Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage on The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority's proposal for a significant reduction in funding for the Empower+ program. Then, Jacob Boston sits down with Hudson Valley Community College Writing Professor Rachel Bornn to talk about The Art of Teaching. Later on, Atlas Seres talks to Tony Ladiccico of Albany Center Gallery about the plans for the new gallery location. After that, HMM goes back to summer camp, where Jacob Boston and Sina Basila Hickey talked to kids at the camp about water safety and their favorite camp activities. Finally, we indulge these summer vibes with a story about solar boating. Co-hosts: Jacob Boston & Sina Basila Hickey Engineer: Jalaya Reid

Albany Center Gallery announced their plans to relocate their gallery, and we reached out to get the details. Producer Atlas Seres spoke with Executive Director Tony Iadicicco about the limitations in the current location, the advantages of the new location, and the benefits of the arts to our community. Edited by Jalaya Reid with contributions from Polly Napelenok and Sumaiya Momenath.

On August 1st, 2025, Jacob Boston and Sina Basila Hickey took a trip to Knickerbocker Park in Troy to record radio stories with some summer camp kids and counselors about water safety as well as their favorite part of the camp as a whole.

Hudson Valley Community College Writing Professor Rachel Bornn sits down with Jacob Boston to talk remote learning, how teaching has helped her as a parent, and common misconceptions in the art of teaching.

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has proposed a significant reduction in funding for the Empower+ program, which aims to assist low- and moderate-income households with energy efficiency upgrades. The proposed budget cut from $220 million to $80 million in 2027 has raised concerns among advocates and lawmakers, especially as the program has been a key tool in helping families manage their energy needs. Michael Hernandez of Rewiring America talks about the program with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

The Activated Artist Fest is a grassroots-powered festival that brings together artists, educators, performers, and cultural workers to explore how art can move hearts, spark dialogue, and mobilize change. This Fest is the annual gathering of the organization Create A Space NOW. Hettie Bernhill, founder and artistic director of Create A Space NOW talks with Sina Basila Hickey and Mark Dunlea.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, we introduce you to the new Executive Director of The Sanctuary for Independent Media, Ren Lee. Then, Willie Terry shows us a labor segment of the New York State Nurses Association town hall meeting from January of this year. Later on, Mark Dunlea talks with Blair Horner of the New York Public Interest Research Group about redistricting. After that, Grace Zahm interviews Cam Cardinale, president of the rural advocacy group Lower Adirondack Pride. Finally, we have a conversation from All Of Us on What Is Black August. Co-hosts: Khin & Neya Engineer: Jalaya Reid

The Northeast NY Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health (NENYCOSH) is a non-profit membership coalition of workers, unions, community-based organizations, and health & safety professionals using education, training, and advocacy to improve health and safety conditions in our workplaces and communities throughout the Capital District. Rossana Coto-Batres of NENYCOSH spoke with Vinny DamaPoleto and Caelan McPherson about the health and safety risks that young workers face. The Coalition has recently held special training sessions with the Albany, Rensselaer, and Schenectady Summer Youth Programs.

What does it look like to organize in areas outside of the urban 'norm'? Cam Cardinale is the president of the queer advocacy group Lower Adirondack Pride, and he shares the crucial role that such advocacy plays in supporting his community. To find out even more, you can visit https://www.loweradkpride.org/ , or contact them at info@loweradkpride.org .

