This week on In Focus, Assemblymember Jon Rivera explores how Hispanic heritage is shaping Western New York — from Latino-owned businesses and cultural institutions to the next generation of leaders.
Plus, Rochester City Council President Miguel Melendez talks about what it means to build a welcoming city, the challenges facing immigrant families and the role Rochester’s Latino community plays in the city’s future.
Also, Orange County Legislative Minority Leader Genesis Ramos talks about her journey from a first-generation Honduran-American to a trailblazer in county government and her hopes for the next generation.
You can watch the full interview above. And be sure to tune in for a look inside the biggest issues impacting upstate New York on In Focus with JoDee Kenney — every Sunday on Spectrum News 1.
