Hudson Mohawk Magazine
7,526 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsHudson Mohawk Magazine is a local volunteer-produced 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 broadcasted from The Sanctuary for Independent Media on WOOC 105.3 FM.
Thanks to listeners like you, the Sanctuary is able to use art and participatory action to promote social and environmental justice and freedom of creative expression.
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Local Residents Express Their Concerns About Norlite
September 21, 2022 21:27 - 9 minutes - 8.37 MBAndrea Cunliffe from Hudson Mohawk Magazine speaks to members of the community who live in the vicinity of the Norlite plant in Cohoes during a community meeting with Lights Out Norlite, an activist organization dedicated to shutting down the facility. Norlite's burning of hazardous materials has been correlated to an increased rate of cancer for nearby residents, according to data from the New York State Department of Health.
Tamara Starr Of Headcount Promotes Voter Registration
September 21, 2022 20:38 - 9 minutes - 8.91 MBHeadcount is a national effort to promote voter registration, often through music. Local coordinator Tamara Staff discusses how and why to register to vote with Mark Dunlea of the Hudson Mohawk Magazine. Applications must be done in person or postmarked no later than October 14, 2022 (and if mailed, received by a board of elections no later than October 19, 2022).
HMM 09 - 20 - 2022
September 20, 2022 23:12 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with Grannies for Peace which will hold a peace vigil at Colonie Center on Wednesday Sept. 21. An interview by Mark Dunlea. Then, Moses Nagel brings us a story on a refugee soccer club. Later on, we have book suggestions on the theme of Hispanic Heritage Month from Brea Barthel’s visit to the Troy Public Library. After that, we talk to Sawyer Screenprinting & Embroidery about the process of shirt printing. Finally, Blaise Bryant gets the s...
Books for Hispanic Heritage Month
September 20, 2022 20:00 - 10 minutes - 9.41 MBHear about four books for young readers to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month (9/15-10/15), plus a balloon workshop and family game nights, from Carol Roberts, head of Young People's Services at Troy Public Library. "Diamond Park" (Phillippe Diederich, 2022), a fictional tale of three teens trying to clear a friend of murder charges in Mexico, explores the complexities of Latinx culture. "Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music" (Margarita Engle, 2015) captures the true story of ...
Grannies For Peace Join International Peace Vigil On Sept. 21
September 20, 2022 17:55 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBGrannies for Peace will hold a peace vigil at Colonie Center on Wednesday Sept. 21 as part of the International Day of Peace. They will protest the impact of wars on children and show their opposition to the US arms sales that feed wars around the world. Maureen Aumand talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about how Arms Feeds War Not Children.
Refugee Soccer Club
September 20, 2022 17:32 - 10 minutes - 9.17 MBA new soccer program for refugee kids has been meeting on weekends since August in Albany. Moses Nagel checked in on the game last weekend when they invited the community out to play or observe. Refugee Welcome Center: https://www.rwcwesthill.com/
HMM 09 - 19 - 22
September 20, 2022 01:37 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Mark Dunlea’s report from the Lights Out Norlite update on September 15th. Then, Corinne Carey brings us her next Election Watch 2022 profile, this time on Rensselaer County Court Judge Debra Young, who is running for re-election. Later on, Brea Barthel welcomes Ian Hauck, the new head of adult services at Troy Public Library, for his first segment of book recommendations and activities updates. After that, Water Justice Lab Youth Fellow...
Visually Impaired Pedalers Tandem Bike Ride Coming to Albany
September 19, 2022 22:32 - 9 minutes - 8.9 MBThe Visually Impaired Pedalers or VIP Tandem Bike riding is happening this Sunday, September 25 at the Corning Preserve. Blaise Bryant previews the ride with event organizer Shawn Newton. CC image of two people on a tandem bike
30th Jim Perry Awards Report
September 19, 2022 19:50 - 10 minutes - 9.31 MBThis past Thursday, Citizen Action of New York held the 30th annual Jim Perry Awards. The ceremony honors advocates who are making true progressive change. Correspondent Blaise Bryant brings us this report including speeches from the nominees.
