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Hear about four books that explore twists on "hunting" from Ian Hauck, head of Adult & Reference Services at Troy Public Library. These include: "The Fortunes of Jaded Women" (14 Vietnamese women affected by a family curse, hunting for a way to break it; Carolyn Huynh, 2022); "The Ransomware Hunting Team" (nonfiction story of the good guys trying to crack ransomware codes; Renee Dudley & Daniel Golden, 2022); "Hellsing" (first of classic Manga series of vampire hunters; Kohta Hirano, 2003); and "The Tatami Galaxy" (novel about hunt for self-knowledge in alternate timelines; Tomihiko Morimi, 2022). For more details on books and activities, 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.

Hear about four books to read before seeing their movie or TV adaptations. Laurie Dreyer of Troy Public Library's Lansingburgh branch talks about those, plus the upcoming opening of their "Seed Library" on May 19th, and the "Library Expedition" program to encourage folks to visit the 36 libraries in the Upper Hudson Library System. Books: "The Cabin at the End of the World" (eerie tale by Paul Tremblay, 2018); "Daisy Jones and the Six" (novel of '70s rock bands, by Taylor Jenkins Reid, 2019); "Dune"(first book in the classic sci-fi series by Frank Herbert, 1965); and "Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar" (essays by Cheryl Strayed, 2012). For more details on books and activities, 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 the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with a look at one topic that may be holding up approval of the New York State budget: the call for higher taxes on the wealthy.

Then, correspondent Marsha Lazarus talks with our own Andrea Cunliffe about her experience in an “Alternatives to Violence” project.

Later on, Willie Terry brings us a second report from the March event on “Black Family Wellness.”

After that, we hear from an expert on cemetery regulation about his lobbying efforts for organic post-death options, the importance of cemeteries as cultural landmarks, and more.

Finally, retired meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us for our weekly look at climate issues and upcoming regional weather. He talks about what a “cutoff low” is and why “graupel” might be in this week’s forecast for some areas.

Retired meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us for our weekly look at climate issues and upcoming regional weather. He spoke with Brea Barthel and Alisha Washington about what a “cutoff low” is and why “graupel” might be in this week’s forecast for some areas.

Climate activists will rally in Albany on Saturday, April 29 at the state teachers' union (NYSUT) annual meeting in Albany to urge their leadership to implement previously adopted resolutions in support of divesting the state pension funds from fossil fuels. Jordan Dale of DivestNY discusses the rally and the overall divestment effort. The state bill to require the NYS Teachers' Retirement System to divest has more than 85 co-sponsors.

Interview with HMM independent producer Andrea Cunliffe on her career in radio and theatre...and how it led her to the Criminal Justice field and "Alternatives to Violence" project. Andrea shares her thoughts on her initial Alternatives to Violence project training at a correctional facility in our area and its impact on her!

Produced by Marsha Lazarus

At the Climate Earth Day rally at Schenectady City Hall, several hundred heard speakers call for faster climate action, including a performance by a local drag queen and local musicians. Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine talked to Pete Looker, active with various green groups; Michael Richardson of Green Faith and Third Act, Andy Ramnauth a Schenectady High School Student, Katie Chao of Progressive Schenectady, Dr. Amaury Tañón-Santos, head of Schenectady Community Ministries; and Mary Finneran a retired teacher help to organize the rally to call for NYSUT to push to divest their pension funds from fossil fuels.

The State Budget is now 3 weeks past the April 1 deadline, with no resolution in sight. While bail and housing have apparently dominated the secret negotiations, a key issue is whether state lawmakers will increase taxes on the very wealthy to fund essential programs such as housing, climate change and infrastructure. Ron Deutsch of New Yorkers for Fiscal Fairness talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Professor and small-business owner, Katrin Ramsey, speaks about her volunteer work as an end-of-life doula in the Capital Region. She also talks about her experiences as a doula guiding people through the end of their lives while also sharing her perspectives on life and death.

Veronica Maroulis, a student from RPI, is trying to change the cultural taboos around discussing death through a series of interviews with people in the industry to promote a deeper understanding of the topic. If this resonates with you, consider going to the Death Cafe at People's Health Sanctuary on the evening of April 27th.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Mark Dunlea discussing the funding of universal school and its inclusion in the state budget.

Then, Willie Terry reports from the recent "Black Family Wellness Expo."

Later on, we bring you an interview with Cheryl Marron, co-founder of Flutters Of Hope Inc., an organization focusing awareness around eating disorders.

After that, it's Shakespeare's birthday, we take a look at this season’s theater offerings.

Finally, we compare Earth Day then and now with Mark Dunlea.