Hudson Mohawk Magazine
7,478 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsThe Hudson Mohawk Magazine is a locally-produced nightly news hour that provides sanctuary for the discussion of a wide range of topics, scaling from the global to the hyper-local. The show is broadcast on WOOC 105.3 FM, The Sanctuary for Independent Media's low-power radio station based in Troy, NY.
With the support of people like you, the Sanctuary uses art and participatory action to promote social and environmental justice and freedom of creative expression.
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Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024
May 22, 2024 18:50 - 10 minutes - 9.74 MBIn time for Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28th, hear about how an organization started in Scenectady helps supply menstrual products to girls in over 30 countries to help them stay in school. The Mooncatcher Project also presents health education programs for boys and girls, and has become an important economic development presence in many countries. Ellie vonWellsheim, the founder of the Mooncatcher Project, overviews the programs, explains how MCP helps menstruators here in the capital regio...
Wilcox On Veterans For Peace Marching In Albany Memorial Day Parade
May 22, 2024 17:24 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MBEvery year Veterans for Peace march in the Memorial Day Parade in Albany. Memorial Day originally honored those lost while fighting in the Civil War, though this was changed to all wars after WWII. Dan Wilcox, an Albany poet and peace activist, discusses why VFP feel the message for Memorial Day is one of peace and ending all war. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Food And Water Watch NYS Climate Legislation Update
May 22, 2024 17:02 - 9 minutes - 9.07 MBNew York State lawmakers are scheduled to adjourn for the year on June 6. Climate activists are making a final push to pass several key bills that failed to make it into the state budget, including the NY Heat, Climate Superfund, and Renewable Capitol Act. Eric Weltman of Food and Water Watch talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
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May 21, 2024 23:30 - 59 minutes - 54 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Moses Nagel reports on how chalk art became a point of contention at a local Albany school. Then, we head to the Hudson River to Albany Rowing Center, to hear about national learn to row day. Later on, Braden Rigney reports on “Views from the Front Porch,” a play at Oakwood Community Center in collaboration with Trip Inc. After that, we sit down with Brad Monkell, a local comedian and musician, to talk about the Albany comedy scene. Finally...
Brad Monkell talks about his experience in Stand up Comedy
May 21, 2024 23:29 - 10 minutes - 9.93 MBBrad Monkell a Local Comedian and musician sat down with Marsha Lazarus and Caelan McPherson to talk about, How he started in comedy, his tips on becoming a stand up comedian, and why it is so much fun telling jokes in front of an audience.
"Views From The Front Porch" is One Night Only-- Sold Out!
May 21, 2024 22:15 - 9 minutes - 8.49 MBComing up on May 22, Trip, Inc. and Oakwood Community Center are presenting “Views From the Front Porch” an original play, presenting the impact of the Hoosick St. Bridge through the voices, views & stories of past and current Hillside North residents of Troy, NY. Braden Rigney visited OCC to talk with creators Rachael Lorimer, Beverly Hickman, and Justin Relf to report with support from Rick Rigney.
Learn To Row on the Hudson with Albany Rowing Center
May 21, 2024 21:24 - 8 minutes - 7.89 MBPerhaps you've glimpsed rowers on the Hudson and wondered about what being in a boat like that would feel like? National Learn to Row Day is on June 8, and it's a great opportunity to see these boats up close and personal. Albany Rowing Center will be participating in this day which offers an opportunity for people to drop by and learn to row. There are also opportunities to join a learn to row course. Learn more at https://www.albanyrowingcenter.org/event-nltr-day.php Reporting by Sina Basi...
Final Home for Amos Dean
May 21, 2024 20:42 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBAndrea Cunliffe from the Hudson Mohawk Magazine takes a walk in the Albany Rural Cemetery and comes across the great great great grandson of the amazing Amos Dean.
Talking With Poets: Francesca Sidoti and Anna Boughtwood at the 2024 Word Fest
May 21, 2024 19:36 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBThom Francis welcomes poets Francesca Sidoti and Anna Boughtwood who shared their work at the 2024 Word Fest Open Mic at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts on April 27, 2024. Francesca J. Sidoti’s poetry has been published in Chiron Review, Haight-Ashbury Literary Journal, Viet Nam Generation, Moonstone Arts’ “Nikki Giovanni Tribute”, and other literary magazines. Upcoming publications include the Deep Overstock Fiction Podcast, which will feature her reading her work for the “Romance” editio...
