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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea speaks with Ethan Gormley of Citizen Action about the upcoming protests Make Billionaires Pay. Then, Sina Basila Hickey chats with Tara Aisha Willis, who is bringing new energy to the theater and dance curation at EMPAC at RPI. Later on, Willie Terry brings us more voices from the Capital District Area Labor Federation's 'Labor Day 2025 Celebration - Rally and Picnic'. After that, Juan Pantaleon sits down with three stand-ups who are running the 2025 Capital Region's Funniest Comic Competition. Finally, Thom Francis highlights the newly appointed, inaugural Poet Laureate of Schenectady, Adonis Richards.

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/

Thom Francis welcomes the newly appointed, inaugural Poet Laureate of Schenectady, Adonis Richards who was one of the featured readers at the “Poets Corner Series: Hope, Fire, and Revolution” poetry and spoken word event at Kickback Studios in Troy, NY, on Saturday, April 19, 2025. ——— Adonis Richards is a Union College program coordinator in the Office of Intercultural Affairs, a writer for Lake George Living Magazine, and the founder of Lucid Writers, an organization that uses poetry and creative writing to build community and emotional intelligence in schools and youth programs. Richards has also worked with Electric City Barn and other local arts initiatives. He currently serves on the board of the Hudson Valley Writers Guild. Adonis began writing poetry in 2016 during a performance at his alma mater, SUNY Potsdam, during a hip-hop showcase. Since then, he has pursued many poetic avenues, including self-publishing three poetry books. Now, Adonis hosts monthly open mics in Schenectady, NY, while perfecting his craft in reading and writing. In the spring, Adonnis took part in the “Poets Corner Series: Hope, Fire, and Revolution” reading at Kickback Studios, that concluded three days of poetry and spoken word in both Albany and Troy, with Lynette Johnson, D. Colin, El, Tarishi M.I.D.N.G.H.T. Shuler, and Courtney Symone. You can find more information on this and all of the events happening in our vibrant literary community on the Hudson Valley Writers Guild website, hvwg.org

This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Dustin King joins Elle and Joe as we gear up for the Electric City Poker Series and Ante Up Poker Tour in Schenectady, NY. Be sure to book your hotel here and use code ECPS25. Elliott rules on a hand discovered after the dealer started cleaning up, Patrick and Joe break down a tricky KQ suited spot in the Hand of the Week, and Joe wraps it up with One Outer on the myth of coolers. Earlier this week Papa Pok3r started the journey of the Poker Cannonball Run Check that out here. Hello Fresh - Click this link to get 10 free meals and a special free item. Our Discord Channel - Join us here for Ante Up Talk and more. Click this link for the magazine. This is a quick link to the our Magazine Click here to check out Octopi Poker Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. comfrt.com/ELLE73474. Your link for the most comfortable hoodie on the planet. Click here for our Patreon page, where you can support the show and gain access to our monthly Private game. Advanced Poker Training: Improve your poker game while playing up to 500 hands an hour against the smartest artificially intelligent poker players ever designed. Draft Kings Sportsbook: Use code ANTEUP20 to get $300 in bonus bets instantly.

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message!Between 1972 and 1985, Marybeth Tinning and her husband Joe Tinning buried nine children in Schenectady, New York. At first, doctors called all but one of the deaths “crib death” or SIDS, but patterns emerged that couldn't be ignored. Eventually, Marybeth confessed to smothering her 4-month-old daughter, Tami Lynne, and was convicted of second-degree murder in 1987.But why would a mother kill her children? Many experts believe Marybeth's case reflects Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome (now known as Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another), where caregivers fabricate or induce illness in children for attention, sympathy, or control.In this episode of Hitched 2 Homicide, we uncover:The shocking timeline of the Tinning children's deathsHow Marybeth shifted between confessions and denialsThe unwavering loyalty of her husband, JoeThe role of doctors, investigators, and forensic pathologists in piecing together the truthA deep dive into Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome and how it connects to this caseMarybeth Tinning was paroled in 2018 after more than 30 years behind bars. But her story remains one of the darkest chapters in American true crime history—a chilling example of a mother who weaponized motherhood itself.

In this episode of News Bytes, we speak with Rebekka Henriksen, Farm to School Manager for the Schenectady City School District, about how Farm to School programs are changing the way kids and families connect with food in New York. Rebekka shares her journey from garden educator to managing 16 school gardens, orchards, and farm-to-family initiatives across the district. She explains how the Farm to School movement brings fresh, local produce into cafeterias, teaches students where their food comes from, and strengthens partnerships with New York farmers. We discuss food access in urban communities, the importance of school gardens, scratch cooking in cafeterias, and how hands-on learning helps children develop lifelong healthy eating habits. Rebekka also highlights how these programs support local agriculture and inspire the next generation of farmers. Recorded at Zoller Elementary School in Schenectady, New York, this episode shows why Farm to School is a win for kids, families, schools, and farms.

