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Hear about the many programs for youth of all ages, tots through teens, coming up at Troy Public Library in May. Carol Roberts, head of Young People's Services, overviews everything from story hours for young'uns to game nights and more. And not just at the main branch! Stop by the Lansingburgh branch (27 114th St.) on May 8th for a Block Party. And drop in at the main branch (100 Second St.) to see cutouts of some of the patrons' pets, help on a public jigsaw puzzle, and more. For details on these and other events, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

In classrooms around the country and beyond, teachers and students are navigating how to discuss the quick and often surprising actions of our current federal administration. How can and how should teachers help students understand and think critically about these issues? In this episode, Brett speaks with Kyle Dalton, a veteran teacher at Lansingburgh High School in Troy, New York. Kyle is a high-energy social studies educator who prioritizes his relationships with his students and generating their long-term interest in civic and social learning. He teaches various subjects, including sociology, psychology, civics, and economics. Listen as Kyle shares his experiences and suggestions for not only how to get students engaged in civic issues but also how to foster their informed critical thinking and how to create a strong, trusting classroom community. Episode ResourcesKyle Dalton's Instructional Resources (coming soon)Lansingburgh High School siteESD ResourcesBrett Levy's Open Access Research ArticlesEducation for Sustainable Democracy SiteESD Facebook Page (Please like!)ESD YouTube Channel (Please subscribe!)Related ESD EpisodesIntegrating History & Current Events and Creating an Open Classroom Climate, with Amber Joseph (East Side Community School, New York City)Engagement & Equity in Civic Education, with Professor Jane Lo (Michigan State University)Guiding Productive Political Discussions, with Diana Hess (University of Wisconsin-Madison)Support the show

Hear about lots of fun events and activities offered at Troy Public Library in February for youth from tots through teens. Carol Roberts, head of Young People's Services, outlines a Winter Reading Challenge, plus Paint & Sip for Kids (2/18), jewelry making for teens (2/19), Daisy the Service Dog (at Lansingburgh branch on 2/19), teen sewing (also at Lansingburgh, 2/20), and Story Hour with dancer Ellen Sinopoli (2/20). Details on all these and more, plus info for registering if needed, can be found on their website at www.thetroylibrary.org. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Hear about some changes afoot at Troy Public Library from Tim Furgal, the Executive Director, in an update on his first 6 weeks on the job. He announces slight tweaking in the hours fror the main branch and Lansingburgh branch, scheduled to go into effect on 2/10. Tim notes a number of staff vacancies to be filled. He also discusses outreach efforts, including attending about 20 community events so far and anticipating a similar number in the next few weeks. Patrons are invited to stop by his office hours at the main branch on the last Friday of each month, and in Lansingburgh on the 2nd Friday of the month. Meanwhile, remediation efforts for the part of the Lansingburgh branch damaged by flooding months ago are stalling, but expected to resume soon. And upcoming work on the HVAC system in the main branch will allow for air conditioning in the summer. An important point not in the audio: Library Advocacy Day is scheduled for February 5th at the Legislative Office Building. Let lawmakers know you support your public library! For more details, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. To find other libraries in New York State, see https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/#Find. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

This is the Hudson Mohawk Magazine's holiday special on peace, produced and hosted by Mark Dunlea. We start with a local effort to promote nonviolence in the Lansingburgh area of Troy with Deyva Arthur's Beacon for Peace. Then, we hear from an Albany protest against Israel's invasion of Lebanon. Next was a protest at the Watervliet Arsenal about the US providing weapons to Israel. We then hear from former HMM correspondent Brendan Dunn about his trip to the West Bank. We conclude with a spring time rally organized by the Muslim Community at the State Capitol. By Mark Dunlea

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, Our first story is part 2 of Mark Dunlea's coverage of a 3-day occupation at the New York State Capitol to urge Governor Hochul to sign the Climate Superfund Act, and supporting the Renewable Heat Now campaign. Then, Marrow visits Collar City Mushrooms on their last day in Lansingburgh and reports on their relocation. After that, Retired National Weather Service meteorologist Hugh Johson joins us for our weekly look at climate and his weather forecast. Will we have a white christmas? Stay tuned! Later on, we hear about four new books for youth recommended by Carol Roberts of the Troy Public Library. Finally, we hear Andrea Cunliffe's interviews from the Troy Farmers Market in 2022.

