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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Seed Saving Puts Control into the Farmer's Hands
August 19, 2023 00:34 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBWhite Feather Farm says, "seed saving is an age-old tradition that is both practical and economical, yet in today’s world it also has urgent cultural, political and existential implications." A seed saving roundtable will take place at White Feather Farm on August 25th followed by the workshop on August 26. Brooke Singer, the moderator of the roundtable, spoke with Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. https://www.whitefeatherfarm.org/2023-events/
Kristoph DiMaria and Michael Kennedy Remember Shirey Archie
August 19, 2023 00:28 - 10 minutes - 9.18 MBMichael Kennendy of Creative Action Unlimited says Shirey Archie was “a driving force behind Creative Action Unlimited's creation of the stage and film productions of 'Whitewashed: the racism project.'” Kristoph DiMaria of Will Kempe's Players says "so much of his values were never to be compromised." Shirey Archie leaves a legacy of creativity and activism in the Capital Region. StandAgainstRacism.info Image: screenshot from the trailer of Creative Action Unlimited's "Whitewashed: the raci...
HMM 08 - 18 - 23
August 19, 2023 00:18 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with a story on the Saratoga Race Course by Mark Dunlea. People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has called to stop horse racing at the track after 11 horse deaths since May. Then, Elizabeth EP Press reports on records released by NYCLU showing 20 years of NY State Police misconduct and force. Later on, Michael Kennedy and Kristoph DiMaria join us to honor the legacy of Shirey Archie, especially in the theater community. After that,...
The Solidarity Committee of The Capital District (Doug Bullock)
August 18, 2023 21:34 - 10 minutes - 9.97 MBOn Thursday, August 17, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry interviewed Doug Bullock, a member of the "Solidarity Committee of the Capital District." Doug talked about their upcoming Solidarity Labor Day Picnic and Celebration on Monday, September 4, 2023, at Cook Park in Colonie, their 40th Anniversary Celebration on October 7, 2023, and other essential labor issues.
11 Horse Deaths Leads PETA to Call to Halt Saratoga Racing
August 18, 2023 18:05 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MBThe People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has called for a halt to horse racing at the Saratoga Race Track after 11 horse deaths since May. The horse racing complex Churchill Downs had to suspend racing after the Kentucky Debry due to a high number of horse deaths. Kathy Guillermo of PETA, a former polo player, discusses the impact of racing on horses with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
RIP John Wolcott Historian & Save the Pine Bush Activist
August 18, 2023 16:37 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MBJohn Wolcott, historian, preservationist, activist, and fierce advocate for the Pine Bush, has died at 90. He was an expert on Dutch colonization of Albany in the 1600s. His revival in the early 80s of the Pinxter Festival celebrated by the Dutch and African-Americans was adopted by the City of Albany into the present Albany Tulip Festival. Lynne Jackson of Save the Pine Bush talked with Mark Dunlea about John, including his role in founding Save the Pine Bush.
NYCLU Releases 20 Years of New York State Police Misconduct and Force Records
August 18, 2023 14:44 - 10 minutes - 9.91 MBThe New York State Police are responsible for patrolling state highways, rural communities, responding to 911 calls, providing law enforcement services, and more. There are some 5000 State police officers across New York but since the 1970s police misconduct records have been kept secret in New York State. The New York Civil Liberties Union just released 20 years of these records from the State Police. Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Elizabeth (EP) Press spoke to Ify Chikezie and Bobby Hodgso...
The Importance of Starting STEM at Young Ages
August 18, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBDr. Emilly Obuya, chemistry professor at Sage College, is leading Be5 STEM-Xperience Workshops for youth grades k-8 at NATURE Lab. She spoke with Sina Basila Hickey and H Bosh Jr about seeing the need for this programming and its importance in our curriculum. Learn more here: https://www.mediasanctuary.org/series/be5-stem-xperience-workshops/
HMM 08 - 17 - 23
August 17, 2023 23:54 - 58 minutes - 54 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Andrea Cunliffe’s interview for a look into The Center for Community Alternatives, Inc., a leader in community-based alternatives to incarceration. Then, for this week’s labor bucket, Willie Terry interviews labor leader Sean Collins, President of Troy Area Labor Council. Later on, H Bosh Jr interviews Miki Conn, former executive director of the Hamilton Hill Arts Center in Schenectady. After that, Moses Nagel gets the scoop on the ref...
