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Senator Bruno is pictured with Pat Mitchell, President and CEO of PBS, at the groundbreaking of WMHT�s new Digital Telecommunications Facility at the Rensselaer Technology Park in North Greenbush |
Senator Provided $500,000 for New Digital Telecommunications Facility
Tuesday, November 13, 2001
Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno today attended the groundbreaking for WMHT�s new digital telecommunications facility in North Greenbush. This new state of the art facility located in Rensselaer Technology Park will be a significant upgrade of the outdated broadcast system that is currently in use.
"WMHT�s new digital broadcast center is yet another example of our continuing efforts to expand high-tech business in Rensselaer and the Capital Region," said Senator Bruno. "This facility will enhance the station�s entertainment and educational programming, creating a more interactive and personalized system for its viewers -- both children and adults."
Senator Bruno provided $500,000 in funding for the new digital facility, expected to be completed by Fall 2003. It will house public television and radio stations WMHT-TV and WMHT/WRHV-FM and RISE, the Capital Region�s radio reading service.
In addition to greatly expanded studio production capabilities, new technology for educational purposes, and public meeting space, the digital facility will allow the broadcast of up to four television programs simultaneously. The facility will also house the Greater Capital Region Teacher Center and a new learning studio to help give area teachers and students access to the most advanced educational tools.
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