Meet Tim Furgal, the new executive director of Troy Public Library. Tim talks about his returning to the Capital Region after working in Ventura California, his familiarity with winter having grown up in a town north of Syracuse, and most importantly his hopes for the library and for connecting with the community. His goals include filling open staff positions, improving conditions, stabilizing the current buildings, and hearing from community members about what they'd like to see for the library. He will be reaching out to Troy organizations (starting with his visit to the Sanctuary's holiday celebration earlier in the month), and welcomes anyone to stop by to talk with him. Office hours are the First Friday, 10 to noon, at the Lansingburgh branch, and the last Friday of the month, 10-11:30, at the main branch. For more information visit www.thetroylibrary.org . Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Collar City Mushrooms has been considered too urban and too agricultural for receiving a lot of funding support, making it difficult for the company to grow its operations. This has resulted in the need to leave its current storefront location in Lansingburgh. To give us an update on what this means for the company, owner Avery Stempel spoke with Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Learn about some of the new electronic resources available through the Troy Public Library's website. Laurie Dreyer, manager of the Lansingburgh branch, overviews resources including Mango language learning, Cypress resume builder, and the extensive materials from novelnewyork.org. Those include book reviews, editable legal forms, medical information, full Peterson guide materials for preparing for standardized academic and professional tests, another resume builder, home improvement tips, and much more. She also notes that the full New York Times archive can be searched by topic or title, and that soon access to current New York Times issues will be added. To see these and lots of other offerings, go to www.thetroylibrary.com, click on online resources for adults, and scroll down to the research tab. (Take time to look at the many other items too). Laurie notes that many of these resources are available through any library in the Upper Hudson Library System. Happy exploring! Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Are you interested in exploring moral philosophy, understanding humans' impact on our planet, distinguishing real from fake claims, or learning the art of globemaking? If so, this is a piece for you. And if you aren't yet interested, you may be after hearing it! Laurie Dreyer, manager of the Lansingburgh branch of Troy Public Library, recommends four highly "approachable" nonfiction books this month: "How to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question" by comedy writer (yep) Michael Shurr (2022); "The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet" by John Green (2020); "The Skeptic's Guide to the Universe: How to Know What's Really Real in a World Increasingly Full of Fake" by Dr. Steven Novella (2018); and "The Globemakers" by Peter Bellerby (2023). For more details, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: In our first story, Mark Dunlea reports on an event held this past Saturday, sponsored by the Street Peace Project. The event featured photos of the many memorials throughout Lansingburgh for young people who have been killed by street violence. Next, Sasha Ahuja, the campaign director for New Yorkers for Equal Rights, speaks with producer EP about the meaning and potential impact of New York's Proposition 1, sometimes called the Enhanced Equal Rights Amendment. After that, retired National Weather Service meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us for our weekly climate segment and weather forecast. This week, the main topic is the weather extremes of October and how they relate to global climate change. Finally, in an extended segment, Sina Basila Hickey speaks with vendors and visitors at the Troy Farmers Market about the issues influencing their voting choices.

On Saturday November 2, the Street Peace Project held an opening at the Fish Market in North Central Troy of an exhibition of street memorials for young people killed by street violence that Deyva Arthur had photographed in her Lansingburgh community. A few weeks ago the Project launched the Beacon, an interactive display where already more than 500 residents have written short messages about the need for peace in the community. We hear from Deyva Arthur; Alison Williams with the Urban Grief program of Trinity Alliance; and from two representatives of SNUG – Jeff Perry and Desmond Wright. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. DeyvaArthur.com

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, Mark Dunlea interviews the filmmaker behind the film “Regenerating Life,” which will be shown at Stuyvesant Town Hall on Saturday, October 19. Then, for our peace bucket, we hear about the unveiling of the Beacon by the Street Peace Project in Lansingburgh. Later on, Armao on the Brink looks at the rise in scamming of the elderly and the vulnerable. After that, we hear part 2 of Willie Terry's interview about the "We the People: Voting and Democracy in Rensselaer County" exhibit at the Hart Cluett Museum in Troy. Finally, Blaise Bryant reports on a protest against Uber and Lyft's restrictions on service dogs.

