Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Hear about book suggestions and upcoming activities for young folks in November, which is National Picture Book Month as well as Native American Heritage month. Carol Roberts, head of young people's services at Troy Public Library presents four books related to social justice: "My First Day" (Phùng Nguyên Quang & Huỳnh Kim Liên, 2021); "Keepunumuk: Weeáchumun's Thanksgiving story" (Greendeer, Perry & Bunten, 2022); "In the Name of Emmett Till" (Mayer, 2021); and "We Are Still Here: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know" (Sorell, 2021). Upcoming activities include "DiNo-vember," plus watercolor workshops for teens and younger kids. For info and to register, see www.thetroylibrary.org. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

On Monday November 7, the Albany Common Council meeting included the public hearing for the 2023 city budget. Moses Nagel reports some of the highlights from the communities responses and concerns expressed at the meeting.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with a review of the 2022 elections.

Then, Mark Dunlea brings us an an update on peace negotiations for Ukraine.

Later on, a new exhibit at NY Folklore in Schenectady features 30 art quilts by Beth Taylor. Brea Barthel was there to talk to her.

After that, we hear about an upcoming NAMI conference on mental health, wellness, and recovery.

Finally, we have a vox pop from the polls hearing from people about how they wish they were treated differently in a segment by Lavender.

NAMI-NYS has an upcoming Education Conference- empowering each other to achieve wellness and recovery taking place from Nov 11-12. Matthew Shapiro and Amanda McDowell of NAMI spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about this upcoming conference and conversations around suicide.

Lavender took to the polls for a vox pop compilation of people and their thoughts on how they wish people treated them differently. This is a part of Lavender's series called "Dear World."

The Town of Poestenkill has been awarded $3.32 million in state funding to provide safe water to residents after the local water was contaminated with PFOA. The grant will cover 60% of the estimated cost associated with creating a second water district covering Algonquin Middle School and the surrounding area. State and county officials however are still not investigating the source of the water contamination. Poestenkill Town Board member Eric Wohlleber gives an update with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

A new exhibit at NY Folklore in Schenectady features about 30 art quilts by Beth Taylor. Beth talks about her love of quilting, her efforts to help reduce divides between people, and how her work is inspired in part by her family's creative tradition in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The exhibit opens Thursday 11/10, and runs through March. For details, see nyfolklore.org. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

On November 1, a statement of solidarity with Russians opposed to the Ukraine War was published, signed by more than 1,000 U.S. men and women who had opposed the U.S. invasions of Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq. Joseph Gerson, president of the Campaign for Peace, Disarmament and Common Security discusses the Russian peace movement and the call for a ceasefire and negotiations in Ukraine. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Halloween Safe Night at Troy Central Little League is an opportunity for the community of North Central Troy to celebrate Halloween in a safe environment. Kids and parents show up in costumes that include pop culture references, hand made creations, and scary figures. Jacob Boston reports with additions from Sina Basila Hickey

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Mark Dunlea previewing the upcoming “Climate, Jobs and Justice” rally.

Then, Willie Terry shares a recording of Gov. Kathy Hochul from last week’s “Get Out The Vote” rally.

Later on, we remember Michael Corso with an interview from our archives by Peter Savio.

After that, performance artist Lisa Jiardini tells us about her upcoming performance at the Arts Center for the Capital Region.

Finally, Jacob Boston was on-scene at the North Central Little League Halloween Safe Night and brings us his report.