Holiday Treats
Albany teen Maliha Jackson wanted more than anything to attend a Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the city this year. The pandemic, and her battle with end-stage kidney failure, made that difficult. But, not impossible. The Albany City School District and community members banded together to throw a surprise Christmas tree lighting just for the 14-year-old. Times Union reporter Eduardo Medina was there, and talks about covering this heartwarming story. Also on this episode, food writer Deanna Fox shares her tips and tricks for making the perfect potato latkes for a traditional Hanukkah celebration.
