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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, Mark Dunlea reports on the protest at Governor Hochul's Nuclear Summit in Syracuse. Then, Lennox Apudo tells the story of the Kokotali Band, a collaboration between a woman from the capital region and a man in Kenya. After that, Anna Steltenkamp interviews Chef Sean Sherman about revitalizing Native American Cuisine. Finally, we have Veronica Rountree with us, also known as Mama Love to talk about her organization Mother To Son: Mothers talk to Your Sons About Gun Violence.

On Tuesday, September 30, a People's Meeting was organized outside of Governor Hochul's nuclear summit in Syracuse by Onondaga Nation community members, the Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force, Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation, the Alliance for a Green Economy, the Nuclear Information and Resource Service (NIRS), Citizen Action, NY Renews, FWW, and Frack Action. They demanded real climate solutions—renewable energy like solar, wind, conservation, and storage—that compared to nuclear are faster, cheaper, safer, and actually move us toward New York's Climate Justice goals. Hil Coppola of the Onondaga Nation talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

The documentary film "Hilda O vs the State of New York" follows Hilda Onley's fight for justice during her court case of the same name. NY's Child Victims Act allowed Hilda to seek justice through the court system for the lastime trauma from her sexually abused as a child at the NY State Training School for Girls. This film is directed and produced by Alison Cornyn & Heather Greer, and this film will have its US Premiere at the NYS International Film Festival in Albany on October 3 at the Steamer No. 10 Theater. Learn more here https://www.hildaovsny.com/

This weekend the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican people are celebrating their ancestral homelands and inviting the community to join them. The Homelands PowWow is a celebration of culture, community, and connection—bringing Indigenous people back to their ancestral lands in the Berkshires. This celebration is October 4-5, 2025, and board member Wanonah Kosbab spoke with Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. Learn more here https://homelandspowwow.org/

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We'll first hear about the Mohican Homelands Pow Wow, taking place this weekend in western Massachusetts. Then, we'll hear from Willie Terry, speaking with Carlos R. Dufflar, a poet and organizer about civil rights icons. Later on, Andrea Cunliffe discusses Sukkot, a Jewish holiday that kicks off in 2025 on October 6th. After that, a food and radio story about a character created as the personification of the USDA back in 1926. Finally, we speak with the filmmakers of “Hilda O. vs the State of New York,” a documentary making its US premiere at the New York State International Film Festival in Albany on Friday, October 3rd.

Ava Agree of the Jewish Voice for Peace, Albany is in conversation with Hudson Mohawk Magazines Andrea Cunliffe about the SUKKOT Rally in Albany's Academy Park on th 5th of October. This Harvest Holiday creates a SUKKAH , and invites the public to gather in community with JVP to find answers to social struggle in the Capital District and to demand an end to Genocide in GAZA. On Sunday, October 5th from 3:00PM-5PM at Academy Park in Albany NY For further information : albany@jewishVoiceforPeace.org Instagram: JVPAlbany JVP Albany will host a rally inspired by the Jewish harvest holiday Sukkot demanding an immediate arms embargo on Israel and end to starvation and genocide in Gaza.

On Sunday, September 7, 2025, Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Roaming Labor Willie Terry interviewed Carlos Raul Dufflar, Beat Poet Laureate, Community Organizer, and participant in the original Poor People's Campaign in 1968. In this Labor segment, Carlos discusses Cornelius "Cornbread" Givens and Rev. Annie Chambers, unsung heroes and organizers in the Poor People's Campaign in Washington, D.C., Resurrection City in 1968—part 1.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, Mark Dunlea speaks with the Food Pantries for the Capital District about hunger. Then, for the Peace Bucket, Mark gets an update from Deyva Arthur on the Street Peace Project. Later on, Rosemary Armao explores Freedom of Speech in wake of the Charlie Kirk killing. After that, Andrea Cunliffe speaks about Jane Austen ahead of the Oct. 4 celebration of her works at Cafe Lena. Finally, we hear about Taíli Asili's Fever Pitch multimedia event taking place at the Sanctuary this Saturday Oct. 4.

