Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

First, Mark Dunlea talks to Sra Vulgamore of Friends of Poestenkill Park about the Upcoming Hudson valley River Ramble.

Then, Brea Barthel brings us another Public Library Update with Laurie Dreyer from the Troy Public Library's Lansingburgh branch.

Later on, Students from skidmore sat down with former teachers aide Sandie Carner-Shafran as part of the Labor History Digital Archive.

After that, Sina Basila Hickey talks to Kelly Donlon from Alliance for Positive Health about the organization's efforts as well as their partnership with the sanctuary.

Finally, Elizabeth “EP” Press talks with Jeid Ebanks about her time in the West bank as a nurse .

On Friday Sept. 29, about 100 people rallied in Townsend Park to protest Israel's expansion of the war against Palestinians into Lebanon. The group called for a US arms embargo to Israel. They then marched to Cong. Paul Tonko's office. We hear from various voices, including Anthony, Eyad Alkurabi and Tom Ellis of the Palestinian Rights Committee, Paul Dworkin, Andrew Seeman of the Party of Socialism and Liberation, and a young Lebanese woman. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. Photos at https://photos.app.goo.gl/uqXcE8egyp9kV9nd9

Hear about four recent romance novels feauring gay lead characters and themes. Laurie Dreyer, manager of Troy Public Library's Lansingburgh branch, brings her love of romance novels to this month's discussion with Brea Barthel. Her selected picks are: "My Fair Brady" (Kennedy, 2024); "Escaping Mr. Rochester" (McKinney, 2024); "Don't Want You Like a Best Friend" (Emma Alban, 2024); and "Icarus" (K. Ancrum, 2024). Laurie also notes status of the branch's reconstruction, and of fundraising efforts to support that. For more details, visit thetroylibrary.org, or stop by the Lansingburgh branch at 27 114th St., Troy. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

When you are deeply affected by world events, how would you act? For Jeid Ebanks, watching from afar was not an option after October 7, 2023. Jeid did whatever she could to get to Palestine and apply for skills as a nurse. Today Jeid speaks with Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer, Elizabeth Press about her summer in Hebron, West Bank with the Excellence Center.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

First, Mark Dunlea talks with Eyad Alkurabi about the recent attacks on Lebanon by Israel.

Then, Willie Terry speaks with an organizer of the upcoming 12th Annual Mississippi Day in Albany about the event.

Later on, Blaise Bryant quizzes comedian James King who shows off his hilarity and smarts.

After that, Benno Greene Headed to the rally at the Watervliet Arsenal to end arms manufacture and sales to Israel which the Watervliet Arsenal is a part of.

Finally, Brea Barthel heads to the Troy Library to get good book picks for young readers.

On Sunday, September 29 at 2 PM, Friends of Poesten Kill Gorge Park are holding a Hudson River Valley Ramble. The event will include storytelling by Claire Nolan as "Rachel Carson" and a performance by Troy Samba!, a Brazilian percussion group. Sra Vulgamore discussed the park and the event with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Looking for a good book for young readers? Carol Roberts, head of Young People's Services at Troy Public Library, talks about four recently released books that she deems really good reads. "Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir" (Martin, 2023) tells of a child in a large family in California who starts out resenting having to make room for his Mexican grandfather to move in, but comes to welcome the change. In "Plain Jane and the Mermaid" (Brosgol, 2024), an orphaned single child ventures to save her possible fiance from an evil mermaid, encountering dangerous creatures and challenges. The story has beautiful colorful illustrations. "The Eyes and the Impossible" (Eggers, 2023) is written from the point of view of a wild dog who patrols a park, with the help of many fellow animals, and reports to the bisons in charge. "The Dark: Wild Life in the Mysterious World of Caves" (Leigh, 2024) introduces a variety of real critters that live in caves, with colorful depictions of each of them. For more details, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

On Friday Septemter 27, the Palestinian Rights Committee will hold a rally about Lebanon at Townsend Park in downtown Albany at 5 PM. Israel is launching an all-out war and assault on Lebanon, and its military leaders have announced their intentions to annex and occupy the south of the country. In the three days since Israel began its full-scale assault, the death toll exceeded 600 according to the Lebanese Health Minister. The assault comes just days after Israel implanted explosives into pagers used across Lebanon—killing at least 37. Eyad Alkurabi of the PRC talks to Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Alliance for Positive Health is combating HIV and its related epidemics of sexually transmitted infection, opioid addiction, and mental health crises born out of poverty, stigma, and injustice. The Sanctuary is glad to have partnered with this organization, including for an upcoming workshop on November 2. Kelly Donlon, Harm Reduction Program Manager at Alliance For Positive Health, spoke with Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

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Welcome to the Hudson Mohawk Magazine. On today's show, we first hear a report from the Global Climate Strike on Sept. 20 at the Governor’s Mansion

We then have an extended segment with Third Act hosting a conversation with Bill McKibben and Congressmember Pat Ryan on climate.

For our Armao on the Brink, Rosemary talks to two mystery writers.

Finally, after a landmark court decision on Tuesday finding that putting fluoride in drinking water is unsafe, we air an interview we did earlier this year with scientist Dr. Paul Connect on the City of Albany’s decision.