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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The Sanctuary Attends the Schenectady Kids Art Festival Part 3
August 07, 2023 20:27 - 9 minutes - 8.81 MBThe Sanctuary for Independent Media attended the Schenectady Kids Art Festival in June to engage with visitors about radio, what was taking place, and the importance of the arts. For more on the festival, visit https://kidsartsfestivalschenectady.com.
Art Fair Part 2
August 07, 2023 20:25 - 9 minutes - 8.7 MBThe Sanctuary for Independent Media attended the Schenectady Kids Art Festival to engage with visitors about radio, what was taking place, and the importance of the arts.
Peter Kalmus on How to Respond to Climate Crisis (Part 2)
August 07, 2023 18:54 - 9 minutes - 8.9 MBPeter Kalmus is a climate scientist and author of "Being the Change: Live Well and Spark a Climate Revolution." Kalmus was the keynote speaker at the August 5 annual meeting of the Green Party of the U.S. In part 2, Kalmus discusses some action steps needed to respond to the climate crisis. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. To see the hour-long video, go to https://youtu.be/Subt87Vsp9E
Peter Kalmus Describes The Climate Crisis (Part 1)
August 07, 2023 15:47 - 9 minutes - 9.07 MBPeter Kalmus is a climate scientist and author of Being the Change: Live Well and Spark a Climate Revolution. He is a data scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory as an associate project scientist at UCLA's Joint Institute for Regional Earth System Science & Engineering. He recently wrote that "Biden had the last opportunity of any president to keep the world under 1.5C of heating. Instead he is squandering time we do not have." Kalmus was the keynote speaker at the August 5 annual meet...
Legacy Of Dr. Martinez In Hoosick Falls PFOA Struggle
August 06, 2023 17:22 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBDr. Marcus Martinez, the family doctor from Hoosick Falls who helped lead the fight to clean up local water contamination from toxic forever chemicals, had died after a long battle with a rare form of cancer which he suspected was linked to his exposure to PFOA in Hoosick Falls. Martinez and Michael Hickey were the ones who initially suspected that there was PFOA in the public water supply and pressured the town and other officials to take action, starting with calling on the town to test the...
HMM 08 - 04 - 23 Waterfall Unity Alliance Rountable
August 04, 2023 21:58 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we dedicate the full episode to a roundtable discussion entitled "Connecting Global and Local: a Back Porch Discussion" recorded on July 30, 2023 at the Waterfall Unity Festival in West Fulton, NY in Schoharie County. This recording is an edited recording from Sina Basila Hickey. This festival was organized by Waterfall Unity Alliance. Learn more at WaterfallUnityAlliance.org
Albany County Central Federation of Labor (Rev. Ibrahim Pedrinan, President) P-2
August 04, 2023 02:22 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MBOn Thursday, August 02, 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). Willie spoke to him about his activism, leadership, issues in the ACCFL and APWU, and upcoming labor events and activities. This labor segment is part two of that interview.
HMM 08 - 03 - 23
August 03, 2023 23:40 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Elizabeth (EP) Press giving us an update on Harbour Point Gardens and the resident evictions. Then, for this week’s Labor segment, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry interviews labor leader Rev. Ibrahim Pedrinan. Later on, for this week’s Triple E's, H Bosh Jr continues his interviews with Cheryl L Kates. After that, Sina Basila Hickey visits Albany Center Gallery and interviews Robert Cooper, one of the co-curators of the "Can't ...
Equality for Troy on Equity, Safety, and Resources
August 03, 2023 21:30 - 8 minutes - 7.83 MBEquality for Troy is “combating systemic injustices and racial inequity in The City of Troy, NY and Rensselaer County.” They were a part of the recent Healing Day from People’s Health Sanctuary in July and will participate again on August 12. Director and founder of Equality for Troy Tasheca Medina spoke with Sally Becker and Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about what resources are needed in Troy, harm reduction solutions, and how community is the first defense in safety. Learn more: ht...
"Can't Stop, Won't Stop: Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop" at ACG
August 03, 2023 20:46 - 9 minutes - 8.79 MBIn celebration of Hip Hop’s culture and overall multidisciplinary influence on people, Albany Center Gallery is exhibiting "Can't Stop, Won't Stop: Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop" from Aug 1 - Sept 2, 2023. Robert Cooper is one of the four co-curators, and he spoke with Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Albany County Central Federation of Labor (Rev. Ibrahim Pedrinan, President) P-1
August 03, 2023 19:46 - 10 minutes - 9.61 MBOn Thursday, August 02, 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). Willie spoke to him about his activism, leadership, issues in the ACCFL and APWU, and upcoming labor events and activities. This labor segment is part one of two of that interview.
