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The Journey to Sustainability | Chasing the Dream

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Schenectady Bridges, a program coordinated by the City Mission of Schenectady, assists people on the journey from poverty to sustainability. Meet Bob Wishart, a recovering addict who was homeless and is now the facility supervisor for the Paul Mitchell School. He started at the business as a part-time janitor, which helped him gain the confidence to become more.

Aired: 06/29/16

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Jack Shea, Keeper of the Olympic Flame

Learn of the little-known story about Lake Placid's Olympic gold medalist, Jack Shea.

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Town Hall with Congressman John Faso | Promo

Watch live on WMHT_TV, WSKG, Facebook, and wmht.org Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 8pm.

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Access to Healthy Foods | Chasing the Dream

See how Capital District programs provide access to healthy foods at an early age.

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Access to Healthy Foods | Chasing the Dream

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Independent Living | Chasing the Dream

The Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley helps individuals with disabilities.

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Independent Living | Chasing the Dream

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Encouraging Healthy Eating | Chasing the Dream

A look at regional programs that connect low-income families with fresh fruits & veggies.

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Training for Young Adults | Chasing the Dream

YouthBuild Schenectady helps young adults transform their lives and communities.

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Training for Young Adults | Chasing the Dream

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Accessible Health Care | Chasing the Dream

College Hometown Pharmacy is helping to remove barriers to healthcare.

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Tomeico | Child Care Costs | Chasing the Dream

Tomeico talks about the challenges of affording child care.

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Child Care Costs | Chasing the Dream

Discussion of the challenges of affording child care.

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Child Care Costs | Chasing the Dream

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Jacquie | Minimum Wage Impact | Chasing the Dream

Jacquie, a Grill Cook at McDonalds, on the potential impact of the minimum wage increase.

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Jacquie | Minimum Wage Impact | Chasing the Dream

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Innovation Trail | Teaching STEM at the Mohonk Preserve

Program teaches STEM skills to junior high school students in the natural environment.

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Innovation Trail | Teaching STEM at the Mohonk Preserve

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Minimum Wage Impact in New York | Chasing the Dream

Special report on the impact of the minimum wage increase in New York.

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Assemblywoman Cruz on Licensing Undocumented Immigrants

Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz on granting driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants.

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Assemblywoman Cruz on Licensing Undocumented Immigrants

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Senate Democrats "Stand Up" to President Trump

Two bills take aim at President Trump's tax returns and possible presidential pardons.

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Senate Democrats "Stand Up" to President Trump

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Limo Industry Accountability and Oversight

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MERIT Scholarship Expanded After GOP Pushback

Governor Cuomo responds to pushback on expanding the MERIT Scholarship.

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MERIT Scholarship Expanded After GOP Pushback

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DiNapoli on New York's Fiscal Health

Comptroller Tom DiNapoli discusses the recently passed state budget.

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DiNapoli on New York's Fiscal Health

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Get a break down the recently passed $175 billion dollar spending plan.

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2019 Budget Analysis

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It looks like lawmakers & the governor are close to getting an on-time or "timely" budget.

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Budget Deadline is Here

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The Push Against Legalized Marijuana

The New York State Sheriffs' Association, PTA say no weed in the state budget.

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The Push Against Legalized Marijuana

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One-on-One with Speaker Heastie

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie discusses tax cap, pot legalization, and Cuomo criticism.

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One-on-One with Speaker Heastie

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2019 Budget Deadline Nears

Learn why Governor Cuomo and the Democrats differ on budget numbers.

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2019 Budget Deadline Nears

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Lake George's Push to Use Less Road Salt

Learn why the town of Lake George is reducing its road salt usage

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