at 5 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 on NJTV and 6 p.m. on THIRTEEN

ENCORE of MetroFocus #557
Thursday, November 26 at 5 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 on NJTV and 6 p.m. on THIRTEEN
Angela Lansbury talked to MetroFocus back on the eve of her 90th birthday about growing up on the stage and in front of the camera. She accepted a lifetime achievement award from York Theatre Company this month

ENCORE of MetroFocus #1004
Friday November 27 at 5 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 on NJTV and 6 p.m. on THIRTEEN
Horse carriages are an iconic new York sight, but the practice is heavily debated. We discuss the issue from both sides with ANIMAL rights activist JANE VELEZ-MITCHELL and horse carriage owners. Plus, former NYC Police and Corrections Commissioner Bernard Kerik speaks about his mission to reform our criminal justice system after his experiences on both sides of the prison bars.

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