On August 5, 2025, nurses from the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) at Albany Medical Center ratified a new four-year contract, with 98% of the nurses voting in favor of ratification. The voting process, which took place on Aug. 4 and 5 and concluded on Tuesday at 8 p.m., was a significant milestone for the nursing community. The new contract, a result of collective efforts, will bring a wave of benefits to approximately 1,600 nurses at the hospital, as well as incoming nurses who will fill vacancies. On August 5, 2025, nurses from the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) at Albany Medical Center ratified a new four-year contract, with 98% of members voting in favor of the agreement. The voting process took place on August 4 and 5, concluding on Tuesday at 8 p.m., marking a significant milestone for the nursing community. This new contract, the result of collective efforts, will bring numerous benefits to approximately 1,600 nurses at the hospital, as well as to incoming nurses who will fill vacant positions. These benefits include improved working conditions, better pay, and enhanced patient care. In this labor segment, Willie highlights one of the key figures in the contract negotiations: Jennifer Bejo, President of the NYSNA Local Union at Albany Medical Center. Her passionate presentation at the NYSNA Town Hall Meeting on January 28, 2025, emphasized the struggle for a fair contract and improved patient care at the hospital. This includes improved working conditions, better pay, and enhanced patient care. In this labor segment, Willie highlights one of the key union players in the contract negotiation: Jennifer Bejo, President of the New York State Nurses Association Local Union at Albany Medical Center. Her impassioned presentation at the NYSNA Town Hall Meeting on January 28, 2025, underscored the struggle for a fair contract and better patient care at Albany Medical Center.

President Trump's call for Texas to gerrymander its Congressional district lines to help the GOP has prompted other states to take similar action. While Governor Hochul is pushing to change the state constitution to allow for new district lines, it could not take effect until 2028, with good government groups opposing it. Blair Horner of NYPIRG talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea reports about the state's report on reimagining the 787 corridor. Then, John Amidon discusses the 27th Annual Kateri Peace Conference on Aug 22 to 23. Later on, on Armao on the Brink, Rosemary explores Trump's communication style. After that, we have a story on the Borscht Belt, a Catskill Mountains haven for generations of Jewish Americans. Finally, Hettie Barnhill of Create a Space NOW will join us to talk about the Activated Artist Fest coming to Proctors in Schenectady this weekend. Co-hosts: Mark Dunlea & Benno Greene Engineer: Jalaya Reid

We're thrilled to introduce Ren Lee (they/she) as the new Executive Director of The Sanctuary for Independent Media! They are a Troy community member, a community organizer, and a self-proclaimed nerd. Ren comes to us with nearly a decade of nonprofit management experience and with a Master's degree in Museum Studies. Ren spoke with Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine

The state Department of Transportation released its final study examining the possibilities for reimagining Interstate 787. The study lays out five options with the cost ranging from $2.8 to $6 billion. One option rejected was sinking the elevated highway into a tunnel. The release of the study allows for the start of a two-year environmental review process for future projects along the nine-mile highway corridor. The recent state budget allocated $40 million for the review. The project could take up to 9 years. Jodi Smits Anderson of the ALbany Riverfront Collaborative talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the project. You can read Jodi's recent blog on the topic at https://2bgreener.com/?p=4950

In this summer short Rosemary speaks with a familiar voice in wordsmith and Pulitzer prize winning opinion writer Mark Mahoney. President Trump is a talented communicator who sways the populace through the use of strong and repeated expressions. "Witch Hunt" and "Fake News" and "Hoax" come to mind. He also effectively casts doubts on information critical of him or that he doesn't like by crying "weaponization." This week he fired the country's chief labor data collector because her statistics didn't put his economy in the best light. His message has gotten out so powerfully that other institutions are doing his work for him. The Smithsonian institute pulled down material about his double impeachments and American Eagle pushed his white is superior agenda with a Jeans ad.

This week 2 of the Quest Buds are in studio. We've got Dylan Rees and Max Burke here to promote their Next show at Bard and Baker in Troy on Saturday August 9th. They also sit down with Host Juan Pantaleon to do a little role play themselves.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Sina Basila Hickey reports on last weekend's “Bike Life is Not a Crime” rally, hosted by Troy 4 Black Lives and Troy Bike Rescue. Then, a story on innovative ways to use mushrooms. Later on, a live interview with Rossana Coto-Batres, of the Northeast NY Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health. We will be discussing the health and safety risks that young workers face. After that, two of the Quest Buds, Dylan Rees and Max Burke, are in the studio to promote their next show at Bard and Baker in Troy. They also convince Juan Pantaleon to do a little role play with them. Finally, Thom Francis introduces us to poet Rachel Baum who tells how she began writing during the pandemic, collecting funeral poems, starting an open mic, and finding ways to get new people interested in poetry. Co-hosts: Caelan McPherson & Vinny DamaPoleto Engineer: Jalaya Reid