This week Comedians and Competitors Twon Wood, Will Johnson and Craig Nesler are in studio to promote Capital Regions Funniest Comic Contest. A Month Long / multi show Contest consisting of 2 different Venues. The Van Dyck Music Hall in Schenectady and Septembers Too Tavern in Albany running until October 8th. The guys sit down With Host Juan Pantaleon Who invited them all under false pretenses and blind sided them with each others presence to trash talk and talk competition details,

This week on Table Talk, Elle and I recap the Patreon game. Plus—Hatter and Ben Minch add even more value to upcoming Patreon games, including the brand-new Good Karma Seat.  We're just weeks away from heading to Rivers Casino in Schenectady, NY (Sept. 15–28). Trophies, Vegas seats, magazine covers, and community vibes—don't miss it. We also break down the wild debate sparked when a player folded pocket aces preflop deep in the WSOP Online Mystery Millions. Call the Floor this week is a fun controversy about whether a player really have the right to demand a deck wash mid-game? Or is that all up to the dealer and floor staff? In HOTW Patrick and I play pocket fours, and somehow a high-hand jackpot goes to…the losing hand?! You've got to hear this one. Plus, we're rolling into Labor Day weekend, talking poker, community, and even a little Wizard of Oz in Vegas. Hello Fresh - Click this link to get 10 free meals and a special free item. Our Discord Channel - Join us here for Ante Up Talk and more. Click this link for the magazine. This is a quick link to the our Magazine Click here to check out Octopi Poker Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. comfrt.com/ELLE73474. Your link for the most comfortable hoodie on the planet. Click here for our Patreon page, where you can support the show and gain access to our monthly Private game. Advanced Poker Training: Improve your poker game while playing up to 500 hands an hour against the smartest artificially intelligent poker players ever designed. Draft Kings Sportsbook: Use code ANTEUP20 to get $200 in bonus bets instantly.

A Force for Nature: David Gibson on Paul Schaefer's Adirondack LegacyWhat does it take to protect six million acres of wild Adirondack Park? In this episode of ADK Talks, we sit down with David Gibson, conservation leader and author of A Force for Nature: Paul Schaefer's Adirondack Coalitions. Gibson takes us deep into the remarkable story of Paul Schaefer, the man who rallied hunters, anglers, labor unions, conservationists, and everyday citizens into powerful coalitions that forever changed the fate of the Adirondacks, preserving its wilderness and beauty for generations to come.Together we explore:Paul Schaefer's origins — from childhood explorations in Schenectady and Baker's Mills to his lifelong passion for wilderness.The fight for “Forever Wild” — how Schaefer defended Article 14 of the New York State Constitution and blocked massive dam projects that would have flooded the Upper Hudson and Moose River Plains.Adirondack coalitions explained — how Schaefer connected unlikely allies, from hunting clubs to labor unions, to stand together for conservation.Lessons for today — Schaefer's legacy is not just a story of the past, but a source of inspiration and empowerment in the era of climate change. It demonstrates how ordinary citizens can still make a significant impact in the fight for conservation.David Gibson's perspective — his personal connection to Schaefer, his role as co-founder of Adirondack Wild: Friends of the Forest Preserve, and why he continues the fight for wilderness today.Whether you're a lifelong Adirondacker or simply inspired by wild places, this episode will give you a new appreciation for the people and stories behind the Park's protection.Mentioned in this Episode:Paul SchaeferUnion College Kelly Adirondack CenterAdirondack Wild: Friends of the Forest PreserveGet the “A Force for Nature”: Syracuse University PressSiamese Pond WildernessAdirondack Interpretive Center (AIC) in NewcombLove the show? Rate & review us—it helps other Adirondack lovers find us to discover more ADK insights.Subscribe and never miss our insider stories about the best people, places, and history of the Adirondacks.Share this episode with someone who loves history, travel, or the Adirondack Park. Let's spread the love for the Adirondacks together and build a community of conservation supporters!What part of Paul Schaefer's story resonated with you the most? Got a question about the Adirondacks you'd like us to answer on air? Please send it to info@adktaste.com or use the form available at ADKTaste.com.ADK Talks is brought to you by ADK Taste. We provide insight on the best places to stay, shop, eat and experience in the 6-million-acre Adirondack Park in upstate New York. Visit our website, ADKtaste.com, and sign up for our weekly newsletter.Mixed & Edited by Next Day Podcastinfo@nextdaypodcast.com

This Week Comedian / Producer Ryan Shipley is in Studio to promote the second annual Capital Regions Funniest Comic Competition. An open forum Comedy Competition where the audience decides he winner. It will take place between September 9th and October 13th at The Van Dyck Music Club in Schenectady and September's Too Tavern in Albany. He sits Down With Host Juan Pantaleon to talk details

This week's Book Picks comes from Kira Wizner from Merritt Bookstore in Millbrook, NY and Lily Bartels from Open Door Bookstore in Schenectady, NY.