HMM 08 - 02 - 23
August 03, 2023 15:02 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Mark Dunlea's discussion about New York’s progress on renewable energy with NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. Then, for our peace bucket, we talk about the anniversary of Hiroshima and the threat of nuclear war. Later on, we have a live interview with Taschica Medina of Equality for Troy. After that, Dulcinia Diggs talks about the challenges of becoming a professional audio engineer. Finally, we hear the final part of Willie Terry’s inte...
GPAX, BNP Holding Events to Halt Nuclear Weapons on Hiroshima Anniversary
August 02, 2023 19:57 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MBOn August 6, 1945, the US dropped nuclear bombs on Hiroshima. Nearly 80 years later, a movie about the maker of the bomb is a box office smash. In the Capital District, the monthly vigil of Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace at 4 Corners in Delmar Aug 7 at 5 PM will focus on nuclear weapons. Hoag Havaness of Westcheter, co-chair of the national Green Party Peace Action Committee, talks about the issue. GPAX is holding a webinar on Wed. August 9 at 8 PM ET. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazi...
GPAX, BNP Holding Events To Halt Nuclear Weapons On Hiroshima Anniv
August 02, 2023 19:57 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MBOn August 6, 1945, the US dropped nuclear bombs on Hiroshima. Nearly 80 years later, a movie about the maker of the bomb is a box office smash. In the Capital District, the monthly vigil of Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace at 4 Corners in Delmar Aug 7 at 5 PM will focus on nuclear weapons. Hoag Havaness of Westcheter, co-chair of the national Green Party Peace Action Committee, talks about the issue. GPAX is holding a webinar on Wed. August 9 at 8 PM ET. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazi...
NYS Comptroller DiNapoli On Progress With Renewable Electricity
August 02, 2023 17:46 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBA new report from the State Comptroller’s office found that generators of renewable power including solar and wind, would need to triple production to reach the law’s 2030 goal of 70 percent green electricity consumption. The comptroller’s report notes that prior efforts to increase renewable energy have been hindered by inconsistent funding, canceled projects and delays. The Comptroller noted that utility customers may end up with higher bills since the state funds most renewables through a ...
NYS Comptroller DiNapoli on Progress with Renewable Electricity
August 02, 2023 17:46 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBA new report from the State Comptroller’s office found that generators of renewable power including solar and wind, would need to triple production to reach the law’s 2030 goal of 70 percent green electricity consumption. The comptroller’s report notes that prior efforts to increase renewable energy have been hindered by inconsistent funding, canceled projects and delays. The Comptroller noted that utility customers may end up with higher bills since the state funds most renewables through a ...
Troy City Council Held Harbour Point Gardens Hearing
August 02, 2023 15:04 - 10 minutes - 9.93 MBFor an update on Harbour Point Gardens, we turn to this piece from the first city council hearing by Elizabeth Press. The challenges continue at Harbour Point Gardens. On Tuesday a stop work order was issued again. The Troy City Council's second investigative hearing on the emergency evacuation at Harbour Point Gardens is scheduled for August 17, 2023.
Troy City Council Held Harbour Point Gardens Hearing
August 02, 2023 15:04 - 10 minutes - 9.93 MBFor an update on Harbour Point Gardens, we turn to this piece from the first city council hearing by Elizabeth Press. Outro - The challenges continue at Harbour Point Gardens. On Tuesday a stop work order was issued again. The Troy City Council's second investigative hearing on the emergency evacuation at Harbour Point Gardens is scheduled for August 17th.
HMM 08 - 01 - 23
August 01, 2023 23:22 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea reports on Buy Local Grow Local in the Capital District Then, we hear more from Willie Terry’s interview with Mark Emanation about labor issues in our area Later on, we hear from SNUG from our Freedom Fest from correspondents Dulcinia Diggs and Aljahraun Wright After that, we go into our archives to hear from Joseph Orozco and the Hoopa Valley Tribe and their radio station Finally, we have a Talking with Poets segment from Thom Fran...
Talking with SNUG at Freedom Fest
August 01, 2023 22:21 - 10 minutes - 9.91 MBS.N.U.G. attended Freedom Fest back in June. They were interviewed by HMM correspondents Dulcinia Diggs and Aljahraun Wright about their efforts to support the community and the importance of talking to your children about gun violence and how to avoid gun violence. Find SNUG on facebook to learn more.
