Hudson Mohawk Magazine

When faced with heavy news, author Nancy Castaldo filters those ideas into action. She makes a difference by investing in research and then writing a book. On November 1 her book "Buildings That Breathe" was dropped. She spoke with Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Sina Basila Hickey about that book and two others that came out earlier in the year: "When The World Runs Dry" and "The Wolves and Moose of Isle Royale."

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with an update into the investigation of the limo crash in Schoharie that killed 20 people.

Then, for our peace bucket, we talked to Extinction Rebellion about the upcoming world climate summit in Egypt, COP27.

Later on, we hear from Yoruba Richen, the director of "The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks” which will be screening at the Sanctuary on Thursday Nov. 3.

After that, we hear from Angela Kaufman about her ongoing struggles at Lakeview Mobile Home Park in Saratoga.

Finally, we get a recap experience of Jack Magai’s performance piece “The Small Island Project.”

Last time we spoke with Angela Kaufman, from Lakeview Mobile Home Park, her neighbor had lost their roof of their mobile home, and Angela had been served with an eviction notice from her landlord.

In this follow up interview, Angela speaks with Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondent Aileen Javier about her eviction court case, the situation in the park, and the importance of Right to Counsel.

For more information about Right to Counsel visit: www.righttocounselnyc.org

The state Inspector General's report on the missteps made by two state agencies before the 2018 Schoharie limousine crash killing 20 people found that regulators “failed to utilize all legal remedies” at their disposal to stop Prestige Limousine from renting out the doomed stretch Excursion. Larry Rulison of the Times Union discusses the report, released Friday night at 8 PM, with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. (https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/IG-releases-report-on-DOT-DMV-roles-in-Schoharie-17493547.php)

World leaders will gather in Egypt from Nov 6 to 18 for COP27, seeking to move humanity away from climate chaos. Major issues are the need for stronger reductions in burning fossil fuel and whether the Global North will compensate the developing countries for the climate damages their pollution has caused. Matt Oill of the Extinction Rebellion of the Capital District discusses COP with Mark Dunlea of the Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

It’s one week until election day, and today’s episode features episodes from our election watch 2022 series.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin by hearing from the creator of the series, Corinne Carey, about the purpose of this collection of candidate interviews.

Then we hear from Rensselaer County Court Judge Debra Young.

After that, the two contenders for Troy City Court Judge: Marc Palozzi and Troy City Court Judge Matthew Turner

Finally we hear from Troy City Council District 2 candidate Ryan Brosnan.

"The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks" will be screening in Troy on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at the Sanctuary for Independent Media as part of the iEAR Presents Series at RPI! Elizabeth Press interviewed the director Yoruba Richen about the upcoming screening and filmmaking workshop.

After the film screening, Dr. Veneilya Harden will moderate a Q & A with the filmmaker Yoruba Richen. For more information, visit mediasanctuary.org

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with an overview of the upcoming elections, Mark Dunlea speaks with Blaise Bryant.

Then, Brea Barthel interviews Daniel Butterworth, executive director of the Refugee & Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus, about their upcoming free open house to celebrate 15 years of welcoming newcomers to Albany.

Later on, we reach in the archives for an interview Jody Cowan had last year with a group of kids about their thoughts on Halloween.

After that, Sina Basila Hickey talks to Joyce Henderson at this year’s Halloween event at North Central Little League.

Finally, retired National Weather service meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us for a look back at Hurricane Irene and a look forward at this week’s weather.

Join the Refugee & Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus in celebrating their 15th anniversary of welcoming newcomers to Albany. Hear about the international food & music to be shared at their free open house on Sunday, November 6th, 2-5 pm, at WAMC's The Linda hall (at the corner of Central Ave. & Quail St.). Daniel Butterworth, Executive Director, also talks about the clients, programs, and volunteer opportunities offered through RISSE. For more information, visit www.risse-albany.org. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

HMM news producers Blaise Bryant and Mark Dunlea provide an overview of the 2022 elections in the Capital Districts. Races highlighted include District 2 for Troy City Council; the state Senate race between Andrea Smythe and Jake Ashby; and the two Congressional races in the upper Hudson Valley.