Water Justice Lab Youth Visit Floating Islands with Radix
September 19, 2022 03:32 - 9 minutes - 15 MBWater Justice Lab Youth Fellows took at trip on a solar pontoon boat with Scott Kellogg of Radix, where they visited floating islands installed to improve water quality in the Hudson River. Youth Fellow Muzzamil Moate interviewed Scott after the ride.
Lights Out Norlite Calls for Official Action at Community Briefing
September 18, 2022 21:37 - 9 minutes - 9.07 MBThe Norlite hazardous waste incinerator and aggregate facility in Cohoes is approaching two years operating with expired permits, and the Department of Environmental Conservation has not released any updates since February 2022. Lights Out Norlite held a briefing about shutting the plant down for local residents on Sept. 15 at the Saratoga Sites public housing complex, which the city plans to demolish after moving all the residents out. We hear from LON organizer Joe Ritchie, area resident Sh...
HMM 09 - 16 - 22
September 16, 2022 23:28 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Corinne Carey’s interview with The New York StateWide Senior Action Council‘s Executive Director María Alvarez. Then, we hear about the 2nd ever Convergence Summit, blending community and the arts. Later on, Alycia Bacon from Mothers Out Front discusses theater as a tool for social change. After that, from the Lansingburgh Library, Brea Bartel brings us September book picks. Finally, Hudson Mohawk Magazines airs another collection o...
2nd Ever Convergence Summit
September 16, 2022 21:20 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBAlbany Symphony Director of Education and Community Engagement Jae Gayle tells us about the second-ever Convergence Summit - how it came to be and all that it offers to the community! Saturday, September 17th's event will feature workshops, lessons, lectures, and more to explore Black American art forms, facilitated by acclaimed curating artists and artist ambassadors.
The New York StateWide Senior Action Council Celebrates 50 Years
September 16, 2022 20:56 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MBThe New York StateWide Senior Action Council celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, and members from across the state gathered in Saratoga Springs this week, for the first time in more than 2 years, to celebrate. Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondent Corinne Carey spoke with María Alvarez, the Executive Director of the organization, about its priorities and issues facing seniors and brings us this report.
Alycia Bacon of Mothers Out Front on Organizing Theatre of the Oppressed
September 16, 2022 19:32 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBAs created by Brazilian theatre visionary, Theatre of the Oppressed is a form of popular community-based education that uses theater as a tool for social change. Originally developed out of Boal’s revolutionary work with peasant and worker populations in Latin America, it is now used all over the world for social and political activism, conflict resolution, community building, therapy, and government legislation. Alycia Bacon of Mothers Out Front discusses her efforts to organize the Theatre ...
Alycia Bacon MoF Organizing Theatre Of The Oppressed
September 16, 2022 19:32 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBAs created by Brazilian theatre visionary, Theatre of the Oppressed is a form of popular community-based education that uses theater as a tool for social change. Originally developed out of Boal’s revolutionary work with peasant and worker populations in Latin America, it is now used all over the world for social and political activism, conflict resolution, community building, therapy, and government legislation. Alycia Bacon of Mothers Out Front discusses her efforts to organize the Theatre ...
Meghan Marohn Tribute Part 3
September 16, 2022 19:04 - 10 minutes - 9.38 MBAs most already know, the remains of one of our producers, Meghan Marohn were found earlier this month near Longcope Park in Massachusetts. Although the public does not yet know what happened to her, at Hudson Mohawk Magazine we are collecting and sharing memories. This is our third compilation of memories of Meghan collected and edited by Elizabeth Press.
