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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HMM 05 - 11 - 23
May 12, 2023 00:09 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with EP’s report on the upcoming lead canvassing event in Troy with Jona Favreau of Get Lead Out. Then, Willie Terry brings us coverage from the May Day address the issue of poverty in New York State. Later on, H Bosh Jr interviews Jasenya McCauley, owner of Styld n’ EMRGD servicing individuals and professionals with image consulting, fashion styling, and wardrobe management needs. After that, we head to Collard City Growers to hear about wh...
Collard City Growers Open House on Sat. May 13
May 11, 2023 19:53 - 10 minutes - 9.23 MBCollard City Growers hosts their annual plant swap this Saturday as part of the garden season opener. This is an opportunity to share plants and take plants and also to hang out in the garden with other families, neighbors, and local plant enthusiasts while preparing for the growing season. Ahead of the event, Ellie Irons, NATURE Lab and Community Science Coordinator, was interviewed by HMM's Sina Basila Hickey about what to expect this Saturday and goals for the garden season ahead. Sat. M...
Get Lead Out Canvassing Event
May 11, 2023 18:21 - 9 minutes - 8.78 MBJona Favreau from Get Lead Out spoke to producer Elizabeth Press (EP) about her group's continued effort to help spread the word about lead pipes in Troy. They are canvassing on Saturday, May 13, 2023.
Sarahana Shrestha Unpacks the NYS Budget Process
May 11, 2023 17:01 - 10 minutes - 9.71 MBAssemblymember Sarahana Shrestha joined Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Elizabeth Press (EP) to talk about the New York State budget. They covered topics like what made it in, what got left out, and what she hopes to accomplish before the session ends in a few weeks. If you want to hear more about the New York State Budget, you can join Sarahana on Zoom on May 17 at 7pm.
SNUG Marches for Peace in North Central Troy
May 11, 2023 03:19 - 10 minutes - 9.25 MBThe community came together to march against gun violence in North Central Troy for SNUG's second annual Peace March on May 5, 2023. The guest speaker was Hudson Mayor Kamal Johnson, and in attendance were representatives from Mama Love, School 2, Troy Central Little League, Team HERO, the Boys & Girls Club, and more. Sina Basila Hickey was there reporting for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. Photo by Willie Terry
Poor People's State of the State MAY DAY Event (05/01/2023)
May 11, 2023 03:15 - 10 minutes - 9.28 MBOn Monday, May 1, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Poor People's Campaign (PPC) State of the State May Day event at the capital, Million Dollars Staircase, where they delivered the Poor People State of the State Petition to the Office of Governor Kathy Hochul, calling on her to address the issue of poverty in New York State. In this labor segment, Willie Recorded exerts from the rally.
Hudson Mohawk Magazine Open House, Sat. May 13
May 11, 2023 00:58 - 9 minutes - 8.88 MBFor all the radio lovers and radio curious, join us for an open house where you will have a chance to engage with Hudson Mohawk Magazine producers, engage with our content in an interactive way, and come into the radio studio to get your own story out there. Co-hosts Mark Dunlea, an HMM producer since its inception, and Sina Basila Hickey, the current radio coordinator, spoke about why they are involved in this program, the benefits, what it takes to be a producer, and what to expect this we...
People's Health Sanctuary Open House on Sat. May 13
May 11, 2023 00:54 - 8 minutes - 8.09 MBThe People’s Health Sanctuary (PHS) is a community-led mutual aid health initiative. Visit us to learn about what we do, and consider how movement and food are connected to community well-being. Prizes, food, family-friendly! Dr. Janice Pride-Boone, a member of the advisory board at PHS, spoke with Brea Barthel and Alisha Washington about the upcoming event. Schedule 11:00-11:30: Plant-forward cooking demo with Cornell Cooperative Extension 11:30-12:00: Exercise tips to get you moving with...
HMM 05 - 10 - 23
May 11, 2023 00:43 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with an update on the PFOA water contamination in Poestenkill. Then, for our Peace Bucket, Mark Dunlea discusses the Mother’s Day vigil by Grannies for Peace. Later on, Willie Terry covers the "Poor People's Campaign Freedom Van Tour" stop in Troy, highlighting Harriet Tubman. After that, Eunice Jeong brings us a story from students at Emma Willard School about their experience with the American Healthcare System as international students. ...
