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Chasing the Dream

Produced by WSKG, Chasing the Dream is a comprehensive three-year poverty awareness campaign centered on the Southern Tier region of New York. Incorporating television, radio and digital media, this project sheds light on the root causes of local poverty, the reality of what poverty looks like in our region and the successes and challenges of poverty-reduction efforts taking place in our communities. This webpage serves as the online destination for all poverty-related content aired by WSKG and is also a resource for those seeking information on community organizations that support those living in poverty. WSKG thanks the Conrad and Virginia Klee Foundation, the Community Foundation of South Central New York, and the United Way of Broome County for their support of this project.

Being Poor: Poverty on the Edge

By J. Stapleton-Durham

Published April 17, 2017 at 5:16 AM EDT

The Fulton/Oswego area is often covered in the news for their issues related to their struggling business and economic challenges. But, why? What is the story behind these once thriving communities with strong agricultural, industrial and power producing potential? In this beautiful area, located in the northern, central area of the state, many struggle to find jobs where they can sustain a lifestyle above the poverty level. Skilled employees travel hours to find part time work, and many others have fled the area altogether.Connect: NY spoke with the Mayor of Fulton, two Oswego County Councilmen, the historians for Oswego and Fulton as well as workforce development participants to understand the struggling economy in this once prosperous region.Panelists joining the show:Karla DiGirolamo - NYS Community Action Executive Director Joseph Rotella, Oswego County Workforce Development Executive Director

Lindy Glennon, Cortland County Community Action Executive Director

David Kay, Senior Extension Associate – Community and Regional Development Institute (CARDI), Department of Development Sociology Fellow, Atkinson Center for Sustainable Future Affiliate, Program on Infrastructure Policy

Ken Pokalsky, Vice President of Government Relations, NYS Business Council

Watch this new episode on Monday, April 17, 2017 at 9:00pm.

Join us as we uncover compelling and unexpected stories throughout New York State and the history and systemic forces influencing current realities. Connect: NY is produced by WCNY (Syracuse, NY) and aired in partnership with WSKG.