Angelo is entering his fourth year in the state Legislature. We discuss his ambitions, committee assignments, the corrupt culture in the Legislature, education, private school tax credits, the legislation he has sponsored including which ones are tied up in committee and one he got passed. Angelo, an engineer by profession, talks about his desire to Continue Reading »
Frank talks about his battles with the past four governors, disagreeing with their policies. One such disagreement got Frank on CNN’s Lou Dobbs program. Frank also talks about the services offered by his office, including DMV records and pistol permits.
After her first six months on the job, Evelyn tells us what’s good and what needs to be changed at the 40-year old library building. The library is run by the town with an annual budget of $2.5 million. Evelyn talks about tactics libraries use to remain relevant at a time when electronic and online Continue Reading »
Mike talks about his military service, how he came to become the director and the help his 4-person office gives to veterans. His office interacts with Albany County DSS, the federal veterans agency and the VA Hospital in Albany to get the proper assistance for veterans struggling with a variety of post-war ailments.
Aaron gives us insight into the environmental quality of the Adirondacks, Yosemite and the Hudson River. He also dovetails the environmental responsibilities we have today with the text in Genesis. It’s a fascinating discussion which demonstrates Aaron’s passion for all things environment.
Bill talks about the the labor movement from the 1930s to present day and how Albany County fits into the present day picture. Bill also describes the structure of the labor councils in the Capital District and what labor union endorsements mean to candidates today.
Mike describes the mission of the Center for Economic Growth and how he rose to the top position. The program was taped the day prior to the unveiling of a $500 million prize from the state for economic development in the region. Seven regions vie for three prizes. Mike describes the overall concept of the Continue Reading »
This was somewhat of an exit interview for Mary Lou, who is leaving as a member of the county legislature for the past 22 years. Mary Lou, who turned 70 this year, reminisces about her life in politics and government from the age of 18, working in Congress, running campaigns, living her dream as an Continue Reading »
Ben tells us his latest project of researching the history of Congregation Beth Emeth, dating back to 1938. He describes the different sects of European Jews migrating to Albany over a 50 year period — the Germans, the Poles and the Russian Jews — and the transformation from only Orthodox Jews in Albany to the Continue Reading »
Owen takes us backstage and reveals the benefits and struggles of being the face of two theatre operations in the city of Albany. Also, the financial difficulties faced by performance arts organizations makes his job that much more challenging.
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