Talking Louisiana, Pigs in Art Galleries, and Dental Hygienists with Billy Stanley
August 01, 2023 20:38 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBBilly Stanley grew up in the backwaters of the D’arbonne Bayou on the outskirts of West Monroe, Louisiana. After exhausting his literary ambitions in the twin cities of Northeast Louisiana he took off to Provincetown Massachusetts to become Stanley Kunitz‘s garbageman for a few summers. He humbled himself before Yusef Komuyakaa at the end of Cape Cod. Dave Brinks agitated him on the streets of the Big Easy as Billy yawped his bona fides. He then fell in love and shoveled snow in New York’s ca...
Buy Local Grow Local in the Capital District
August 01, 2023 15:51 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBInitially a project of PAUSE (350 Albany), Buy Local Grow Local provides an online resource that promotes locally owned and operated businesses that emphasize sustainability and/or social responsibility in their business practices. It also encourages the growing of food locally by residents and farms. Sandy Steubing talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the project (buylocalgrowlocal.org)
Buy Local Grow Local In Capital District
August 01, 2023 15:51 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBBuy Local Grow Local, initially a project of PAUSE (350 Albany), Buy Local, Grow Local provides an online resource that promotes locally owned and operated businesses that emphasize sustainability and/or social responsibility in their business practices. and encourages the growing of food locally by residents and farms. Sandy Steubing talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the project (buylocalgrowlocal.org)
HMM 07 - 31 - 23
August 01, 2023 00:55 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with our Roaming Labor correspondent Willie Terry talking with Mark Emanation, executive director of the Capital District Area Labor Federation. Then, Mark Dunlea reports on an action by local environmental groups to push the federal Environmental Protection Agency to ban vinyl chloride, a toxic substance used in PVC pipes. Later on, Marsha Lazarus brings us part two of her interview with Claire Nolan about her one-woman shows highlighting wom...
WW2 Fiction from the Book House
July 31, 2023 20:23 - 10 minutes - 9.48 MBHear about different aspects of women's lives in World War Two through five new fictional books recommended by Cheryl McKeon of the Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza. "The Enemy at Home: A Thrilling Historical Suspense Novel" (Kevin O'Brien, 2023), set in Seattle, has a serial killer targeting Rosie the Riveters. "Good Night Irene: A Novel" (Luis Alberto Urrea, 2023) is based on the author's mother's true experiences as a "Doughnut Dolly" on the war front, which combines war descriptions with "l...
Groups Call On EPA To Ban Vinyl Chloride
July 31, 2023 20:00 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBOn Thursday, July 27, environmental groups delivered 27,570 petition signatures to EPA's DC office, calling for a ban on toxic vinyl chloride, the carcinogenic chemical used to make PVC plastic that was intentionally spilled and burned in East Palestine after the train derailment disaster in February 2023. We hear first from Heather McTeer Toney of Beyond Petrochemicals followed by Daniel Winston of River Valley Organizing; Chris Walton of the Hip Hop Caucus; Judith Enck of Beyond Plastics; a...
Mark Emanatian of CDALF on Local Labor Issues, Upcoming Events, and Activism, Pt. 3
July 31, 2023 17:30 - 9 minutes - 8.82 MBOn Thursday, July 27, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry talked with Mark Emanatian, Executive Director of the Capital District Area Labor Federation (CDALF). Willie spoke to him about his activism, CDALF positions on the struggle to save the Burdett Birth Center, the Recent Teamster UPS contract, and upcoming events and activities. This labor segment is part three of that discussion.
Capital District Area Labor Federation (Mark Emanatian, Exec. Director) P-3
July 31, 2023 17:30 - 9 minutes - 8.82 MBOn Thursday, July 27, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry talk with Mark Emanatian, Executive Director of the Capital District Area Labor Federation (CDALF). Willie spoke to him about his activism, CDALF positions on the struggle to save the Burdett Birth Center, the Recent Teamster UPS contract, and upcoming events and activities. This labor segment is part three of that discussion.
Mark Emanatian of CDALF on Local Labor Issues, Upcoming Events, and Activism, Pt. 2
July 31, 2023 17:23 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBOn Thursday, July 27, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry talk with Mark Emanatian, Executive Director of the Capital District Area Labor Federation (CDALF). Willie spoke to him about his activism, CDALF positions on the struggle to save the Burdett Birth Center, the Recent Teamster UPS contract, and upcoming events and activities. This labor segment is part two of that discussion.
