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Hear January book recommendations, popular books, and more from Ian Houck, head of Adult Services and Reference Services for Troy Public Library. Recommended: "The Woman in The Library" (Gentill, 2022, mystery); All the Living and the Dead: From Embalmers to Executioners..." (Campbell, 2022, nonfiction); "My Wandering Warrior Existence" (Kabi, 2022, manga); and "Chainsaw Man, Vol. 1" (Fujimoto, 2020, 1st of 11-book (so far) manga series). Popular of late: "Book Lovers' Book Club" (Anthony, 2022); Spiders of North America (Rose, 2022). And what's this about historic French farming techniques? For more details, see thetroylibrary.org or call 518-274-7071. For info on other libraries in New York State, visit www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/#Find.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with a wrap up of the recent Albany Common Council meeting by Moses Nagel.

Then, we have Willie Terry coverage of the grand opening of the South End Grocery.

Later on, Marsha Lazarus reached out to Children at the Well who spoke about their youth storytelling project.

After that, Amy Halloran talks bread with the co-owner of Elmore Mountain Bread.

Finally, we end with a look back at a December’s Toys for Tots event where Willie Terry was on the ground to report and speak with Jeffrey Deskovic.

Learn about "Children at the Well," a Schenectady-based youth storytelling program that promotes peace and understanding. Co-founder Paula Weiss spoke with Marsha Lazarus about how it all got started and how it accomplishes this big vision.

On Monday, December 27, 2022, Hudson Mohawk Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the South End Grocery grand opening at 106 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York. The South End Grocery is owned by the African American Cultural Center, the first charity-controlled grocery store to provide equitable access to healthy produce and groceries to the downtown South Pearl neighborhood. In this labor segment, Willie interviewed the director of the grocery Travon Jackson, and Albany County District 2 Legislator Merton D. Simpson about the importance of the store.

The Sand Lake Town Board is considering allowing the Rifenburg/Hoffay mine to expand by 70 acres encroaching on hundreds of residential properties. Local resident Tom Cetrino discusses some of the potential concerns such as blasts that rattle foundations, residential wells running dry, and noise and dust pollution due to truck traffic. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

On Tuesday, Governor Hochul delivered the annual State of the State address outlining her priorities for the coming year. Housing, criminal justice, heath care, and climate were some of the key issues she raised. As always, the State of the State is intended to provide an upbeat message with the details and harder issues addressed in the budget proposals to come out a few weeks later. Mark Dunlea and Sally Becker reviewed some key points.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with an overview of Governor Hochul’s recent State of the State address.

Then, for our peace bucket, we hear about a peace newspaper in NYC.

Later on, Paul Stewart gives us an update on the Underground Railroad Education Center in Albany.

After that, Andrea Cunliffe gives an update on the growing opposition to Governor Hochul’s nominee for the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals.

Finally we hear from Santa Claus, H. Bosh Jr, along with photographer Dillon at last month’s Toys for Tots event.

Dr. Omorogbe works for Chasing Health which is a nonprofit organization that provides healthcare services to underserved black and brown communities. HMM correspondent Eunice Jeong spoke with Dr. Omorogbe about her experience that led up to Chasing Health and the roles of medical care for equal patient treatment. How can one's community serve people's health?

Hannah (Ari) Rowe talks with Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Sina Basila Hickey about her practice in sensual movement and healing and working as a neurodivergent healer. When asked if there is one tip for listeners? Hannah encourages journaling as a space for self reflection.

Find Hannah on instagram @jus_ari97 to learn more about her peer support, reading, essential movement, and coaching practices.

Hear about how the Underground Railroad Education Center in Albany, NY, started, and how it has expanded through the years. "Co-Instigator" Paul Stewart also announces plans for a new interpretive center, with construction expected to start in the next year. He also discusses an ongoing online book club, currently reading "The Dawning of the Apocalypse," which meets the second Friday of each month (next meeting: 1/13). For more details, or to arrange to tour the former home of Black abolitionists Stephen & Harriet Myers, see undergroundrailroadhistory.org, or call 518-621-7793. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.