A Festival to Celebrate Latinx & Hispanic Culture
September 16, 2022 00:03 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MBElvia García, Community Organizer at Columbia County Sanctuary Movement (CCSM), joined us on the first day of Hispanic History Month (Sep 15- Oct 15) to talk about how culture triggers all the senses through music, food, community, and celebration. On Saturday Sept 17, 2022 in Hudson, NY, CCSM is organizing the second annual Latinx Parade and Festival. More info: https://www.sanctuarycolumbiacounty.org/latinx-festival
HMM 09 - 15 - 22
September 15, 2022 23:54 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin by marking Hispanic History Month and speak with Elvia Garcia of Columbia County Sanctuary Movement. Then, Willie Terry brings us a labor segment about the recent Labor Day picnic. Later on, Bosh brings us a Triple E’s segment, an interview with Matt Toprosky. After that, Brea Barthel brings us to the Albany Center Gallery for their current exhibition. Finally, Cathay Silber speaks with Dan Lyles of CollectivEffort.
Solidarity Labor Day Celebration (Seth Cohen) P-3
September 15, 2022 14:46 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBOn Monday, September 5, 2022, the Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Solidarity Labor Day Picnic and Celebration at Cook Park in Colonie. The Labor Day theme was "Organize a Union at Work." Willie interviewed three labor leaders in the capital region about Labor Day 2022. In this part three labor report, he spoke to Sean Cohen, President of the "Capital District Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, about labor day 2022.
Free Medical / Dental / Vision Clinic
September 15, 2022 03:21 - 10 minutes - 9.73 MBDon Franks of Southern Adirondack Health Initiative (SAHI)joined Sally Becker and Mark Dunlea to talk about the FREE medical/dental/vision clinic at the Washington County Fairgrounds taking place on September 17th and 18th, 2022. Working with RAM and New York licensed doctors, the Southern Adirondack Clinic is open to EVERYONE. There is no proof of identification, income, medical insurance, immigration status, religious or political affiliation to be served.
Troy Library September books
September 15, 2022 02:21 - 9 minutes - 8.75 MBListen up for some interesting book suggestions! Ian Hauck, the new head of Adult Services at Troy Public Library, talks about books on quests and history, plus some activities. Books include "Wild Sheep Chase" (Haruki Murakami, 2002); "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" (Kanehito Yamada, a series of graphic novels; 5 books since 2021); and "Cuba: An American History" (Ada Ferrer, 2021). Ian even lists a picture book ("Make Your Bed with Skipper the Seal" by Admiral William McRaven, 2021). Activ...
Lansingburgh book picks for September
September 15, 2022 01:13 - 9 minutes - 9.02 MBPunching, poisons, "murderbots," and. . . fashion? Laurie Dreyer, manager of Troy Public Library's Lansingburgh branch, talks about these and more. Hear about the many benefits of having a library card, and a bit about September's "Banned Books Week." Books discussed: "A Very Punchable Face" (Colin Jost, 2020); "The Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons" (Kate Khavari, 2022); the series of "Murderbot Diaries" (Martha Wells, five since 2017); and "Fashionopolis: The Secrets Behind the Clothe...
Lansingburgh Book Picks for September
September 15, 2022 01:13 - 9 minutes - 9.02 MBPunching, poisons, "murderbots," and. . . fashion? Laurie Dreyer, manager of Troy Public Library's Lansingburgh branch, talks about these and more. Hear about the many benefits of having a library card, and a bit about September's "Banned Books Week." Books discussed: "A Very Punchable Face" (Colin Jost, 2020); "The Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons" (Kate Khavari, 2022); the series of "Murderbot Diaries" (Martha Wells, five since 2017); and "Fashionopolis: The Secrets Behind the Clothe...
HMM 09 - 14 - 22
September 14, 2022 23:19 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin by hearing about the dangers of PFAS forever chemicals from Dr. David Bond. Then, for our peace bucket, we hear about why Upstate Drone Action raised the issue of 9/11 in their most recent protest at Hancock air force base. Later on, Corinne Carey spoke with Troy City Court candidate Marc Palozzi. After that, Dulcinia Diggs speaks with game developer Rachel Presser. Finally, we are joined by Don Franks who will tell us about the FREE medical...
