Hudson Mohawk Magazine
7,478 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsThe Hudson Mohawk Magazine is a locally-produced nightly news hour that provides sanctuary for the discussion of a wide range of topics, scaling from the global to the hyper-local. The show is broadcast on WOOC 105.3 FM, The Sanctuary for Independent Media's low-power radio station based in Troy, NY.
With the support of people like you, the Sanctuary uses art and participatory action to promote social and environmental justice and freedom of creative expression.
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Climate Groups Challenge Insurace Companies' Financing Of Fossil Fuels
June 17, 2024 19:07 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBInsurance companies invest enormous sums of money in fossil fuels while insurance coverage is often necessary for such projects to move forward. Meanwhile, as climate change accelerates, insurance companies are raising their rates and slashing coverage in communities most threatened by global warming. Jose Gonzalez of New Yorkers for Community Change discusses proposed legislation to address these problems with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Mt. Ida Performs!
June 17, 2024 18:50 - 9 minutes - 8.72 MBOccasional Correspondent Garrett McCarey speaks with Michael Easterbrook, president of Mt. Ida Preservation Association about the opening of their performance space and other opportunities available at the Mt. Ida Community Space. For information go to MtIdaTroy.com or why don't you stop by at their Community Brunch held every third Sunday at their Space. This is a great time to get involved with a great organization.
Takeaways from Michael Roach's Reflections on Juneteenth
June 17, 2024 18:03 - 10 minutes - 9.87 MBPart 3 of conversation with business owner MIchael Roach of MIchael Roach Creative. Michael shared his thoughts on why creating inclusive workplaces are important to a business owner…and strategies to make that happen. He then reflected on what Juneteenth means to him and how it connects to the work he does, particularly in encouraging/assisting entrepreneurs, business owners and non-profits to focus on the positive, keep building their skills and thereby, their competitive advantages. P...
Activist Reacts to RENSCO Legislature Drug Dealer Registry Law Attempted Repeal
June 17, 2024 16:55 - 10 minutes - 9.6 MBOn Tuesday, June 11, 2024, The Rensselaer County Legislature rejected a resolution to repeal the Drug Dealer Registry Law that they recently passed. Thomas Kearney spoke with Elizabeth Press about the problems he sees with the drug dealer registry and the process for passing this law in the first place. As someone who does harm reduction work, Thomas explains where he thinks we should be focusing our energy.
Michael Roach: Listening skills, Improvising and Business Leadership
June 16, 2024 12:59 - 10 minutes - 10 MBPart 1 of a conversation with entrepreneur and owner of Michael Roach Creative - Michael Roach. The conversation takes some interesting twists and turns. It starts with Michael's comments when he stepped down from his role of President of the American Association of Marketing (including learning about kindness, collaboration, and being of service to others). He shares his thoughts on the connection between his work as a musician and his work as a business leader. Produced by Marsha Lazarus
Reclaiming History - The Multicultural West
June 15, 2024 00:28 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBJames N. Austin Jr., known as Cowboy Jim, is co-founder with his wife Gloria of the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum Hall of Fame located in Fort Worth, Texas. The museum was founded to recognize the many people from various ethnic groups who played a role in settling the early American western frontier. The National Multicultural, Western Heritage Museum and Hall of Fame features; Bass Reeves, Bill Pickett the bulldogger, Vicky Adams, to name just a few. If you want to find ou...
HMM 06 - 14 - 2024
June 14, 2024 23:14 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBOn this episode of Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we first hear from Mark Dunlea who talks to Dr. Sandra Steingraber about her recent arrest at the Summer of Heat Campaign. Then, Willie Terry continues his conversation on this year's CTBU International Convention with Capital Region CBTU President Shana Davis. Later on, Marsha Lazurus talks to entrepreneur and musician Michael Roach. After that, Brea Barthel talks to Russ Myer, of the Capital Region Nordic Alliance about making sports accessible for...
The Saratoga Jazz Festival: 2 Days, 2 Stages, and 22 Electrifying Artists
June 14, 2024 20:56 - 8 minutes - 8.23 MBThis year's Annual Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival takes place on June 29 & 30, 2024 with 2 days, 2 stages, and 22 electrifying artists from jazz to funk, blues, indie and pop. Jazz Sanctuary's Susan Brink interviewed Danny Melnick, President of Absolutely Live Entertainment and the Producer of the Friehofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival. This is part 1 of their conversation. In part 2, Melnick will explain dynamic pricing.
