Hudson Mohawk Magazine

H Bosh Jr interviews Jasenya McCauley, owner of Styld n’ EMRGD servicing individuals and professionals with image consulting, fashion styling, and wardrobe management needs.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Mark Dunlea speaking with Canyon Ryan about the New York State budget and the topic of affordable housing in Albany.

Then, we hear from Elizabeth (EP) Press who spoke with Assembly member Sarahana Shrestha about the recently passed New York State budget.

Later on, Andrea Cunliffe has a conversation with Richard Hoehler, the instructor behind an upcoming performance by incarcerated people at Otisville State Prison.

After that, Sina Basila Hickey shares last week’s art experience by Jack Magai where participants experienced Troy’s 3rd St. in a new way.

Finally, Foraged festival begins on May 14th, and we will be joined by founder Nadine Medina.

Niki Kaos is the manager and opening talent at the house concert featuring Jennifer Tefft at The Storefont @344 2nd Street, South Troy. On Friday, May 12th at 7pm, the two women will reunite to rock the audience. Kaos spoke with H Bosh Jr and Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Find 344 2nd Street (518HOME)on Facebook.

The Storefront

The Storefront - Troy

344 2nd Street Troy, NY, 12180

As Artist-in-Residence at FOCUS Lab, Jack Magai created a way to experience Troy’s 3rd Street in a new way. The project is called “Interviewing the Sidewalk.” Sina Basila Hickey recorded the experience.

More information at: https://www.focuslivinglab.com

Actor, director, writer, and teacher Richard Hoehler created the Otisville Theatre Workshop at the Otisville Correctional Facility, providing an opportunity to explore the world of theatre for those incarcerated. He speaks with Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Arts Correspondent Andrea Cunliffe about the production of "Standing on the Shoulders of Giants" at Otisville State Prison, their first live production in four years! The extraordinary cast performs works by Tennessee Williams, Sam Shepard, Eugene O’Neill, Samuel Beckett, and Anton Chekhov among others.

A special performance for outside guests will be held on Wednesday, June 14 at 6:30PM which will also be attended by the families of the men in the cast. To RSVP, please send your full names (as they appear on photo IDs) to [email protected]

The state budget was a month late and failed to resolve the issue of how to expand affordable housing in New York. Lawmakers have less than a month to agree on a package of housing reforms, including the Good Cause Eviction law to protect tenants. Canyon Ryan of United Tenants of Albany discusses the issue with Mark Dunlea of the Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with EP’s report on the upcoming lead canvassing event in Troy with Jona Favreau of Get Lead Out.

Then, Willie Terry brings us coverage from the May Day address the issue of poverty in New York State.

Later on, H Bosh Jr interviews Jasenya McCauley, owner of Styld n’ EMRGD servicing individuals and professionals with image consulting, fashion styling, and wardrobe management needs.

After that, we head to Collard City Growers to hear about what the garden is planning for this weekend’s season opener and plant swap.

Finally, we are joined by music performer and manager Niki Kaos to tell us about a Friday night event at the Storefront in south Troy.

Collard City Growers hosts their annual plant swap this Saturday as part of the garden season opener. This is an opportunity to share plants and take plants and also to hang out in the garden with other families, neighbors, and local plant enthusiasts while preparing for the growing season.

Ahead of the event, Ellie Irons, NATURE Lab and Community Science Coordinator, was interviewed by HMM's Sina Basila Hickey about what to expect this Saturday and goals for the garden season ahead.

Sat. May 13, from 12pm-2pm at 3337 6th Ave.

Jona Favreau from Get Lead Out spoke to producer Elizabeth Press (EP) about her group's continued effort to help spread the word about lead pipes in Troy. They are canvassing on Saturday, May 13, 2023.

Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha joined Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Elizabeth Press (EP) to talk about the New York State budget. They covered topics like what made it in, what got left out, and what she hopes to accomplish before the session ends in a few weeks.

If you want to hear more about the New York State Budget, you can join Sarahana on Zoom on May 17 at 7pm.