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Emily is a student from RPI, who is in her last semester. Talking to HMM correspondent Eunice Jeong, she shares her experience of having Lyme disease and her journey to finding the right doctor. Have you ever struggled to find the "right" person for your condition?

HMM correspondent Eunice Jeong spoke with a mother of two about her experience of being pregnant as a person who is considered "overwight" by the medical system. This mother's perspective gives us perspective on the fat phobia of some medical professionals, and how that can create barriers to proper health care for patients.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with coverage of the Raise the Wage rally that recently took place in Albany.

Then, Willie Terry was at the NYS Caucus weekend where he spoke with the Educational Opportunity Program.

Later on, a local Ukrainian woman reflects on what a year of war does to a person and her family.

After that, we hear about Foodstock, 6 hours of Peace & Music in Troy by Brea Barthel.

Finally, Lavender spotlights former Sanctuary intern, Grayson Gerlich

Have you ever wondered just how big or old trees can get? Find out from Fred "The Tree Man" Breglia, who found the biggest tree documented in New York State and many smaller "species champions." Fred, director of Landis Arboretum, explains his love of trees, gives tips on estimating a tree's height, talks about the oldest trees (fossilized, in millions of years, and living, in thousands of years) in the state, and shares information on Landis Arboretum. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Local Ukrainian Anna Allen reflected on the Ukraine War, one year after invasion. She spoke with Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Sina Basila Hickey about the constant stress of having her family in a war zone and what war leaves in its wake.

A local group which supports local refugees through donations and resources is 518 Ukrainians www.518Ukrainians.com

Photo by Anna Allen of rally in Washington DC 2/25/23

On Saturday, February 18, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the New York State Association of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislators 52 Legislative Conference at the Empire State Plaza in Albany. Several resource tables gave out information about state and community services. Willie also attended the Labor Luncheon inside the Convention Center. You will hear in this labor segment from the luncheon chaired by Terry Melvin, President of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, Thomas P. Dinapoli, NYS Comptroller, and Kirsten Gillibrand, US Senator.

Hear about a six-hour music festival happening in Troy on Sunday March 5th, 2-8 pm, to benefit The Food Pantries for the Capital District. Enjoy great music while supporting a great cause! Food Pantries staff members Angie Weber and Angie Pender-Fox discuss the concert and bands, as well as the importance of the Food Pantries to meet ever-increasing community needs. The event will be at the Rustic Barn Pub, 150 Speigletown Rd., Troy. For more details, to learn how you can help, and to find ways to get help, visit https://thefoodpantries.org/ or call 518-458-1167. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with a discussion about federal assistance to obtain food stamps as SNAP benefits are being cut.

Then, for our peace bucket, we discuss an upcoming national peace rally in DC on March 18.

Later on, Wille Terry covers labor at the recent Black and Puerto Rican Caucus weekend.

After that, Brea Barthel talks with Underground Railroad Education Center in Albany about an upcoming book talk about the author's journey visiting Underground RR sites by bike.

Finally, Black History doesn’t end in February, so Lavender set out to collect stories on stories of Black history that more people should know about.

With Congress downgrading the COVID crisis, the emergency allotment for SNAP (food stamp) benefits ended at the end of February. Several million New Yorkers will lose at least $95 a month in SNAP benefits. Other federal food benefits have been scaled back as well. Krita Hesdorfer of Hunger Solutions NY reviews what is happening and discusses how the state can step in. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

On March 18, a large coalition of peace groups are organizing a rally at the White House in DC. The demands include peace in Ukraine, say no to endless US wars, abolish NATO, and fund human needs not the war machine. Joe Lombardo of the United National Anti-war Coalition and Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.