Poor People's Freedom Van Tour in Upstate New York
May 10, 2023 21:03 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MBOn Sunday, April 30, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the "Poor People's Campaign Freedom Van Tour" stop in Troy. The tour was to do a historical walk through Troy, highlighting the story of Harriet Tubman's freeing of Charles Nalle in 1860, who slave catchers kidnaped. Due to the weather, the walking had to be postponed. In this labor segment, Willie spoke to tour member Raamitha Pillay about it.
Update On PFOA Water Contamination In Poestenkill
May 10, 2023 19:20 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MBThough they have found two dozen private wells in addition to the middle school with elevated levels of the PFOA forever chemical, the State Department of Environmental Conservation has not been able to find any commercial or industrial source for the pollution. They believe it is due to the activities of the local schools and residents, including contamination from private septic systems. The Town will hold a meeting on May 11 to discuss a new public water district, plus DEC will hold an inf...
Grannies For Peace Vigil At Tulip Festival On Saturday
May 10, 2023 13:44 - 9 minutes - 9.07 MBGrannies for Peace ( a project of Women Against War)will hold its annual Mother’s Day vigil for peace at the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 13th at 1:00PM at the Moses statue. Maureen Aumand joins Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine to discuss this year's theme, the impact of the military on the environment.
HMM 05 - 09 - 2023
May 09, 2023 23:36 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea speaks with Blair Horner of NYPIRG who provides an overview of the recently passed state budget Then, Marsha Lazarus discusses mental health and mental illness with Peer Specialist Diana Babcock Later on, Brea Barthel shares how Albany's Radix Ecological Sustainability Center will be studying the effect of "urban heat" in the South End and other areas After that, Masha Miller speaks with Dr. David Pitonyak, an expert in disability ...
Mental Health Awareness with Peer Specialist Diana Babcock
May 09, 2023 22:23 - 10 minutes - 9.56 MBMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. Peer Specialist Diana Babcock sheds light on mental health and mental illness, dispelling myths and mystery surrounding these issues. Diana speaks with Marsha Lazarus about her lived experiences and the work that she does in support of folks who are struggling and seeking help.
Healthcare Experience of International Students
May 09, 2023 21:51 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MBHMM Correspondent Eunice Jeong spoke with Manyi Li ('23), Sophia Jin ('24), and Tracy Cao ('24) from Emma Willard School to discuss their experience with the American Healthcare System as international students. This conversation focuses on their personal experiences and opinions. How do they have similar perspectives but also different ones?
Talking Poetry, Travel, and Traditions with Therese Broderick
May 09, 2023 20:41 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MBTherese L. Broderick, MFA, has lived the sweet life of a poet for more than two decades. Her poems have been published widely in several formats and have won awards both locally and beyond. She lives in Albany, New York with her optimistic husband, two fat cats, and a disheveled garden. On April 19, 2018, Therese read her poem "The Daughter on Sunday Display" at the Third Thursday Poetry Night at The Social Justice Center in Albany. In this first part of our conversation, we talk about her ...
"Urban Heat" and Health
May 09, 2023 20:32 - 10 minutes - 9.46 MBNow that our weather is finally warming up, hear how Albany's Radix Ecological Sustainability Center will be studying the effect of "urban heat" in the South End and other areas. Stacy Pettigrew, Assistant Professor at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and Radix co-founder and Executive Director, describes the upcoming research, its relationship to health and environmental justice, other Radix programs, and more. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
NYPIRG Overview Of State Budget, Next Steps
May 09, 2023 19:21 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBBlair Horner of NYPIRG (New York Public Interest Research Group) provides an overview of the recently passed state budget and what the legislature will contend with until they adjourn in early June. Climate, higher education, housing, campaign finance reform, and mass transit are some of the issues he discusses with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
HMM 05 - 08 - 23
May 09, 2023 02:43 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Raya Salter, founder of The Energy Justice Law and Policy Center, explaining her concerns about New York’s possible energy “cap and trade” programs. Then, our youngest correspondent, Niko Nagel-Dreby, talks to local peace activist John Amadon about his life and their shared Quaker background. Later on, Sina Basila Hickey reports on the recent SNUG anti-gun-violence peace march in Troy. After that, Moses Nagel tells us about the return o...
First Friday Albany Comes Back!
May 08, 2023 20:19 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBFirst Friday is back in Albany. Last Friday marked the first edition of a reborn tradition for arts and fun in Albany. Moses Nagel was there.