Rabbi Myrna Matsa, BCC, D. Min., was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary and served as a congregational rabbi both as senior rabbi in a small southern congregation and as an assistant in a large mid-western synagogue.  She has earned a Doctor of Ministry degree which brings together psychology and theology, and she is also a Board Certified Chaplain.  She has worked in a variety of medical settings:  hospice, psychiatric hospital, cancer hospital, and nursing homes. As the world remembers Hurricane Katrina on its twentieth anniversary,   Rabbi Matsa comes on NeshamaCast to discuss her experience as Rabbinic Pastoral/Trauma Counselor for Hurricane Katrina Support in the New Orleans, Baton Rouge and the Biloxi/Gulfport Region.  She worked closely with leaders of the various faith communities, both Jewish and non-Jewish, and also lay people within the Gulf area providing them with direct pastoral services during reconstruction, serving as a Jewish referral resource, and interfacing with various mental health associations.  She was sent by the New York Board of Rabbis in partnership with The Jewish Federations of North America. Rabbi Matsa is now retired and resides in Los Angeles. She is a member of NAJC.Articles featuring Myrna Matsa during her community chaplaincy in the Gulf Region:Congregation Beth Israel Moves Into Synagogue, WLOX, May 29, 2009Oil Gushes, Trust Evaporates, Lilith Magazine, Sept. 3, 2010Rabbi Helps Other Clergy to Weather Their Storms, New Jersey Jewish News, Nov. 24, 2010 Rabbi Theodore M. Lichtenfeld is a hospice chaplain with the Visiting Nurse Association of New Jersey. He previously served as rabbi at Congregation Agudat Achim in Schenectady, NY, and at pulpits in New Orleans and New Jersey. Rabbi Lichtenfeld completed a residency in Clinical Pastoral Education at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center with New York Presbyterian Hospital during the coronavirus pandemic in New York City. He was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary in 2001, and also holds ordination from the Academy for Jewish Religion. Rabbi Lichtenfeld, a Philadelphia native, lives in Rockland County, NY, with his wife and three children.Articles about Rabbi Lichtenfeld's Hurricane Katrina experience:Katrina-depleted Jewish Community Begins High Holy Days with Heavy Heart, Religion News Service, Sept. 23, 2006Hurricane Katrina Oral History of Rabbi Ted Lichtenfeld in Jewish Women's Archive, August 21, 2007 Editor's Note: In order to enhance the listening experience, some of the host's questions to Rabbi Matsa were not asked in the live conversation and were added into the recording during the post-production process. ECB  About our host:Rabbi Edward Bernstein, BCC, is the producer and host of NeshamaCast. He serves as Chaplain at Boca Raton Regional Hospital of Baptist Health South Florida. He is a member of the Board of Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains. Prior to his chaplain career, he served as a pulpit rabbi in congregations in New Rochelle, NY; Beachwood, OH; and Boynton Beach, FL. He is also the host and producer of My Teacher Podcast: A Celebration of the People Who Shape Our Lives. NeshamaCast contributor Rabbi Katja Vehlow was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary and is Director of Jewish Life at Fordham University. She trained as a chaplain at Moses Maimonides Medical Center in New York. Previously, she served as Associate Professor of Religious Studies at University of South Carolina. A native German speaker, she is planning a forthcoming German-language podcast on the weekly Torah portion with a focus on pastoral care. NeshamaCast contributor Chaplain David Balto is a volunteer chaplain at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. and Western Correctional Insitution, Maryland's maximum security prison. He coordinated the annual National Bikur Cholim Conference. Support NeshamaCast and NAJC with a tax deductible donation to NAJC. Transcripts for this episode and other episodes of NeshamaCast are available at NeshamaCast.simplecast.com and are typically posted one week after an episode first airs. Theme Music is “A Niggun For Ki Anu Amecha,” written and performed by Reb-Cantor Lisa Levine. Please help others find the show by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts or other podcast providers. We welcome comments and suggestions for future programming at NeshamaCast@gmail.com. And be sure to follow NAJC on Facebook to learn more about Jewish spiritual care happening in our communities.