Capital District Area Labor Federation (Mark Emanatian, Exec. Director) P-2
July 31, 2023 17:23 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBOn Thursday, July 27, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry talk with Mark Emanatian, Executive Director of the Capital District Area Labor Federation (CDALF). Willie spoke to him about his activism, CDALF positions on the struggle to save the Burdett Birth Center, the Recent Teamster UPS contract, and upcoming events and activities. This labor segment is part two of that discussion.
Mark Emanatian of CDALF on Local Labor Issues, Upcoming Events, and Activism, Pt. 1
July 31, 2023 17:09 - 10 minutes - 9.47 MBOn Thursday, July 27, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry talked with Mark Emanatian, Executive Director of the Capital District Area Labor Federation (CDALF). Willie spoke to him about his activism, CDALF positions on the struggle to save the Burdett Birth Center, the recent Teamster UPS contract, and upcoming events and activities. This labor segment is part one of that discussion.
Capital District Area Labor Federation (Mark Emanatian, Exec. Director) P-1
July 31, 2023 17:09 - 10 minutes - 9.47 MBOn Thursday, July 27, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry talk with Mark Emanatian, Executive Director of the Capital District Area Labor Federation (CDALF). Willie spoke to him about his activism, CDALF positions on the struggle to save the Burdett Birth Center, the Recent Teamster UPS contract, and upcoming events and activities. This labor segment is part one of that discussion.
518 Shinning Stars Part Two Olivia Owens 2023 Tulip QUEEN
July 30, 2023 17:09 - 8 minutes - 7.83 MBThis is part two of our 518 shinning star segment were speaking again with Oliva Owens 2023 Tulip Queen Winner, About her role as Tulip Queen
518 Shinning Stars: Olivia Owens, 2023 Tulip Queen, Pt. 2
July 30, 2023 17:09 - 8 minutes - 7.83 MBThis is part two of our 518 shinning star segment were speaking again with Oliva Owens 2023 Tulip Queen Winner, about her role as Tulip Queen
518 Shining Stars: 2023 Tulip Queen Olivia Owens, Pt. 2
July 30, 2023 17:09 - 8 minutes - 7.83 MBOlivia Owens is the Crowned Tulip Queen of 2023. She was interviewed by H Bosh Jr for the 518 Shining Stars series. This is part two of their conversation.
TripleEs: pt 1 Cheryl L Kates on Criminal Justice Reform,
July 30, 2023 16:53 - 9 minutes - 8.42 MBCheryl Kates, Esq. works on criminal justice reform, and she spoke with H Bosh Jr for Triple Es about the criminal justice system in this multi-part interview. Pt. 1 In this Reveting 3 part segment she talks about DOCCS, in a way you must listen to truly understand.
TripleEs Cheryl Kates Criminal Justice Reform
July 30, 2023 16:53 - 9 minutes - 8.42 MBTriple E’s, H Bosh Jr speaks with Cheryl Kates, Esq. about Criminal justice reform part one of a three part segment
HMM 07 - 28 - 23
July 28, 2023 23:15 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Mark Dunlea’s story about the mural outside of Doors of Hope thrift shop and food pantry in West Sand Lake that was painted by students with Arts, Letters, and Numbers in reaction to the opioid crisis. Then, we have Willie Terry’s interview with the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) Executive Director, Dr. Denise Fernandez-Pallozzi. Later on, Garrett McCarey reports on GroupMuse which offers musicians for hire for eve...
Making Green Sauce with Collard City Garden
July 28, 2023 22:42 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MBIf the heat and humidity keeps you out of the garden, take those garden ingredients and make a green sauce! Collard City Garden took their garden open hours inside on July 28, 2023 and used various ingredients from the garden to make a pesto or a version of "green sauce." In this segment, Sina Basila Hickey spoke with Ellie Irons, Sienna Thiem, and neighbor Peter Liporace.
Moonbow Coming to the Shaker Meeting House
July 28, 2023 02:08 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB"Moonbow #6" will be performed at the Shaker Meeting House on July 29 @ 7:00 pm. Brece Honeycutt, Ophra Wolf, and Elizabeth Karp spoke about this upcoming production, research around Shaker communal society, and previous Moonbow performances with Lavender. More information here: https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/moonbow-6-concert/
Operation Snip
July 28, 2023 01:58 - 10 minutes - 9.75 MBLynn Kopka, the president of a local cat rescue organization here in Troy, Operation Snip, spoke with HMM correspondents Lavender and Sina about the importance of TNR (trap, neuter, return) and rescuing non-feral cats off the streets. HMM 07 - 13 - 2
HMM 07 - 27 - 23
July 28, 2023 00:22 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Mark Dunlea’s interviews on food insecurity with Hunger Free America. Then, Lavender interviews Brece Honeycutt, Ophra Wolf, and Elizabeth Karp to talk about the upcoming Moonbow arts organization’s concert at the Shaker Meeting House in Albany this Saturday. Later on, for this week’s Triple E’s, H Bosh Jr speaks with Cheryl Kates, Esq. about criminal justice reform. After that, Lavender interviews Nikolai Nagel-Dreby and Moses Nagel abo...