Raya Salter Outlines EJ Climate Concerns With Cap - And - Invest
May 08, 2023 17:47 - 9 minutes - 9.07 MBEnvironmental justice advocates have long been wary of cap and trade programs, like California’s carbon markets and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in NY, which are shown to be both ineffective and inequitably burden frontline communities. This is because such schemes allow polluting facilities, which are more likely to be located in frontline communities, to purchase allowances and offsets to evade caps and essentially pay to pollute. Raya Salter, founder of The Energy Justice Law and...
John Amidon: Quaker and Peace Activist
May 08, 2023 01:00 - 10 minutes - 9.17 MB7 Year old correspondent Nikolai Nagel-Dreby talks to local peace activist, John Amidon about his life and their shared experience at a Albany Quaker Meeting.
John Amidon- Quaker And Peace Activist
May 08, 2023 01:00 - 10 minutes - 9.17 MB7 Year old correspondent- Nikolai Nagel-Dreby talks to local peace activist, John Amadon about his life and their shared experience at Albany Quaker Meeting.
HMM 05 - 05 - 23
May 06, 2023 01:03 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Mark Dunlea’s interview with Eric LeCompte of the Jubilee USA Network regarding how the NY Taxpayer and International Debt Crises Protection Act would help remedy developing country's financial problems. Then, Moses Nagel reports about three Rensselaer County officials turning themselves into the FBI on charges of voter fraud on April 27, 2023. Later on, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry reports on the Public Employees Federation W...
Why Accessibility Matters in Business
May 05, 2023 20:47 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBWhy accessibility matters in business and how everyone can benefit when individuals with disabilities are included in the plan instead of as an afterthought was the topic of this panel discussion at Overit in Albany, NY. To learn more about Willowbrook State School: https://ncd.gov/newsroom/05042015 For the full Overit panel discussion on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/2s643hb7 Alisha Washington reported on this for the Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Jubilee USA Pushes NY To Enact International Debt Relief Law
May 05, 2023 16:09 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBAs the world's leading financial center, NY law governs the majority of the developing world debt contracts. Third world debts have grown unsustainably large as COVID, climate change, and the war in Ukraine have worsened these nation's financial conditions. Eric LeCompte of Jubilee USA Network explains how the NY Taxpayer and International Debt Crises Protection Act would help remedy this problem. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
More Rensselaer County Officials Indicted For Voter Fraud
May 05, 2023 13:43 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MBOn April 27, three Rensselaer County officials turned themselves into the FBI on charges of voter fraud. These arrests are part of an ongoing investigation that has already seen guilty pleas from a former troy city council memeber and a sitting election commissioner. Moses Nagel has a report.
More Rensellaer County Officials Indicted For Voter Fraud
May 05, 2023 13:43 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MBOn April 27, three Rensselaer County officials turned themselves into the FBI on charges of voter fraud. These arrests are part of an ongoing investigation that has already seen guilty pleas from a former troy city council memeber and a sitting election commissioner. Moses Nagel has a report.
HMM 05 - 04 - 23
May 05, 2023 00:18 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with a report from Moses Nagel on the May 2nd meeting of Saratoga City Council, and the ongoing tensions between Black Lives Matter activists and the city’s Public Safety Commissioner. Then, our Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry brings us part 1 of his look at the Public Employees Federation’s April 29th community health and wellness fair. Later on, Sina introduces us to “Nikon Nick” at The Photo Center in Troy. After that comes Brea ...
The Photography Center of the Capital District
May 04, 2023 21:22 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBPhotographer Robert Cooper took Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondent Sina Basila Hickey to The Photography Center of the Capital District. This three-story building is piled high with photographic artifacts like cameras, photo books, and photo materials as well as clocks and sculptures. They spoke with owner "Nikon Nick" and went upstairs to get lost in the library. http://www.photocentertroy.org/
Michael Kennedy on "RELEASE: Incarceration and Re-Entry"
May 04, 2023 21:14 - 10 minutes - 9.24 MBMichael Kennedy, producer, director, and creator of Creative Action Unlimited, talks with Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Andrea Cunliffe about the opening of the new production "RELEASE: Incarceration and Re-Entry," an original multimedia production about incarceration and re-entry from the perspectives of recently incarcerated individuals and those who love them. Michael Kennedy uses theater to bring awareness of social justice issues to the Capital Region and beyond. 'RELEASE' is playing at th...