Created by Taína Asili, Fever Pitch takes the audience into a multisensory experience where her decades of work collide with multimedia with a message to ignite Climate Justice Action. Her local premier is coming to the Sanctuary this Saturday, October 4 where audiences will not only experience this one-hour spectacle, but in addition will hear about her Fever Pitch pilgrimage for which Taína walked from Albany to NYC. She spoke with Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. Learn more here https://www.mediasanctuary.org/event/taina-asili-fever-pitch/

Kristina Kulin originator of Lit Night Saratoga is in conversation with Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Andrea Cunliffe about “Teatime at Pemberley: A Celebration of Jane Austen in Words and Music” a celebration of the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, at the 2025 Saratoga Book Festival. They discuss work, history and relivence of Jane Austin's work in this presentation and an immersive exploration of Austen's life and works at Caffe Lena with community members read ing aloud favorite passages from Austen's novels with live Regency-era music, enjoy Saratoga Tea & Honey's  "Sense and SensibiliTEA"  in Caffe Lena's “Teatime at Pemberley: A Celebration of Jane Austen in Words and Music” October 4th Saturday from 2:30 to 4:30 at Cafe Lena in Saratoga Springs.  This is a FREE event and seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis.  No tickets required.

In this week's chapter of Beyond the Brink and Fighting Back Rosemary Armao talks with Times Union opinion writers and guests at their monthly public affairs salon about the First Amendment in light of the Charlie Kirk assassination. We are in Hitler Germany territory they conclude. What exactly does the First Amendment protect, what government incursions on that amendment mean for our future and how the media are not defending our rights against Trump and FCC head Brendan Carr as they ought to be.

Deyva Arthur started the Street Peace Project to promote healing from the gun violence that has impacted her Lansingburgh neighborhood in Troy. Last year she created a Beacon where residents could write messages of peace. She has also compiled photographs of the various memorials for young people who have died from shootings. She gives an update on the project to Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

In its third year running, the Renaissance Black Film Festival has the attention of filmmakers from all over the country. This year there will be 25 film screenings at the festival with some incredible talent on the panel. Patrick Harris Jr, the festival's Program Director/ Festival Manager, spoke with Andrea Cunliffe and Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. Learn more here: https://www.blackfilmfestny.com/

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea reports on the NY state senate's roundtable on the implementation of the state's climate law, CLCPA. Then, the Renaissance Black Film Fest is returning to the Capital Region, and Patrick Harris Jr will join us to talk about what to expect this year. Later on, Marsha Lazarus talks with Diane Reiner co-founder of Jajja's Kids, which supports kids who are homeless in Kampala, Uganda. After that, Juan Pantaleon jokes with comedians Tyler Artis, Blake Whitbeck, and Gus Young about The Artis't Comedy Showcase at the 217 Taproom in Albany. Finally, Thom Francis introduces us to poets Tim Maloney and Pam Jacobson who read work at the Fish Market in Troy.

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Across the Food Pantries of the Capital District 73 coalition members, service levels are up five percent over this time last year, when its members collectively served more than 104,000 people, including more than 28,500 children. Food insecurity in the Capital District is an escalating problem. The group's annual fundraiser, the Harvest Evening Celebration, is taking place this year on Thursday, October 23, at Franklin Plaza in Troy. Natasha Pernick, ED of FPCD, talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