Troy Area Labor Council Update(Sean Collins, President)
August 17, 2023 17:25 - 10 minutes - 9.83 MBOn Thursday, August 17, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry interviewed Sean Collins, President of Troy Area Labor Council, about issues, activities, and events involving the labor council.
Refurbished Saratoga Skate Park on Deck
August 17, 2023 15:43 - 10 minutes - 9.18 MBThe Saratoga Skate Park is an institution for youth in Saratoga Springs. Over the past decade, local skaters have gone from struggling to keep the park alive to celebrating a new and improved park opening last month. Moses Nagel spoke with Benj Gleekman and Belinda Colon, two of the people who spearheaded the new park.
Youth Art Show & African Dance and Drumming at the Fish Market
August 17, 2023 02:33 - 10 minutes - 9.24 MBThe Fish Market is an art space in North Troy, just down the street from the Sanctuary. Artist D Colin produces the space activities, and she spoke with Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine about events coming up: African Dance & Drumming on Sat, Aug 19 with Jordan Taylor Hill and the Youth Art Show exhibition opens on Sun, Aug 20, both at 2pm.
HMM 08 - 16 - 23
August 16, 2023 23:39 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin by remembering long time local racial justice activist Shirey Archie, who passed away earlier this week. Then, Mark Dunlea interviews John Amidon about the upcoming Kateri Peace conference. Later on, we hear part 2 of All of Us’s roundtable on the meaning of Black August. After that, Melissa Bromley interviews Jillian Hermanski about the importance of community radio. Finally, we speak with D Colin about what’s taking place at the Fish Marke...
Community-based Alternatives to Incarceration
August 16, 2023 21:56 - 10 minutes - 9.4 MBThe Center for Community Alternatives, Inc. (CCA) is a leader in community-based alternatives to incarceration and policy advocacy to reduce reliance on incarceration. Heather Crimmins, Upstate Director of Program Development & Supervising Attorney in Reentry Advocacy at CCA, spoke with Hudson Mohawk Magazines producer Andrea Cunliffe about the organization. CCA offices in Syracuse and now cover Troy and the Capital Region Learn more at www.communityalternatives.org
Amidon on 25th Annual Kateri Peace Conference, Sept 8 - 9
August 16, 2023 18:06 - 9 minutes - 9.01 MBThe 25th annual Kateri Peace Conference will take place in Fonda on Sept. 8 to 9. A key presenter will be Kathy Kelly on the upcoming Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal. John Amidon talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the overall themes and speakers of the conference. kateripeaceconference.org
All Of Us- Black August Roundtable- Part 2
August 16, 2023 14:55 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MBAugust 7, the group All of Us held a round table to discuss the meaning of Black August. Black August is an acknowledgment and commemoration of the countless organizers, activists, and freedom fighters who sacrificed their freedom and lives in the struggle for Black liberation. Jamaica Miles mediated the discussion with Shawn Young and Lamiek Taylor. In part two, we hear Jamaica Miles paraphrase a favorite motto before welcoming in some of the other people taking part in the roundtable.
HMM 08 - 15 - 2023
August 15, 2023 23:51 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, At the Albany Common Council meeting on Monday, August 7 council members discussed recent complaints about Albany Police Departments’ obstruction of their investigations. Moses Nagel reports. Then, at a recent Green Party webinar on climate and agriculture. Mark Dunela focuses on the remarks of Liz Henderson of NOFA (Northeast Organic Farm Association), who discusses the need to build healthy soils and reforms needed in the pending Farm Bill. Later on...
The History of Industry and factories in Troy ny
August 15, 2023 23:29 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBToday we welcome Robilee Mcintyre who is a history buff and the artist behind Troy Bricks, as well as Don Rittner, an American historian, archeologist, anthropologist, environmental activist, educator, author and filmmaker. Today we are talking about The history of the industry in Troy New York and how industry help shape Troy ny. Creative Commons image: Photographer:Daterot Photos shows a Meneely Bell from Troy Located in Hellenic College and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, Bro...
Cats and Coffee
August 15, 2023 21:17 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MBCats and coffee, doesn't that sound like a good time? The Pretty Paw Lounge is a cat cafe in Rotterdam, NY. Owner Rachel Anne sat down with HMM Correspondent Dulcinia Diggs to talk about why this place is needed in the Capital Region and what convinced her to open this special place. Rachel Anne is a model, actress, and now kitty cafe owner. To learn more about The Pretty Paw Lounge, visit https://www.prettypawlounge.com/
Albany Common Council 8 - 7 Wrap - Up
August 15, 2023 19:07 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBThe Albany Common Council held their latest meeting on Monday, August 7. At the meeting, council members discussed the Civilian Complaint Review Board’s recent complaints about Albany Police Departments’ obstruction of their investigations. Moses Nagel reports.