Saratoga Springs City Council Report May 2
May 04, 2023 15:58 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MBSaratoga Springs City council meetings have been the site of protest and tensions for the last few months as local Black Lives Matter activists have clashed with Public Safety Commissioner Jim Montagnino over the city's implementation of a 50 point plan to address racism and recent arrests of speakers at the public meetings. Moses Nagel reports on the May 2 meeting.
Community Investment Trust in Albany's South End
May 04, 2023 14:15 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MBHear about a new program to help low-income folks build wealth and support new businesses. Linda MacFarlane, executive director of the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region, explains how the commercial building at 153 S. Pearl St. in Albany's South End is being developed as a "Community Investment Trust" to be collaboratively owned by local low-income investors. She also describes the many services offered by the Loan Fund throughout 11 regional counties to help low-income, BIPOC, and oth...
PEF Wellness and Community Fair (Wayne Spence, President) Part 2
May 04, 2023 13:09 - 10 minutes - 9.51 MBOn Saturday, April 29, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Public Employees Federation (PEF) "Wellness and Community Fair held at the Washington Avenue Armory in Albany. In this part two labor segment, Willie continues discussing with Wayne Spence, President of the NYS Public Employees Federation, about the event and other union issues.
PEF Wellness and Community Fair (Wayne Spence, President) Part 1
May 04, 2023 12:25 - 10 minutes - 9.52 MBOn Saturday, April 29, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Public Employees Federation (PEF) "Health and Wellness Fair" held at the Washington Avenue Armory in Albany. In this part one labor segment, Willie spoke to Wayne Spence, President of the NYS Public Employees Federation, about the event and other union issues.
2nd Annual SNUG Peace March
May 04, 2023 04:03 - 10 minutes - 9.32 MBThe 2nd annual SNUG Peace March is taking place this Friday, May 5th, from 4-6pm. This march is against gun violence in our community. SNUG Troy came into the Hudson Mohawk Magazine studio to speak with Mark Dunlea and Sina Basila Hickey.
HMM 05 - 03 - 23
May 04, 2023 03:56 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Mark Dunlea's report from the May 2 rally on the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act and the Bigger Better Bottle Bill. Later on, Sina Basila Hickey reports from another May 2 rally, this time at the Rensselaer County Jail over the treatment of individuals and the federal program supporting ICE. After that, for our peace bucket, we talk with SNUG about their upcoming Peace March against gun violence on Friday, May 5 in Tr...
Dignity Not Detention
May 04, 2023 03:38 - 9 minutes - 9.11 MBOn Tuesday, May 2, there was a rally at the Rensselaer County Jail calling for "Dignity Not Detention," and calling attention to the poor and abusive conditions facing people held in the jail, and demanding that this facility end its program with ICE. Sina Basila Hickey reported for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
200 Rally At Capitol On Package Reduction, Bigger Bottle Bill
May 03, 2023 18:18 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MB200 solid waste advocates came to Albany on Tuesday May 2., 58 environmental organizations joined Beyond Plastics and NYPIRG for Rally and Advocacy Day to say, “New York Is Not Disposable.” The advocates called for the passage of two bills that would greatly reduce plastic pollution statewide: the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (A5322/S4246) and the Bigger Better Bottle Bill (A6353/S237) We first hear from Assemblymember Deborah Glick, the chair of the Assembly environme...
UpStitch Crafting Thrift Shop
May 03, 2023 17:12 - 10 minutes - 9.32 MBHear about Up-Stitch, a nonprofit crafting "thrift shop" in Albany that sells donated fabric, yarn, thread, sewing notions, and other crafting supplies at low prices. Maggie Erlich and Megan Stasi, the co-founders, talk with Brea Barthel about how Up-Stitch also collaborates with numerous community partners to offer classes, hand-sewn items, repair help, and other services. The goal is to reduce the trashing of usable materials while encouraging people to develop new skills. Up-Stitch welcome...
Postal Workers Rally Against Toxic Work Environments (04/28/2023) P2
May 03, 2023 13:47 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MBOn Friday, April 28, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended a press conference and rally by American Postal Workers Union, Local 390 in Albany at Central Avenue and Karner Road. The workers protested a toxic work environment and short staffing, leading to unsafe working conditions in post offices nationwide. In this part two labor segment, Willie interviewed and recorded speakers at the rally about their protest against the post office's administration.