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May 21, 2024 01:06 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We start off with Mark Dunlea talking with investigative reporter Karl Grossman about the renewed push for nuclear power in New York, California, and elsewhere. Then, Moses Nagel interviews Nairobi Vives, head of Albany’s Community Police Review Board, about the Board’s status and the upcoming deadline to implement changes required by a local referendum. After that, retired meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us for our weekly chat on weather and climate,...
Rainer Posselt Conducts Mental Health & Art Workshops in Troy
May 20, 2024 21:40 - 12 minutes - 11 MBRainer Posselt works in community health and uses art methods in his therapy practice. He came to The Sanctuary for Independent Media's NATURE Lab for a “Mental Health and Activism” Residency during which we visited groups (Team HERO, Troy Boys and Girls Club, and Troy Central Little League) to give workshops on using block printing to express mental health. Rainer spoke with Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Troy Kids' Activities for May & June 2024
May 20, 2024 20:26 - 5 minutes - 4.64 MBWhat do live raptors, plant-powered musical instruments, Japanese candy, Greta the reading dog, swimming safety, and more have in common? They are all featured in activities for kids ages zero through teens in events at Troy Library this May or June. Hear about all these plus the summer reading challenge from Carol Roberts, head of Young People's Services, in her monthly chat with Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. For more details, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. To find other libraries ...
Gaza on the Playground in Albany
May 20, 2024 18:39 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBAs communities throughout the region struggle to deal with news of violence in Gaza, tense situations have arisen in some surprising places. There have been difficult moments at work, at schools and in public spaces. Chalk art at an elementary school in Albany became one point of contention that was addressed at the most recent Albany Board of Education Meeting. Moses Nagel reports.
Karl Grossman On Gov. Hochul's Nuclear Push
May 20, 2024 18:02 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBThe Hochul administration has cracked the door open to the potential for new nuclear power plants as a way for the state to try to meet its ambitious climate goals. The prospect was once dismissed after former Gov. Andrew Cuomo closed the state’s second-largest nuclear plant, Indian Point in Westchester County, in 2021, though Cuomo also engineered a $7.6 billion bailout of three failing upstate nukes. Investigative reporter Karl Grossman talks about the renewed push for nuclear not only in N...
Nairobi Vives, Albany CPRB
May 20, 2024 10:58 - 10 minutes - 9.17 MBThe Albany Community Police Review Board is facing a struggle to implement the new functions mandated by Local Law J which Albany voters passed in a referendum with nearly 70% approval. To achieve the independence required by Local Law J, the board needs to become a part of the city of Albany with offices and facilities within the city government and faces a rapidly approaching deadline to do so. Moses Nagel spoke with Nairobi Vives, the chair of the board.
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May 17, 2024 23:16 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from a recent report on Capital Complex’s need for fossil fuels from SHARE. Then, Moses Nagel speaks with John Levendosky about the Albany Community Police Review Board’s struggle with Local Law J. Later on, Mekhi King talks to Ray Bridges about the Black and Wild organization, bringing BIPOC folks outdoors. After that, Sina Basila Hickey speaks with Andrew Elizer, author of “Simply Put.” Finally, in this week’...
"Simply Put" is a Book for Everyone
May 17, 2024 21:48 - 10 minutes - 9.97 MBAndrew Elitzer is the author of “Simply Put,” a compilation of shorter stories, vignettes, and rumination on nature. He spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about this book that he says has something for everyone.
Report Shows How To Convert Capitol Complex To 100% Renewable Energy
May 17, 2024 20:10 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBSHARE, the Sheridan Hollow Alliance for Renewable Energy, a coalition of Capital area residents and statewide advocates, released report by geothermal expert Jay Egg and SHARE’s science team demonstrating how the heating and cooling needs of the Capitol complex can be met without fossil fuels. We hear from Bob Cohen and Jay Egg. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
John Levendosky, Albany CPRB
May 17, 2024 12:48 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MBThe Albany Community Police Review Board is facing a struggle to implement the new functions mandated by Local Law J which Albany voters passed in a referendum with nearly 70% approval. To achieve the independence required by Local Law J, the board needs to become a part of the city of Albany with offices and facilities within the city government. Moses Nagel spoke with John Levendosky, the chair of the Investigative Committee.
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May 16, 2024 23:09 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, Bob Welton of Rensselaer Environmental Coalition talks with Mark Dunlea about the Environmental Justice forum being held this Saturday regarding the closing of the Dunn Landfill. Then, Mark Emanatian, Executive Director of The Capital District Area Labor Federation talks with Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry about the positive and negative aspects of the labor movement in 2023 and his thoughts on what to look forward to in 2024. Later o...
