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Jeffrey Deskovic is an internationally recognized wrongful conviction expert, advocate, and attorney. The Founder of The Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice, which has freed 11 wrongfully convicted people and helped pass 3 laws. He also sits on the Global Advisory Council of Restorative Justice International, and is an advisory board member of the national coalition It Could Happen To You, which has passed 6 laws being active in their NY, Pennsylvania, and California chapters. He spoke with H Bosh Jr about his work and upcoming events.

Leigh Strimbeck has devoted to performing through acting, directing, teaching, and writing. She joined Andrea Cunliffe on Hudson Mohawk Magazine to give listeners a better look at theater in the region, especially on what barriers are that keep people from experiencing theater. More information on Leigh's work at http://leighstrimbeck.com

Home care workers and members of the Ain't I a Woman?! Campaign rallied at the NYS Department of Labor in NYC to demand that the candidates for Governor pledge to end the violence against immigrant women and end the 24-hour shifts for such workers. Besides safety concerns, the workers are often only paid for 13 hours. Jihye Song talks about the campaign with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Arm-of-the-Sea Theater came to Freedom Square in North Troy to perform "DIRT: the Secret Life of Soil." Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Andrea Cunliffe was there to talk to the cast and crew including Patrick Waden, Trey Daiels, Eli Winograd, and Maclain Maier.

Image by Robert Cooper

Learn about a new *free* Young Adult Re-Entry Program of the nonprofit PathStone Corporation. Federal funding is available to help people 18-24, with previous "involvement" with the criminal justice system, learn occupational skills through HVCC's Office of Workforce Development. The program also provides career counseling, support services, and materials/supplies for training for and landing a job. The focus is on the cities of Albany, Troy, Menands, Rensselaer, and Watervliet, with some spots available for folks from other cities. For more info, stop by the office at 84 Ferry St., Troy, contact Matt Richardson, Regional Administrator ([email protected]) at 518-545-9254, or a case manager at 518-258-7373 or 518-545-9381. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Hear about books by famous authors, plus lots of activities coming up at the Lansingburgh branch of the Troy Public Library. In his debut on Hudson Mohawk Magazine, Michael Gregg, Library Associate, suggests the following books: "The Twilight World" (Werner Herzog -- yes, that one -- 2022); "When the Women Come Out to Dance" (short stories by Elmore Leonard, 2003); "Zone One: A Novel" (magical realism by Colson Whitehead, 2011); and "Leave Me Alone" (a kids' book about a grandmother seeking a quiet place to knit, Vera Brosgol, 2016). Activities mentioned include stitching group, yoga sessions, and story times. Also hear about wifi "hot boxes" available to borrow. Produced by Brea Barthel.

Turn off the lights, gather by a candle, and read some scary kids' books for Halloween. Carol Roberts, head of Young People's Services at the Troy Public Library's main branch, suggests three books: "Trick or Treat Crankenstein" (Berger, 2021); "The Widow's Broom" (vanAllsburg, 1992); "The Night Gardener" (Auxier, 2014); and "The Puppet's Payback and Other Chilling Tales" (Hahn, 2020). Upcoming activities include Legos Club, Silly Science Night, crafts, and family games nights. For more details, visit thetroylibrary.org. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Explore culture, manga design, mummy oreos (?!), and more with Ian Hauck, head of adult and reference services at Troy Public Library's main branch. Books discussed: "Between Us: How Cultures Create Emotions" (Mesquita, 2022); "A Hero Born" (first book in the "Legends of the Condor Heroes" series, Yong, 2019); "Lovesickness" (Ito, 2011; young adult manga); and "The Immortal King Rao" (Vara 2022). Ian also discusses manga publishing practices with producer Brea Barthel. For more info, see thetroylibrary.org.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Mark Dunlea’s interview with the Rivers & Mountains GreenFaith Circle about banks’ roles in financing fossil fuels and the upcoming Oct. 14 climate rally addressing that.

Then, Marsha Lazarus brings us a story about the African-American History Project from the Albany Institute of History and Art.

Later on, we have two candidate profiles.

First, Corinne Carey’s interview with Troy City Council District 2 candidate Ryan Brosnan

Followed by Andrea Cunliffe’s interview with Troy City Judge Matthew Turner who is running for reelection.

And we end today’s program with the band Al Bilali Soudan from Timbuktu, Mali, who will be performing at the Sanctuary on Sunday October 16th.

The United National Anti-War Coalition has called for a week of action to Say Not to US Wars from Oct. 15 to 22. Joe Lombardo discusses the more than 50 events that have been planned, including the weekly vigil on Mondays organized by Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Media.