Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Blair Horner of NYPIRG joins Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine to discuss the 2022 election results, including it potential impact on environmental and climate issues in he 2023 state legislature. He also reviews the state's news election redistricting process which ended up with the courts drawing the lines for the State Senate and House races, paving the way for the GOP to win control of the House.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with a report on a new firearm safety and gun buyback program created by the Albany County Legislature.

Then, Marsha Lazarus talks with chef Jermaine Wright.

Later on, new book suggestions for adults from the Troy Library.

After that, Electronic Disturbance Theater 2.0 reflect on their event workshop at the Sanctuary last week.

Finally, Thom Frances highlights poet Mary Panza and her poem "We're Barefoot People."

Personal chef, entrepreneur, and owner of 8 Count Kitchen Jermaine Wright spoke with Marsha Lazarus about his journey into being a professional working with food. This is part 1 of 3.

The Albany County Legislature has created the DISCOVER program aimed at firearm safety and reducing illegal guns in the county. The program will fund a gun buyback program, distribute free gun locks, create a confidential tip line for illegal firearms as well as institute handgun safety courses through the Albany County Sheriff’s Office. Dustin Reidy, one of the bill's main sponsors, talks about it with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

According to her bio, "Mary Panza has been a mainstay on the Albany poetry scene since 1988. She has been witness to countless open mics, naked poets, fires, drunks, chapbooks, career changes, organizations (both coming and going), festivals, and great poetry and spoken word. "

Mary hosted two long-running open mics - 5 years at Borders in the late-90s and the Poets Speak Loud series at the Lark Tavern and then McGeary's for 15 years until the pandemic hit in 2020.

Last December Mary read her poem, "We're Barefoot People," at the first "Year in Review" spoken word event at The Linda.

National Weather Service meteorologist Hugh Johnson talks with Blaise Bryant and Brea Barthel about Hurricane Nicole and cold weather becoming the standard.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Alexis Goldsmith of Beyond Plastics talking with Mark Dunlea about pending legislation related to reducing plastic consumption.

Then, Moses Nagel brings us an update on Jordan Young, who faces a prison sentence while still recuperating from being shot by Albany police.

Later on, Mark Dunlea is back to talk with Poestenkill Town Board member Eric Wohlleber about recent state funding of $3.3 million for providing safe drinking water after PFOA contamination was found in town water supplies.

After that, Sina Basila Hickey talks with an organizer and vendors at the Troy Farmers Market about the transition from the streets of Troy to inside the Troy Atrium.

Finally, Hugh Johnson joins us for a look at this c-c-c-old weather.

Looking for a new book suggestion? Ian Hauck, head Reference & Adult Services at Troy Public Library, shares three interesting options: "The Farmer's Lawyer" (Sarah Vogel, 2022) tells how an attorney creatively used the law to help people keep their family farms. "The Bright Ages: A New History of Medieval Europe" (Gabriele & Perry, 2021) shows that what is often called the Dark Ages was actually a period of extensive trade interaction among cultures. "How Do We Relationship?" (Tamifull, various translators, 2020, 2021, 2022) is a series of Manga books exploring the process and challenges of developing a relationship. Upcoming activities include workshops on crafting earrings, star ornaments, and felt stocking ornaments. For details and registration, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Dr. DeCoster is a professor at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, teaching Bioethics. HMM correspondent Eunice Jeong spoke with Dr. DeCoster about intersectionality in the medical field and microaggressions. What is intersectionality, and how are patients encountering barriers due to such?

Alexis Goldsmith of Beyond Plastics discusses the effort to stop the single use plastics. Plastics is made from fossil fuels and has a major climate impact. Two key legislative issues in 2023 will be opposing the chemical recycling (burning) of plastics and pushing for strong Extended Producer Responsibility laws, rather than the model developed by the waste industry. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.