Margaretha Haughwout On DE-FENCE Pt 2 & Marginal Zones of Resistance
May 16, 2024 20:23 - 10 minutes - 9.19 MBIn this interview, Margaretha Haughwout speaks with our very own A'Livija Mullins-Richard on her origins as an artist and her workshop, DE-FENCE Part 2, a living installation series happening at the Sanctuary's NATURE Lab this Saturday.
Margaretha Haughwout on DE-FENCE Pt 2 & Marginal Zones of Resistance
May 16, 2024 20:23 - 10 minutes - 9.19 MBDE-FENCE Part 2: The Line Becomes a Territory workshop will be taking place this Saturday, May 18 with Margaretha Haughwout. Participants will help install deconstructed fence posts in a living participatory art installation as part of the Sanctuary Eco-Art Trail. She spoke with A'Livija Mullins-Richard of Air Justice Lab about her art practice and her workshop at the Sanctuary's NATURE Lab, happening on Saturday May 18th. Learn more at https://www.mediasanctuary.org/event/de-fence-pt2/
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May 15, 2024 23:24 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBHMM 05 - 15 - 24 by Hudson Mohawk Magazine
"Views from the Front Porch" at Oakwood Community Center
May 15, 2024 23:17 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB"Views From the Front Porch" is an original play, presenting the impact of the Hoosick St. Bridge through the voices, views & stories of past and current Hillside North residents of Troy, NY. Trip, Inc. and Oakwood Community Center representatives Rachael Lorimer and Justin Relf came to Hudson Mohawk Magazine to speak about the upcoming performance with Lennox Apudo and Sina Basila Hickey. The event will be held Wednesday, May 22. Doors open at 6:00 pm, the show starts at 6:30 pm, with art e...
Black and Wild
May 15, 2024 22:32 - 9 minutes - 9.1 MBRaei Bridges, the creator of Black and Wild spoke with Mehki King to discuss how crucial nature is and how it's important to have a safe community for people of color to connect with nature.
Capital District Area Labor Federation (Mark Emanatian, Executive Director) Part 3
May 15, 2024 20:34 - 10 minutes - 9.47 MBOn Monday, April 22, 2024, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry interviewed Mark Emanatian, Executive Director of The Capital District Area Labor Federation. Willie asked Mark about the positive and negative aspects of the labor movement in 2023 and his thoughts on what to look forward to in 2024. This labor segment is part three of that discussion, where willie asks Mark about the importance of labor organizing. Part 3
Environmental Justice Forum On Rensselaer Dunn Landfill Sat May 18
May 15, 2024 17:56 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBOn Saturday, May 18, the Rensselaer Environmental Coalition will hold an EJ forum at noon at the Rensselaer Public Library 676 East St, to provide an update on the effort to close down the Dunn Landfill. Operating permits for the facility expired in July 2022. The speakers will discuss the latest on the permit review process, the community's rights, and what residents can do about the landfill. Bob Welton of REC talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
NY For All Act Rally To Protect Immigrants
May 15, 2024 17:14 - 9 minutes - 9.11 MBOn Tuesday, May 14 the New York For All coalition held a rally at the Capitol to call for the passage of the New York For All Act. All New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status, want to lead open lives without intimidation. The New York for All Act offers protections that help make this possible by prohibiting all local law enforcement and state agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP). We hear from several speakers, starting...
Save 1011 Goes to Troy Planning Commission, May 15
May 15, 2024 15:19 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MBTroy is still speaking out against the proposed development at 1011 2nd Ave in Troy NY, one of the last undeveloped waterfront properties in Troy. Jess Bennett of Friends of the Mahicantuck spoke with Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the opportunity for the public to voice their perspectives around this development at the Troy Planning Commission on May 15th at 6pm.
Jazz Sanctuary is For Those Who Love Jazz
May 15, 2024 02:33 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBSusan Brink is the artistic director of Jazz Sanctuary, the jazz program which airs weekdays 7-10pm on Sanctuary Radio, on WOOC-LP 105.3 FM Troy and streaming at MediaSanctuary.org, and on WOOS-LP 98.9FM Schenectady. Susan spoke with Lennox Apudo and Sina Basila Hickey about what it means to love jazz, how this program began, and why this program is special.
