Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Retired meteorologist Hugh Johnson spoke with Alisha Washington and Brea Barthel for a look at climate and weather. This time they explored the horrendous Hawaiian wildfires, the role of winds from a tropical storm in spreading those fires, and the recent prediction of above-normal hurricanes in the Atlantic.

The nonprofit Chasing Health began as a way to bring healthcare into the community when many people have lost trust of doctor's offices or have barriers to attend appointments. This is what attracted Vernessa Mitchell to get involved. She spoke with Brea Barthel and Alisha Washington about the medical challenges of hypertension (high blood pressure), services available through Chasing Health, and collaborating with People’s Health Sanctuary.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with a look at the anti-Proud Boys rally in Saratoga on August 5th with Mark Dunlea talking with Linda LeTendre.

Then, we discuss the medical challenges of hypertension, or high blood pressure, with Vernessa Mitchell from the nonprofit Chasing Health, and her organization’s services available through partnerships with community programs including our People’s Health Sanctuary.

Later on, Moses Nagel brings us to the August 7th Roundtable session sponsored by the group All of Us where Jamaica Miles and others discussed the meaning of Black August.

After that, Elizabeth “EP” Press covers the push by Harbour Point residents to have the New York State Attorney General’s office legally apply pressure on the owner of the apartment complex where some residents have been displaced since June 22nd.

Finally, we end with our weekly discussion with retired meteorologist Hugh Johnson for a look at climate and weather. This time we explore the horrendous Hawaiian wildfires, the role of winds from a tropical storm in spreading those fires, and the recent prediction of above-normal hurricanes in the Atlantic.

At an informational event with Legal Aid and the State Attorney General's office last week, Harbour Point Garden's Resident, Eric Spinner asked the State Attorney General's office to legally apply pressure to the owners of the complex where some residents have been displaced since June 22, 2023.

August 7, the group All of Us held a round table to discuss the meaning of Black August.

Black August is an acknowledgment and commemoration of the countless organizers, activists, and freedom fighters who sacrificed their freedom and lives in the struggle for Black liberation.

Jamaica Miles mediated the discussion with Shawn Young and Lamiek Taylor.

Following the anti-democratic hate group “Proud Boys” marching through Saratoga Springs and two other local communities on August 5, 150 area residents gathered at the Post Office on Sunday August 13 to say: All People are Welcome, Ideas and groups that foster hate and violence are not. Linda LeTendre of the Saratoga Peace Alliance talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Mark Dunlea’s story on The Empire Justice Center report that states that people of color and low-income individuals are more harshly treated at low level traffic stops.

Then, Moses Nagel gets information about the Sunday, August 13th rally to denounce white supremacy in Saratoga Springs in reaction to recent marches held by The Proud Boys.

Later on, Elizabeth (EP) Press interviews Evarist Nicholas, former resident of Harbour Point Gardens about the housing saga and working with Legal Aid.

After that, Brea Barthel interviews local mystery author Chris Keefer about her new novel "No Comfort for the Undertaker."

Finally, Lavender gives us a look into the summer Troy Farmers Market.

In conjunction with her series Dear World, Lavender got perspectives from vendors at the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market, along with an inside scoop from the manager, Stephen (Steve) Ridler, about what goes into making it all come to life.

The Empire Justice Center recently released a report on Racial Disparities With Low Level Traffic Stops. People of color and low-income individuals are more harshly treated. Police Reform Project attorneys Jill Paperno and Katie Blum talked about the report with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Ever wonder about how someone writes a murder mystery? Local author Chris Keefer talks about her new novel "No Comfort for the Undertaker" (2022) set in 1900, plus her process of developing the book and its characters. She notes the importance of having "sensitivity readers" review how characters from different backgrounds are portrayed -- in this case, an African American man being presented by a white woman. She also describes the importance of getting feedback and support from regular meetings with other authors. The second book in the series, "Tragedy's Twin," will be released in October 2023. For more information about the author, her books, and more, visit www.authorchriskeefer.com. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.