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Libby Post is the co-founder of Capital Women, a political action committee. She joined Elizabeth (EP) Press to discuss the candidates she supports in the upcoming local elections from Troy to Saratoga Springs.

The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall celebrates 50 Years of Hip-Hop in an event featuring performances highlighting its rich history with the classic tracks and original songs. This performance features JB!! AKA Dirty Moses, Ohzhe, KATANI, DJ Nate da Great, Shiloh the Messenger and Mundy! and Victory Soul Orchestra. Jessica Bowen is in conversation about this unique event with Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Andrea Cunliffe.

50 years of Hip-Hop at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall on October 27th during Troy Night Out!

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Mark Dunlea talking with Dr. Sandra Steingraber of the Science and Environmental Health Network about the variety of ways that gas fracking affects health and the environment.

Then, in our continued Election Watch coverage, Elizabeth “EP” Press introduces us to Karen Splain McLaren, a candidate for Troy City Council’s District 3 seat.

Later on, we get some interesting book suggestions from Ian Hauck from Troy Public Library.

After that, Hugh Johnson joins us for his weekly look at weather and climate, this time talking about the unusually late initial frost in the area, and more about the impact of El Niño and other phenomena on weather.

Finally, we end with a call for peace in Gaza and Israel from local Jewish anti-racist activist Naomi Jaffe plus musicians and activists Taina Asili and Gaetano Vaccaro.

Looking for some help on how to understand generational differences, survive Medieval England, know about Northern European culture, or enjoy a zombie apocalypse? Listen up as Ian Hauck, head of adult and reference services at Troy Public Library, shares his suggested readings for the month. Books discussed are "Generations: The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents -- and What They Mean for America's Future (Twenge, 2023); "The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England" (Sanderson, 2023); "Extreme North: A Cultural History" (Brunner, 2022); and 'Zom 100 Bucket List of the Dead" (Aso, 2022, ill. Takata). For more details, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. To find other libraries in New York State, see https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/#Find. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today on election watch, Elizabeth (EP) Press speaks to Katie Spain McLaren, who is the Democrat running to represent District 3 in the Troy City Council.

The Compendium of Risks and Harms of Fracking and Associated Gas and Oil Infrastructure (the Compendium) was recently released, documenting continuing and increasing impacts on health and environment. The report shows fundamental problems with the entire life cycle of fracking and its infrastructure, which includes pipelines, liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals, frack sand mining operations, and gas stoves inside homes. The groups are urging New York lawmakers to take action, starting with passage of the NY Heat Act. Dr. Sandra Steingraber of the Science and Environmental Health Network talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Dolores Cimini, Director of Project ACCESS, speaks about her student advocacy group aided by trained fellow students at the University at Albany. Project ACCESS helps students find support and resources to navigate the stressors of campus life, including solutions for housing, financial issues, addiction, and mental health.

www.albany.edu/education/research/behavioral-health-promotion

Samhain (a Gaelic word pronounced “SOW-win”) is one of the most important pagan festivals. What is the link between Samhain and Halloween? Sina Basila Hickey spoke with Laura Welch of Fehu Farm to understand more about this holiday.

CC Image by Mihaela Bodlovic via Wikimedia Commons

From a homemade ghost mask made out of a flour sack to twins wearing Tweedledee and Tweedledum costumes, Phyllis Galembo photographed a series titled "Dressed for Thrills: 100 Years of Halloween Costumes and Masquerade." Sina Basila Hickey, Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondent and former student of Galembo, interviewed her about this series and what she's learned about Halloween.

See the photographs: https://www.galembo.com/projects#/dressed-for-thrills/

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with an excerpt from the Albany common council meeting from October 16th by Moses Nagel.

Then, Elizabeth EP Press reports on 50a, the New York State law that required the concealment of Police disciplinary records was overturned in 2020, and the work to extract records.

Later on, we’ll bring you a piece about birth justice with an interview with midwife Michelle Doyle by Catie Rafferty from our archives .

After that, We have a live interview with The Wildwoods who is performing at Conkling Hall on October 29th.

Finally, we’ll end with a n artist profile from the upcoming Shifting Centers exhibition at EMPAC.