Hudson Mohawk Magazine
7,478 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 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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Hudson River Rowing Race This Sunday
September 14, 2023 14:26 - 9 minutes - 8.54 MBHead of the Hudson is the regatta that take place on the Hudson River hosted by Albany Rowing Center. This year the race is opening up to not only include crew boats but also kayakers, canoers, and paddle boarders–– and there is still time to register! Spectators will have great observation points from the Corning Preserve, and vendors include Nine Pin, Mr. Ding a Ling, and Margarita City Mexican Grill. Head of the Hudson takes place Sunday, September 17 from 7am-2pm. Sina Basila Hickey repor...
Solidarity Committee of the Capital District Labor Day Celebration (P2)
September 14, 2023 04:15 - 10 minutes - 9.31 MBOn September 4, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Solidarity Committee of the Capital District Annual Labor Day Celebration in Cook Park in Colonie. In this labor segment, Willie spoke to two event participants, Dorothy Tristman and Joe Lombardo, about their view of issues confronting Labor in 2023 and beyond.
HMM 09 - 13 - 2023
September 13, 2023 23:34 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBWe begin with Mark Dunlea’s story about two activists with Clean Air Coalition of Greater Ravena-Coeyman who were harassed by Carver Company and the local police force. Then, we hear about the recent Adirondack Family Book Festival sponsored by John Brown Lives. Later on, as part of National Recovery Month, Marsha Lazarus talks with Dr. Cailyn Green, Assistant Professor of Addictions Studies at SUNY Empire State University. After that Moses Nagel filed a report on an upcoming free speech ...
UAlbany Free Speech Symposium Preview
September 13, 2023 18:28 - 9 minutes - 8.53 MBWhat are the limits of free speech? Whose speech is valued? The University at Albany is hosting a free speech symposium this week that seeks to answer these questions but also makes some wonder about the University’s own positions. Moses Nagel spoke to the events’ co-chair.
NY Folklore Hattitude
September 13, 2023 02:32 - 10 minutes - 9.28 MBHear about a new exhibit of 40+ amazing hats created by Louise Hughes Rolling, a regional African American milliner, from the 1950s through 1980s. "Hattitude" is showing at the New York Folklore gallery at 129 Jay St., Schenectady, until October 15. A reception on Thursday, September 14th, will feature storytelling by Vicie Rolling, the milliner's daughter and co-curator of the exhibit. Ellen McHale, NY Folklore Executive Director, shares info on the exhibit, the reception, other art in the g...
Working at the Funnybone with Greg Creft
September 13, 2023 00:17 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBBrad Monkell talks with Greg Creft about working at the Funny Bone, Doing Stand up in Florida , and the process for writing jokes.
Empire Justice Center Highlights Problems with Low Shelter Allowance
September 13, 2023 00:15 - 9 minutes - 8.91 MBEmpire Justice Center has issued a report demonstrating the profound inadequacy of the shelter allowance of the public assistance monthly grant for eligible low-income New Yorkers. The report documents how the shelter allowance, which has not been updated for households with children since 2003 and has not been updated for households without children since 1988, does not reflect the reality of the private housing market. The current shelter allowance for a family of three with children ranges...
HMM 09 - 12 - 2023
September 13, 2023 00:04 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with Mark Dunlea’s interview with the climate activist who glued his feet to the ground at the women's semifinal at the US Open. Then, Moses Nagel brings us an Albany Common Council hearing centered on homelessness and panhandling. Later on, Brea Barthel gets us a preview of the 31st Jim Perry Awards and the activists who will be honored. After that, Brad Monkell highlights stand-up comedian Greg Creft. Finally, Thom Frances showcases Indi...
NYPIRG's Horner On Court Ruling Invalidating NYS Ethics Commission
September 12, 2023 23:17 - 9 minutes - 9.1 MBA state Supreme Court justice has ruled in a lawsuit brought by former Governor Cuomo that New York’s new independent ethics commission violates the state constitution because it was formed without a constitutional amendment, divests the governor of her authority and improperly administers and enforces ethics laws that should be under the control of the executive branch. We talk to Blair Horner of NYPIRG and the next steps in terms of ethics reform. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Talking to Poets: Tony Brewer at The Linda
September 12, 2023 19:39 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBThom Francis welcomes Indiana poet Tony Brewer to the stage for a reading at The Linda, WAMC's Performing Arts Studio hosted by the Hudson Valley Writers Guild and literary journals Hobo Camp Review and Trailer Park Quarterly. During his reading, Tony talks about his new book, inspiration for his work, and writing on demand.