Experiences of teens on bikes being harassed or brutalized by police are coming to light due to the advocacy of Troy 4 Black Lives and Troy Bike Rescue. Leading up to the Bike Life is Not a Crime rally, on August 2, 2025, 5 cases of Black and Brown youth on bicycles have gotten attention for the violent response by police to riding without lights, but more stories are coming out of the woodwork. This rally began at Troy's Riverfront Park with a rally before many left on bicycles to ride around Troy as a group, teens leading the way with their skillful wheelie tricks. Reporting by Sina Basila Hickey Photo by Caroline Nagy

The 27th Annual Kateri Peace Conference in Fonda NY on August 22-23 will focus on Palestine and Israel: Tragedy, Trauma, Truth and Compassion. The keynote speech will be by Phyliss Bennis, who will talk on "Genocide in the Time of Monsters." Conference organizer John Amidon talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine. https://www.kateripeaceconference.org/

Thom Francis introduces us to poet Rachel Baum who tells how she began writing during the pandemic, collecting funeral poems, starting an open mic, and finding ways to get new people interested in poetry. Plus, Rachel reads the poem "Rodeo Winner" from her new collection. Rachel R. Baum is a Best of the Net nominated poet, and editor of Funeral and Memorial Service Readings, Poems and Tributes (McFarland, 1999). She is the founder of Moving Mountains Poets and the Saratoga Peace Pod, crafters who create warm items for families in crisis, as well as the Saratoga Senior Center poetry open mic. Her poems have been published in OneArt, Jewish Literary Journal, The Phare, Raven's Perch, New Verse News, and others. She has two poetry chapbooks: Richard Brautigan's Concussion (Bottlecap Press, 2023) and How to Rob a Convenience Store(Cowboy Jamboree Press, 2024). Rachel hosts the poetry and storytelling open mic at the Saratoga Senior Center on the second Friday of every month. The event features writers from across the region plus an opportunity for the community to share their work. The next edition of the series will be a special Poetry Trivia Contest this Friday, August 8, starting at 1:00 pm.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, Mark Dunlea's coverage on Miko Peled's visit to the Bethlehem Public Library in Troy NY. Then, Caelan McPherson sat down with the Director and Assistant Director of St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry to discuss volunteering at a food pantry, and the overall importance of food pantries. Later on, Retired National Weather Service meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us for our weekly look at climate and his weather forecast. After that, we have everybody Moves, our weekly series that profiles the migration stories of members of our community. Finally, with Grace Zahm reporting we hear from Spencer, New York Town Supervisor Allen Fulkerson as he provides insight on the political dynamics of the community Co-hosts: Sean Bernyk & Jacob Boston Engineer: Jalaya Reid

When Miko Peled, an Israeli-American human rights activist, spoke about "What's Next for Palestine?" at the Bethlehem Public Library in December 2023, the uproar from local supporters of Israel prompted the library to impose a year long ban on Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace, the sponsors of his talk. Miko spoke at the Green Party national meeting on August 2. He is introduced by Dr. Jill Stein, the recent presidential candidate. Miko Peled's full speech can be viewed on the Green Party youtube channel. This is Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. https://youtu.be/U1cf673RndI?feature=shared

Everybody Move Series: Migration Stories from our Community. This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all–and teaches us much–because it is a part of the human experience. This week: Fawn, who left Albany for Mexico. Interested in sharing your story? You can reach us at Joanna.dreby@gmail.com or moses.nagel@gmail.com to schedule a 20-30 minute storytelling session, in person or on zoom.

St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry is located in downtown Albany, at the former site of the College of St. Rose. Caelan McPherson took his microphone to the food pantry to learn more. He sat down with Richard DeGrijze, Director of the food bank, and Jeff Vigliotta, Assistant Director, to discuss how they are providing food to people in Albany, the meaningful experience of volunteering at a food pantry, and the overall importance of food pantries.

