Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

First, Mark Dunlea reports on an upcoming community meeting in Saratoga to talk about the status of efforts to stop Saratoga Biochar from building a sewage sludge biochar plant.

Then, Brea Barthel gives a taste of the New York Folklore current exhibition, "Day of the Dead"

Later on, Mark Russo talks with Dylan Rees about Aquaponics.

After that, for our weekly dose of laughs when we talk with local comedian, Mike McLaughlin.

Finally, Thoms Francis shares the work of Pittsburgh photographer and poet Jason Baldinger.

Hear about how the Schenectady-based organization New York Folklore continues its 80-year mission to foster "cultural equity" by supporting artists with exhibitions and gallery opportunities. Ellen McHale, NY Folklore Executive Director, talks about the current "Day of the Dead" exhibit of offrendas (~altars) and more by Aurelia Fernandez Marure, and mentions some of the many crafts offered in the NY Folklore gift shop. For more details, visit https://nyfolklore.org/. Produced by Brea Barthel for Mohawk Magazine.

Retired National Weather Service meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us for our weekly look at weather and climate, this time talking about frost, Alaskan snow storms, volcanoes, the warmest 12 months on record, and the upcoming weather forecast. He spoke with Brea Barthel and Sina Basila Hickey.

Thom Francis welcomes Pittsburgh photographer and poet Jason Baldinger to the stage for a reading at The Linda, WAMC's Performing Arts Studio, hosted by the Hudson Valley Writers Guild and literary journals Hobo Camp Review and Trailer Park Quarterly.

Jason's poetry takes you on a journey through the mid-West United States, meeting many characters along the way.

Capital District efforts to stop the killings in Gaza continued on Thursday November 9th, with well over 100 individuals staging a die in outside of Congressmember Paul Tonko’s office in Albany to urge him to support a ceasefire. The names of some of the 10,000 killed, many of them children, were read. We hear from among others Keren Carmeli of Jewish Voices for Peace, a staff person for Congressmember Tonko, and Rev. West McNeil of the NYS Labor-Religion Coalition. This has been Mark Dunlea for the Hudson Mohawk Magazine. (radio version)

On Thursday Nov. 16, a community meeting is being held to inform concerned area residents about the status of efforts to stop Saratoga Biochar from building a sewage sludge biochar plant in Moreau. The event is from 6 to 8 pm at the Moreau Community Center, 144 Main Street in South Glens Falls. Tracy Frisch of Clean Air Action Network of Glens Falls talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with Mark Dunlea’s report from Saturday’s rally at the Capitol calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the Mideast violence.

Then, I talk with Natasha Pernicka, Executive Director of the Food Pantries for the Capital District, about the increased need for food and donations.

After that, retired meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us in his new earlier time slot to share information on volcanoes, Alaskan snowstorms, and our weather.

Later on, Larissa Borglum speaks with Urban mushroom farmer, philosopher, and educator Avery Stempel about emerging uses for fungi in our municipal waste systems and to detoxify contaminated sites.

Finally, we bring an archive episode from Catherine Rafferty about the process for certifying midwives in New York state.

Hear about how the need for food has continued to increase in the capital region. Learn how you can help nonprofits meet the need, or where to get help if you need it. Natasha Pernicka, Executive Director of the Food Pantries for the Capital District, talks with Brea Barthel about how the organization's member pantries have served 70,000+ people this year, with 80% of members noting an increase in services. She explains why donating money may be the easiest and most efficient form of support, so that organizations can pay their bills as well as buy culturally appropriate food as needed. Natasha also invites people to help "Fill the Truck" (with money) to support their healthy food initiative. For details on getting or giving support, visit https://thefoodpantries.org. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Urban mushroom farmer, philosopher, and educator Avery Stempel speaks with Larissa Borglum about emerging uses for fungi in our municipal waste systems and to detoxify contaminated sites.

1000 people, many families with children, rallied at the State Capitol on Saturday to support a call for a ceasefire in Gaza and the end to violence. The event was organized by the Muslim community. The speakers included Imam Djafer Sebkhaoui from the Al Hidaya Center; Reverend Peter Cook,Executive Director NYS Council of Churches; and Dr. Aliya Saeed. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.