Albany Common Council Update 9 - 7
September 12, 2023 15:49 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MBAt the September 7 Albany Common Council meeting, the public comment period was flooded with advocates for the city’s homeless population. Last month, the council proposed resolution 88.82.23R to discourage residents from giving money to panhandlers. This excerpt is just a portion of the activists and advocates that came forward to speak against the resolution, which at the meeting was ‘held’, meaning it was not voted on, but also not withdrawn.
Dr. David Ray of Capital District Alliance on Universal Health Care
September 12, 2023 00:42 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MBDr. David Ray is with the Capital District Alliance for Universal Health Care, a coalition with other congregations, churches, a mosque, and social justice organization that meets monthly with the goal of educating and advocating for a solution to the broken health care system. One of the major issues that they have been working on is a single payer health care system. Mark Dunlea interviewed Dr. Ray for Hudson Mohawk Magazine
HMM 09 - 11 - 23
September 12, 2023 00:39 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Mark Dunlea talking with Vicki Michela from Progressive Schenectady about that group’s mobilization to send busloads of local activists to the September 17th rally in New York City to end the use of fossil fuels. Then, our roaming labor correspondent Willie Terry brings us part two of his recent interview with Rev. Ibrahim Pedrinan, President of the Albany County Central Federation of Labor and the American Postal Workers Union Local 390. ...
Clean Air Activists Harrassed by Carver Companies, Coeymans Police
September 11, 2023 22:19 - 9 minutes - 4.86 MBBarbara Heinzen and Sara Pruiksma, two activists with the Clean Air Coalition of Greater Ravena-Coeyman, were arrested by the Coeymans police in June 2023 for allegedly trespassing on the property owned by Carver Laraway. In reality, they had been walking along the right on way on the side of a highway to see what plants had been impacted by the clearcutting of 25 acres by Carver Company, which owns the Port of Coeymans and recently took control of the Coeymans Town government. Local activist...
Celebrating 6 Years of Hudson Mohawk Magazine
September 11, 2023 21:22 - 10 minutes - 9.41 MBThe first episode of Hudson Mohawk Magazine (HMM) aired on September 11, 2017. On the program's 5th anniversary, Sina Basila Hickey spoke with co-founder of The Sanctuary for Independent Media and Hudson Mohawk Magazine about creating the volunteer-produced HMM and choosing the launch date. This is an excerpt from that longer interview, rebroadcast on HMM's 6th anniversary.
31st Jim Perry Progressive Leadership Awards
September 11, 2023 19:46 - 9 minutes - 8.73 MBThe organization Citizen Action is hosting their 31st annual awards ceremony on September 14th, 6-8 pm, to highlight the contributions of activist people and organizations in the Capital Region. Greg Campbell-Cohen shares information about Citizen Action and this year's awardees: Ivette Alfonso, Tina Lieberman-Cohen, and the New York State Legislative Workers United. These show just some of the many causes the organization is involved with: broad grassroots efforts, environmental action, and ...
John Brown Lives and Adirondack Family Book Festival
September 11, 2023 15:21 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MBOn August 19, John Brown Lives helped sponsor the 2nd Adirondack Family Book Festival, bringing together a diverse group of children’s and Young Adult authors and illustrators. Martha Swan of the John Brown Lives and author Lesa Cline-Ransome discussed this year's event with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Rail Bike Rescue
September 11, 2023 12:32 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MBMoses Nagel speaks to the rail bike guides from Revolution Rail who helped extract a group of stranded RPI students in the Adirondacks.