  This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast: Elle and I break down the mental side of her game in Table Talk, recap the Patreon game, and preview the upcoming Ante Up Poker Tour stop in Schenectady, NY — with a special room rate code giving listeners 25% off regular rates.(ECPS25) Elliott rules on a possible collusion spot in Call the Floor, Patrick and I debate limping pocket kings in Hand of the Week, and in Joe's One Outer, I talk about two hands where trusting my read had two very different results. Factor Meals - Click this link to get 50% off plus free shipping. Then use the code ANTEUP50OFF Our Discord Channel - Join us here for Ante Up Talk and more. Click this link for the magazine. This is a quick link to the our Magazine. Click here to check out Octopi Poker Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. comfrt.com/ELLE73474. Your link for the most comfortable hoodie on the planet. Click here for our Patreon page, where you can support the show and gain access to our monthly Private game. Advanced Poker Training: Improve your poker game while playing up to 500 hands an hour against the smartest artificially intelligent poker players ever designed. Draft Kings Sportsbook: Use code ANTEUP20 to get $200 in bonus bets instantly.

On Saturday, August 9, 2025, Create A Space NOW held its 2nd Annual Capital Region "Activated Artist Fest" at the Proctors Theatre in downtown Schenectady, NY. The Fest was a powerful convergence of community, art, and activism, where dance, visual art, theatre, film, and spoken words became tools for social change. In this part one of two labor segment, HMM Roaming labor Correspondent Willie Terry, interviewed Andre Robles, Dancer, Educator & Choreographer about his thought on AAF and his Harlem Renaissance workshop he was conducting at the Fest.

On Saturday, August 9, 2025, Create A Space NOW held its 2nd Annual Capital Region "Activated Artist Fest" at the Proctors Theatre in downtown Schenectady, NY. The Fest was a vibrant convergence of community, art, and activism, where a diverse range of art forms-dance, visual art, theatre, film, and spoken words-were celebrated as tools for social change. In this part two of two labor segment, HMM Roaming labor Correspondent Willie Terry, interviewed Andre Robles, Dancer, Educator & Choreographer and Hattie Bernhill, Director of AAF and Founder of Createaspace.org, about the event.

John Robinson and Dylan MacQuiod discuss the latest collaborative efforts to eliminate subminimum wage on New York State for People with Disabilities. Dylan MacQuoid is currently the Legislative Director for Assemblymember Phil Steck, who represents Colonie, Latham, Menands, and parts of the town of Guilderland and the City of Schenectady. Dylan graduated from St. John Fisher College in 2020 with a double major in Political Science and Communications. He is currently getting his Masters Degree in Communications from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University. John Crazy Socks interview Bill Link - A1006b

Celebrating 25 years of Music Haven concerts in Schenectady's Central Park this summer with Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience on August 17th.

Step into the spotlight with this episode of The Golden Gang podcast where host Phil Rizzo, Business Office Director at Arbor Terrace Mount Laurel, sits down with resident Carol Pause.Carol shares stories of growing up in Schenectady, NY, following her passion for modeling and becoming a background dancer in the 1973 classic The Way We Were, as well as finding her soulmate in an inspiring “love at first sight” moment. Don't miss this inspiring conversation that showcases the rich lives of our residents and the spirit of community that makes Arbor Terrace Mount Laurel such a special place to call home.

Edward Leon is facing federal arson and murder charges for setting the 2013 fire in Schenectady that killed David Terry and three of his children. His arrest came more than 12 years after the blaze, and if convicted, he could face the death penalty. On this episode of "The Eagle," we revisit the story, which up to this point had been one of the region's biggest unsolved cases. Also on this episode, we'll sit down with longtime Capital Repertory Theater Artistic Director Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill to talk about her career, and what's next after she retires this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

When Lego artist Nathan Sawaya fell in love with the bricks as a kid, he never imagined it could lead to a successful career. Yet here he is, building massive and complex Lego sculptures for a living. The traveling exhibit featuring his works, which include a giant T. Rex, is coming to Schenectady in August. On this episode of “The Eagle,” Sawaya joins Arts & Entertainment Editor Rick Marshall to talk about the show, and some of the surreal experiences his work with Lego has made possible. Also on this episode, reporter Kelsey Brown talks about the major concerns New York farmers have about immigration crackdowns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Yankees and Mets are making moves ahead of MLB's trade deadline. What other teams are positioning themselves for a playoff run? Football is back! The Lions and Chargers meet in the Hall of Fame game, while training camp storylines are dominated by players holding in. Will Micah Parsons, Trey Hendrickson and Terry McLaurin get the deals they're looking for? Plus, Chicago Bulls forward Kevin Huerter joins the show from his youth basketball camp raising money for his foundation. NASCAR star Tyler Reddick jumps on with us in the regular season homestretch. And, blues musician Rick Estrin talks about coming to Schenectady for Music Haven's Blues BBQ this weekend.

