WGY's Diane Donato presents the important issues facing New York's Capital Region.
Latest episodes
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16 min
Veterans May Be Eligible for Additional Health Benefits at Stratton VA
In August of 2022 the Pact Act was passed. It expands health care benefits for veterans exposed to a variety of toxic substances. Now the Stratton V.A. is conducting outreach to he…
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12 min
Opportunities for Coders in the Capital Region and Beyond
Opportunities abound for coders, web designers, and software developers but many people don’t realize they have the aptitude to pursue those kinds of careers. The growing need for…
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13 min
Local Parents Warned About Vaping Among Middle and High School Students
More than two-and-a-half million high school and middle school students are vaping, with many of them attracted to the sweet, fruity flavors that are offered. That’s according to a…
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13 min
NY Officers Getting Advanced Training to Become Drug Recognition Experts
Helping to keep our roads safe in New York involves the work of over 400 Drug Recognition Experts. In this episode of Upstate Issue, Diane Donato talks with New York State Departme…
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15 min
Local County Providing More Assistance with Childcare
Securing childcare is one of the major hurdles for working parents, especially when children are young. Recent changes in eligibility for aid have made many more New York families…
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10 min
Creative Recycling in the City of Troy
The City of Troy has been bringing some unique recycling opportunities to its residents, such as the Pumpkin Smash, curbside composting, and string-lights recycling. In this episod…
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15 min
Helping your neighbors and helping yourself in the Capital Region
Be it a home fire, a hurricane, or other natural disaster, the American Red Cross responds with food, shelter, and other resources necessary to stabilize families and communities.…
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14 min
Local Students Mentored All the Way from High School through College Completion
For 25 years, a local group has been supporting area students achieve their dreams of graduating from college. 518 ElevatED, formally known as Capital Region Sponsor-a-Scholar, pro…
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15 min
Local Libraries Develop Creative Solutions for Sharing Internet Access
Public libraries have long been community centers providing avenues to a better life through shared learning resources. Now, a number of libraries in our region are finding creativ…
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15 min
First Responders Get New Tools to Unpack the Pain
As attitudes continue to evolve around mental health and dealing with trauma, first responders are being offered several new tools to help them cope with the many demands of their…
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14 min
Community Resource Helps People Experiencing a Mental Crisis
As a nation and locally we are having a lot of dialogue about aspects of dealing with mental health issues. One of the topics we are trying to get better at is de-escalating when s…
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16 min
Bringing People Together in City of Schenectady
Step one: Just show up. That’s the advice William Rivas gives to people who are looking to improve their communities. In this episode of Upstate Issues, Rivas talks about what insp…
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7 min
Longtime Club for Children Closing in Albany Due to Violence
A club that served the needs of children is closing in Albany because of the violence that surrounds it. Pastor Charlie Muller of Victory Church says it was a difficult decision to…
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19 min
Capital Region Veterans Memorial and Legacy Project Aims to Bring Veterans and Communities Together
A local group is well on their way with an ambitious plan to create the Capital Region Veterans Memorial in Glenville. The 6-acre site will be developed to offer a serene setting c…
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15 min
9-8-8 Mental Health Crisis Line Coming to the Capital Region
Individuals and families who are dealing with mental health issues are about to have a new tool to help them when a crisis arises. In this episode of Upstate Issues, Diane Donato t…
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14 min
Veterans Starting Businesses in the Capital Region with help from Boots to Business
Every year in increasing numbers, veterans are launching their own businesses in the Capital Region. Many of them have benefited from an initial boost through the Boots to Business…
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18 min
Protecting Schools Against Cyber Security Threats
In this episode of Upstate Issues, James Globe, Vice President of Operations, Center for Internet Security talks about some of the cyber attacks schools have endured and how they c…
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16 min
Amid Controversy Executive Director Talks of Shelter's Place in the Community
A local homeless shelter is under increased scrutiny as a community weighs the benefits it provides against its proximity to an elementary school. In this episode of Upstate Issues…
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16 min
A Capital Region Space for Young Women to Heal and Grow
Mental Health issues are something people are becoming much more comfortable talking about, but at the Charlton School in Burnt Hills, the discussion had already been going on for…
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17 min
New Community Space and Gym For Capital Region's Neurodiverse Population
A new community space and sensory gym designed with a neurodiverse population in mind, is about to open on Fuller Road in Colonie. In this episode of Upstate Issues, Lisa Audi, and…