Hudson Mohawk Magazine

On September 9, Veterans for Peace will protest the war economy at two arms manufacturers in the Southern tier: BAE in Endicott and Lockheed Martin in Owego. Jack Gilroy discusses the protests with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

This Thursday, August 18th, the Tibor T Polgar Fellows for 2022 will share their presentations and findings. To tell us more, Caelan McPherson and Tsekani Jackson were joined by Executive Director of Hudson River Foundation, Jonathan Kramer. They spoke about the Tibor T. Polgar Fellowship, the importance of creating opportunities for emerging and BIPOC researchers, keeping the fellowship going during economic and COVID hardship, and some of the research that came out of this fellowship.

Learn more at https://www.hudsonriver.org/

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Rev. Richard Witt of Rural Migrant Ministry who was interviewed by Mark Dunlea about the decades long struggle to lower the hours of allowed overtime hours for farmworkers.

Then, Executive Director of Hudson River Foundation, Jonathan Kramer, joins us to talk about the research that came out of this past year’s Tibor T Polgar Fellowships.

Later on, Corinne Carey interviewed Congressperson Paul Tonko about his run for reelection.

After that, math specialist Lisa Danello Chase is interviewed by Sina Basila Hickey about her work with math recovery.

Finally, Brea Barthel takes us to the Troy Public Library in Lansingburgh to get book suggestions ranging from gardening to Asian-American culture.

Hear about a teen brain "user manual," two picture books to prepare young kids for going to school, events at Troy Public Library including a chance on 8/26 to meet live reptiles, on 9/15 to dance with Ellen Sinopoli, and more. Carol Roberts, head of Young People's Services, has her monthly chat with Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Brea Barthel. Books include "Your Amazing Teen Brain" (Nebolsine, 2022); "School's First Day of School" (Rex, 2016); and "Noni is Nervous" (Hartt-Sussman, 2013). For details, visit thetroylibrary.org.

Retired National Weather Service meteorologist Hugh Johnson joined Blaise Bryant and Brea Barthel for a weekly discussion of weather and climate. They discussed the drought in Europe, flooding and rains in the south west, and how things are looking in the Capital Region.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Mark Dunlea’s report on efforts by the New York Public Interest Research Group to get New York to pass a Climate Change Superfund Act.

Next, producer Sally Becker talks with staff from Scenic Hudson about the Hudson River Natural Resource Damage Reports.

Then, I bring you an on-site report from Wednesday’s “soft” opening of a new lending tool library in Albany.

After that, our Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry covers Saturday’s "Healing in Our Vision Community Cookout" at Prospect Park in Troy.

Finally, retired meteorologist High Johnson joins us to discuss the climate gamut from droughts to monsoons.

Hear about a couple novels, a couple gardening books, and heaps of activities from Laurie Dreyer, manager of Troy Public Library's Lansingburgh branch. Books discussed include "Dial A for Aunties," a fun novel exploring Asian-American weddings & culture (Sutanto, 2021); "House on the Cerulean Sea" (Klune, 2020); "Gardening Your Front Yard" (Nolan, 2020); and "The Northeast Native Plant Primer" (Lorimer, 2022). Activities include Library Card sign-up week, meditation classes, yoga classes, and more. Laurie welcomes people to lead other programs. See thetroylibrary.org for details. Produced by Brea Barthel.

Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondent Corinne Carey caught up with Congressman Paul Tonko to talk to him about the challenge he faces from Rostislav Rar in the Aug. 23 primary election. Tonko addressed some of the most pressing questions facing Democrats in the upcoming election, as well as his thoughts on the relocation of Saratoga Sites residents who are living in the shadow of the Norlite incineration plant.

Find out about the new lending "Tool Library" at Historic Albany Foundation by hearing from HAF volunteers and staff. For a small annual fee, members can borrow all kinds of tools for home repair, gardening, and more. The library's grand opening will be August 24th, 4-6 pm, at 89 Lexington Ave., Albany. After the opening the regular hours are Wednesdays from 4pm-6pm and Saturdays 9am-12pm. While there, also explore the wonders of the Architectural Warehouse. For details, see historic-albany.org Segment produced by Brea Barthel, recorded at the (somewhat noisy) "soft" opening on August 10th.

On Wednesday, August 3, 2022, the Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the "Community Breakfast and Retreat" sponsored by the New York State Community Equity Agenda, which is a coalition of community and labor groups. In this labor segment, you will hear Willie's interview with Alycia Bacon, a NY Capital Region organizer for Mothers Out Front.