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

Mabel Leon, a peace and social justice activist from Schenectady, talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about her recent letter to the editor in the Schenectady Daily Gazette, about her dismay about the state of America, including Gaza, immigration, cuts to child care and health, and the rule of law.

Music Haven in Schenectady's Central Park is free concert in its 35th season. Susan Brink speaks with Mona Golub to learn more. https://www.musichavenstage.org/

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Susan Brink reports on the Music Haven series in Schenectady. Then, we talk with Love Your Block of Albany about the work they're doing and an invitation for volunteers Later on, Water Justice Lab is in full swing, and we hear from some of their adventures After that, We hear from a Comedian Duncan Harris who tell us about experiences in his life have made into his stand up act. Finally, Thom Francis welcomes Trailer Park Quarterly editor Daniel Crocker to the stage at the Brass Tacks poetry series Hosts: Caleb Taran and Caelan McPherson Engneer:Caelan McPherson

At the Schenectady City Council meeting on July 14 a number of community members came to speak both for and against the passage of Good Cause rules for rentals in the city. Good Cause, which requires landlords to have a legitimate reason to evict a tenant, has been approved statewide leaving it up to individual communities to opt in. The Scehenectady council was only considering whether to move the issue on to a public hearing at this meeting. These are some excerpts from the public comments on both sides of the issue.

The Schenectady civil rights group, All of Us, is calling for a community meeting on Tuesday, July 15 to address incidents with Schenectady Police on July 11. Moses Nagel spoke with co-founder Jamaica Miles on their plans for this meeting and other organizing initiatives they are involved with this summer.

This week's Book Picks comes from Suzanna Hermans of Oblong Books in Rhinebeck and Millerton, New York and Lily Bartels from Open Door Bookstore in Schenectady, New York.

Art Night Schenectady is a free monthly community celebration of local and regional creatives. held the third Friday of the month. President of Art Night Schenectady, Craig Petreikis, spoke with Susan Brink. The next event is July 18th, starting at 5pm with local fine artists and music at over a dozen locations in downtown, including the Museum of Prints and Printmaking, Whitney Bookcorner, Bear & Bird Gallery, Gallery 5, Mohawk Valley Art Shoppe, and ending at Armory Studios NY with 25 local artists on display and the monthly movie challenge showcase. There will be live music at The Van Dyke and Katie O'Byrnes. For more information: artnightschenectady.com To participate: Filmmakers: Submit your 5 min film to monthlymoviechallenge@gmail.com to get in the showcase. Visual artists: submit work to artnightschenectady@gmail.com to show on art night. not august, january third friday from 5-8:30 artnightschenectady.com

For 35 years, Mona Golub has been creating a summer experience second to none. The magic that is Music Haven begins on July 13 in Schenectady's Central Park.

The recent events and the ongoing challenges facing our federal government are producing urgent questions and uncertainties. In response Rep. Paul Tonko invited the public to a Town Hall on Monday, June 16th at Hudson Valley Community College. The goal of this Town Hall goal was his offer to hear the public's  concerns and thoughts on how to move forward and to ensure these voices resonate loudly in Washington. Hudson Mohawk Magazines Andrea Cunliffe brings you this on site report. Congressman Paul D. Tonko is an eighth-term member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing New York's 20th Congressional District in the Capital Region, including the cities of Albany, Schenectady, Troy, and Saratoga Springs.

In this segment of "Reclaiming History," Lovonia Mallory interviews Ms. Diana Douglas of City Hair Care located at 940 State Street, Schenectady, New York. Ms. Douglas offers advice to budding cosmetologist Eliida “Ellie” Marin on how to become a successful business owner. Ms. Douglas emphasizes three key business traits: love people, love what you do, and be consistent. If you need to get in touch with City Hair Care for any inquiries or appointments, call them at 518-374-3025.