On Saturday, October 12, the Street Peace Project unveiled its Beacon for Peace on a street corner in Lansingburgh. The outdoor interactive sculpture seeks to raise awareness of the problem and grief of violence in the community. Individuals are asked to attach a message of peace to the Beacon. We hear from artist Devya Arthur; Larry Moss; Marketa McCant of Community Rising; Jim Ketchum; Rev. Victor Paterson; Martina Neilsen; Andre Cruz; Serena Foy; and Thomas. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We start with Mark Dunlea sharing information about an event scheduled for Saturday October 12th, by Troy's Street Peace Project, to unveil an outdoor sculpture intended to raise awareness about the problem of gun violence in the Lansingburgh community. Then, Andrea Cunliffe talks with Mary Bonczar [BONN-zir] from the League of Women Voters about topics related to registering and voting in the upcoming elections. After that, retired National Weather Service meteorologist Hugh Johson joins us for our weekly look at climate and his weather forecast. Once again hurricanes are in the news. Later on, Lennox Apudo and Jadyen Ida-Peche of the Capital Region branch of the Humane League discuss that organization's advocacy for the humane treatment of farm animals. Finally, correspondent Benno Greene talked with Alex, one of the co-leaders of Health Care Workers for Palestine, about that group's weekly protests at Albany Medical Center.

Troy's Street Peace Project seeks to raise awareness of the problem and grief of violence in the Lansingburgh community. On Saturday, October 12 at 5:30 PM there will be an unveiling of the Beacon, an outdoor interactive sculpture at 275 5th Ave (at 106th St). Artist Deyva Arthur discusses the project with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

Hear about the wide array of activities for youth -- toddlers through teens -- happening at the Troy Public Library in October. Carol Roberts, head of young people's services at the main library, overviews numerous upcoming events, including the kickoff of collaboration with Dolly Parton's "Imagination Library" to provide a free book each month to those who register (10/10). Others include a look at how the area's "earliest inhabitants" survived (10/14), story time with esteemed dancer Ellen Sinapoli (10/17), info on birth control and safe sex for teens from Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood (also 10/17) and much more. Then Laurie Dreyer, manager of the Lansingburgh branch, describes the "Fangtastic Boo Bash Trunk or Treat" on 10/31 across the street in the parking lot of the Lansingburgh Boys & Girls Club. For more details, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea talks to Sra Vulgamore of Friends of Poestenkill Park about the Upcoming Hudson valley River Ramble. Then, Brea Barthel brings us another Public Library Update with Laurie Dreyer from the Troy Public Library's Lansingburgh branch. Later on, Students from skidmore sat down with former teachers aide Sandie Carner-Shafran as part of the Labor History Digital Archive. After that, Sina Basila Hickey talks to Kelly Donlon from Alliance for Positive Health about the organization's efforts as well as their partnership with the sanctuary. Finally, Elizabeth “EP” Press talks with Jeid Ebanks about her time in the West bank as a nurse .

Hear about four recent romance novels feauring gay lead characters and themes. Laurie Dreyer, manager of Troy Public Library's Lansingburgh branch, brings her love of romance novels to this month's discussion with Brea Barthel. Her selected picks are: "My Fair Brady" (Kennedy, 2024); "Escaping Mr. Rochester" (McKinney, 2024); "Don't Want You Like a Best Friend" (Emma Alban, 2024); and "Icarus" (K. Ancrum, 2024). Laurie also notes status of the branch's reconstruction, and of fundraising efforts to support that. For more details, visit thetroylibrary.org, or stop by the Lansingburgh branch at 27 114th St., Troy. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Trojans are encouraged to vote in the Troy Public Library's election of trustees and budget approval on September 24th, noon to 8 pm. Christiann Gibeau, Interim Director, gives us a peek behind the curtain at how library administration works. She talks about the role of trustees, and notes major parts of the proposed budget. Voting will be held at both the main branch and the Lansingburgh branch. It is limited to Troy residents who are registered to vote in the general elections. For more details on the candidates and budget, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Big trucks, "hopepunk" books, mini-greenhouses, and even FREE school supplies. Hear about all of those activities and more coming up at Troy Public Library in August from Laurie Dreyer, manager of the Lansingburgh branch. On the 7th for "big truck day" you can crawl inside an ambulance, a police cruiser, and even a fire truck (plus eat free ice cream). Then head down to the main branch to talk about the hopepunk book "A Taste of Gold and Iron." On the 13th make a mini-greenhouse from compostable materials. And on the 20th, students from elementary through high school can pick up free school supplies at either branch of the library. The Lansingburgh branch is at 27 114th St. in Troy. For more details, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

