Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Mark Dunlea’s report on hunger and on the increased demand on food pantries.

Then, Sina Basila Hickey spoke with the anonymous activist group Nerds Against Norlite.

Later on, Jacob Boston talks to Uncle Mac about Troy Central Little League’s impact on the community.

After that, we hear Willie Terry’s report from the Black Expo, and he profiled the vendors Great Exbaketations Bakery and Livfit.

Finally, we follow Andrea to the Troy Farmers Market for more local vendor suggestions.

Blue Mountain Center is a place for regeneration and food and rest are central to this. Intaba Liff-Anderson is their head chef (also involved with Sanctuary Kitchen) who provides 3 incredible meals per day. Producer Sina Basila Hickey spoke with Blue Mountain Center program managers.

Lavender talks with author and founder of Marshall Plan for Moms, Reshma Saujani, about her experiences and insights as a woman of color. She talks about her wishes, her motivators, and what we can do to support her initiative towards gender equity.

Three and a half years after NYS passed the CLCPA climate law, the Climate Action Council held a meeting on Dec 5 to review the wording of the state climate scoping plan which is to be voted upon Dec 19. The state, however, has refused to make the draft plans public. Groups such as NY Renews, Green Faith and PAUSE rallied outside the council meeting in support of strong action. One major issue is that the state is proposing a version of the controversial "cap-and-trade" program to reduce emissions and raise revenues. Debate also continues over the state's promotion of hydrogen and false climate solutions, as well as the timeline to stop new buildings from using gas. We hear from Raya Salta, Barry Pendegrass, Issac Silberman-Gorn, Michael Richardson, Laura Faulk, and Margaret Human. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Long time labor leader and retired founder and director of the Workforce Development Institute Ed Murphy talks with Moses Nagel about the railroad workers and the current climate for organized labor.

Uncle Mac talks with Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Jacob Boston about how Troy Central Little League and other sports teams have positively impacted his community of North Central Troy.

Looking to support local businesses this holiday season? There are many local artists and vendors at the Troy Farmers Market. Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Andrea Cunliffe walked through the market and spoke with vendors about their offerings for gift giving this holiday season.

Besides the Saturday market in the Atrium, there will be a market on Sundays in December (4th, 11th, and 18th) this holiday season! There will be gift wrapping, a santa photo-op, face painting, and music! Find over 65 vendors with unique, handmade goods; you’re sure to find the perfect gift here.

Nerds Against Norlite are telling the truth that Norlite AGG won't say themselves. This activist group, made up of anonymous students from RPI, uses Twitter as its medium. Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Sina Basila Hickey spoke with one of its members, George Ferris, about their ideology and methods.

The Food Pantries for the Capital District reports that 83% of their 70 member feeding programs report an increase in demand. Now various extra benefits provided during covid are ending. Natasha Pernicka, the group's Executive Director, discusses what help is needed, starting at the federal level, as well as the need for living wages. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Getting in the holiday spirit can engage all the senses. The 66th Annual Holiday Greens Show at the Hart Cluett House is currently showing until December 4th with 13 rooms transformed by fresh seasonal greens and flowers, engaging noses as well as the eyes. Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Sina Basila Hickey spoke with Rensselaer County Historian Kathy Sheehan of the Hart Cluett Museum.

More information at https://www.hartcluett.org/2022greensshow