Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Artist and performer Lisa Jiardini will be performing her one-woman show “Up in the Air,” about letting go of what no longer serves you, at the Arts Center of the Capital Region on November 9 & 10. She spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about her performance work, how it has influenced her life outside of performing, and others who inspire her in the Capital Region.

Her blog can be found here: https://yozhuk.wordpress.com

NY Renews will hold a rally at noon at the State Capitol on Wed. Nov. 16 to launch its 2023 campaign for Climate, Jobs and Justice. Hasson Harris Wilcher of Citizen Action outlines the coalition's push to fully fund and implement NY's climate law (CLCPA) and to support the Build Public Renewable Energy. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with Blaise reporting on the recent write-in debate for governor. Between third-party candidates Howie Hawkins and Larry Sharpe.

Then, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry brings us part 2 of his coverage of the November 2nd Get Out the Vote rally at Albany’s Labor Temple.

Later on, we reach into the archives for part 1 of a piece Peter Savio recorded two years ago with Albany climate and disability rights activist Michael Corso. We regret to report tha Corso passed away last week.

After that, Sina Basila Hickey talks with local author Nancy Castaldo about how she uses research and writing to take action in response to current issues.

Finally, we end with our usual weekly visit with retired meteorologist High Johnson, this week looking at Hurricane Nicole, the heat wave in Europe, our unusually hot weather here, and of course a forecast for the rest of the week.

This week Hugh Johnson talk with Blaise Bryant and Brea Barthel about Hurricane Nicole and The warmer Fall we are having and we finish with our weekly weather update

The Write-in debate for Governor received little coverage from the mainstream media. Both Democrats and Republicans sued to have third party candidates off the ballot. HMM's Blaise Bryant brings us this debate recap.

The full debate can be watched here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1UI2AveK1A

On Wednesday, November 2, 2022, Hudson Mohawk Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended a "Get Out to Vote Rally" at the Albany Labor Temple in Albany, New York. In this labor segment, you will hear Willie's pre-recorded speech from Governor Kathy Hochul at the rally.

On Wednesday, November 2, 2022, Hudson Mohawk Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended a "Get Out to Vote Rally" at the Albany Labor Temple in Albany, New York. In this labor segment, Willie interviews Sharon V. Desilva, PEF Vice-President, and Gustavo Santos, PEF Board representative, about the event.

Jack Magai, artist-in-residence at FOCUS Lab, held a participatory performance piece called “The Small Island Project” under the Hoosick Street Bridge. Sina Basila Hickey was there to document the experience.

More information about FOCUS Lab https://www.focuslivinglab.com

Ama Kwakye Co.'s mission is to promote self expression, uniqueness, and boldness through a Ghanaian/American infused culture. Founder Ama Kwakye talks with H Bosh Jr. TripleEs about her desire to pursue design, other Ghanaian designers who influence her, and an upcoming event.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Mark Dunlea talking with Scott Kellogg of the Radix Center about their upcoming volunteer food-tree planting.

Then, Brea Barthel brings us a story about RISSE which has expanded their refugee services.

Later on, Moses Nagel gets the scoop on the Town of Bethlehem's proposal to preserve historic farmland. He spoke with a member of Save Bethlehem's Farmland and Open Space about Proposition 2.

After that, Marsha Lazarus gives us a look into the Halloween performance of "Whispering Bones: An Evening of Ghost Stories."

Finally, Andrea Cunliffe speaks with co-founder of Salon Séance, historian Simon Lee, about the performance coming to the Sanctuary.