Talking With Poets: Poetic License - Albany
August 15, 2023 19:00 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBThom Francis introduces us to Poetic License - Albany, a joint project of the Hudson Valley Writers Guild and Upstate Artists Guild that brings together regional poets and visual artists. In 2022, over 100 poems were submitted and 18 works of art were created and exhibited in Albany at the Art Associates Gallery and Lark Hall. Today we will hear three poets who shared their work at a special reading celebrating the collaboration.
Liz Henderson of NOFA on Agriculture and Climate
August 15, 2023 18:28 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBOn Monday, August 14, the EcoAction Committee of the Green Party held a webinar on climate and agriculture. This segment focuses on the remarks of Liz Henderson of NOFA (Northeast Organic Farm Association), who discusses the need to build healthy soils and reforms needed in the pending Farm Bill. Agriculture is often overlooked as a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. Globally agriculture accounts for almost a third of emissions. Our food system is also under threat from climate c...
Jillian Hermansky on Community Radio
August 15, 2023 18:14 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MBJillian Hermansky wrote her Masters thesis on community radio. She spoke with Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer, Melissa Bromley, about her research and the importance of community media.
Climate Conditions That Fueled Hawaiian Fires
August 15, 2023 01:07 - 9 minutes - 8.38 MBRetired meteorologist Hugh Johnson spoke with Alisha Washington and Brea Barthel for a look at climate and weather. This time they explored the horrendous Hawaiian wildfires, the role of winds from a tropical storm in spreading those fires, and the recent prediction of above-normal hurricanes in the Atlantic.
Community Health & Hypertension Education
August 15, 2023 01:03 - 10 minutes - 9.65 MBThe nonprofit Chasing Health began as a way to bring healthcare into the community when many people have lost trust of doctor's offices or have barriers to attend appointments. This is what attracted Vernessa Mitchell to get involved. She spoke with Brea Barthel and Alisha Washington about the medical challenges of hypertension (high blood pressure), services available through Chasing Health, and collaborating with People’s Health Sanctuary.
HMM 08 - 14 - 23
August 15, 2023 00:46 - 58 minutes - 54 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with a look at the anti-Proud Boys rally in Saratoga on August 5th with Mark Dunlea talking with Linda LeTendre. Then, we discuss the medical challenges of hypertension, or high blood pressure, with Vernessa Mitchell from the nonprofit Chasing Health, and her organization’s services available through partnerships with community programs including our People’s Health Sanctuary. Later on, Moses Nagel brings us to the August 7th Roundtable sessio...
Eric Spinner Demands State Attorney General's Office Legally Engage Owners of Harbour Point
August 14, 2023 20:00 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MBAt an informational event with Legal Aid and the State Attorney General's office last week, Harbour Point Garden's Resident, Eric Spinner asked the State Attorney General's office to legally apply pressure to the owners of the complex where some residents have been displaced since June 22, 2023.
All Of Us- Black August Roundtable
August 14, 2023 19:03 - 10 minutes - 9.18 MBAugust 7, the group All of Us held a round table to discuss the meaning of Black August. Black August is an acknowledgment and commemoration of the countless organizers, activists, and freedom fighters who sacrificed their freedom and lives in the struggle for Black liberation. Jamaica Miles mediated the discussion with Shawn Young and Lamiek Taylor.
Saratoga Rallies Against Proud Boys And Fascism
August 14, 2023 15:04 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MBFollowing the anti-democratic hate group “Proud Boys” marching through Saratoga Springs and two other local communities on August 5, 150 area residents gathered at the Post Office on Sunday August 13 to say: All People are Welcome, Ideas and groups that foster hate and violence are not. Linda LeTendre of the Saratoga Peace Alliance talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
HMM 08 - 11 - 23
August 11, 2023 23:18 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Mark Dunlea’s story on The Empire Justice Center report that states that people of color and low-income individuals are more harshly treated at low level traffic stops. Then, Moses Nagel gets information about the Sunday, August 13th rally to denounce white supremacy in Saratoga Springs in reaction to recent marches held by The Proud Boys. Later on, Elizabeth (EP) Press interviews Evarist Nicholas, former resident of Harbour Point Garden...
A Look Into Troy Waterfront Farmers Market
August 11, 2023 20:32 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MBIn conjunction with her series Dear World, Lavender got perspectives from vendors at the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market, along with an inside scoop from the manager, Stephen (Steve) Ridler, about what goes into making it all come to life.