A Humanistic Perspective on Recovery and Substance Use
September 10, 2023 23:22 - 10 minutes - 9.45 MBAssistant Professor of Addictions Studies Cailyn Green discusses misconceptions about recovery, the impact of trauma and how employment can support a person's recovery. She also talks about where she feels her humanistic perspective came from. Part 2 of 2-part interview, produced by Marsha Lazarus
Assistant Professor of Addictions Studies Dr. Cailyn Green
September 10, 2023 23:15 - 10 minutes - 9.82 MBSeptember is National Recovery Month. Listen to Assistant Professor of Addictions Studies at SUNY Empire State University Dr. Cailyn Green talk about what drew her to academia. Dr. Green also shares about her work on open educational resources on social justice and the human services. Part 1 of 2-part interview, produced by Marsha Lazarus
Shayok Mukhopadhyay XR NYC Discusses His Climate Protest at US Open
September 10, 2023 22:02 - 9 minutes - 6.11 MBOn Thursday September 7 during the women's semifinal at the US Open with Coco Gauff, 3 climate protestors with Extinction Rebellion stood up to say End Fossil Fuels, halting the match for nearly an hour. Shayok Mukhopadhyay of Extinction Rebellion NYC Discusses why his glued his feet to the ground for the protest and about the importance of the protests in NYC leading up to the Sept. 17 rally to End Fossil Fuels. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
HMM 09 - 08 - 23
September 08, 2023 23:23 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Blaise Bryant’s conversation with healthcare activist and organizer Scott Desnoyer and the upcoming screening of “Healing US” in Saratoga. Then, Willie Terry profiles labor leader Rev. Ibrahim Pedrinan, President of the Albany County Central Federation of Labor. Later on, Moses Nagel interviews Times Union reporter Joshua Solomon about the influx of migrants and the role of DocGo in housing and health. After that, Carolyn Tennant interv...
Healthcare Activist Desnoyer Talks Universal Healthcare and "Healing US" Doc Film
September 08, 2023 21:22 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MB"Healing US" is a documentary focusing on the need for universal healthcare. Blaise Bryant spoke with healthcare activist and organizer Scott Desnoyer about an upcoming screening at the Holiday Inn in Saratoga Springs on September 11.
Progressive Schenectady Mobilizing For Sept 17 UN Climate Rally In NYC
September 08, 2023 21:03 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MBThe End Fossil Fuels rally in NYC on Sunday Sept. 17 before the upcoming special UN meeting on climate is expected to be the largest climate event since COVID began. Among the tens of thousands of people expected are 3 busloads of climate activists from the Capital District. Vicki Michela talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine as to why Progressive Schenectady is helping to mobilize for the event.
Meet Marhsall Hildereth, Sanctuary's Volunteer Coordinator
September 08, 2023 20:43 - 7 minutes - 7.3 MBThe Sanctuary has welcomed a new Volunteer Coordinator! Marshall Hildreth joined the team at the end of August 2023, and will be with us for a year to make sure our many amazing volunteers have a great experience with us!
Campus Open House on September 9, 2023
September 08, 2023 20:06 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBCurious about our organization? Want to get involved? Drop-in and check out our programs! Throughout our campus, The Sanctuary for Independent Media will have various ways to engage with our organization and our various initiatives. We invite neighbors, students, visitors, and anyone curious about what we do to drop by and engage with our staff, volunteers, and programming. 3319 6th Ave 11am-4pm: Healing Day at People’s Health Sanctuary, yard and 2nd floor 1pm-4pm: NATURE Lab open house, 1s...
Times Union Reporter Joshua Solomon On DotGo And Asylum Seekers
September 08, 2023 15:50 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBIn late May, New York City began a program of busing asylum seekers to upstate New York and housing them in area hotels. The care and housing of this population has been in the hands of a little known private company called DocGo. Moses Nagel speaks with Joshua Solomon, a reporter for The Times Union who has been writing on this topic.
HMM 09 - 07 - 23
September 08, 2023 02:20 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Mark Dunlea having a conversation with Speakers for the Ukraine Solidarity Network. Then, Willie Terry interviews George M. and Steve Zahurak who attended the Solidarity Committee of the Capital District for the Annual Labor Day Celebration. Later on, Moses Nagel speaks with Corey Aldrich, Director of the Upstate Alliance for the Creative Economy: ACE about the second week of the Opalka Gallery Pop - Up Beer Garden. After that, Brea Bart...
Albany County Central Federation of Labor (rev. Ibrahím Pedriñán, President) P 2
September 07, 2023 19:58 - 10 minutes - 9.63 MBOn Thursday, September 07, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry interviewed Rev. Ibrahim Pedrinan, President of the Albany County Central Federation of Labor (ACCFL) and American Postal Workers Union Local 390 (APWU). In this labor segment, Ibrahim gave September updates on issues, activities, and events in which the Federation was currently involved. This labor segment is part two of two of that update.
Albany County Central Federation of Labor (rev. Ibrahím Pedriñán, President) P 1
September 07, 2023 19:46 - 10 minutes - 9.82 MBOn Thursday, September 07, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry interviewed Rev. Ibrahim Pedrinan, President of the Albany County Central Federation of Labor (ACCFL) and American Postal Workers Union Local 390 (APWU). In this labor segment, Ibrahim gave September updates on issues, activities, and events in which the Federation was currently involved. This labor segment is part one of two of that update.