Hello, A-Team! It's Friday the 13th, but don't worry—we've got nothing but good luck and great content in this week's episode of the Ante Up Poker Podcast! I kick things off with a big congrats to Ante Up Brian for taking down last night's Patreon Game and earning that sweet $65. If you haven't already, hop into our Discord and join the conversation between episodes! Elle and I are joined by special guest Dustin King from Rivers Casino in Schenectady, New York. We dish on the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the WSOP so far, and Dustin gives us the inside scoop on the upcoming Mini Electric City Series and those can't-miss Black Chip Bounty tournaments. Plus, get the details on the Ante Up Tour stop hitting Rivers this September! In Call the Floor, Elliott rules on a hand where a player under-calls—and explains how that's different from the one-chip call. Then Patrick and I dive into this week's Hand of the Week: navigating AK from UTG. And to wrap it all up, Joe's One Outer returns with a hilarious breakdown of what players really mean when they say things like “I had to call” or “I knew you had it.” Grab your lucky charm and press play—this is one episode you don't want to miss! Our Discord Channel - Join us here for Ante Up Talk and more. Click this link for the magazine. This is a quick link to the our Magazine. Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. comfrt.com/ELLE73474. Your link for the most comfortable hoodie on the planet. Click here for our Patreon page, where you can support the show and gain access to our monthly Private game. Advanced Poker Training: Improve your poker game while playing up to 500 hands an hour against the smartest artificially intelligent poker players ever designed. Draft Kings Sportsbook: Use code ANTEUP20 to get $200 in bonus bets instantly.

A news anchor in Schenectady, New York named Olivia Jaquith went into labor just before her morning newscast! Source: https://local21news.com/news/offbeat/morning-anchor-olivia-jaquith-finishes-the-morning-show-while-in-labor-viral-pregnancy-youtbe-on-air-web-labor-birth-delivery-baby-

On the night of May 2, 2024, police forcibly removed an encampment of students, faculty and community members protesting the war in Gaza at SUNY New Paltz. It was the largest encampment clearing on a state university campus, and 130 people were arrested. Four student journalists reported on the events of that night for the school's newspaper, The Oracle. On this episode of they join the Times Union's Phillip Pantuso to look back on that night, and how what happened has affected their lives, their career aspirations, and their campus. Also on this episode, a teenager has been charged in the death of 14-year-old Samantha Humphrey in Schenectady. Reporter Paul Nelson gives us an update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"International Menstrual Hygiene Day" is May 28th. Hear about the many challenges women face in taking care of this natural process, and the many ways that the Mooncatcher Project helps menstruators both here and abroad. Ellie von Wellsheim, MCP founder, explains how a project started in her Schenectady home has grown to provide reusable menstrual kits to millions of people in 38 (or more?) countries around the world, as well as started seven sewing cooperatives. The distribution of kits is supplemented by health education for both boys and girls. You are invited to join a "Moon Bee" to help make kits, no sewing experience needed. Ellie also notes that MCP's "Period Pantries" in this region (including one outside the Sanctuary's Nature Lab) are like Little Free Libraries for tampons and pads. For more information on activities, donation options, and International Menstrual Hygiene Day, visit www.mooncatcher.org. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

This week's Book Picks come from James Conrad from The Golden Notebook in Woodstock, NY and Lily Bartels from Open Door Bookstore in Schenectady, NY.

Send us a textHey Pickles!We hope this finds you well.This week in our Main Topic, we're taking a look at some legislation that is basically the EATS act in sheep's clothing. The Food Security & Farmer Protection Act ,(S.1326) is a bill that has all the same language as the EATS Act and will be terribly detrimental to the welfare of animals and the environment.Please contact your elected officials and insist that they vote no on S. 1326.You can find your congressional representatives here:  https://www.congress.gov/membersOur Noteworthy segment is all about the Canadian vegan restaurant chain, Odd Burger, and the sad news that they have scrapped their plans to expand to the US because of the political climate, republican backed tariffs, and the trade war started by the Trump administration. Our Vegan Restaurant SOS this week spotlights Unbeetble in Schenectady, NY. They have a really unique place with a retro game room, amazing cocktails, and a huge menu of vegan food!We also have a new Listener Shout Out, and a ton of our usual shenanigans!Thanks so much for sharing some of your day with us. Love. Sam & ChristineSupport the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

Thom Francis welcomes poet and educator Adonis Richards who was one of the featured readers at the “Poets Corner Series: Hope, Fire, and Revolution” event at Kickback Studios in Troy, NY, on Saturday, April 19, 2025. ---------- Adonis Richards, also known as Sincerely, Donnie, is not just an Afro-Latino poet and writer, but a significant figure in the lives of many as the program coordinator for the Office of Intercultural Affairs at Union College. Adonis began writing poetry in 2016 during a performance at his alma mater, SUNY Potsdam, during a hip-hop showcase. Since then, he has pursued many poetic avenues, including self-publishing three poetry books. Now, Adonis hosts monthly open mics in Schenectady, NY, while perfecting his craft in reading and writing. He also spends much of his time building his media company and publishing firm, Lucid Writers, aka Lucid Voices. Adonis recently took part in the “Poets Corner Series: Hope, Fire, and Revolution” reading at Kickback Studios, that concluded three days of poetry and spoken word in both Albany and Troy, with Lynette Johnson, D. Colin, El, Tarishi M.I.D.N.G.H.T. Shuler, and Courtney Symone. You can find more information on this and all of the events happening in our vibrant literary community on the Hudson Valley Writers Guild website, hvwg.org

