Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Volunteers are critical for many organizations to function, and the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society is in desperate need of some volunteer support. Lavender spoke with Ashley Jeffrey Bouck, the CEO of Mohawk Hudson Humane Society about what they need. https://mohawkhumane.org

Michael Klare is Professor Emeritus of Peace and World Security Studies at Hampshire College. He recently wrote an article called "Collapse 2.0: What a 2005 Bestseller Tells Us About Climate Change and Human Survival." He talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the existential challenges posed by climate change. https://tomdispatch.com/collapse-2-0/

In this segment of Reclaiming History Lovonia Mallory interviews movie producer Ricarlo-Luis Grevely. Ricarlo was raised in Schenectady, and currently is a senior at the University of Albany. Ever since he was six, he wanted to make films. He has made a series of short films that have gone on to show and win at festivals like the Albany film festival, Miami film fest, and Austin film festival. Some of his best work includes Army of One, and Mi Corazon. He can be reached at https://www.instagram.com/ricarlo_luis/?hl=en

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with an Albany Common Council meeting discussing the increase in crime and drug use in the west Hill neighborhood, reported on by Moses Nagel.

Then, Dr. Erika Martin, an infectious disease researcher at University at Albany, gives us some insight into the rise of covid cases.

Later on, Equality for Troy’s Tasheca Media talks about on equity, safety, and resources.

After that, Brea Barthel heads to the Troy Public Library in Lansingburgh to bring us some adult book suggestions as we head back into the school year.

Finally, we head to Cafe Euphoria where their menu has taken great consideration to include various food identities.

In honor of back-to-school days, Laurie Dreyer, branch manager of Troy Public Library's Lansingburgh branch, selected four non-fiction books and two novels for adult learners to explore different aspects of life. "The Library Book" (Susan Orlean, 2018) covers the 1986 fire that completely destroyed the Los Angeles library as well as the history of libraries. "The Great Money Reset: Change Your Work, Change Your Wealth, Change Your Life" (Jill Schlesinger, 2023) provides financial advice aimed at the post-pandemic shift in many people's priorities. "Secondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale" (Adam Minter, 2019) looks at the global market for used objects and our tendency to "bond" with inanimate objects. "Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America, 1619-2019" (Ibrim X. Kendi & Keisha N. Blain, eds., 2021) gathers essays, poetry, and more from 90 African-American writers. Two novels explore women in 19th century America: "The Cherry Robbers" (Sarai Walker, 2022) and "Once and Future Witches" (Ailx E. Harrow, 2020). For details on these and other books, 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.

The Farm Bill is a comprehensive package of legislation passed once every five years that has a direct impact on agriculture, food systems, and consumers. It is the single largest piece of legislation that Congress deals with. The Farm Bill covers programs ranging from crop insurance for farmers, subsidies for commodities, and conservation measures, as well as healthy food access for low-income families. It is where the funding for SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, comes from. Mark Dunlea was joined today by Emily Ledyard of Feeding New York State, which represents that state’s ten food banks, to talk about anti-hunger measures in the bill.

While at Cafe Euphoria, Skye began telling Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Sina Basila Hickey about navigating governmental systems as a homeless person. She spoke about the motel system and what doesn't work about it and the importance of giving homeless people housing to get them the support they need.

Part Two Cheryl Kates Talks about the H.A.L.T. Act Solidarity Confinement

Part 3 Attorney Kates continues her conversation on DOOCS in much needed reform

Dr Talonda Thomas Founder and CEO New York Musician's Center ,Acclaimed Author and speaker.

Part two Dr Thomas talks vision, promotion, and Development of her brand. creating an environment that promotes success .

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Dr. Talonda Thomas is a Founder and CEO New York Musician's Center and acclaimed author and speaker. She spoke with H Bosh Jr for 518 Shining Star about being a teenage mom, her goals for the Center's future, and making the Center internationally recognized. This is part 2.