Opalka Gallery Pop - Up Beer Garden Returns For A Second Week
September 07, 2023 18:20 - 9 minutes - 8.83 MBMoses Nagel provides a preview of an event this Friday that offers Beer, Food and free music to the community in Albany.
Washington Park Farmers Market Director Scott Abraham Recaps Season
September 07, 2023 18:16 - 9 minutes - 5.08 MBWashington Park Farmer's Market Director Scott Abraham returns to the Hudson Mohawk Magazine to discuss the effects of having to repeatedly move locations. Emily Ledyard reports.
Ukrainian, Russian Activists to Speak on Need for Ukrainian Solidarity on Sept. 9
September 07, 2023 16:41 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBOn Saturday, September 9, at 6:30 PM, there will be a livestream at the Oakwood Community Center in Troy of a talk by progressive Ukrainian and Russian activists in support of Ukraine’s struggle for self-determination. Speakers for the Ukraine Solidarity Network include Hanna Perekhoda , Denys Bondar (a Ukrainian writer and physics professor), and Ilya Budraitskis. The Troy event will include a discussion of local organizing in solidarity with Ukraine. This interview is with Hanna and Ilya....
Troy Books for Kids for September
September 07, 2023 15:39 - 9 minutes - 8.75 MBHear about three books for kids that explore different perspectives on history, ancient art, and animals. The picture book "Tell Me a Story Babushka" has a Ukranian grandmother describing to her daughter the horrors of the 1932 Holodmor famine in Ukraine (Schmidt, ill. Barghigiani; 2022). "Ancestory" shows pictures of ancient rock carvings and paintings from around the worls, with background information and glossary (Salyar, 2023). "What Animals Want: The Five Freedoms in Action" encourages r...
Solidarity Committee of the Capital District Labor Day Celebration
September 07, 2023 05:32 - 10 minutes - 9.46 MBOn September 4, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Solidarity Committee of the Capital District Annual Labor Day Celebration in Cook Park in Colonie. In this labor segment, Willie spoke to two participants at the events, George M. and Steve Zahurak, about their view of issues confronting Labor in 2023 and beyond.
HMM 09 - 06 - 2023
September 06, 2023 23:35 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Mark Dunlea’s discussion with Dr. David Ray of the Capital District Alliance for Universal Health Care. Then, for our peace bucket we hear from Maureen Aumand about the Kateri Peace Conference on September 8 and 9th. Later on, Moses Nagel reports on the proposal to restrict panhandling in the City of Albany. After that, Brea Barthel talks about fall activities at the Underground Railroad. Finally, Willie Terry interviews the Capital Di...
Albany Common Council Proposes Anti-Panhandling Resolution
September 06, 2023 19:08 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MBAt a recent Albany common council working group, the council discussed a proposed resolution “encouraging the public to refrain from giving money directly to individuals seeking money from others”. Moses Nagel reports.
Maureen Aumand On 25th Annual Kateri Peace Conference Sept 8,9
September 06, 2023 17:14 - 9 minutes - 9.1 MBMaureen Aumand is one of the organizers of the 25th Annual Kateri Peace Conference taking place at the Kateri Shrine in Fonda on September 8 and 9. For our peace bucket, she outlines the speakers and schedule for the event. For more details, see Kateripeaceconference.org. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Comedian Juan Pantaleon has Troy Roots
September 06, 2023 01:15 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBJuan Pantaleon is a comedian, producer, and Twitch streamer who grew up in Troy. His upbringing was fuel for his comedy and it was a way to make light of some difficult situations. He came into the studio with fellow comedian Brad Monkell, who helped to produce the interview. They spoke with Caelan McPherson and Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. Find Juan on social media @johnnypantz
HMM 09 - 05 - 2023
September 06, 2023 01:12 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea reports from the Solidarity Committee of the Capital District Labor Day Picnic where they honored activist leaders Then, we have the second part of Marsha Lazarus’s interview with musician Sara Milonovich Later on, Moses Nagel reports from last Friday’s Pop-Up Beer Garden at Opalka Gallery. After that, we invite stand-up comedian Juan Pantaleon to the studio Finally, Thom Frances highlights poet John Dorsey from his performance ...