Students with Arts, Letters, and Numbers Create Opioid Mural in W Sand Lake
July 27, 2023 20:37 - 9 minutes - 4.87 MBStudents from Averill Park High School and artists covered the exterior of the Doors of Hope thrift shop and food pantry in West Sand Lake with images of sun, flowers and butterflies conquering a storm to highlight the struggle against opioids. The local community has seen a large number of young people dying from opioid overdoses. Frida Foberg of Arts, Letters, and Numbers discusses the mural project with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Performer Claire Nolan: Portraying the Challenges and Triumphs of Women in History
July 27, 2023 16:24 - 9 minutes - 8.88 MBPart 2 of an interview with performer CLAIRE NOLAN. Listen to Claire as she shares what has drawn her to artist GEORGIA O'KEEFE and the other women in history that she portrays in one-woman shows at the Wiawaka Center for Women. She talks about what's involved with writing each script and then, portraying each of the women - both the challenges that they faced and triumphs that they experienced. Produced by Marsha Lazarus
How Claire Nolan's Career has Evolved from Teacher to Storyteller and Performer
July 27, 2023 11:17 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBProducer Marsha Lazarus visited with performer and storyteller Claire Nolan following her one-woman performance of Georgia O'Keefe at Wiawaka Center for Women. Listen to Claire as she recounts how her teaching career led to her one-woman performances, portraying remarkable women in history.
Musician Mark Emanation Reflects on Legacy of Sinéad O’Connor
July 27, 2023 03:58 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBIrish singer Sinéad O’Connor, whose work had a global impact including in the Capital District both due the uniqueness of her musical talent, died on Wednesday July 26, 2023. Her love for Celtic music but also her willingness to confront issues such as racism, sexism, and child abuse in the Catholic Church made her legendary. To reflect on Sinéad O'Connor's legacy, Mark Dunlea spoke with local musician and activist Mark Emanation. Creative Commons image of Sinéad O’Connor en concert sur la s...
Musician Mark Emanation Reflects on legacy of Sinéad O’Connor
July 27, 2023 03:58 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBIrish singer Sinéad O’Connor, whose work had a global impact including in the Capital District both due the uniqueness of her musical talent, died on Wednesday July 26, 2023. Her love for Celtic music but also her willingness to confront issues such as racism, sexism, and child abuse in the Catholic Church made her legendary. To reflect on Sinéad O'Connor's legacy, Mark Dunlea spoke with local musician and activist Mark Emanation. Creative Commons image of Sinéad O’Connor en concert sur la s...
HMM 07 - 26 - 23
July 26, 2023 23:39 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Mark Dunlea's interview with Peter LaVenia of the NY Green Party on the possible Green Party presidential campaign of Cornel West. Then, Mark Dunlea interviews The NY Immigration Coalition which responds to opposition by Schenectady and Rotterdam Counties to housing immigrants. Later on, Willie Terry speaks with the Capital District Economic Opportunity Center. After that, local musician Mark Emanation joins us to discuss the musical and...
Father-Son Duo Create Stories for HMM
July 26, 2023 23:12 - 9 minutes - 9.02 MBThe Youth Radio Workshop was modeled, in part, after the mentorship of our youngest correspondents from a parents. In this interview correspondent Nikolai Nagel-Dreby and his dad Moses Nagel are interviewed by Lavender about how they work together to create radio for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
NY Immigration Coalition Opposes Schenectady County And Rotterdam's Anti - Asylum Seekers Efforts
July 26, 2023 19:51 - 9 minutes - 8.27 MBThe Schenectady County Legislature recently passed a resolution to issue an emergency order that temporarily prohibits New York City from relocating asylum seekers to Schenectady County. The Town of Rotterdam took similar action. Starting on July 18, three buses carrying around 150 asylum seekers arrived at the Super8 Motel in Rotterdam. Angela Castrillo-Vilches of the NY Immigration Coalition discusses the situation with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.