Adam discusses how he is going to improve the Albany Jewish Community Center and take ideas from his previous position at the Schenectady Jewish Community Center to make those improvements. From pre-k to seniors, Adam also discusses the vast number of activities for all ages offered by the 100-year old organization.
In this wide-ranging interview Kathy discusses her Baptist upbringing and her current passion for her religion, whether this legislative session was productive, the measures that were important to her and the impact the Dannemora Duo escapees have inspired new proposals for future protections within the prison systems.
Mara discusses the programs and opportunities her organization offers women and men impacted by breast cancer. To Life! began in the mid 90s after Mara was diagnosed with breast cancer and many services were not as available as they are today.
In this dramatic episode of The Jewish View, Ellen discusses the torment she suffered sponsoring a bill she pushed hard for during the legislative session. The measure focuses on the East Ramapo school district and whether an independent monitor should be put in place by the state Education Department to oversee the rulings and policy Continue Reading »
During this episode of the program series we discuss Jim’s past accomplishments since he was elected in 1983, important issues not enacted during the past legislative session and his political future after more than 30 years in the state Assembly. During this rather animated interview, Jim tells us the words of wisdom he received from Continue Reading »
Carolyn discusses her role as Albany County Democratic Committee Chairwoman and the status of the newly constituted county committee. She also touches on her views about the oil trains that pass through Albany. How her training as a chemist allows her to succeed in both of her positions as well as hold down a full-time Continue Reading »
Rabbi Kelman discusses his time serving as the chief rabbi in Trieste, Italy, as a student of Rabbi Solovechick, his views of the Schenectady Jewish community, the practice of Metzitzah B’peh during circumcision and being a judge on the rabbinical court — the Beis Din.
Dov discusses his dismay over the opposition to the Education Investment Tax Credit. He also touches on the dishonesty at the Capitol and his run-in with the law 17 years ago, where he was acquitted on federal corruption charges. Dov also talks about the issues surrounding the village of Kiryas Joel and how residents of Continue Reading »
Joe talks about the difference between probation and parole, getting ex-cons on a productive job track, the number of probation officers to cover the 1300 ex-cons on probation in the county and ways he could use additional state funds. He also discusses the Raise the Age issue and the possibility for its success this legislative Continue Reading »
Karl discusses the issues facing the Satmar residents living in the village of Kiryas Joel, a constituency he represents. Elected in 2014, the former Deerpark town supervisor, won his race by 36 votes and took office in mid-December to fill out the term of his predecessor who resigned to become a town clerk. Karl said Continue Reading »
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