Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Carol Roberts, Young People's Services librarian at Troy Public Library, recommends three books for June and previews summer activities. In the fantasy "Unseen Magic" (Lloyd-Jones, 2022), unhappy memories can be traded for happy ones, but with consequences. For Pride Month, consider the graphic novel "Other Boys" (Alexander, 2021), a coming-of-age and coming-out story, with a list of resources (including thetrevorproject.org, offering a 24/7 crisis hotline). Anyone who loves pets, wordplay, or beautiful illustrations will like the picture book "The Longest Letsgoboy" (Wilder, 2021), a final walk of a girl and her dog, told in the dog's voice and language. Upcoming kids' activities include a summer reading program to earn chances for raffle prizes, shows with puppets and marionettes, a balloon artist, birds of prey, reptiles, and more. For info see thetroylibrary.org. For links to libraries throughout New York State, visit www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/publibs/library.htm. Produced by Brea Barthel.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with a story on the Right to Repair law which would allow individuals and independent repair shops to repair personal devices on their own.

Then, we have an interview with members of the Albany High School girl’s track team about their recent suspension and what sports bras have to do with it.

Later on, we head to Troy Public Library for this month’s book suggestion.

After that, the Pinkster Fest took place last weekend and we have coverage from what took place and what Pinkster is about.

Finally, Troy Foundry Theater joins us to talk about their current performance Echo Chambers: Beckett³

Currently running is Troy Foundry Theatre's take on the Samuel Beckett works "Footfalls," "Rockaby," & "Not I." The performance "Echo Chambers: Beckett³" is running through June 18th at the historic Hart Cluett Museum in Troy, NY. Sina Basila Hickey spoke with Troy Foundry Theater Artistic Director David Girard about the show.

More info can be found at www.troyfoundrytheatre.com

Looking for fun summer reads? Laurie Dreyer, manager of Troy Library's Lansingburgh branch suggests five books that cover a range of genres: "Red, White, and Royal Blue" (McQuiston, 2019); "The Song of Achilles" (Miller, 2012); "A Marvellous Light" (Marske, 2021); "So Many Ways to Lose: The Amazin' True Story of the New York Mets--The Best Worst Team in Sports" (Gordon, 2021); and "Daisy Jones & The Six" (Reid, 2019). Also hear about the branch's expanded hours, plus their book sale at the 6/9 Hidden Gardens Tour, the Banned Books Club, a 6/29 pirates-themed kick-off for the summer reading club, and more. For info see thetroylibrary.org. For links to libraries throughout New York State, visit www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/publibs/library.htm. Produced by Brea Barthel.

If you enjoy books for adults that weave magical events and worlds, hear what Stephanie Dudek, Adult Services librarian at Troy Public Library, says about "Every Heart a Doorway" (Seanan McGuire, 2016) and "The Starless Sea" (Erin Morgenstern, 209). Also hear her preview of the library's many summer activities, including a summer reading program to earn chances for raffle prizes, live readings of "Shorts Out Loud," and much more. For info see thetroylibrary.org. For links to libraries throughout New York State, visit www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/publibs/library.htm.

In May the Albany High School girl's track team was suspended over a situation that started with wearing sports bras to practice. Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Sally Becker spoke with Ahriah Baynes, Alexis Hope Arango, and Kayla Huba, all members of the Albany High School track team, about their suspension and the situation regarding sports bras at practice.

You can find the petition here:

https://chng.it/cVrYpgxgHr

New York became the first state to pass a Right to Repair law for digital devices, though the Governor must still sign it. Companies selling tech products in New York that are covered will be obligated to distribute information, software, tools, and parts so that individuals and independent repair shops can repair personal devices on their own. Russ Haven of NYPIRG explains the eight-year fight to win this right. He also discusses reforms to the wrongful death law that allows family members and partners to sue for financial and emotional harm. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with a review of the state’s disappointing progress on climate issues in the 2022 legislative session, in Mark Dunlea’s conversation with Pete Sikora of New York Communities for Change.

Then, keeping missing HMM producer Meghan Marohn close in our thoughts, we play a piece of hers from our archives.

Later on, Moses Nagel talks with Alliance for Creative Economy Executive Director Cory Aldrich about recent highlights of the local arts scene.

After that, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry brings us the final part of his conversation with Albany’s Brother Minister X about the legacy of Malcolm X.

Finally, regular host Blaise Bryant brings us the weekly climate update with Meteorologist Hugh Johnson.

Another legislative session has come to a close with disappointing results on climate. Pete Sikora of NY Communities for Change discusses the progress the state has made on since the major CLCPA climate law was passed 3 years ago. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio.

Moses Nagel speaks with Corey Aldrich, Executive Director at ACE! (Upstate Alliance for the Creative Economy) highlighting and amplifying the interesting and unique voices participating in the creative economy of New York State Capital Region.

PART ONE : Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company's Annual EGG Performance | 05.14.2022

Explore this event through the voices of the collaborators and performers as they discuss their individual approaches to creating a collaborative performance.

WEB: sinopolidances.org | IG: @ellensinopolidancecompany

PART TWO : SPARK! Art Happening | 05.13.22

Hear the voices and sounds of this underground art event produced by Albany based artist and event producer Lily Buckley.

IG:@visualilypleasing

THREE QUESTIONS : Ali Herrmann, Fine Arts Practitioner and Educator

WEB: aliherrmann.com | IG: @aliherrmann