Dr. Steingraber On Climate Arrests Protesting Citibank
June 14, 2024 15:17 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBDr. Sandra Steingraber demonstrated and was arrested at Citibank’s headquarters in New York City in June 2024 as part of the Summer of Heat campaign to end financing for fossil fuels by financial institutions. She talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the campaign and her arrests (she was arrested with both the scientists and the elders contingents), including her statement that "I did not become a biologist to write eulogies for the species I study." (Sandra's statement: https...
HMM 06 - 13 - 2024
June 13, 2024 23:12 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBIn this episode of Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we first hear from Elizabeth EP Press who speaks with Meagon Nolasco of Collar City Pride about their services for the queer community. Then, HMM’s Roaming Labor Correspondent, Willie Terry, speaks with Shana Davis, the President of the Capital Region Coalition of Black Trade Unionists. Later on, Blaise Bryant sits down with Gina Barbara for this week’s disability trivia. After that, H Bosh Jr sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, and community activ...
TripleE's Angelo Justice Maddox on owning a successful clothing business Part 3
June 13, 2024 22:11 - 10 minutes - 9.57 MBHBosh Jr sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, community activist Angelo Justice Maddox to talk about being a successful clothing store entrepreneur for over 20 years. this is part 3 of a 3 part interview.
TripleE's Angelo Justice Maddox on owning a successful clothing business Part 2
June 13, 2024 22:09 - 10 minutes - 9.44 MBHBosh Jr sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, community activist Angelo Justice Maddox to talk about being a successful clothing store entrepreneur for over 20 years. this is part 2 of a 3 part interview.
Collar City Pride
June 13, 2024 16:34 - 10 minutes - 9.66 MBCollar City Pride is an organization led by LGBTQIA2+ folks providing care, community, and training around substance-use services specific to the queer community. Today Elizabeth or EP Press talks to Meagon Nolasco about their work in community and their upcoming pride events.
Making Sports Accessible
June 13, 2024 14:55 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBHear how a local nonprofit organization makes many outdoor activities accessible for visually and mobility impaired folks. Russ Myer, of the Capital Region Nordic Alliance, explains how the group creates "Trail-O" options for orienteering that enable both physically challenged and able-bodied people enjoy nature. A demonstration will be held with Rensselaer Center for Open Source on June 27th, 9am to 4 pm, at Shaker Heritage Society, 25 Meeting House Rd. in Albany (pre-registration is request...
CBTU 53rd International Convention (Shana Davis, Capital Region CBTU President) Part 2
June 13, 2024 14:03 - 10 minutes - 9.71 MBOn May 24-26, the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) held its 53rd International Convention in Houston, Texas. In this labor segment, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry spoke to Shana Davis, Capital Region CBTU President, who attended the convention about CBTU and issues that emerged from it. This is part two of two of their conversation.
CBTU 53rd International Convention (Shana Davis, Capital Region CBTU President) Part 1
June 13, 2024 00:24 - 9 minutes - 8.32 MBOn May 24-26, the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) held its 53rd International Convention in Houston, Texas. In this labor segment, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry spoke to Shana Davis, Capital Region CBTU President, who attended the convention about CBTU and issues that emerged from it. This is part one of their conversation.
HMM 06 - 12 - 2024
June 12, 2024 23:27 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBFirst, we start off with a story about how the Packaging Reduction Act fared in the recent legislative session. Then, we hear from a Capital District resident who participated in the Pro-Palestinian rally at the White House last weekend. Later on, James Rath of Capital Streets joins us to talk about the results of the Candidate Questionnaire on Walk, Roll, Bike, and Transit Issues. After that, Armao on the Brink discusses the growing global concern over water. Finally, Lavender reports o...
Teresa Harlow of Healing Ki Connections
June 12, 2024 23:26 - 10 minutes - 9.43 MBTeresa Harlow of Healing Ki Connections is hosting a by donation Restore Retreat at the People’s Health Sanctuary from 11am-2 pm on Monday June 10. Teresa spoke with NATURE Lab’s Ellie Irons about her healing practice and what participants at the retreat can expect.
Erin Plays Disability Trivia
June 12, 2024 23:25 - 7 minutes - 7.16 MBBlaise Bryant tapes a special outdoor trivia segment with his wife Erin. How well did she do?
Gina Barbara Plays Disability Trivia
June 12, 2024 23:24 - 10 minutes - 9.33 MBThis week's trivia segment features Gina Barbara, who has led advocacy efforts against homecare cuts in New York.
