New York NOW

The Journey to Sustainability | Chasing the Dream

Clip | 1m

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

Rating: NR

Video has closed captioning.

Problems Playing Video?

Closed Captioning

More Extras

Video thumbnail: New York NOW Jack Shea, Keeper of the Olympic Flame

New York NOW

Jack Shea, Keeper of the Olympic Flame

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

Clip | 4m 58s

Jack Shea, Keeper of the Olympic Flame

Clip | 4m 58s

Video thumbnail: New York NOW Town Hall with Congressman John Faso | Promo

New York NOW

Town Hall with Congressman John Faso | Promo

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

Preview

Town Hall with Congressman John Faso | Promo

Preview

Video thumbnail: New York NOW Access to Healthy Foods | Chasing the Dream

New York NOW

Access to Healthy Foods | Chasing the Dream

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

Clip | 1m

Access to Healthy Foods | Chasing the Dream

Clip | 1m

Video thumbnail: New York NOW Independent Living | Chasing the Dream

New York NOW

Independent Living | Chasing the Dream

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

Clip | 1m

Independent Living | Chasing the Dream

Clip | 1m

Video thumbnail: New York NOW Encouraging Healthy Eating | Chasing the Dream

New York NOW

Encouraging Healthy Eating | Chasing the Dream

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

Clip | 5m 26s

Encouraging Healthy Eating | Chasing the Dream

Clip | 5m 26s

Video thumbnail: New York NOW Training for Young Adults | Chasing the Dream

New York NOW

Training for Young Adults | Chasing the Dream

YouthBuild Schenectady helps young adults transform their lives and communities.

Clip | 1m

Training for Young Adults | Chasing the Dream

Clip | 1m

Video thumbnail: New York NOW Accessible Health Care | Chasing the Dream

New York NOW

Accessible Health Care | Chasing the Dream

College Hometown Pharmacy is helping to remove barriers to healthcare.

Clip | 1m

Accessible Health Care | Chasing the Dream

Clip | 1m

Video thumbnail: New York NOW Tomeico | Child Care Costs | Chasing the Dream

New York NOW

Tomeico | Child Care Costs | Chasing the Dream

Tomeico talks about the challenges of affording child care.

Clip | 1m 2s

Tomeico | Child Care Costs | Chasing the Dream

Clip | 1m 2s

Video thumbnail: New York NOW Child Care Costs | Chasing the Dream

New York NOW

Child Care Costs | Chasing the Dream

Discussion of the challenges of affording child care.

Clip | 5m 50s

Child Care Costs | Chasing the Dream

Clip | 5m 50s

Video thumbnail: New York NOW Jacquie | Minimum Wage Impact | Chasing the Dream

New York NOW

Jacquie | Minimum Wage Impact | Chasing the Dream

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

Clip | 1m

Jacquie | Minimum Wage Impact | Chasing the Dream

Clip | 1m

Video thumbnail: New York NOW Innovation Trail | Teaching STEM at the Mohonk Preserve

New York NOW

Innovation Trail | Teaching STEM at the Mohonk Preserve

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

Clip | 4m 21s

Innovation Trail | Teaching STEM at the Mohonk Preserve

Clip | 4m 21s

Video thumbnail: New York NOW Minimum Wage Impact in New York | Chasing the Dream

New York NOW

Minimum Wage Impact in New York | Chasing the Dream

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

Clip | 6m 45s

Minimum Wage Impact in New York | Chasing the Dream

Clip | 6m 45s

See All Extras

Episodes

Video thumbnail: New York NOW A Discussion on North Country Politics

New York NOW

A Discussion on North Country Politics

Learn about the severe overcrowding of the Adirondacks.

S2019 Ep40 | 26m 46s

A Discussion on North Country Politics

S2019 Ep40 | 26m 46s

Video thumbnail: New York NOW Early Voting Comes to New York

New York NOW

Early Voting Comes to New York

Learn how early voting will work with Laura Bierman of the League of Women Voters.

S2019 Ep39 | 26m 46s

Early Voting Comes to New York

S2019 Ep39 | 26m 46s

Video thumbnail: New York NOW Rural Areas Still Struggling To Get Broadband Access

New York NOW

Rural Areas Still Struggling To Get Broadband Access

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara discusses issues standing in the way.

S2019 Ep38 | 26m 46s

Rural Areas Still Struggling To Get Broadband Access

S2019 Ep38 | 26m 46s

Video thumbnail: New York NOW Ban on Flavored E-Cigs

New York NOW

Ban on Flavored E-Cigs

NY made national headlines this week becoming the first state to ban flavored e-cigs.

S2019 Ep37 | 26m 46s

Ban on Flavored E-Cigs

S2019 Ep37 | 26m 46s

Video thumbnail: New York NOW Senator Tedisco: New License Plates a "Highway Heist"

New York NOW

Senator Tedisco: New License Plates a "Highway Heist"

State Senator Jim Tedisco decries what he calls a "highway heist" by the governor.

S2019 Ep36 | 26m 46s

Senator Tedisco: New License Plates a "Highway Heist"

S2019 Ep36 | 26m 46s

Video thumbnail: New York NOW Back to School Issues

New York NOW

Back to School Issues

Tim Kremer discusses "Red Flag" law, CVA implications.

S2019 Ep35 | 26m 46s

Back to School Issues

S2019 Ep35 | 26m 46s

Video thumbnail: New York NOW New York State Bar Association on 2020 Agenda

New York NOW

New York State Bar Association on 2020 Agenda

Hear from the president of the New York State Bar Association on the 2020 agenda.

S2019 Ep34 | 26m 46s

New York State Bar Association on 2020 Agenda

S2019 Ep34 | 26m 46s

Video thumbnail: New York NOW Langworthy's Plan for a GOP Comeback in New York

New York NOW

Langworthy's Plan for a GOP Comeback in New York

The GOP Chairman says Trump will help down-ballot in 2020.

S2019 Ep33 | 26m 46s

Langworthy's Plan for a GOP Comeback in New York

S2019 Ep33 | 26m 46s

Video thumbnail: New York NOW Retiring CSEA President Reflects on Career

New York NOW

Retiring CSEA President Reflects on Career

The powerful head of the Civil Service Employees Association is stepping down.

S2019 Ep32 | 26m 46s

Retiring CSEA President Reflects on Career

S2019 Ep32 | 26m 46s

Video thumbnail: New York NOW FDR: The Last 100 Days

New York NOW

FDR: The Last 100 Days

This week on New York NOW, author David Woolner discuss his fascinating book on FDR.

S2019 Ep31 | 26m 46s

FDR: The Last 100 Days

S2019 Ep31 | 26m 46s

Video thumbnail: New York NOW "Look-back" window opens soon for sexual abuse survivors

New York NOW

"Look-back" window opens soon for sexual abuse survivors

On Aug. 14 a one-year, one-time-only period allow individuals to seek civil action.

S2019 Ep30 | 26m 49s

"Look-back" window opens soon for sexual abuse survivors

S2019 Ep30 | 26m 49s

Video thumbnail: New York NOW Lawsuit over Adirondack snowmobiling trails continues

New York NOW

Lawsuit over Adirondack snowmobiling trails continues

How big of a tree is too big to cut down inside the Blue Line?

S2019 Ep29 | 26m 46s

Lawsuit over Adirondack snowmobiling trails continues

S2019 Ep29 | 26m 46s

See All Episodes

You Might Also Like

FRONTLINE
PBS NewsHour
Retro Report on PBS
Washington Week
Amanpour and Company
To The Contrary