Make WNET/Thirteen’s MetroFocus part of your daily routine with the one app you need for life in and around NYC: the latest news, culture and feature stories, plus local weather and customizable real-time transit alerts. Keep boredom at bay while browsing original articles, videos, photogalleries and podcasts covering local news, politics, arts and culture -- plus quirky and fun feature stories on the challenges and curiosities of life in the nation’s biggest metropolis. MetroFocus is the local multiplatform newsmagazine of New York’s premier public media company, WNET.


Features on this free application include:

- Top local news - Original news and feature stories plus our daily local roundup of the top ‘can’t-miss’ news headlines from other media.

- Customized local weather - Decide whether to bring an umbrella with daily, weekly and hour-by-hour info in real-time based on your location.

- Tools & Tips: Practical, actionable tips and tools to help you navigate life in and around New York City.

- Customizable local transit alerts : Plan your daily commute by subway, bus, bridge, tunnel, or commuter train with the real-time updates from the MTA, LIRR, and Metro-North.

- Multi-media coverage - with an easy way to create easy access to your favorite sections.

- Like It? Share It: Users can instantly forward any story to family or friends via Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, SMS text & More.

- Foursquare Fun: Read tips and earn points with MetroFocus by adding featured places to your Foursquare to-do list.

- Got a tip? Share a news tip or a story idea with MetroFocus instantly.