Today on Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we share this special episode by The Aunties Dandelion: The Aunties Emergent series returns with host/educator Otsistohkwí:yo Melissa (Kanyen'kehà:ka) visiting with with Tehahenteh (Kanyen'kehà:ka), Language and Cultural Carrier. The dynamic duo discuss the significance of the historic eclipse that passed over the whole of Haudenosaunee territories on April 8 and the recent reciting of the Great Law at Six Nations of the Grand River. Stay for the end when these amazing Kanyen'kéha speakers gift us 10 minutes of immersive conversation.

What form do politics take in rural spaces? Spencer, New York is a small town of seven hundred, in the Finger Lakes region. Town Supervisor Allen Fulkerson provides insight on the political dynamics of this community. Reported by Grace Zahm.

The Blue Mountain Center is an artist's refuge in the Adirondack with a focus on social justice. They're looking for new interns--Willa Ferrer speaks with Khin and Marrow about the BMC, what they do, and their internship program.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea interviews Iridian Riccobono Lucas about the push for a NYS legislature special session. Then, Willie Terry speaks with Ta-Seam Murdock about their years of service to the Albany community. Later on, "Without Walls," a program of the Center for Disability Services, visits the Sanctuary. After that, we have a live interview with Willa Ferrer from the blue mountain center. Finally, Hannah Rowe talks about being a neurodivergent healer and the power of journaling. Hosted by Khin and Cricket, engineered by Marrow

Retired National Weather Service Meteorologist Hugh Johnson spoke with Lennox Apudo and Sean Bernyk about smoke, flash floods, and the heat dome.

On Saturday, August 9, 2025, Columbia County Sanctuary Movement will host their 2nd Caribbean Festival in Albany, NY, with music from the diaspora, food, and good vibes. Some of the organizers, Dawedo Sanon, Saryn King, Jenifer talk with Sina and Vinny.

A rally and ride-out will be taking place in Troy on Saturday August 2 to raise awareness around the teens on bicycles, mostly Black and Brown, who have been targeted, stopped, and brutalized by police for "riding without bike lights." To learn more about what has been happening, we're now joined by members of Troy 4 Black Lives. More info here: https://www.instagram.com/troy4blacklives/

"Without Walls," a program of the Center for Disability Services, visited the Sanctuary. The group interviewed each other about the work and hobbies which take up their time, and what they love about their days. This group included Catarina, James, Natalie, Wendy, Deserea, Uriah, Steven, and staff members Joel, Lucy, and Meg.

Iridian Riccobono Lucas of the Columbia County Sanctuary Movement talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine as to why groups want the NYS Legislature to come back in special session to deal with critical issues such as immigration rights (e.g., New York for All) and shortfalls in programs such as health care due to federal budget cuts.

On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Willie Terry, a Roaming Labor Correspondent for Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network, attended the 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Center for Law and Justice in Albany, New York. The event included a Day of Service and a cookout. In this labor segment, he interviewed Ta-Seam Murdock, the Executive Director of the Center for Law and Justice, about their 40 years of service in the Albany communities.

This week Tyler Artis and Dylan Rees are back in the studio to promote the 4th Artis(t) comedy showcase. They sit down with Host Juan Pantaleon to discuss College, Dropping out of college and whether or not Dr. Umar would be stoked to have Dylan as a fan.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, members of Troy 4 Black Lives join us to talk about the upcoming rally and ride out taking place on Saturday in Troy to raise awareness around Black and Brown youth being targeted by police for riding bikes without lights. Then, Mark Dunlea brings us a report from last week's protest against the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Later on, on Armao on the Brink, we hear about the Key of Q, an a cappella LBGTQ chorus After that, we hear about the Palestinian movie Speed Girls being shown on August 1 in Albany by Youth FX Finally, we finish with a story about ecofeminism.

