Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We start off with a live talk with Joshua Frank who will be speaking this Saturday at 7 PM at the Media Sanctuary about his new book on the country’s largest plutonium production facility.

Then, we get a report on last weekend’s national peace rally in DC from Pippa Bartolotti.

Later on, we have a segment on upcoming door-to-door outreach to Troy residents about lead pipes this weekend.

After that, We begin with an update with landlord-tenant problems at the Crossings in Albany from Mark Dunlea.

Finally, we head next door from the Sanctuary to ask Mega Istanbul Food Court how they honor Ramadan.

Next to the Sanctuary, Mega Istanbul Food Court is preparing for Ramadan with a new selection of breads, rice pudding, lamb over rice and more. Hudson Mohawk Magazine spoke with owner Farat about what Ramadan means to him and his memories attached to food.

https://www.megaistanbulfoodcourt.com

On Saturday, March 11, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the "Somos Conference 2023," at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in downtown Albany. Willie participated in a workshop entitled "African Slavery's Influence on the Latino Culture." In this labor segment, Willie recorder exerts from the presentation of Melody Capote, Executive Director, and Marissel Hernandez Romero, Senior Program Associate of Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute. Part 2

Coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, thousands gathered on March 18 in front of the White House and elsewhere around the country to rally against the war in Ukraine and all acts of warfare. The demands included "Peace in Ukraine – Say NO to Endless U.S. Wars” and “Fund People's Needs, Not the War Machine.” Pippa Bartolotti of Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace and the United National Anti-war Coalition attended, and shared her experience with Mark Dunlea for the Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

200 faith leaders and climate activists demonstrated in Albany on March 21, as part of a National Day of Action by The Th!rd Act to call on major banks to stop financing the expansion of the fossil fuel industry. The protestors marched to 3 of the 4 largest bank lenders to fossil fuels: Chase, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America. In part one, we hear from John Seakwood; Rev. John Paarlberg; Vanessa Arcara, co-founder of The TH!rd Act; and Xanthe Plymale, a SUNY Student and member of Zero Waste of the Capital District. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

On Saturday, March 11, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Somos Conference 2023, at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in downtown Albany. Willie participated in a workshop entitled "African Slavery's Influence on the Latino Culture." In this labor segment, Willie recorded excerpts from the presentation by Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute with Executive Director Melody Capote and Senior Program Associate Marissel Hernandez Romero. This is Part 1 of the coverage of the Somos Conference 2023.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with The city of Albany recently restructured some of its departments into a new Neighborhood and Community Services Department. Brea Barthel spoke with Elissa Kane, the Deputy Commissioner in charge of the unit,

Then, Willie Janeway announced he will step down as the Adirondack Council executive director at the end of this summer. Mark Dunela speaks with Willie

Later on, Lavender spoke with audience members during the community meal portion of Sunday's event, David Carpenter: “Science for the People”.

After that, Sina Basila Hickey tell us about the tree pruning event at the Sanctuary for Independent Media

Finally, Thom Francis brings us the weekly poetry segment. Alyssa Michelle is a mother, poet, self-published author, and spoken word artist.

The city of Albany recently restructured some of its departments into a new Neighborhood and Community Services Department. Elissa Kane, the Deputy Commissioner in charge of the unit, spoke with Brea Barthel about the restructuring that brings three units (Building & Regulatory Compliance, Planning, and Community Development) together. She also explains how people in the new positions of "Neighborhood Specialists" will work in the community to identify and address issues. A new "Front Desk" at 200 Henry Johnson Boulevard will provide phone and in-person help, as well as help with navigating grants and services for city homeowners, landlords, and renters. For more information, visit www.albanyny.gov/2152/Neighborhood-and-Community-Services or call 518-434-CITY (518-434-2489).

Garrett McCarey speaks with Gabrielle Sant'Angelo about the Pine Hollow Arboretum, a hidden 22 acre gem in Slingerlands.

For more information about the Fourth Annual Pine Hollow Gathering, to be held Thursday, March 30 from 6 - 9pm at Pat's Barn in Troy you can email them at [email protected] or call (518) 992-2033 or visit PineHollowArboretum.org

Alyssa Michelle is a mother, poet, self-published author, and spoken word artist. Her poetry sheds light on life as a single mother, domestic violence, addiction, mental health, healing, and self-empowerment. Her chapbooks include "Growing Pains," "The Awakening," and "Blooming Season."

Alyssa read her poem "Introvert" at the Brass Tacks poetry and spoken word open mic on December 4, 2018, at The Low Beat in Albany.

In our conversation, we talk about where that poem came from, what convinced a self-proclaimed introvert to come out to open mics, and how personal experiences shape her writing.