HMM 05 - 14 - 2024
May 14, 2024 23:14 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea reports from a rally at the state capital to urge the state legislature to pass the Bigger Better Bottle Bill and the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act. Then, Trip, Inc. and Oakwood Community Center join us to talk about their upcoming performance of “Views From the Front Porch” Later on, Jess Bennett tells us about the public’s concerns around the development of 1011 2nd Ave and Wednesday’s public meeting with th...
Library Activities May & June 2024
May 14, 2024 20:46 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBBelated Happy Dance Like a Chicken Day! Chloe Whittaker, Adult Activities Director at Troy Public Library, discusses that and other obscure May holidays before listing many upcoming activities at the Library. Those include an adult coloring time while Chloe reads a short story; a creative writing workshop; a presentation on how to talk with youth about anatomy, gender, and sexual orientation; and a workshop on fermentation basics. She also outlines the library's museum pass program, with pass...
Hundreds Rally At Capitol With Beyond Plastics To Reduce Waste
May 14, 2024 20:31 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBOver 200 environmental advocates with Beyond Plastics and others joined with NYS legislators, and environmental justice leaders outside the New York State Capitol on Tuesday May 14 to urge the state legislature to pass the Bigger Better Bottle Bill and the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act. We hear from Sarah Paiji Yoo of Blueland; ecoartist Anne-Katrin Speiss, Beyond Plastics organizer Jim Sullivan; Alexa White of the Hip Hop Caucus; and Ryan Castalia of Sure We Can. With ...
Climate Change and Agricultural Season
May 14, 2024 20:11 - 9 minutes - 8.27 MBRetired meteorologist Hugh Johnson spoke about the agricultural season, freezing, and the week’s forecast. He spoke with Lennox Apudo and Sina Basila Hickey.
New York State Parole Justice Press Conference May 2024
May 14, 2024 20:08 - 10 minutes - 9.23 MBThe US has about 5% of the world's population, but nearly 25% of the world's prison population. There are more than 2.3 million people behind bars on any given day. In these final days of NYS’s legislative session, supporters and lawmakers from across the state spoke at a recent press conference at the state capital in favor the passing Parole Justice legislation. Specifically Elder Parole and the Fair and Timely parole Acts. Hudson Mohawk Magazine was there. Andrea Cunliffe I was there, ...
New York State Parole Justice Press Conference 5 - 24
May 14, 2024 20:08 - 10 minutes - 9.23 MBThe US has about 5% of the worlds population, but nearly 25% of the world's prison population. There are more than 2.3 million people behind bars on any given day. In these final days of NYS’s legislative session, supprters and lawmakers from across the sate spoke at a recent press conference at the state capital in favor the passing Parole Justice legislation. Specificallly Elder Parole and the Fair and Timely perole Acts Hudson Mohawk Magazine was there. Andrea Cunliffe I was t...
Schenectady City Council 5 - 13 Report
May 14, 2024 20:03 - 10 minutes - 9.33 MBAt the Schenectady City Council meeting on May 13, more than 80 people came to express support for a proposed resolution calling for a Ceasefire in Gaza. Over 25 people spoke for or against the resolution during the council's public forum. Here are some excerpts from that discussion. The last voice is City Council president Marion Porterfield, the only council member to address the issue during the meeting.
Cipha Sounds talks about going from DJing to comedy and touring with Dave Chappelle
May 14, 2024 19:19 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MBComedian, DJ, and radio personality Cipha Sounds talks about coming to Albany, the similarities between DJing and comedy, and being on tour with Dave Chappelle.
Drug Dealer Registry: Democratic Legislators Respond
May 14, 2024 15:58 - 10 minutes - 9.2 MBEarlier this year the Rensselaer County Legislature unanimously passed a new law creating a drug dealer registry. It is the first of it's kind in New York State. Last week we aired a segment where community members held a speak out against the drug dealer registry. In this piece by Elizabeth (EP) Press we hear a recap of the opposition followed by the voices of two Democratic legislators responding to the community. You can listen to the community's objection to the Drug Dealer Registry here...
Schenectady Ceasefire Rally
May 14, 2024 14:49 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MBIn advance of theSchenectady City Council's meeting on Monday evening, supporters of a resolution for Ceasefire in Gaza held a rally on the steps of Schenectady City Hall. Jamaica Miles of the group All of Us was the MC and introduced the first speaker:
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May 14, 2024 00:54 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBWe start off with Mark Dunlea reporting on the May 8th rally at the capitol organized by local muslim groups demanding for a ceasefire in Gaza. Then, we hear about AAPI identity. After that, Hugh Johnson joins us to talk about how climate change has changed the crop cycles. After that, Sina and Braden talk to Troy Bike Rescue about their Youth Shop. Finally, Susan Brink of Jazz Sanctuary joins us to talk about the origins and current programming of the show.
