Today on In Focus, Rome Mayor Jeffrey Lanigan highlights city’s small-town charm. Lanigan details how the city focuses on housing and notes a significant shortage due to historical mill spaces. He talks about how the post-EF2 tornado recovery was praised for community unity and rapid restoration within five days.
Hamilton Mayor RuthAnn Loveless also discusses the village’s recognition as one of America’s friendliest towns. Loveless attributes the honor to community involvement and the welcoming nature towards Colgate University visitors. She highlights how Hamilton has been a Tree City USA for 20 years, with initiatives like planting 1000 new trees thanks to Colgate’s president.
Lastly, Mount Morris Mayor Kelly Bacon talks about the village’s revitalization over the past 15 years. Bacon highlights the restored historic storefronts and new businesses. She shares how the village benefits from its proximity to Letchworth State Park, which saw over a million visitors in 2025.
You can watch the full interviews 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.