So much going on at the Troy Library in August! Hear about the many and varied activities for adults -- and the importance of romance novels in keeping publishers in business -- from Chloe Whittaker, Adult Programming Director. Some of the programs discussed: the ongoing Adult Reading Challenge through August 14th and related prizes; poetry reading on 8/5 (sorry for posting this so late!); Romance Book Club on 8/7; Soap making on 8/19; adult coloring evening on 8/26. And a couple special events. Learn how to make a "tree of life" pendant in adult jewelry making session with Ann Moon (8/15 at the main branch, repeated 8/22 in Lansingburgh). And on 8/29 hear the story of Russell Sage, a robber baron of the Gilded Age who was once the richest many in the U.S., from Michael Barrett, former director of the Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway and Burden Ironworks Museum. For more details and to sign up, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Given the hot weather -- and the depressing politics -- you may be looking for an easy "beach read" for the beach, or maybe just the break room or bedroom. Laurie Dreyer, manager of Troy Public Library's Lansingburgh branch, has five suggestions, in various settings. The first four she heard of from the website blackgirlnerds.com: "Summer on the Bluffs" (Sunny Hostin, 2021, on Martha's Vineyard); "Drunk on Love" (Jasmine Guillory, 2022, in a Napa Valley winery); "Honey and Spice" (Bolu Babalola, 2022 in a radio program!); and "The Accidental Pinup" (Danielle Jackson, 2022, in a photography studio). The fifth one is a thriller: "When No One Is Watching" (Alyssa Cole, 2020, in a Brooklyn neighborhood). For more details, stop by the Lansingburg branch at 27 114th St., or visit www.thetroylibrary.org. To find other libraries in New York State, see https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/#Find. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Scavenger hunt, big trucks, book clubs, a health fair, a packed backpack giveaway, and much more! Hear about the eclectic mix of activities happening at the Troy Public Library's Lansingburgh branch in July & August. Laurie Dreyer, branch manager, overviews it all with Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. For details on these and other events, visit www.thetroylibrary.org, or stop by the library at 27 114th St. To find other libraries in New York State, see https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/#Find.

Hear about a few autobiographies that cover topics from silly to serious. Laurie Dreyer, manager of the Lansingburgh branch of Troy Public Library, recommends a few that she loved listening to as audiobooks. Her selections include: "My Beloved World" (Sonia Sotomayor, 2013); "You Can't Touch My Hair" (Phoebe Robinson, 2016); and "Somebody's Daughter: A Memoir" (Ashley Ford, 2021). Laurie gives honorable mentions to Tina Fey's "Bossypants (2011); Dick Van Dyke's "My Life In and Out of Show Business" (2011), and Michelle Zauner's "Crying in H Mart: A Memoir" (2021). For more details, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. To find other libraries in New York State, see https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/#Find. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, Mark Dunlea chats with Ron Deutsch of New Yorkers for Fiscal Fairness, providing an overview for the budget negotiations happening at the state capital. Then, Willie Terry continues his coverage of the 2024 "SOMOS" New York State Conference of the New York State Assembly/Senate Puerto Rican & Hispanic Task Force. Later on, We'll be interviewing Blaise Bryant, a local advocate for disability rights and services. After that, we turn to Brea Bartel who sat down with Laurie Dreyer, the Lansingburgh branch manager of the Troy Public Library, to talk about the repairs that were needed to reopen the library after being closed for months. Finally, Sina Basila Hickey chatted with Praba Pilar who will be presenting her work as part of FEMeeting Sister Labs at the Sanctuary on Fri. April 5.