On Monday night, September 22, poets and artists gathered at the Fish Market in Troy for a poetry reading featuring some of the writers whose poems were selected to be part of the exhibit. This week, Thom Francis introduces us to poets Tim Maloney and Pam Jacobson, whose poems “The Claw Machine” and “Tree Snag” inspired artists to create work. The host for the evening, Dan Wilcox, begins with the definition of ekphrastic art. —— Poetic License is an annual collaboration between local poets and visual artists, where words and images create bold new connections. On Monday night, September 22, some of the writers whose poems were selected to be part of the exhibit were invited to share their work at the Fish Market in Troy. Today, you'll hear from Tim Maloney, who read his poem “The Claw Machine” that inspired a photograph by yours truly. He then shared another piece titled “Rushing Water.” Next up to the mic is Pam Jacobson, whose poem “Tree Snag” had three artists interpretations. Pam then read her poem ”Dear Tree.” The 2025 edition of Poetic License exhibit is moving across the Hudson River to the Honest Weight Food Co-op in Albany. The show opens on Friday, October 3, and will run through November 16. For more information on Poetic License, to read poems, and to view art, go to poeticlicensealbany.com.

This week Comedians Tyler Artis, Blake Whitbeck and Gus Young are in studio to promote the 5th installment of The Artis"t Comedy Showcase at the 217 Taproom in Albany on Friday October 3rd. The guys sit down with Host Juan Pantaleon to talk details.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Lennox Apudo talks with Tony Defazio of Sunrise PR during Sun Day about the challenges developers are facing across the country when building renewable energy. Then, Mark Dunlea reports on various advocacy groups at the Make Billionaires Pay rally where they demanded action on climate change, gender equality and protection of free speech. Later on, Andra Moore talks with Sina about the nuanced nature of living with autism and their creative work in storytelling. After that, Joaquin talks with Niko Dreby about his family's immigration story and his experience being a student in two different countries. Finally, Jonathan Segol of the Kitchen Sanctuary talks with Aleeka Noble about his tenure as Kitchen Sanctuary cook and building vibrant communities through sharing food.

As our society becomes for familiar with neurodivergence, alongside that comes a lot of misinformation. The Trump administration is making statements which have no science to back it up. Andra Moore has a lot of thoughts about autism from her first hand experience living with it, and she spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about it for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

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 middle-school student Joaquin. 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.

On Friday September 26, the state senate held a roundtable on the implementation of the state's climate law, CLCPA, which is falling short of its mandated goals. We hear from Samantha Wilt of NRDC, Alisha Dean Steinber of the League of Conservation Voters, Alison Constadine of the Decarbonization Coalition and Michael Hernandez of Rewiring America. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

The music duo Tali Koko band mix different genres of music including reggae, gospel and Caribbean music to talk about different issues in society. They share with us their music journey so far. Lennox Apudo reports.

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Today on Hudson Mohawk Magazine we focus on disability stories, produced by Blaise Bryant.

On Saturday September 20, an estimated twenty thousand activists marched down Park Avenue and turned down Billionaires' Row toward Trump Tower to “Make Billionaires Pay,” calling for climate justice, democracy, free speech, gender equality, a stop to the Trump's immigration crackdown and a ceasefire in Gaza. A common theme was that a small, elite class of the wealthy and powerful consistently prioritized profits over people's lives. Demonstrations took place around the world ahead of the United Nations General Assembly and New York Climate Week. Ten years after the Paris climate accords, countries have continued to increase their planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions, fueling more frequent extreme weather events. The Trump administration has been rolling back critical environmental rules, seeking to allow oil and coal industries to pollute even more. He has sought to impose authoritarian rule, while massively increasing funding for ICE as it kidnaps immigrants across the country. In part 3 of our coverage, we hear from Pat Almarode of Third Act New York City; and Marlena Fontes of Climate Defenders. We also hear from the press conference before the march, starting with Tamika Middleton of the Women's March, who was the emcee, followed, through interpreters, Consuelo Ramirez of the Fort Bend Coalition for Justice and Bangladesh immigrant Hasan Bechu of Drum Rising Up and Moving, concluding with Taher Dehleh of the Palestinian Youth Movement. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

During Sun Day 2025, Sustainable PR founder Tony Defazio spoke about some of the challenges developers face in building the renewable energy capacities of communities across the country. Lennox Apudo reports.

