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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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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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Independent Living | Chasing the Dream

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

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

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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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Senator Robert Jackson discusses the perpetual battle for education funding.

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Siena poll bears bad news, sexual harassment hearings, and Amazon pulls out of NYC deal.

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A new $2.3 billion hole in the state budget has appeared.

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New Hole Emerges in the Budget

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Democrats pass Child Victims Act, Stricter Gun Control

Coverage and analysis on the passage of the Child Victims Act and new gun control measures

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Democrats pass Child Victims Act, Stricter Gun Control

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Learn about the big wins for Democrats in Albany.

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2019 State of the State & Budget Analysis

Get a breakdown of Governor Cuomo's State of the State & Budget Address.

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Historic Week in the Senate

For the first time in New York's history, a woman is now in charge of the Senate.

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Historic Week in the Senate

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Take a look back at Governor Andrew Cuomo's first two terms in office.

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