Troy Library's Lansingburgh branch, closed since December 18th due to storm damage, re-opened with full services on April 1st. Laurie Dreyer, the branch manager, describes the renovation process for the library's "new" building extension (1901) on the original building (1820). She also shares how great it is to be back home, the warm response from the regular patrons, and the importance of having two library locations in the city of Troy. The library welcomes donation of financial support and of books to sell as part of their effort to pay off the $92,000 repair bill. For more info, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. Better yet, stop by the library at 27 114th St. in Troy. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We start off with Mark Dunlea talking with Bob Cohen of Citizen Action about a big rally at the capitol on March 20th to demand that legislators take serious action on the climate crisis. Then, Brea Barthel interviews Citizen Action's executive director Rosemary Rivera to learn more about that organization and about two other rallies coming up on the 20th and 26th. Later on, retired meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us to look at how climate change has worsened snowstorms in Colorado, plus what's expected for the upcoming tornado season and our local forecast. After that, our roaming labor correspondent Willie Terry brings us part two of his report from the March conference of the New York State Senate and Assembly's Puerto Rican and Hispanic Task Force on the power of labor organizing. Finally, Brea is back, to bring us an update from Troy Public Library on youth activities in April, and return of some services at the Lansingburgh branch still closed due to December flooding.

A fairy tea party and galaxy pots and book nooks, oh my! Hear about these and lots of other cool youth activities coming up in April from Carol Roberts, head of young people's services at Troy Public Library. Then Laurie Dreyer, manager of TPL's Lansingburgh branch, updates us on how the library is slowly recovering from December's extensive flooding. She notes that although the building isn't yet open, some services have returned: staff are available to call for reference questions, the free wi-fi access continues in the area around the library, and the book-drop box is back in business. For more details, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We start off with Mark Dunlea, as he brings us coverage from 2 rallies held at the state capitol this Monday. Then, Lavender highlights an upcoming bilingual play of the Lorax held by the Castle Island Bilingual Montessori School. Later on, we hear from Brea Barthel and Laurie Dreyer, manager of Troy Public Library's Lansingburgh branch on 4 lovely books for Valentine's Day. After that, Brad Monkell is joined by Aliza Gandhi and Bret Raybould for our weekly chuckle. Finally, we end with Thom Frances for this week's poetry segment.

In February, love is in the air. . . and on the air, as we hear of books with different takes on love. Laurie Dreyer, manager of the (currently under renovation) Lansingburgh branch of Troy Public Library tells us of four kids books. "Eyes That Kiss in the Corners" (Joanna Ho, ill. Dung Ho, 2021) tells of an Asian girl who realizes that her eyes differ from her classmates but resemble her mother's and grandmother's, helping her love them and herself more. "Hair Love" (Matthew A. Cherry, ill. Vashti Harrison, 2019) shows a father loving his daughter by helping her arrange her hair in a natural style. "Worm Loves Worm" (J. J. Austrian, ill. Mike Curato, 2016) brings the most basic story of one being loving another being. And "Anzu the Great Kaiju" (Benson Shum, 2022) shows a kaiju -- a large creature similar to Mothra or Godzilla -- torn between wanting to honor his parents by destroying a city yet discovering he loves the little people too much to do so. For more details on these and other books, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. To find other libraries in New York State, see https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/#Find. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Hear about three very different books recommended by Michael Gregg, library associate for the Troy Public Library. “Satan Is Real: The Ballad of the Louvin Brothers” (Charlie Louvin with Benjamin Whitmer, 2012) tells the story of “one of the most legendary country duos of all time.” A young adult book “The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale” (Jon Klassen, 2023) develops the story of a young girl drawn to a lonely house where the host is a talking disembodied skull, and how the girl must save them both. Finally, Michael calls “The Stench of Honolulu” (2013), by former SNL writer Jack Handey, a “laugh-out-loud funny” fictional story of two friends on a quest for a Golden Monkey in the mysterious land of Honolulu. He also mentions "Every Man for Himself and God Against All: A Memoir" (Werner Herzog, 2023). On a more serious note, Michael explains why the Lansingburgh branch of the library is temporarily closed due to recent flooding. For more details, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Hear about all the cool activities going on at Troy Library's Lansingburgh and Main branches in late November & Early December. There's something for everyone: crafting pendants, gingerbread houses, and knitted scarves; getting tech help with devices; joining groups on reading clubs, anime, and story time; and lots more. Plus a special event on December 2nd on the history of the poem "Twas the Night Before Christmas" with display of an original edition of its first publication ever in a Troy newspaper. Librarians Laurie Dreyer, Carol Roberts, and Ian Hauck share info on all that, and even a "community coloring book." For details, see https://thetroylibrary.org/. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