Empire Justice Center On Racial Disparities In Low Level Traffic Stops
August 11, 2023 17:45 - 9 minutes - 8.52 MBThe Empire Justice Center recently released a report on Racial Disparities With Low Level Traffic Stops. People of color and low-income individuals are more harshly treated. Police Reform Project attorneys Jill Paperno and Katie Blum talked about the report with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Chris Keefer, Local Mystery Author
August 11, 2023 15:56 - 10 minutes - 10 MBEver wonder about how someone writes a murder mystery? Local author Chris Keefer talks about her new novel "No Comfort for the Undertaker" (2022) set in 1900, plus her process of developing the book and its characters. She notes the importance of having "sensitivity readers" review how characters from different backgrounds are portrayed -- in this case, an African American man being presented by a white woman. She also describes the importance of getting feedback and support from regular meet...
Evarist Nicholas on Meeting with Legal Aid and the Harbour Point Gardens Saga
August 11, 2023 15:55 - 10 minutes - 9.46 MBSome residents of Harbour Point Gardens are still staying at the Travel Lodge after code violations prompted evictions in June. On Thursday Night residents of the Harbour Point Gardens Apartment complex had the opportunity to get advice from Legal Aid Society and the State Attorney General’s Office. One of the people who showed up to the session was Evarist Nicholas, who recently moved out of Harbour Point after 47 days in motels. Elizabeth (EP) Press spoke to her after the meeting at the Aga...
Saratoga March Against Fascism
August 11, 2023 15:27 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBLast Saturday, the white nationalist group, The Proud Boys , held three brief rallies throughout Saratoga County. Now, members of the community are organizing to show that they reject the message of the racist group. The Saratoga Peace Alliance, along with the Adirondack chapter of the Veterans for Peace, is planning a rally on Sunday, August 13th. Moses Nagel spoke with Linda LeTendre to find out more details.
HMM 08 - 10 - 23
August 10, 2023 23:26 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Mark Dunlea’s coverage of opponents of the Dunn Landfill speaking out before the DEC hearing. Then, for our Labor Bucket, Willie Terry revisits the Burdett Birthing Center rally from June. Later on, we have TripleEs: Education, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, with part three of a the interview with attorney Cheryl L Kates. After that, "DE-FENCE: Medicine in the Margins" is a workshop that takes place this Sat., Aug. 12 at 10am. We speak ...
Save Burdett Birth Center Rally Revisit
August 10, 2023 21:44 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBOn Friday, June 20, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended a rally at the YWCA to stop the closure of the Burdett Birthing Center at Samaritan Hospital ward in Troy. The struggle continues to save the Birthing Center. In this labor segment, Willie revisited the rally where speakers discussed the importance of the Birthing Center to the Troy community.
A Multi-Sensorial Drawing and Plant-Sensing Workshop
August 10, 2023 19:47 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MB"DE-FENCE: Medicine in the Margins" is a workshop with artist Margaretha Haughwout. This Sat., Aug. 12, participants will discover medicinal plants growing in the marginal spaces and edge conditions of the neighborhood, discuss neighborhood environmental health conditions, explore practices connected to territorial defense, and sketch medicinal plants that have historically been used for the immune system. Learn more at: https://www.mediasanctuary.org/event/de-fence-part-i-medicine-in-the-mar...
Project Safe Point Offers Many Services Around Harm Reduction
August 10, 2023 17:16 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBEd Fox, Director of Project Safe Point, attended the Healing Day organized by People's Health Sanctuary in July. The organization began in 2008 in response to an unmet need for sterile syringe access and harm reduction services in the Capital Region. Project Safe Point has expanded to offer many services and has a hotline for anyone in need: 1-866-930-4999 Services: -Syringe Exchange -Overdose Prevention -Low Barrier Access To Buprenorphine -HIV and Hepatitis C Screening -Health Hub https://...