Education Opportunity Center(EOC) New HVCC South Campus Program
September 05, 2023 21:06 - 10 minutes - 9.86 MBOn Thursday, August 31, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry spoke to the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) Executive Director, Dr. Denise Fernandez-Pallozzi. In this segment, Willie interviewed her about the Educational Opportunity Center New HVCC South Campus and its programs and activities.
Solidarity Committee Honors Activist Leaders At Labor Day Picnic
September 05, 2023 20:05 - 9 minutes - 9.11 MBThe Solidarity Committee of the Capital District held its annual Labor Day picnic at Cook Park in Colonie of Monday September 4. A highlight of the event was the presentation of various awards. Ibrahim Pedrinan, head of the Albany Central Labor Federation and the Postal Workers Union, received the Union Leadership award, Albany City Councilmember Joyce Love received the Legislative Leadership award, Tracy Frisch the Environmental Activist award and Paul "Batman" Collins-Hackett the Civil Righ...
Talking to Poets: John Dorsey at The Linda
September 05, 2023 19:48 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBThom Francis welcomes Toledo, Ohio poet John Dorsey to the stage for a reading at The Linda, WAMC's Performing Arts Studio hosted by the Hudson Valley Writers Guild and literary journals Hobo Camp Review and Trailer Park Quarterly. Dorsey's poetry touches on family, alcoholism, friendship, heartbreak, and everything in between.
Underground RR Fall Activities
September 05, 2023 18:27 - 10 minutes - 9.71 MBLearn about what's happening this Fall at the Underground Railroad Education Center at 194 Livingstin Ave. in Albany's Arbor Hill. Paul Stewart, UREC's "co-instigator," describes a book club, "Delve the Shelves" program, an archaeological dig at a multi-generation Black-owned farm, tours, presentations, and more. He also welcomes listeners to help with spreading the word about Stephen & Harriet Myers and other Black abolitionists active in Albany in the 1850s and 60s. For more information, se...
Opalka Gallery Pop - Up Beer Garden
September 05, 2023 17:19 - 10 minutes - 9.17 MBOpalka Gallery in Albany is holding a pop-up beer garden outside for 3 Friday nights in September. The first one was last week and featured Frog Alley and Druthers Brewing and music by Joseph Bliss and Super 400. It also included food vendors, free screen printing and new exhibits in the gallery. Moses Nagel was there.
HMM 09 - 04 - 23 Labor Special
September 04, 2023 14:09 - 59 minutes - 54 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine we look back at our labor stories from this year in honor of Labor Day: We begin with coverage of a rally at which Willie Terry talks with a variety of individuals involved in the labor movement in the Capital Region. Then, what were the staff of Capital Roots saying right after their unionizing efforts were recognized by management? Elizabeth Press brings us that story. Later on, Mark Dunlea talks with Rev. Richard Witt of Rural Migrant Ministry about ...
Sara Milonovich & her Music: A Bridge between Rural America and Urban Dwellers
September 02, 2023 16:20 - 10 minutes - 10 MBAlt-Americana singer/songwriter Sara Milonovich talks about growing up on a working farm, how that experience influences her music and that she would like nothing more than to be a kind of bridge between rural American and urban dwellers. Part 2 of interview produced by Marsha Lazarus
Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth
September 02, 2023 02:47 - 10 minutes - 9.26 MBBerkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth’s mission is to strengthen children and families so they can live safely, independently, and productively within their home communities. To learn more, Mark Dunlea and Sina Basila Hickey spoke with Aimee Ellsworth (Director of Foster Care) and Brenda Jensen (Team Leader of the TFCO program.
La Retoire “Sediments” Canoe Journey
September 02, 2023 02:45 - 10 minutes - 9.43 MBLe Ratoire is creating a film project entitled “Sediments”. On September 2nd, join us at 11:00-11:30 am as they depart from the Ingalls Avenue boat launch in North Troy with their canoes to travel south along the Hudson River to New York City. The artists will be traveling by canoe and will use foraged plants to process the film documentation of their trip. Le Ratoire will return in 2024 to lead a plant-based filmmaking workshop with us. Come celebrate the beginning of their river-based creat...
Corn Workshops and Fermentation Fridays
September 02, 2023 02:43 - 10 minutes - 9.17 MBA series of Corn Workshops are coming to the Sanctuary with hosts Amy Halloran and Ellie Markovitch. Amy joined Sina Basila Hickey on Hudson Mohawk Magazine to talk about creating this series that is leading up to StoryHarvest, the history of the grain, and what people can expect from the upcoming workshops. https://www.mediasanctuary.org/series/corn-workshops-fermentation-fridays/