We continue with Part 2 on this historical tour of the Herman Melville house, home of the author of Moby Dick. Here Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Andrea Cunliffe with John Ward of the Lansingburgh Historical Society to uncover the stories of the powerful women of Lansingburgh in early industrial America. The Herman Melville House is on 1st Ave and 114th Street in Lansingburgh - North Troy - New York

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with Mark Dunlea talking with Ron Deutsch about the NYS Budget. Then, Willie Terry takes us to the Troy NAACP Branch Freedom Fund Breakfast to hear speeches on "Free Black Community In Troy, NY Before 1861." Later on, We dive into the archives for this week's Triple E to hear from a Breast cancer survivor. After that, Brea Barthel goes to the Lansingburgh branch of Troy Public Library to get some romantic halloween book pics Finally, We hear about an art event that the Sanctuary for Independent Media is holding

Hear about the somewhat new genre of "witchy" romance novels and related "witch heist" (or magic heist) books, as recommended by Laurie Dreyer, manager of the Lansingburgh branch of Troy Public Library. Also hear short reflections on how romance novels may provide new approaches to examining women's power and roles in society, as well as family and "found family" relationships. Laurie also talks about the rise in interest in romance novels, even among men. Books discussed: "The Ex Hex: A Novel" (Sterling, aka Rachel Hawkins, 2021); "Payback's a Witch" (Harper, 2021); "Witches of Moonshyne Manor" (Marais, 2022); "Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches" (Mandanna, 2022); "Mr. and Mrs. Witch" (Bond, 2023); "A Letter to Three Witches" (Bass, 2022); "Witch Please" (Aguirre, 2021); and "Witcha Gonna Do?" (Flynn, 2022). For details, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. To find other libraries in New York State, see https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/#Find. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Hear about all the great activities coming up in the fall at Troy Library's main branch and Lansingburgh branch. Special events include a "feral hues" dye demo & workshop, a gardening workshop for saving seeds, visits by a fantasy author and the child of Hoocaust survivors, and even a "stuffed animal sleepover." To celebrate the Asian mid-autumn festival you can try your hand at Chinese calligraphy, with all supplies provided. Returning or continuing activities range from pre-school story times to tutoring to heaps of other adventures. And Troy residents, hear about the library vote on 9/26, noon to 8 pm. For more details, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

In honor of back-to-school days, Laurie Dreyer, branch manager of Troy Public Library's Lansingburgh branch, selected four non-fiction books and two novels for adult learners to explore different aspects of life. "The Library Book" (Susan Orlean, 2018) covers the 1986 fire that completely destroyed the Los Angeles library as well as the history of libraries. "The Great Money Reset: Change Your Work, Change Your Wealth, Change Your Life" (Jill Schlesinger, 2023) provides financial advice aimed at the post-pandemic shift in many people's priorities. "Secondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale" (Adam Minter, 2019) looks at the global market for used objects and our tendency to "bond" with inanimate objects. "Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America, 1619-2019" (Ibrim X. Kendi & Keisha N. Blain, eds., 2021) gathers essays, poetry, and more from 90 African-American writers. Two novels explore women in 19th century America: "The Cherry Robbers" (Sarai Walker, 2022) and "Once and Future Witches" (Ailx E. Harrow, 2020). For details on these and other books, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. To find other libraries in New York State, see https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/#Find. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with an Albany Common Council meeting discussing the increase in crime and drug use in the west Hill neighborhood, reported on by Moses Nagel. Then, Dr. Erika Martin, an infectious disease researcher at University at Albany, gives us some insight into the rise of covid cases. Later on, Equality for Troy's Tasheca Media talks about on equity, safety, and resources. After that, Brea Barthel heads to the Troy Public Library in Lansingburgh to bring us some adult book suggestions as we head back into the school year. Finally, we head to Cafe Euphoria where their menu has taken great consideration to include various food identities.