Meagon Nolasco joins Sina and Marrow live for an interview about the upcoming second annual Collar City Pride festival on Saturday, October 4th. They speak on event logistics and the importance of fostering a queer community.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us to the Sun Day celebration of renewable energy. Then, Willie Terry speaks with Melissa Anderson at the National Day of Action for Medicaid. Later on, we have a report on the microplastics which hikers are leaving in their wake. After that, Meagan Nalasco joins us live via zoom to talk about the upcoming Collar City Pride Festival. Finally, we'll get you the scoop on our Friday workshop in Collard City Growers where you can get your hands dirty while Making Your Own Brick.

Microplastics are a widespread, ubiquitous environmental contamination. The Adirondack park is one of the most pristine parts of our state, but even those gorgeous mountains are not safe from the microplastics brought in by hikers and their gear. Dr. Joe Dadey, executive director of Adirondack Hamlets to Huts, and Dr. Tim K. Keyes of Evergreen Business Analytics researched these findings and shared their conclusions in a report (see link below) as they spoke about this with Mark Dunlea and Benno Greene about the report they created. Read the report here: https://adkh2h.org/wp-content/uploads/Return-to-Lake-Tear-Expedition-Report-September-2025.pdf

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, we have a live interview about microplastics in the Hudson River Watershed. Then, we have part 2 of our coverage of the Make Billionaires Pay march in NYC on Saturday, September 20. Later on, in this week's Beyond the Brink, Rosemary Armao looks at freedom of the press. After that, Ellie Irons previews the MYOB (Make Your Own Brick) event taking place at Collard City Growers on Friday by interviewing FSD.temp member Riley Studebaker. Finally, Lennox Apudo interviews vendors at Troy Farmers Market.

On Thursday, September 6, 2025, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Willie Terry attended the 'National Day of Action for Medicaid' speakout and rally on New Scotland Avenue, across from Albany Medical Center. The event was sponsored by the Capital Region Poor People's Campaign. In this labor segment, Willie had a heartfelt conversation with Melissa Anderson and her daughter Mia about the National Day of Action for Medicaid, establishing a personal connection that resonated with the audience.

Architect and RPI professor Riley Studebaker, a member of the creative group FSD.temp, spoke with NATURE Lab co-director Ellie Irons about an upcoming workshop series at Collard City Growers and NATURE Lab.

In the newest episode of An Armao Beyond the Brink, Rosemary speaks with renowned media lawyer and professor Lucy Dalglish. Dalglish cannot recall a time in American history when threats to a free and independent press were so numerous or potent. She doesn't even like thinking about the future of media because it's impossible to ignore the possibility that Freedom of Thought and Expression enshrined in the First Amendment are being crushed by censorship and lack of public support.

We hear from vendors at the Troy Farmer's Market including Jennifer from The Furies Olive Oil, Annie from Hudson Taconic Lands and Keisha from HIcks Orchard, the oldest You pick orchard in NY. Lennox Apudo reports.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea speaks with numerous local solar advocates after the SUN Day solar celebration that was held on September 21st. Then, Cat Jones tells her story regarding homelessness after interviewing multiple folks who have experienced being houseless. Later on, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Correspondent and Unity House Food Security Manager Amy Halloran reads an essay about food access that was previously published by the Times Union. After that, Juan tells us about the next round of the Capital Region funnest comedian contest. Finally, Thom Francis highlights poet Mimi Moriarty who shared her poems “Empty” and “Pause” at the Poetic License Poetry Reading and Open Mic at The Fish Market in Troy Hosts: Vinny DamaPoleto and Caelan McPherson Engineer: Caelan McPherson