Armao on the Brink: Water
June 12, 2024 20:37 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MBIn today’s ten minutes Rosemary Armao, the host of the An Armao on the Brink podcast, reminds us on the importance of the little things, like clean drinking water. She speaks about the growing concerns across the world when it comes to having access to water, and how close we maybe to those concerns turning into shortages and droughts.
FlagSSS Day 2024 (Abridged)
June 12, 2024 17:20 - 10 minutes - 9.36 MBFlag Day is Friday, June 14th, and that means FlagSSS Day is also on this day! HMM correspondent Lavender spoke with two of the organizers of the FlagSSS Day Collective, Hana and EP, to find out what it’s all about. Find out more: https://linktr.ee/flagsssday.troyny Help to bring Funkrust Brass Band to the event: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-funkrust-ignite-joy-at-flagsss-day-2024?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer RSVP for the After Party by leav...
Preview of Troy Bike Rescue's 13th BikeFest
June 12, 2024 16:52 - 10 minutes - 9.81 MBAmy Halloran and Kris Ivers talk about the upcoming Troy Bike Rescue fundraiser and official Fun Raiser, the 13th BikeFest, which will be held this Saturday, June 15th, from 3 in the afternoon until 7 p.m. at Oakwood Community Center. Don't miss the Cake Auction!
Packaging Reduction Fails To Pass NYS Assembly
June 12, 2024 15:23 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MBOne of the casualties of the chaos created in the waning hours of the 2024 NYS legislative session when Governor Hochul suddenly announced her decision to pause congestion pricing in NYC was the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act. The Assembly claims it ran out of time to debate the bill after the Senate passed it, especially with Speaker Heastie booked on a flight to take a vacation trip. Alexis Goldsmith of Beyond Plastics discusses the fate of the bill as well as the Bigg...
FlagSSS Day 2024 Celebration
June 12, 2024 07:34 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBFlag Day is Friday, June 14th, and that means FlagSSS Day is also on this day! HMM correspondent Lavender spoke with two of the organizers of the FlagSSS Day Collective, Hana and EP, to find out what it’s all about. Find out more: https://linktr.ee/flagsssday.troyny Help to bring Funkrust Brass Band to the event: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-funkrust-ignite-joy-at-flagsss-day-2024?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer RSVP for the After Party by leav...
HMM 06 - 11 - 2024
June 11, 2024 23:45 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea gives a summary of the NYS legislative session. Then, Elizabeth (EP) Press talks with a group advocating for Good Cause Legislation in Troy. Later on, Sina Basila Hickey gets some burning questions answered about gardening. After that, Brad Monkell talks with comedian Rob Christensen. Finally, Thom Francis spotlights poet Cat Simon & Kate S who shared their poetry at the 2024 Word Fest in West Sand Lake.
Legislative Recap
June 11, 2024 23:41 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MBMark Dunlea gives us a recap of what happened so far in the Legislator in 2024.
Cap District PSL Report From Gaza Rally At White House June 8
June 11, 2024 23:38 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MBOn Saturday, June 8, tens of thousands descended upon Washington DC to surround the White House with a miles-long “red line” to protest US support for Israel's assault on Gaza. Heather Benno of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, which organized a bus from the Capital District, talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the event.
Rob Christensen on NYC stand up comedy scene
June 11, 2024 23:38 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBBrad Monkell sat down with Rob Christensen to talk about the NYC Stand up comedy scene, the difference between NYC Comedy and Albany NY, and about improv comedy.
Ask a Gardener
June 11, 2024 19:21 - 9 minutes - 8.74 MBDo you have garden questions? Send them our way. Your question could be asked to one of our Collard City Growers gardeners. This week, Ellie Irons answers questions about pollinators and what it means to be "invasive." She spoke with Sina Basila Hickey
Talking With Poets: Cat Simon & Kate S. at the 2024 Word Fest
June 11, 2024 16:38 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBThom Francis welcomes poets Cat Simon & Kate S. who shared their work at the 2024 Word Fest Open Mic at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts on April 27, 2024. In early 2020, right before the details for the 19th annual Word Fest were to be announced, the COVID-19 pandemic shut live events down. After five years, the Hudson Valley Writers Guild put on the 2024 Word Fest over two days in Troy and West Sand Lake, NY. On Saturday, April 27, the Word Fest Open Mic made its return, this time to t...