Looking for a beach or rainy-day read? Laurie Dreyer, branch manager at Troy Public Library's Lansingburgh branch, has four recently released books to recommend. "Happy Place" (Emily Henry, 2023) is a best-selling rom-com of a recently split couple at a week-long gathering of friends pretending that they are still together. "The Stolen Coast" (Dwyer Murphy, 2023) is, in Laurie's words, a "sunny noir" mystery set in coastal Onset, MA, about a possible large diamond heist. "Summer Reading" (Jenn McKinlay, 2023), a novel set on Martha's Vineyard, features a dyslexic lead character, and the print editions are in a "dyslexia-friendly" font. "Honey, Baby, Mine: A Mother and Daughter Talk Life, Death, Love (And Banana Pudding)" is based on a series of walk-and-talks of actor Laura Dern and her mother, actor Diane Ladd (2023). For more details on the books, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. To find other libraries in New York State, see https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/#Find. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. (image credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

In honor of "Global Parents Day" on June 1st, Michael Gregg from Troy Public Library's Lansingburgh branch recommends four novels that present different takes on families. "French Exit: A Tragedy of Manners" (Patrick deWitt, 2018)is a "hilarious novel" about a woman and her son; "The Nest" (Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney, 2016) is a "zany take on family squabbles"; "The Good Father" (Noah Hawley, 2012) explores a father dealing with a son who tries to assasinate a president, weaving both psychological drama and history tidbits on assasinations; and "News of the World" (Paulette Jiles, 2016; filmed in 2021 featuring Tom Hanks) explores a post-Civil War story of how a traveling newsreader bonds with a girl he is entrusted with returning to her family. Library activities discussed include a new seed library, the annual summer reading program, Thursday "Shorts Out Loud" events ocmbining music and a read-aloud short story, and more. For more details on books and activities, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. To find other libraries in New York State, see https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/#Find. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Hear about four books to read before seeing their movie or TV adaptations. Laurie Dreyer of Troy Public Library's Lansingburgh branch talks about those, plus the upcoming opening of their "Seed Library" on May 19th, and the "Library Expedition" program to encourage folks to visit the 36 libraries in the Upper Hudson Library System. Books: "The Cabin at the End of the World" (eerie tale by Paul Tremblay, 2018); "Daisy Jones and the Six" (novel of '70s rock bands, by Taylor Jenkins Reid, 2019); "Dune"(first book in the classic sci-fi series by Frank Herbert, 1965); and "Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar" (essays by Cheryl Strayed, 2012). For more details on books and activities, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. To find other libraries in New York State, see https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/#Find. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with the Albany School Board of Education's Yearly Report . Then, Sina Basila Hickey interviews Nancy Castaldo about her book “When the Water Runs Dry”. Nancy's work deals with local water conflicts and justice issues. Later on, Eunice Jeong speaks with Dr. Omorogbe about her vision and development of a nonprofit organization Chasing Health. After that, We have a live interview with Julian Adams about the nomination of a section of Lansingburgh to the State and National List of Historic Places. Finally, In this Poetry Bucket segment Thom Frances speaks with Aron Ervin aka Algorithm about writing, work, and teaching.

Preservationist Julian Adams, of NYS Preservation Office, enjoys the history and stories of his work. He spoke with Hudson Mohawk Magazine's David Moore and Caelan McPherson about the recent action by Governor Hochul to nominate a western portion of Lansingburgh to the State and National Registers of Historic Places.

