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Patrick Maloy

June 28, 2025

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Hudson, NY

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Lila Grey Miller

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Summary:

This interview with Patrick D. Maloy took place on June 28th, 2025, in Hudson, NY, at The Spark of Hudson. Pat shares some of his vast experiences as a lifelong resident of Hudson, an educator and sports coach in the public school system, and as a father, grandfather, and friend. He describes how formative the Youth Center/Boys Club was throughout his life, both as a youth participant and in his early career as a staff member.

Pat shares memories of the vibrant youth scene of Hudson’s past and the activities he did with other kids, such as playing sports and attending movie nights. He also reflects on the changes undergone by Hudson over his 72 years of life, as well as his desires for community fortitude moving forward.

Pat has been greatly inspired by his many years of working with youth and holds strong reverence for the power and importance of uplifting children. A thread throughout his narrative is Pat’s belief that the Hudson community should be rallying around its youth with more prominence and reliability. From his many decades of experience, Pat knows youth in Hudson to be incredibly resilient in the face of challenges. He shares some of his own family’s personal experience with receiving the care of the Hudson community in a time of need.

A listener may find particular resonance with Pat’s narrative if interested in youth life in Hudson and how it has changed over time, youth infrastructure in Hudson, education and coaching, and community collective care.

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Lila Grey Miller
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