Hudson Mohawk Magazine

In Tuesdays’ election, incumbent Democrat Gary McCarthy won another term as Schenectady’s Mayor. Moses Nagel spoke with Jamaica Miles, the founder of the group AllofUs and member of the Schenectady school board about her analysis of the results.

Jessica Hayek of the Save Burdett Birth Center Coalition joined Elizabeth (EP) Press to discuss the continued efforts to keep the only birth center in Rensselaer County from permanently closing.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

First, We hear community members speaking about budget and police policy at the November 6th Albany Common Council meeting.

Then, we follow a discussion regarding the need for a Rensselaer county animal shelter.

Later on, Brea has the answer to getting out and exploring nature in the Capital District.

After that, we get our laughs with this weeks comedy segment when we talks with Ed Kulseng.

Finally, we will hear from two poets - Jill Crammond and Cheryl A. Rice .

We welcomed Ed Kulseng onto the program , we chatted about his Podcast, How he does stand up comedy, and how comedy and podcasting work together.

On Nov. 4, several hundred thousand Americans rallied at the White House in DC to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the apartheid system Israel has imposed on Palestinians. Tarak Kauff, a member of Veterans for Peace from the Woodstock area and editor of Peace and Planet News, discusses his participation with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine, including why many Jewish individuals like himself say "Not in Our Name."

Supporters in Rensselaer County are continuing their push for a county-wide animal shelter, despite opposition from the County Executive and the Republican Majority in the Legislature. In January 2023, Mohawk Hudson Humane Society severed eight municipal contracts in Rensselaer County after struggling with capacity. Sue McDonough of the NYS Humane Association and Valerie Lang Waldin ([email protected]), professor of Animal Law at HVCC, discussed the need for a county animal shelter with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Thom Francis introduces us to Poetic License - Albany, a joint project of the Hudson Valley Writers Guild and Upstate Artists Guild that brings together regional poets and visual artists. Today we will hear from two poets - Jill Crammond and Cheryl A. Rice - who shared their work at a special reading celebrating the collaboration.

Looking for a place in the Capital District to get out and explore nature? The Department of Environmental Conservation's Five Rivers Environmental Education Center in Delmar is it, with 450 acres and 10.5 miles of trails. Gina Jacks, the Center’s director, and Paulette Doudoukjian, Executive Director of the Friends of Five Rivers, the non-profit group that supports the Center’s work, talk about the value of walking in nature, the many programs offered at Five Rivers, the importance of the Center as a birding destination, and more. Programs are offered for everyone from age 2 through adult. They each mention an event on Thursday 11/9: a bird walk in the morning, and a fundraising gathering in the evening. Paulette also invites listeners to consider volunteering. For more information, visit www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html and/or https://friendsoffiverivers.org/. Produced by Brea Barthel (a former FFR board member) for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

On November 6, The Albany Common Council held their public hearing on next year's city budget. Many community members came to speak on what they believe the budget priorities of the city should be, beginning with Kevin Cannizaro from the Albany Community Police Review Board.

Tuesday, November 7th, is Election Day, so this episode begins with Ginny O'Brien, co-chair of the Rensselaer County Women for Change, talking with Mark Dunlea about the group's endorsements in this year's elections.

Then, Moses Nagel reports on why Saratoga Democrats, Black Lives Matter, and others condemn a recent mailing by James Montagnino , the current Public Safety Commissioner and candidate.

Later on, we bring a story from our archives, with Latham resident Marea Gordett talking with producer Joe Ritchie about her experiences with the Norlite plant as well as what she has done with the grassroots group Lights Out Norlite.

After that, our own Sina Basila Hickey talks with Susan Jadlos about her upcoming exhibition of photographs, a book, and collages at Collar City Mushrooms, and the opening reception to be held this Saturday, Nov. 11, 5pm to 8 pm.

Finally, Hugh Johnson is back to talk about weather and climate, this time looking at an unusual “extra-tropical” storm in Europe, extraordinary heat this past October, and a forecast of the week’s weather.