The Key of Q is a unique cultural organization in the Hudson Valley, an a cappella chorus of LBGTQ and allied singers who perform in civic and often very cool venues such as Opus 40, a monumental earthenware construction in Saugerties. The group's mission has gotten more controversial since it was founded in 2016 as the Trump administration has made diversity a sin and gender non conformance undesirable. But chorus leaders Teri Gibson and Keri Jadrovski tell Rosemary Armao that audiences are receiving the group more enthusiastically than ever perhaps in defiance and resistance.

Youth FX's Solidarity Screening Series presents Speed Girls on Friday August 1. The movie tells the story of an all woman street race team in the West Bank, Palestine. Moses Nagel spoke with Hana Maaiah of the Palestinian Rights Committee who is co-sponsoring the event.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea talks with Krista Hesdorfer of Hunger Solutions NY about the cuts that have been made to SNAP at the federal level that will be impacting New Yorkers. Then, organizers of the Caribbean Festival by Columbia County Sanctuary Movement will join us and let us in on the details of this year's festivities on August 9. Later on, H Bosh Jr speaks with Miki Conn, the former executive director of the Hamilton Hill Arts Center in Schenectady, about book censorship. After that, this week Tyler Artis and Dylan Rees are back in the studio to promote the 4th Artis(t) comedy showcase. They sit down with Host Juan Pantaleon to discuss college, dropping out of college and whether or not Dr. Umar would be stoked to have Dylan as a fan. Finally, Thom Francis welcomes local writers Don Maurer and Alexander Perez, whose poems inspired pieces of visual art that were showcased in the Poetic License 2024 exhibit. Co-hosts: Vinny DamaPoleto & Sina Basila Hickey Engineer: Jalaya Reid

Thom Francis welcomes local writers Don Maurer and Alexander Perez, whose poems inspired pieces of visual art that were showcased in the Poetic License 2024 exhibit. They both shared their poetry on Monday, October 14, 2024, at the Poetic License Poetry Reading and Open Mic at the Honest Weight Food Co-op in Albany. — Poetic License celebrates the creative intersections of poetry and visual art! Now in its third year, the joint project of the Hudson Valley Writers Guild and the Upstate Artists Guild is all about bridging the worlds of poetry and visual expression in new and exciting ways. This year's exhibit, on display at the Honest Weight Food Co-op through November 10, flips the script on the traditional concept of ekphrastic art. Instead of poets responding to visual pieces, local artists were invited to create works inspired by poems submitted by both local and national poets. It's a creative inversion that brings the expressive power of both mediums together, resulting in a truly dynamic and thought-provoking collection of visual responses to the written word. The exhibit showcases 42 stunning pieces of art, created by 24 talented artists, each responding to poems written by 23 unique voices from the world of poetry. This fusion of imagery and language gives us a fresh look at how art can interpret, transform, and reimagine the written word. On October 14, 2024, poets featured in the exhibit were invited to read their work in a special poetry reading hosted by the legendary Dan Wilcox. Poets shared their pieces while surrounded by the very art they inspired—a full-circle moment for words and visuals alike. Today, we're thrilled to bring you the voices of two of those poets: Don Maurer and Alexander Perez. They'll share their poems and reflect on the artwork they inspired.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, Mark Dunlea speaks with Ben Murray, a Senior Researcher with Food and Water Watch on the Trump administration's Artificial Intelligence Action Plan and the environmental impacts of the AI industry. Then, Benno Greene reports on the Milk with Dignity campaign by Migrant Justice. Later on, retired national weather serviceman Hugh Johnson joins us to talk about some recent flash floods, and this week's weather. After that, we have the Everybody Moves piece that profiles immigration stories from people in our community. This week we heard from Rosaly. Finally, Rebecca Alston interviews Aila about music and activism Co-hosts: Lennox Apudo & Sean Bernyk Engineer: Jalaya Reid

On July 19th, farmworkers and their allies, organized by Migrant Justice, picketed the Hannaford supermarket in Glens Falls, New York. The demonstration called on the company to join the Milk With Dignity program, which asks the chain to only stock dairy in their stores from farms where workers are treated well and their rights are not infringed on. Benno Greene went to this demonstration and talked with two dairy farm workers, Yovani and Enrique, about the difficulties and injustices they face at work, why the Milk With Dignity program is important, and how national politics is affecting their workplaces and activism. Since Yovani and Enrique primarily speak Spanish, the interview was conducted with Rachel Elliot of Migrant Justice translating.