HMM 05 - 02 - 2023
May 02, 2023 23:45 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Earth Day Advocacy Day took place at the State Capitol on April 25. We hear from several participants about the key environmental bills before the legislature. Then, Willie Terry attended a press conference and rally by American Postal Workers Union, Local 390 in Albany. The workers were protesting a toxic work environment and short staffing, leading to unsafe working conditions in post offices throughout the country. Later on, Brea Barthel speak...
Support for Immigrants in Albany
May 02, 2023 21:28 - 10 minutes - 9.81 MBLearn about the services offered to Albany newcomers through the Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus (RISSE). Danuel Butterworth, Executive Director, talks a bit about the language and other challenges that newcomers face, and decsribes a few ways that volunteers can help folks with their transitions. For more information, visit www.risse-albany.org. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Talking Writing, Open Mics, and Contests with Bob Sharkey
May 02, 2023 20:41 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBBob Sharkey writes poetry and short fiction. He is a long-time board member of the Writers Guild serving in many capacities including Treasurer and Membership. Bob is the editor of the annual Stephen A. DiBiase Poetry Contest and its website, dibiasepoetry.com. Bob read his poem "After ODing on Peanut M&Ms during Game 6" at Poets Speak Loud on November 27, 2017, at McGeary's in Albany. In our conversation, we talk about where that poem came from, writing for work, local open mics, and how...
Experimental Violinist Christopher Tignor
May 02, 2023 16:31 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBBrooklyn-based musician Christopher Tignor will perform on May 5 at The Avalon Lounge in Catskill, with Earthen Sea and Connor Armbruster, and on May 7 at The Studio in Troy. He spoke with Tom Roe of WGXC. Christopher Tignor is a composer, violinist, lecturer, and software engineer. He has done string arrangements for Meshell Ndegeocello Helios, Jefre Cantu-Ledesma, and others. He creates the live performance software he uses, and shares freely with others.
Postal Workers Rally Against Toxic Work Environments (04/28/2023)
May 02, 2023 05:13 - 9 minutes - 8.62 MBn Friday, April 28, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended a press conference and rally by American Postal Workers Union, Local 390 in Albany at Central Avenue and Karner Road. The workers were protesting a toxic work environment and short staffing, leading to unsafe working conditions in post offices throughout the country. In this labor segment, Willie spoke to the President of the local rev: Ibrahím Pedriñán, and Doug Bullock of the Solidarity Commit...
Dignity Not Detention Rally
May 02, 2023 03:52 - 10 minutes - 10 MBOn Tuesday, May 2nd, at 3pm, the community will rally outside the Rensselaer County Jail to demand “Dignity Not Detention.” Tania Mattos, Director of Advocacy & Policy at the Envision Freedom Fund (formerly Brooklyn Community Bail Fund), spoke with Alisha Washington and Brea Barthel about Rensselaer County Jail's participation in a federal program in collaboration with ICE, examples of inhumane and abusive conditions, and Ms Q.
El Niño and La Niña
May 02, 2023 03:49 - 10 minutes - 9.23 MBRetired meteorologist Hugh Johnson spoke with HMM's Brea Barthel and Alisha Washington to speak about the difference between El Niño and La Niña weather patterns, and how maybe, just maybe, an upcoming change may get us out of our current cold rainy weather.
HMM 05 - 01 - 23
May 02, 2023 03:44 - 58 minutes - 54 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with a report from Mark Dunlea about teachers rallying to encourage the New York State United Teachers Union (NYSUT) to divest its pension funds from fossil fuels. After that comes my report on a “Workers’ Memorial Day” event held last Friday in Saratoga Springs to honor people who died on the job in the past year. Then we talk with an organizer from Envision Freedom Fund about a rally on Tuesday at the Rensselaer County jail protesting the j...
HMM 04 - 28 - 23
May 02, 2023 03:31 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Mark Dunlea reporting from the The New York For All Coalition rally at the Capitol on April 25th. Then, EP, Elizabeth Press spoke with Jolene Russ, wife of Byron Russ, whose 40 year prison sentence was shortened, bringing him home this year. Later on, Moses Nagel interviews Kim Kelly author of “Fight Like Hell” After that, Paul Smart shares the experience of attending poet Sam Truitt’s workshop. Finally, Triya Luv interviews, local musi...