Campaign for Good Cause Legislation in Troy
June 11, 2024 14:38 - 9 minutes - 8.87 MBOn April 20, 2024, New York enacted the Good Cause Eviction Law which went into immediate effect in New York City with the option to opt in for other villages, towns, or cities across the state. This law impacts the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants in New York by limiting evictions, requiring lease renewals, and capping rent increases for most market rate apartments. Mark Speedy spoke to Elizabeth (EP) Press about why their group in advocating for Good Cause legislation in Troy...
HMM 06 - 10 - 2024
June 10, 2024 23:23 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBThe June 10th 2024 Hudson Mohawk Magazine episode.
Ellie Markovitch Gives "Host" Event this Wed. June 12 at PHS
June 10, 2024 22:57 - 10 minutes - 9.87 MB“Host!” is a project by Ellie Markovitch to engage with the local community, creating opportunities for skill sharing, the use of local food, and food rescue. Ellie has a deep history with the Sanctuary, and she will be back this week to give a "Host" workshop at People's Health Sanctuary on Wed. June 12 from 5-7pm. Ellie's collaborator is Amy Halloran, and she spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about Ellie's visit and their shared love of food. More info on the event: https://www.mediasanctuary....
UREC Activities June 2024
June 10, 2024 20:45 - 10 minutes - 9.46 MBPaul Stewart from Albany's Underground Railroad Education Center describes two June events. On Saturday June 15th, from noon to 4 pm, UREC will celebrate Juneteenth (a couple days early) with music, poetry, food, information booths, and more, at the Stephen & Harriet Myers Residence at 194 Livingston Avenue in Albany's Arbor Hill. The day before, on June 14th, UREC will host a "listening session" to introduce a statewide Harriet Tubman "Corridor" linking organizations focused on Undergound Ra...
Community Ask County Legislators to Repeal Drug Registry Law
June 10, 2024 20:18 - 10 minutes - 9.36 MBOn Wednesday, June 05, 2024, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Rensselaer County Legislature Meeting at 99 Troy Road in East Greenbush, where Troy community members spoke out against the recently adopted 'Drug Dealer Registry Law.' In this labor segment, Willie interviewed Rensselaer County Legislature Nina Nichols, Alfonso from Troy4Black Lives, and NAACP member Jessica Ashley concerning their views of the public meeting where the community called f...
NYPIRG On Passage Of Climate Superfund Act
June 10, 2024 18:24 - 9 minutes - 8.98 MBAt 3:32 AM on Friday morning, in the waning hours of the 2024 NYS Legislative session, the NYS Assembly unexpectedly passed the NYS Climate Superfund Act to require the largest greenhouse gas polluters in the state to pay $3 billion a year to help deal with the damages from their pollution. The unexpected victory came after Governor Hochul shockingly threw the legislative session into chaos by suddenly announcing she was halting the long-awaited congestion pricing in NYC. Anne Rabe of NYPIRG,...
HMM 06 - 07 - 24
June 07, 2024 23:22 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, Mark Dunlea sits down with Regional Director of the Capital Region of the NY Civil Liberties Union Melanie Trimble to discuss saratoga springs recent housing issue. Then, Blaise Bryant brings us disability trivia, this week highlighting well-known inter-abled couples. Later on, Willie Terry interviews Kevin Pryor and LeAndram Moore at the Troy Men's Collaboration Breakfast. After that, Ellie Irons speaks with Teresa Harlow about the upcoming ...
HMM 06 - 06 - 24
June 06, 2024 23:48 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, Mark Dunlea speaks with Katie Baildon of NOFA-NY about the Good Food NY Bill which has passed the NY Senate and is now headed to the NY Assembly. Then, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended (virtually) the People's Conference for Palestine held in Detroit, Michigan and provides audio highlights from the keynote speaker, Yara Shoufani of the Palestine Youth Movement. Later on, We have highlights from the Albany Common Council and th...
NYCLU On Saratoga Police Crackdown On Unhoused Individuals Before Belmont Stakes
June 06, 2024 23:27 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBMelanie Trimble, Regional Director of the Capital Region of the NY Civil Liberties Union, said "The Saratoga Springs Police Department’s reported crackdown on the city’s unhoused population is a shameful attempt to shuffle them away from public sight and cover up the city’s housing problems. In doing so, Saratoga Springs is ripping a page from the books of other cities that have swept homeless people and so-called encampments before major sporting and entertainment events." She discusses the ...