The Benefits of a Yoga Practice
August 10, 2023 17:06 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MBDesirea Lawya is leading free yoga instruction at Healing Day by People’s Health Sanctuary. She has been practicing yoga since she was young and is now working on creating more of a yoga culture in Troy, including offering donation based sessions at Healing Day on the Sanctuary campus to make this practice accessible to more people. She spoke with Sina Basila Hickey and Mark Dunlea Learn more about Healing Day here: https://www.mediasanctuary.org/event/healing-day-august-2023/
Dunn Landfill Opponents Speak Out Before DEC Hearing (Part 2)
August 10, 2023 16:17 - 9 minutes - 8.9 MBThe Rensselaer Environmental Coalition and Capital Region Mothers Out Front organized a press conference on Tuesday August 8 in conjunction with two hearings by the state DEC on the pending permit renewal of the controversial Dunn Construction and Demolition Landfill in the City of Rensselaer. The press conference and hearings were held at the public school adjacent to the landfill. In part two of our coverage, we hear first Bob Welton of the Rensselaer Environmental Coalition, followed by As...
HMM 08 - 09 - 23
August 09, 2023 23:41 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with a story of several hundred tenants at Capitol Crossings in Albany receiving non-renewal notices. Then, we hear from climate scientist Peter Kalmus. Later on, Ed Fox, Director of Project Safe Point, talks about the services that they provide and harm reduction. After that, we hear from opponents of the Dunn Landfill in Rensselaer County. Finally, we talk with Desirea Lawya who is leading the yoga instruction at this Saturday’s free Heal...
Dunn Landfill Opponents Speak Out Before DEC Hearing
August 09, 2023 20:17 - 9 minutes - 9 MBThe Rensselaer Environmental Coalition and Capital Region Mothers Out Front organized a press conference on Tuesday, August 8, in conjunction with two hearings by the state DEC on the pending permit renewal of the controversial Dunn Landfill in the City of Rensselaer. It is the largest construction and demolition debris landfill in the state. Residents and local governments for several years have been calling for the landfill to be shut down due to its closeness to a public school, noxious od...
HMM 08 - 08 - 2023
August 08, 2023 23:13 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, last Saturday The Proud Boys held a ‘pop-up’ demonstration in Saratoga Springs. Lex Figuereo from Saratoga Black Lives Matter spoke with HMM reporter Moses Nagel. Then, Peter Kalmus is a climate scientist and author of “Being the Change: Live Well and Spark a Climate Revolution.” He spoke with Mark Dunlea about why we should cease the use of fossil fuel. Later on, crickets, bees, grasshoppers and ants create a symphony of tones. Learn about art...
"The Insects are Present" at Lawn (Re)Disturbance Laboratory
August 08, 2023 22:36 - 10 minutes - 9.46 MBArtist Lisa Schonberg is presenting a sound installation series throughout August called "The Insects are Present" that engages with insects and their sound to compose music compositions, and visitors get to participate too. The installation begins this Friday. Learn more and register at: https://www.mediasanctuary.org/series/the-insects-are-present/
Proud Boys Rally in Saratoga
August 08, 2023 21:29 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MBOn Saturday in Downtown Saratoga Springs, The Proud Boys held a ‘pop-up’ demonstration. Around 20 or so members of the notorious white nationalist group stood with masks and various flags on Broadway in Saratoga and loudly played the song, ‘Try That in a Small Town’, by Jason Aldean. The song has been criticized recently for promoting a hateful message. Lex Figuereo from Saratoga Black Lives Matter spoke with HMM reporter Moses Nagel. He was not present for the event, but shared his thoughts ...
Talking Early Encouragement, Social Change, and Current Creativity with Billy Stanley
August 08, 2023 20:12 - 9 minutes - 8.78 MBLast week, I talked to Billy Stanley about starting to write when he was young growing up in Louisiana, and living in an art gallery with pet pigs as an adult. This week we continue our conversation and discuss family encouraging his art and writing and other influences that kept him going, poetry as a tool for social change, and what he is creative currently working on. We conclude with another poem that Billy read when he was the featured poet at Poets Speak Loud on March 27, 2006 ,at th...
HMM 08 - 07 - 23
August 08, 2023 12:38 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBHMM 08 - 07 - 23 by anctuary Radio mediasanctuary.org WOOC 105.3 FM Troy
Tenants Upset About Being Evicted From Capitol Crossings In Albany
August 07, 2023 23:12 - 9 minutes - 8.6 MBIn the ongoing tenant struggle at the former Bleecker Terrace apartments in West Hil of Albany, many residents of the 240-unit Capitol Crossing have received non-renewal letters giving them 90 days to move out. The new owners have been raising rents beyond the ability of many of the lower income tenants to pay. Terri Tarrulo and Robert Diggs talks with Mark Dunlea of the Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Literacy Volunteers Needed!
August 07, 2023 21:35 - 10 minutes - 9.92 MBLavender spoke with Nancy Benz, the Executive Director of Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (LVORC), about the organization and the volunteers that are needed to keep it going.