Looking for something to read? Get suggestions for books about Indigenous Peoples, and a children's book about hearing snow. Laurie Dreyer, manager of the Lansingburgh branch of the Troy Public Library, shares info on eight books: "Ten Ways to Hear Snow" (Camper, 2020); "An Indigenous People's History of the United States" (Dunbar-Ortiz, 2014); "Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" (Alexie, 2007); "The Fire-Keeper's Daughter" (murder mystery by Boulley, 2021); "Where the Dead Sit Talking" (Hobson, 2018); "Night of the Living Rez" (Talty, 2022); "Tread of Angels" (fantasy novel by Roanhorse, 2022); and "We Had a Little Real Estate Problem: The Unheralded Story of Native Americans in Comedy" (Nesterhoff, 2021). Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine we are bringing you the Talking with Poets Holiday Special, highlighting five very interesting creators. We are kicking things off with poet, artist, educator, and slam host Elizabeth Gordon who talks about the writing process, editing her work to fit the audience, and the community she is building with a new event series in Troy. Then, we chat with Avery Stempel about walking in nature, getting inspiration for his writing, and starting up Collar City Mushroom, an urban mushroom farm in Lansingburgh. Later on, we sit down with retired teacher and open mic host Nancy Klepsch to discuss how poetry can be a tool for social change and how she has incorporated it into her life. After that, Hudson Valley Writers Guild VP Mary Panza lets us know what inspires her poetry, her first time taking the stage at the legendary QE2 open mics hosted by Tom Nattell in the late-80s, and how motherhood has shaped her writing. And finally, we catch up with the great D. Colin and we talk about her poem “Up Ahead We'll See,” her Haitian heritage, and how she represents her cultural identity in her art whether it is on paper, on canvas, or on stage.

Kids, adults, gamers, crafters: the Lansingburgh branch of the Troy Public Library has activities for everyone! Laurie Dreyer, branch manager, overviews current activities, including story times & "Brick Builder" events for kids, adult yoga, fiber crafting group, and two book clubs. She then reviews 2022 highlights, shares plans for 2023 (after-school tutoring, puppet shows, heaps of gardening-related activities, a possible seed library, and even a Dungeons & Dragons club), and invites suggestions from the community. For details, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. For links to other libraries in New York State, see www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/publibs/library.htm. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Avery Stempel has been coming out to local poetry readings and open mics since the late-90s. Since then, he has been featured at many regional literary events. Last December Avery graced the stage at The Linda, WAMC's Performing Arts Studio in Albany, for the Year in Review show. There he read, as some have called it, his "signature mushroom poem." When the pandemic hit and his job as manager of EMPAC at RPI came to an end, Avery shifted his focus to a dream that he shared with his girlfriend, Amy. Together they opened a mushroom farm in Lansingburgh.

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.

History is all around us although few of us delve in, as Christopher Philippo does, to find it.Take women's suffrage for instance.In 2017, as New York was celebrating its centennial for women's suffrage, the William G. Pomeroy Foundation notified historical societies across the state about a grant program for markers.At a Lansingburgh Historical Society meeting, Philippo recalled, the secretary mentioned the Pomeroy letter and said, “We didn't have any suffragists here, so we'll just move on to the next item on the agenda.“And I said, ‘Wait a minute … Let me just look first.'”Philippo discovered Lansingburgh, which is now part of Troy, had a significant suffragist, Caroline Gilkey Rogers.She spoke at local and national women's rights conventions and her home was nicknamed the Equal Rights Hotel because, whenever there were out-of-town suffragists visiting for conventions in the area, they would stay with Rogers, Philippo learned.Rogers attempted to vote in Lansingburgh in 1885 and recounted the experience in remarks before a State Assembly Committee on Grievances. Philippo unearthed this account of her comments in an 1885 report in the Daily Saratogian:“A short time ago a call was issued for all taxpaying inhabitants to come out and vote upon the question of introducing the water works into the village. Being very anxious for this measure to be carried I went with a lady friend to the polls, but our ballots were refused, and when I pointed out to the inspector that ‘all taxpaying inhabitants' were urged to come, he said: ‘oh that does not mean women.'”Philippo applied to the grant program and got a marker for Rogers.Now a trustee of the Bethlehem Historical Association, Philippo had a similar experience when in 2020 he urged a museum exhibit to commemorate the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote nationwide.The association president “didn't think we really had much in the way of items that we could put together for an exhibit,” he recalled.Philippo did the same thing he had for Lansingburgh, checking databases to look for suffrage activity in Bethlehem and its hamlets.“I quickly found that, here again, there certainly was suffrage activity in Bethlehem,” he says in this week's Enterprise podcast.Read the full story at altamontenterprise.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.