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Nathan O'Leary

Nathan O'Leary

Nathan O’Leary serves as a host of Comcast Newsmakers in New England. His broadcasting career has led him to anchor and report for stations in Western Massachusetts, upstate New York and Iowa.

O’Leary has taught college journalism classes in writing and reporting. He has earned a Digital Storytelling Graduate Certificate from Harvard University Extension School and anticipates a Master of Liberal Arts in Journalism from the school in May of 2023.

He and his wife live outside of Boston.

All Videos hosted by Nathan O'Leary

6:08

"The More We Engage Them While They're Incarcerated The More They Come Back"

"The More We Engage Them While They're Incarcerated The More They Come Back"

For MassHire Holyoke Career Center, the average placement rate for someone in the re-entry and recovery program who works with the career center upon release is about 68 percent. The Re-entry and Recovery program's Executive Director, Ramona Reno, explains.

5:42

37% Of College Students Are Food Insecure And That Number Is Rising

37% Of College Students Are Food Insecure And That Number Is Rising

BHCC DISH Food Pantry Coordinator, Molly Hansen, talks the challenge of food insecurity and high costs of living facing their college students, many of who are working full or part-time jobs and/or have children while attending school.

5:36

How Shining A Light On American History Builds A Brighter Future

How Shining A Light On American History Builds A Brighter Future

"We really can't escape our history. Whether we talk about it or not, it's there. And the things that brought us to present day do still matter." Old North Illuminated Executive Director, Nikki Stewart, talks of the importance of studying history.

6:00

Food For People Who Are Suffering From Food Insecurity

Food For People Who Are Suffering From Food Insecurity

Food for Free serves over 150,000 individuals in Eastern MA annually through its several programs that provide fresh produce, meat, eggs, pantry staples, frozen meals and more to communities in need. Food for Free VP of Programs, Stephanie Smith explains.

5:44

This Organization Provides Help For Homeless NH Youth

This Organization Provides Help For Homeless NH Youth

"About 70% of those youths have left home because they are either being physically or sexually abused at home. So for them, living on the streets, with all of its risks, is a safer place." Executive Director of Stepping Stones, Kathy Farland, explains.

5:46

People Helping People Who Need Durable Medical Equipment

People Helping People Who Need Durable Medical Equipment

Quincy Helping Hand accepts donated durable medical equipment to then distribute to community members in need. The program's founder, State Representative Bruce Ayers, explains how people are helping people age in place and have better quality of life.

5:36

Preventing Brain Aneurysm Ruptures; Education, Awareness, Research

Preventing Brain Aneurysm Ruptures; Education, Awareness, Research

"There's one of 50 people walking around the United States with an unruptured brain aneurysm, 30,000 people a year rupture, and half of those people will die." The Brain Aneurysm Foundation's Christine Buckley talks early detection and prevention.

7:31

"People Are Anxious. People Are Worried. People Are Lonely. People Are Disconnec...

"People Are Anxious. People Are Worried. People Are Lonely. People Are Disconnec...

With only half of adults and less children able to find mental health services, William James College trains clinicians and develops programs to meet demand and increase availability of mental health professionals. WJC President, Nick Covino, explains.

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