Schenectady's Museum of Innovation and Science (miSci) received the 2025 New York State Autism Action Award for leadership in accessibility and inclusion. Chris Hunter, President of miSci, spoke with Richard Sleeper and Jacob Boston for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We will hear from the Schenectady's Museum of Innovation and Science (miSci) about receiving the 2025 New York State Autism Action Award. Then, in observance of Passover, we'll go back to a 2023 interview with SUNY Professor Judith Barlow who is a part of the Jewish Feminist Brunch group. Later on, Ellie Irons talks to a Christian of More Trees Arborist Co-op about their tree philosophy and maintaining the Sanctuary trees. After that, A'Livija Mullins-Richard speaks with Capital District Clean Air about air quality and community health. Finally, Ellie and Jessie bring us another segment of Fermentation Friday. Co-hosts: Richard Sleeper & Jacob Boston Engineer: Jalaya Reid

Samantha Humphrey was a brilliant, funny, and empathetic child taken far too soon. Who would want to harm her?It was the day after Thanksgiving, 2022, when 14-year-old Samantha went missing in Schenectady, NY.  For 3 months, New York State Police worked with various search & rescue organizations to look for the child in and around the last area she was seen - Riverside Park & The Mohawk River.  Meanwhile, a heartbroken family was putting the pieces together to figure out why Samantha left late in the night to meet someone at Riverside Park. Join Dawn as she sits down with Samantha's father, Jeff, and her aunt, Nica as they share this heartbreaking story.There is currently a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. If you have any information about the murder of Samantha Humphrey, please contact the Schenectady County District Attorney, Robert Carney:518-388-4364If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence you can call:National Domestic Violence Hotline1-800-799-SAFEAll persons of interest and/or suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty. ***Method & Madness is researched, written, hosted, & produced by Dawn CateMusic by Tymur Khakimov from Pixabay***Get in Touch!:methodandmadnesspod@gmail.comCONNECT:InstagramTikTokDIVE INTO MORE:  MethodandMadnessPodcast.com***All sources are listed on the website, under each episode description.MethodandMadnessPodcast.comThank you for listening!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/method-madness--6241524/support.

Today we welcome Dr. Andalib Nawab, a cardiology internist at Cardiology Associates of Schenectady, part of St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates.

This week's Book Picks come from Giovanni Boivin from The Bookloft in Great Barrington, MA and Lily Bartels from Open Door Bookstore in Schenectady, NY.

SPEAKING SOON TO RUSSELL SHORTO FOR HIS NEW "TAKING MANHATTAN: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped America:" 3/4: Smalltime: A Story of My Family and the Mob. by Russell Shorto https://www.amazon.com/Smalltime-Story-My-Family-Mob/dp/0393245586/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Family secrets emerge as a best-selling author dives into the history of the mob in small-town America. The best-selling author Russell Shorto, praised for his incisive works of narrative history, never thought to write about his own past. He grew up knowing his grandfather and namesake was a small-town mob boss but maintained an unspoken family vow of silence. Then an elderly relative prodded: You're a writer―what are you gonna do about the story? Smalltime is a mob story straight out of central casting―but with a difference, for the small-town mob, which stretched from Schenectady to Fresno, is a mostly unknown world. The location is the brawny postwar factory town of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The setting is City Cigar, a storefront next to City Hall, behind which Russ and his brother-in-law, “Little Joe,” operate a gambling empire and effectively run the town. Smalltime is a riveting American immigrant story that travels back to Risorgimento Sicily, to the ancient, dusty, hill-town home of Antonino Sciotto, the author's great-grandfather, who leaves his wife and children in grinding poverty for a new life―and wife―in a Pennsylvania mining town. It's a tale of Italian Americans living in squalor and prejudice, and of the rise of Russ, who, like thousands of other young men, created a copy of the American establishment that excluded him. Smalltimedraws an intimate portrait of a mobster and his wife, sudden riches, and the toll a lawless life takes on one family. 1889 Johnstown Flood

