Upstate Issues with WGY's Diane Donato

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  • WGY's Diane Donato presents the important issues facing New York's Capital Region.
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Episodes
  • Veterans May Be Eligible for Additional Health Benefits at Stratton VA

    Veterans May Be Eligible for Additional Health Benefits at Stratton VA
    Dec 8 2022
    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 help identify veterans who have may have been exposed, and to inform them about the expanded coverage. In this episode of Upstate Issues, Diane Donato talks about the Pact Act with Peter Potter, Public Affairs Director, Albany Stratton VA Medical Center, and Emil Baker, who volunteers with many groups and works on multiple initiatives involving veterans. Potter says due to the Pact Act, this will probably be the second largest influx of veterans coming in for VA care since the Vietnam Era because there will be such an increase in eligibility. He also explains what a “presumptive condition” designation means. Baker says many veterans don’t know about what is available to them and he wants to spread the word to help more people acquire essential heath care services.
    Learn more: https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/
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    16 mins
  • Opportunities for Coders in the Capital Region and Beyond

    Opportunities for Coders in the Capital Region and Beyond
    Nov 23 2022
    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 training for coders and developers has led to growth for CanCode Communities. In this episode of Upstate Issues, Diane Donato talks with CanCode founder Annmarie Lanesey about how locally, statewide, and nationally, careers in web and app development are skyrocketing. Lanesey says she has always focused on training non-traditional talent for software careers. Now CanCode is working with local schools, in addition to training adults both young and old, about essential skills for the world of software development. Lanesey also talks about how quickly technology keeps changing and her work with local employers to make sure CanCode graduates will have the up-to-date knowledge they need for successful careers.
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    12 mins
  • Local Parents Warned About Vaping Among Middle and High School Students

    Local Parents Warned About Vaping Among Middle and High School Students
    Oct 28 2022
    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 report from the CDC. A local group is trying to educate parents and community members about the risks of vaping. Tim Murdick, President of the Nopiates Committee says many parents don’t realize how easy it is for kids to buy and hide vaping materials.  In this episode of Upstate Issues with Diane Donato, Murdick talks about ways parents can talk to their kids about the risks and steps they can take to ensure their kids don’t become addicted.

    For more information: https://www.nopiates.com/
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    13 mins

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