Rise of ISIS & More Set for Tonight's MetroFocus on THIRTEEN

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 description for tonight, Friday, March 25 follow below. Please note episode descriptions are subject to change. Please visit metrofocus.org for the latest information.

Friday, March 25 at 5:00 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 p.m. on NJTV and 6:00 p.m. on THIRTEEN
The Rise of Isis - In a series of FRONTLINE documentaries, producer and correspondent Martin Smith explores ISIS, the Syrian conflict and the involvement of the United States.

Re-Examining Nuisance Abatement Law - Forced out of their homes and onto the street for a crime they didn't commit. It's a new trend, based on an old law. We've got the story.

MMA Coming to NY - New York is on the verge of BECOMING the last state in the country to legalize professional mixed martial arts. Earlier this week, members of the state assembly voted overwhelmingly in favor of bringing the sport back to the EMPIRE State after a 20-year hiatus. But not everyone is backing MMA. We sit down with Assemblywoman Deborah Glick to discuss her opposition to one of the country's fastest-growing sports.

Hot and Trending Autos - It's spring time and that means it's time for the New York International Auto Show at the Jacob Javits Center. It's America's most-attended auto show and kicks off today. We're joined by automotive expert Mike Caudill for help navigating this year's offerings of hybrids, muscle cars and futuristic concepts.

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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