TripleE's Angelo Justice Maddox on owning a successful clothing business Part 1
June 06, 2024 21:40 - 9 minutes - 8.59 MBHBosh Jr sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, community activist Angelo Justice Maddox to talk about being a successful clothing store entrepreneur for over 20 years. this is part 1 of a 3 part interview.
Update On Good Food NY Bill
June 06, 2024 19:42 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MBWith just hours left in the state legislative session, food advocates were making a last minute push for the Good Food NY Bill. The bill has already passed the Senate and appears to be now scheduled to be voted upon by the Assembly. Rather than being restricted to the cheapest bidder, the Good Food NY bill lifts barriers for local municipalities to secure contracts with food companies that reflect community values: environmental sustainability, building local economies, animal welfare, racia...
Annee Borthwick Saves A Tree
June 06, 2024 14:23 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MBAnnee Borthwick saved a tree yesterday (June 5, 2024) on 6th Ave. and Swift Street in Troy, NY! The Quality of Life Taskforce was set to take down a healthy tree when Annee Borthwick got wind of it and staged a protest. In this story Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Elizabeth (EP) Press visited Annee at the protest and interviewed Annee, V. Zubkovs from the Department of Planning & Community Development and arborist Andrew Lynn.
Men's Collaboration Breakfast (Working Together Works)
June 06, 2024 13:58 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBOn Saturday, June 1, 2024, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Troy Look Inc. in partnership with the City of Troy Men's Collaboration Breakfast at Bethel Baptist Church at 2165 5th Avenue in Troy. The theme of the Breakfast was "Working Together Works." In this labor segment, Willie interviews Kevin Pryor on the theme of the Collaboration Breakfast and LeAndram Moore on her presentation at the meeting of the NAACP struggle to repeal the Rensselaer Co...
Albany Common Council Passes Good Cause Eviction Law
June 06, 2024 09:40 - 10 minutes - 9.2 MBIn 2021, Albany was the first city in New York State to pass the tenant protections known as ‘good cause eviction’. In 2024, the New York state legislature passed statewide good cause eviction. However, the new law requires municipalities to opt in. On June 3, the Albany Common Council took up Local Law E, which would repeal the old ordinance and replace it with one that works with the new sate-wide bill. In this excerpt from the meeting, we will hear Alfredo Balarin, the sponsor of the loca...
HMM 06 - 05 - 2024
June 05, 2024 23:12 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBFirst, we hear Mark Dunlea’s report about the City of Albany being the first to opt into the Good Cause eviction law. Then, for our peace bucket, Mark talks with Dan Wilcox to remember the late Pat Beetle. Later on, Armao on the Brink talks about Donald Trump's recent trial. After that, we explore the world of ants, which may be invading your kitchen at the moment, with Professor Rebecca Clark. We finish with a segment by Elizabeth EP Press about why the Troy NAACP is opposing the recent ...
Understanding the Ants in Your Backyard... and Your Kitchen
June 05, 2024 18:41 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBAnts are social animals, just like humans. However, many of us don't know much about this animal and get disgusted when they arrive in our kitchens. Siena College Professor Rebecca Clark researches ants and spoke with Sina Basila Hickey. Photo supplied by Prof. Clark on her leaf cutter ant research
United Tenants On Albany Being First To Opt Into Good Cause Eviction
June 05, 2024 16:56 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MBBack in 2021, Albany was the first city to pass a local Good Cause Eviction law. After the courts said such changes needed state authorization, state lawmakers earlier this year approved a stripped-down version of the law. On June 3, Albany became the first city to opt into the new law. Canyon Ryan of United Tenants of Albany discusses the issue with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
NYCLU on the Rensco Drug Dealer Registry
June 05, 2024 16:37 - 10 minutes - 9.44 MBDaniel Lambright, a NYCLU senior staff attorney, talks with Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Elizabeth (EP) Press about the drug dealer registry and his concerns about it.
NAACP (Troy Branch) Wants Rensco Drug Dealer Registry Law Repealed
June 05, 2024 16:34 - 10 minutes - 9.92 MBToday, Wednesday June 5, the NAACP Troy Branch President Renée Powell, along with other NAACP members, area organizations, and concerned residents of Rensselaer County gathered at the Rensselaer County Legislature meeting to speak out against the newly enacted Drug Dealer Registry Law. The NAACP presented an open letter opposing this legislation. Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Elizabeth (EP) Press was able to catch up with Renée Powell prior to the meeting to hear why the NAACP penned this l...