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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

First, Moses Nagel reports on how chalk art became a point of contention at a local Albany school.

Then, we head to the Hudson River to Albany Rowing Center, to hear about national learn to row day.

Later on, Braden Rigney reports on “Views from the Front Porch,” a play at Oakwood Community Center in collaboration with Trip Inc.

After that, we sit down with Brad Monkell, a local comedian and musician, to talk about the Albany comedy scene.

Finally, Thom Francis spotlights poets Francesca Sidoti and Anna Boughtwood, who shared their work at the 2024 Word Fest Open Mic.

Brad Monkell a Local Comedian and musician sat down with Marsha Lazarus and Caelan McPherson to talk about, How he started in comedy, his tips on becoming a stand up comedian, and why it is so much fun telling jokes in front of an audience.

Coming up on May 22, Trip, Inc. and Oakwood Community Center are presenting “Views From the Front Porch” an original play, presenting the impact of the Hoosick St. Bridge through the voices, views & stories of past and current Hillside North residents of Troy, NY. Braden Rigney visited OCC to talk with creators Rachael Lorimer, Beverly Hickman, and Justin Relf to report with support from Rick Rigney.

Perhaps you've glimpsed rowers on the Hudson and wondered about what being in a boat like that would feel like? National Learn to Row Day is on June 8, and it's a great opportunity to see these boats up close and personal. Albany Rowing Center will be participating in this day which offers an opportunity for people to drop by and learn to row. There are also opportunities to join a learn to row course. Learn more at https://www.albanyrowingcenter.org/event-nltr-day.php
Reporting by Sina Basila Hickey

Thom Francis welcomes poets Francesca Sidoti and Anna Boughtwood who shared their work at the 2024 Word Fest Open Mic at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts on April 27, 2024.

Francesca J. Sidoti’s poetry has been published in Chiron Review, Haight-Ashbury Literary Journal, Viet Nam Generation, Moonstone Arts’ “Nikki Giovanni Tribute”, and other literary magazines. Upcoming publications include the Deep Overstock Fiction Podcast, which will feature her reading her work for the “Romance” edition.
Sidoti has been the recipient of several awards, including the 2021 Dorn Space Poet of the Year. Her 2023 book, "Civil Twilight and Other Transitions," is available by contacting the author at fjsoctober@gmail.com.

Anna Boughtwood lives just over the Dunn Memorial Bridge from Albany. Her writing has appeared in Sad Girls Club, Dipity, Hudson Valley Writers Guild, Dime Show Review, and East Jasmine Review.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We start off with Mark Dunlea talking with investigative reporter Karl Grossman about the renewed push for nuclear power in New York, California, and elsewhere.

Then, Moses Nagel interviews Nairobi Vives, head of Albany’s Community Police Review Board, about the Board’s status and the upcoming deadline to implement changes required by a local referendum.

After that, retired meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us for our weekly chat on weather and climate, this time focusing on the upcoming warm weather.

Later on, Rainer Posselt, who was at the Sanctuary for a “Mental Health and Activism” Residency, reflects on his experience working with local youth.

And we end with hearing from Carol Roberts, head of young people’s services at Troy Public Library, about upcoming events including making plant-powered musical instruments.