Learning How To Fix Bikes at TBR's Youth Shop
May 14, 2024 00:04 - 9 minutes - 8.96 MBYouth Shop at Troy Bike Rescue allows youth, ages 8-16, to fix a bike. The Learn and Earn program allows youth to learn to fix a bike, and put in hours, as a way to earn yourself a bike to keep. Braden is one of the youth who was at the shop who was working with TBR's Greg Talamini. Braden also interviewed volunteer Sarah. Reporting by Sina Basila Hickey. Learn more at TroyBikeRescue.info
May 8 Muslim Rally Capitol Ceasefire Gaza
May 12, 2024 18:49 - 9 minutes - 9.1 MBOn Wednesday, May 8, several hundred people gathered at the State Capitol at a rally organized by the local Muslim Community to support an ceasefire in Gaza. In this third segment about the rally, we hear several voices from the rally itself. We start off with Dr. Schabib Chekima, the emcee. We also hear from Imam Jamal Shah of the Schenectady Islamic Center; Albany County Legislator Mert Simpson; and All of Us Co Founders Sean Young and Jamaica Miles.
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May 10, 2024 23:16 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, Mark Dunlea talks with Melanie Trimble about the Equal Rights Amendment being placed on our ballots this November. Then, Elizabeth “EP” Press brings us coverage from a Rensselaer County Legislature meeting on the new drug dealer registry law. Later on, Lennox Apudo brings us coverage from Dr. Lomarsh Roopnarine’s talk on the potential dangers of oil exploitation in Guyana. After that, Mark Dunlea talks to Blair Homer about the modernization ...
Community Speaks out Against Drug Dealer Registry
May 10, 2024 17:47 - 9 minutes - 8.83 MBEarlier this year the Rensselaer County Legislature unanimously passed a new law creating a drug dealer registry. It is the first of it's kind in New York State and community members from Troy say shaming people is the wrong approach. Today we hear from Damaris Miller, Lukee Forbes, Meagon Nolasco and Christopher Caulfield who spoke outside and inside the Rensselaer County Legislature meeting.
Update On Equal Rights Amendment
May 10, 2024 16:06 - 9 minutes - 9.07 MBLawmakers have placed an Equal Rights Amendment on the ballot this November. While an upstate judge recently blocked the measure on procedural grounds, most legal observers expect that decision to be overturned. The measure states that “No person shall, because of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability creed, or religion, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare and autonomy, be subje...
Multinational Corporations Exploiting The Guyanese Oil And Gas Industry
May 10, 2024 13:53 - 10 minutes - 9.61 MBOn April 22 Union College, in Schenectady, hosted a Guyanese scholar, Dr. Lomarsh Roopnarine, to give a talk on the potential and dangers of oil exploitation in Guyana, a South American country. In this segment he talks about how multinational corporations are exploiting the country's oil rich lands and reaping profits while Guyana loses out.
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May 09, 2024 23:17 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, Mark Dunlea reports on the passing of The Climate Superfund Act by the NYS Senate. Then, for our labor bucket, Willie Terry interviews Mark Emanatian, Executive Director of The Capital District Area Labor Federation. Later on, Blaise Bryant interviews author John Evans. After that, Moses Nagel interviews Taiymoor Naqi during this week’s protest in support of Gaza at West Capital Park in Albany. Finally, Andrea Cunliffe takes us for a stroll ...
NYPIRG's Horner Update On Bottle Bill, Cuomo Court Ethics Ruling
May 09, 2024 21:50 - 9 minutes - 9.02 MBThe effort to modernize the state bottle bill picked up momentum this week after three separate Assembly committees voted in favor of it. This also means that the bottle industry is stepping up its opposition, including recruiting the teamsters to oppose to it. Blair Horner of NYPIRG talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the bill, as well as the recent court ruling in favor of former Governor Cuomo in his fight with the Ethics Commission over his book deal on COVID.
Author John Evans on Poetry, Writing, and Music
May 09, 2024 21:40 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MBThe College of Saint Rose is closing. HMM correspondent Blaise Bryant graduated from there in 2014, where he also hosted various radio shows. This clip is from a March 2014 radio interview with author John Evans about poetry, writing, music, and more!