Thom Francis introduces us to poet Mimi Moriarty who shared her poems “Empty” and “Pause” at the Poetic License Poetry Reading and Open Mic at The Fish Market in Troy on Tuesday, September 22, 2025. —— Poetic License 2025 is here. The Hudson Valley Writers Guild and Upstate Artists Guild have teamed up for the forth year to bring together poets and artists in the Capital Region. Poetic License, which began in 2022, is a joint project between the two organizations where visual artists create work inspired by local writers' poems. On Tuesday, September 22, poets and artists gathered in Troy for the first Poetic License Poetry Reading and Open Mic featuring the writers whose poems are included in the show. Mimi Moriarty was the first reader of the evening with two poems including “Empty” which inspired a photograph my Tess Lecuyer. Local poet and photographer Dan Wilcox hosted the event and began the night with a brief history of the project and the poem of his own. This year's Poetic License exhibit is currently on view at The Fish Market in Troy, NY with special events taking place through the end of the month. The exhibit will move across the river to the Honest Weight Food Co-op for October and November kicking off with a First Friday Opening Reception on Friday, October 3.

This week Comedians and competitors Greg Creft, Tyler Artis and Caleb White are in studio to promote Capital Regions Funniest Comic Contest. An open forum Comedy competition where the audience decides the winner. The contest consists of a series of shows that take place at Septembers too Tavern in Albany and The Van Dyck in Schenectady on going until the finals on October 8th. The guys sit down with Host Juan Pantaleon who again didn't tell the contestants the others were coming to spark some trash talk and we learn a little more about the comics as each of them list their individual contributions to society.

This week, Lennox Apudo and Sean Bernyk interview Hugh Johnson about the Autumn Equinox and some of the other extreme weather events, like Hurricane Gabrielle and the current Drought, along with the upcoming winter weather.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage of the Make Billionaires Pay march in NYC asking for urgent action on climate change. Then, Moses Nagel speaks with members of the Mexican Cultural Heritage Group about empowering children by teaching them about Mexican culture through traditional Mexican dances. Later on, retired National Weather Service meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us to talk about the Equinox and what to expect of this week's weather. After that, we hear from Austin as he speaks with Joanna Dreby about his family's history and their migration story to the US. Finally, Mikaela Clark talks with RPI Professor Kathy High on how she creates non-hierarchical environments in the classroom to empower students on their learning journey.

On Saturday, tens of thousands joined Make Billionaires Pay marches across the United States. As world leaders gather at the UN in New York City to discuss climate action and peace, 20000 took to the street to call to Shut down billionaires and Make Polluters Pay. In part 2 of our coverage, we hear from Jodi Evans of Code Pink, Katie McConnell of DSA; John Hocevar, Ocean Campaign Director of Greenpeace; Leslie Cagan, Tamika Middleton of the Women's March; Wendy Frank; and Jeff Gold of Citizen Action. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

On Saturday, tens of thousands joined Make Billionaires Pay marches across the United States. As world leaders gather in New York City to discuss climate action and peace at the United Nations, the protestors called to: Shut down billionaires. Make Polluters Pay. The money to solve the climate crisis already exists — it's just in the wrong hands. The U.S. government showers the fossil fuel industry with $35 billion in giveaways every year. In part one of our coverage, we hear from Eagle Woman (Kandi White) of the Indigenous Environmental Network; Lt. Governor Antonia Delgado; Will Reagan of Extinction Rebellion; No Data Center for Billionaires; Tom Gogan of Move the Money NYC Campaign; and Taher Dahleh of the Palestinian Youth Movement. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Herencia Cultural Mexicana of the capital region is a group that celebrates the dance and culture of all of Mexico. It includes people of all ages dancing traditional dances from many different regions of the country. Moses Nagel spoke to some of the dancers and organizers as they plan for a flurry of fall events including a Día de Muertos festival October 26 at the Capital District Regional Market and the Festival of Nations November 2 at the Empire State Plaza.

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 : Austin, a middle school student whose family came from Taiwan. 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.

Sunday, September 21, was a national day of action on climate. SUN Day had a particular focus on promoting solar and other renewable energy sources such as wind and geothermal to respond to global warming. In Albany, there were displays and workshops beneath the Egg at the Empire State Plaza. Workshop topics included packaging reduction, solar, and how your local community can promote sustainability. We talk with Paul Fisk about why the stock transfer tax is a climate solution; Sue Cottner of the Green Energy Hub; Brennan Howell of Capital District DSA and the Public Power Coalition; Monica Gray of the Hudson-Mohawk Group of the Sierra Club; Hannah Miller of RPI Sunrise; and Bruce Frishkoff of Citizens Climate Lobby.

