The Albany County Executive returns to The Jewish View to update our audience on what is happening with the Albany County Nursing Home, the county budget and a couple of new issues such as the new convention center, whether or not he runs for reelection next year and the controversy over oil tankers running through Continue Reading »
The son of the program’s cohost, Rabbi Zalman Simon, discusses his technique for outreach to the Jewish community throughout the town of Bethlehem. Part of Rabbi Z’s outreach effort is to create a Food Bank with kosher food utilizing volunteers from the town’s Jewish community serving Jews in need throughout Albany County.
Marcia discusses her nine year tenure, to date, heading up SPAC and how she managed to turn around the music venue. Marcia proudly talks about her daughters and their continued interest in the arts. Marcia also talks about SPAC’s relationship with LiveNation, how she manages to keep the New York City Ballet and Philadelphia Orchestra Continue Reading »
Mike describes the controversy over the labeling of food products that resulted from genetically modified organisms (GMO) and the position his organization has adopted on the matter. Corn and seedless watermelons are two products mentioned during the interview.
Rachel and Leslie, two Jewish female judges, discuss diversity on the bench and adding more female, Hispanic and African-American jurists to upstate courtrooms. Also discussed is the Beit Din, Jewish divorce law versus secular divorce law. Judge Stein sits on the Appellate Division of state Supreme Court and the next level for her would be Continue Reading »
Mark discusses all the activities offered at the Schenectady Jewish Community Center in Niskayuna, Schenectady County. From early childhood to senior programs, fitness and social events, the JCC has it all at an affordable price. Mark brought along an emissary from Raanana, Israel, who is working as one of two summer camp counselors at the Continue Reading »
Martin talks about his opposition to casinos, how and why he entered politics and government and the Rensselaer County budget. He also talks about why he wants the county to divorce itself from the Albany Port Commission and why oil tankers are safe contrary to those opposing oil tankers running through portions of downtown Albany.
Senator Farley, 82, is the longest tenured member of the upper house, 38 years. During the interview we discuss his rise through the ranks to leadership positions. We also discuss his connections to the Jewish community. He has the second largest district, square miles, in the state Legislature.
The Glens Falls-based Adirondack Theatre Festival is a gem in the North Country arts community. Mark proudly discusses the struggles and challenges he has with keeping ticket prices low, quality of the performances high and revenue flowing to keep original productions successful. Mark also talks about the makeup of the Glens Falls Jewish community, which Continue Reading »
Kathy talks about how she became interested in politics after graduating from Siena College and how she rose through the ranks to her current position. Kathy reveals how she developed an interest in budgeting, which led to serving as a staffer on an important NYS Senate committee. Kathy also talks about her support for casinos.
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