On July 4, President Trump signed the budget reconciliation bill, which includes cuts in NY of more than $2 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), worsening food insecurity and threatening the sustainability of our nation's largest and most effective anti-hunger program. 2.9 million New Yorkers rely on SNAP to put food on the table. Thirty percent of New York's SNAP participants are children, and thirty-one percent are seniors or people with disabilities. Krista Hesdorfer of Hunger Solutions NY talks about the cuts with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea talks with The Food Pantries for the Capital District about ways to improve increasing demand for food assistance. Then, Caelan McPherson talks about the efforts to provide support for those with Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities with members of the NVLD Project. Later on, Jacob Boston interviews Hudson Valley Community College's Professor Kohan about teaching and mentorship After that, Nancy Klepsch asks poet Alina Pleskova for a short reading and about her work. Finally, Matt Maginley learns about book binding from Tim James of the Renascent Bookbindery.

On July 23, 2025, the Trump administration issued an Artificial Intelligence Action Plan. The plan is viewed as heavily promoting the AI industry and seeks to reduce the ability of individual states to adopt their own regulations. Environmental groups are concerned about the massive electricity and water demands of the AI Industry. Ben Murray, a Senior Researcher with Food and Water Watch, discusses the issue with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

On Thursday, July 24, a rally of about 100 people was held at the Federal Obrien Building in Albany to stop starving Palestinians in Gaza to death and to end the siege. The protestors were targeting Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, urging them to oppose the US funding of genocide. The World Health Organization and others report that the risk of famine in Gaza is increasing with the deliberate withholding of humanitarian aid, including food, in the ongoing blockade. The entire 2.1 million population of Gaza is facing prolonged food shortages, with nearly half a million people in a catastrophic situation of hunger, acute malnutrition, starvation, illness and death. This is one of the world's worst hunger crises, unfolding in real time. We hear from Jacob and Tom Ellis of the Palestinian Rights Committee; Kathy Manley; and Mehak Jamil of the Albany Muslim Advocacy Committee. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

The Food Pantries for the Capital District represents 71 emergency food programs in four local counties. They have seen a 42% increase in the demand for food assistance. Natasha Pernicka talks about the need and solutions with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. https://thefoodpantries.org/

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine we bring you a special for the 35th Anniversary of of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by our Disabilities Correspondent Blaise Bryant. You will hear remarks from then President George H. W. Bush, along with some of Blaise's favorite disability conversations.

Soil Fest is a family-friendly event which celebrates the importance of healthy soil through engaging workshops, farm tours, and interactive art in Saugerties, NY. To learn more, Mark Dunlea and Benno Greene White Feather Farm's Executive Director Marcos Stafne.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, we have an update on climate group's lawsuit against the state for moving too slowly on climate. Then, for our peace segment, we hear from Mabel Leon. Later on, on Armao on the Brink, Jay Jochnowitz of the TU talks to Rosemary about the Epstein case. After that, we'll be talking with White Feather Farm about this weekend's family-friendly Soil Fest in Saugerties. Finally, we hear about the screening of The Aura of Upstate in Troy on July 26. Co-hosts: Benno Greene & Mark Dunlea. Engineer: Jalaya Reid.

People with a Developmental Visual-Spatial Disorder (DVSD)—a proposed new name for Non-Verbal Learning Disability (NVLD)—experience a range of challenges. Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondent Caelan McPherson, who has been diagnosed with NVLD, sat down with Dr. Laura Lemle, founder of the NVLD Project, and Dr. Amy Margolis, a researcher and professor involved with the project. They spoke about NVLD, the organization's efforts to raise awareness, educating the public, and providing support and resources to help individuals with NVLD succeed. To find information and resources go to nvld.org.