On Saturday, tens of thousands joined Make Billionaires Pay marches across the United States. As world leaders gather in New York City to discuss climate action and peace at the United Nations, we'll be sending a clear message: Shut down billionaires. Fund our future. The money to solve the climate crisis already exists — it's just in the wrong hands. New research1 shows that the U.S. government showers the fossil fuel industry with $35 billion in giveaways every year – almost double the amount it received just eight years ago. Nearly all of these subsidies flow into excess profits for the fossil fuel industry. An estimated 20,000 joined the March in NYC. We hear from a variety of voices, including Lt. Governor Antonio Delgado, Jodi Evans of Code Pink, Leslie Cagan, Tom Grogan, Pat Almonrode, Green Peace, Women's Earth and Climate Network, Eagle Women (Candy White), Greg Schwedock,and various activists from the climate, peace, Palestinian, Native American and immigrant rights communities. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, we hear from Dr. Shannon Roback ‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌of Riverkeeper about the harmful algae bloom in the Hudson River. Then, Mark Dunlea reports on the weekly honk and wave protest in West Sand Lake weekly. Later on, Garrett McCarey gets the scoop on what's happening at Mount Ida, including the event"An Evening over the Falls." After that, Nancy Klepsch interviews Philip Good about poetry for her series Take 5. Finally, we honor Meghan Marohn's love and deep appreciation of this environment here at the confluence of the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers as she sets out by rowboat to explore the unique area at the start of the Erie Canal.

Riverkeeper has been monitoring the harmful algal bloom (HAB) situation in the Hudson River and collecting data. Concerns are for the health and safety of people, pets, and wildlife. ‌‍‌Riverkeeper's Science Director Dr. Shannon Roback ‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‌spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about the situation for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. More information at Riverkeeper.org

As President Trump openly increases his push to institute authoritarian rule, throughout the Capital District at high traffic points, groups of concerned residents gather weekly to hold up signs to protect democracy and free speech, oppose the crackdown on immigrants, defend the environment, and to call to respect the rule of law. One of these weekly protests takes place in West Sand Lake in suburban Rensselaer County at the intersection of Routes 43 and 150 on Thursday during the rush hour from 4:30 to 6 PM. We hear from Eric Blasenheim, Susan Poisson-Dollar, and Al Hicks. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea reports on Sun Day, a groundbreaking coast-to-coast event that marks a pivotal moment in the nation's clean energy transition away from climate-destroying fossil fuels. Then, for our labor bucket, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry interviews Seth Cohen of the Capital District Area Labor Federation. Later on, Carolyn Tennant speaks with the artists offering a Processing Film with Plants workshop and a 16mm film screening on Saturday, September 20. After that, Andrea Cunliffe speaks with Ellen Sinopoli about 35 years with her dance company. Finally, we have a story on the tool lending library at the Historic Albany Foundation.

Ellen Sinopoli of The Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company talks with Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Andrea Cunliffe at the local sidewalk juice bar in South Troy. They talk of the celebration of 35 years the ESDC. In honor of its 35th anniversary, ESDC is making 35 visits to sites around the Capital Region inviting audiences to have an up-close and personal experience with dance. Performing on a large mat of interlocking squares around which the audience gathers, the dancers perform works from the company's repertoire of over 90 dances along with new ones specifically created for this series. There's no admission charge, no lighting, no frills…but lots of movement invention, excitement and fun for all ages! Each of the 35 performances will feature a slightly different program — no two will be exactly the same!. Performances begin with Friday, September 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM Universal Preservation Hall 25 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library 99 Clinton Street #2, Schenectady, NY 12305 For more information go to: https://sinopolidances.org/performance/putting-out-the-welcome-mat/