SPEAKING SOON TO RUSSELL SHORTO FOR HIS NEW "TAKING MANHATTAN: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped America:" 4/4: Smalltime: A Story of My Family and the Mob. by Russell Shorto https://www.amazon.com/Smalltime-Story-My-Family-Mob/dp/0393245586/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Family secrets emerge as a best-selling author dives into the history of the mob in small-town America. The best-selling author Russell Shorto, praised for his incisive works of narrative history, never thought to write about his own past. He grew up knowing his grandfather and namesake was a small-town mob boss but maintained an unspoken family vow of silence. Then an elderly relative prodded: You're a writer―what are you gonna do about the story? Smalltime is a mob story straight out of central casting―but with a difference, for the small-town mob, which stretched from Schenectady to Fresno, is a mostly unknown world. The location is the brawny postwar factory town of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The setting is City Cigar, a storefront next to City Hall, behind which Russ and his brother-in-law, “Little Joe,” operate a gambling empire and effectively run the town. Smalltime is a riveting American immigrant story that travels back to Risorgimento Sicily, to the ancient, dusty, hill-town home of Antonino Sciotto, the author's great-grandfather, who leaves his wife and children in grinding poverty for a new life―and wife―in a Pennsylvania mining town. It's a tale of Italian Americans living in squalor and prejudice, and of the rise of Russ, who, like thousands of other young men, created a copy of the American establishment that excluded him. Smalltimedraws an intimate portrait of a mobster and his wife, sudden riches, and the toll a lawless life takes on one family. undated PA COAL BREAKERS

SPEAKING SOON TO RUSSELL SHORTO FOR HIS NEW "TAKING MANHATTAN: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped America:" 2/4: Smalltime: A Story of My Family and the Mob. by Russell Shorto https://www.amazon.com/Smalltime-Story-My-Family-Mob/dp/0393245586/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Family secrets emerge as a best-selling author dives into the history of the mob in small-town America. The best-selling author Russell Shorto, praised for his incisive works of narrative history, never thought to write about his own past. He grew up knowing his grandfather and namesake was a small-town mob boss but maintained an unspoken family vow of silence. Then an elderly relative prodded: You're a writer―what are you gonna do about the story? Smalltime is a mob story straight out of central casting―but with a difference, for the small-town mob, which stretched from Schenectady to Fresno, is a mostly unknown world. The location is the brawny postwar factory town of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The setting is City Cigar, a storefront next to City Hall, behind which Russ and his brother-in-law, “Little Joe,” operate a gambling empire and effectively run the town. Smalltime is a riveting American immigrant story that travels back to Risorgimento Sicily, to the ancient, dusty, hill-town home of Antonino Sciotto, the author's great-grandfather, who leaves his wife and children in grinding poverty for a new life―and wife―in a Pennsylvania mining town. It's a tale of Italian Americans living in squalor and prejudice, and of the rise of Russ, who, like thousands of other young men, created a copy of the American establishment that excluded him. Smalltimedraws an intimate portrait of a mobster and his wife, sudden riches, and the toll a lawless life takes on one family. 1941 Pittsburgh

SPEAKING SOON TO RUSSELL SHORTO FOR HIS NEW "TAKING MANHATTAN: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped America:" 1/4: Smalltime: A Story of My Family and the Mob. by Russell Shorto https://www.amazon.com/Smalltime-Story-My-Family-Mob/dp/0393245586/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Family secrets emerge as a best-selling author dives into the history of the mob in small-town America. The best-selling author Russell Shorto, praised for his incisive works of narrative history, never thought to write about his own past. He grew up knowing his grandfather and namesake was a small-town mob boss but maintained an unspoken family vow of silence. Then an elderly relative prodded: You're a writer―what are you gonna do about the story? Smalltime is a mob story straight out of central casting―but with a difference, for the small-town mob, which stretched from Schenectady to Fresno, is a mostly unknown world. The location is the brawny postwar factory town of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The setting is City Cigar, a storefront next to City Hall, behind which Russ and his brother-in-law, “Little Joe,” operate a gambling empire and effectively run the town. Smalltime is a riveting American immigrant story that travels back to Risorgimento Sicily, to the ancient, dusty, hill-town home of Antonino Sciotto, the author's great-grandfather, who leaves his wife and children in grinding poverty for a new life―and wife―in a Pennsylvania mining town. It's a tale of Italian Americans living in squalor and prejudice, and of the rise of Russ, who, like thousands of other young men, created a copy of the American establishment that excluded him. Smalltimedraws an intimate portrait of a mobster and his wife, sudden riches, and the toll a lawless life takes on one family. 1940 Pittsburgh

This Saturday, March 8, The Albany Symphony Orchestra will present a concert featuring Dvorak's 7th Symphony, Barber's Violin Concerto, and Missy Mazzoli's Orpheus Undone at Proctors in Schenectady, New York. The program will be guest-conducted by Music Director of Chicago Opera Theater Lidiya Yankovskaya.