Life as a Gaming Consultant and Developer with Rachel Presser, Pt.1
September 14, 2022 19:48 - 10 minutes - 10 MBRachel Presser is a game developer, writer, and gaming consultant. Rachel joins Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondent Dulcinia Diggs for an interview based on her experience as a game developer, discussing the differences between an indie game developer and mainstream game developing and how to become a game developer. This is part one of a three part interview, to learn more about Rachel Presser and her work, visit: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/is-your-21st-century-games-career-wh...
Troy City Court Judge Marc Palozzi
September 14, 2022 17:52 - 9 minutes - 8.93 MBFor Election Watch 2022, political & public affairs correspondent Corinne Carey spoke with Troy City Court candidate Marc Palozzi. They discuss his experience and why he is running now. Edited by Blaise Bryant.
Rensselaer County Court Judge Debra Young
September 14, 2022 17:46 - 10 minutes - 9.58 MBWe continue our 2022 election coverage. Our Corinne Carey spoke with Rensselaer County Court Judge Debra Young about her candidacy and experience.
Rensselaer County Court Judge Debra Young, Running for Relection
September 14, 2022 17:46 - 10 minutes - 9.58 MBFor Election Watch 2022 political & public affairs correspondent Corinne Carey spoke with Rensselaer County Court Judge Debra Young about her candidacy and experience. Edited by Blaise Bryant.
David Bond Discusses Dangers From PFAS Forever Chemicals
September 14, 2022 17:36 - 9 minutes - 9.02 MBThe toxic PFAS forever chemicals are being found in water supplies throughout the country. The EcoAction Committee of the Green Party held a webinar on Sept. 12 to overview the issue. In this segment we hear from Prof. David Bond of Bennington College who helped with the PFOA issue in Hoosick Falls and the Norlite hazardous waste incinerator in Cohoes. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. (You can see the entire webinar at https://fb.watch/fxOwiA2_lJ/)
Drone Protest at Hancock Air Force Base Highlights 9-11
September 14, 2022 16:29 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MBRemembering the lives lost during 9/11 and its aftermath in foreign countries where U.S. drone air strikes have been carried out, Upstate Drone Action protested at the Hancock Airforce Base outside of Syracuse on 9/12. The group called for an end to "the drone assassination program" and for the base to take responsibility for its war crimes. Ed Kinane speaks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Drone Protest At Hancock Air Force Base Highlights 9 - 11
September 14, 2022 16:29 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MBRemembering the lives lost during 9/11 and its aftermath in foreign countries where U.S. drone air strikes have been carried out, Upstate Drone Action protested at the Hancock Airforce Base outside of Syracuse on 9/12. The group called for an end to "the drone assassination program" and for the base to take responsibility for its war crimes. Ed Kinane speaks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Albany Center Gallery's September exhibit
September 14, 2022 16:25 - 10 minutes - 9.35 MBHear from two artists involved with Albany Center Gallery. John DeSousa, one of five artists with work in the current exhibit, describes his collages and artistic process. Then Tony Iadicicco, the gallery director, talks about the gallery and its work supporting both artists and the community. Collaborative projects with other organizations include the host of murals throughout Albany, plus one being created in Schenectady. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. For more info, s...
Albany Center Gallery Sept exhibit
September 14, 2022 16:25 - 10 minutes - 9.35 MBHear from two artists involved with Albany Center Gallery. John DeSousa, one of five artists with work in the current exhibit, describes his collages and artistic process. Then Tony Iadicicco, the gallery director, talks about the gallery and its work supporting both artists and the community. Collaborative projects with other organizations include the host of murals throughout Albany, plus one being created in Schenectady. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. For more info, s...
Jim Perry Progressive Leadership Award this Thursday
September 14, 2022 15:38 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MBIvette Alfonso, Citizen Action’s Board President, joined Blaise Bryant and Brea Barthel in a conversation about the organization’s “30th annual Jim Perry Progressive Leadership Award” on Thursday 9/15. Jim Perry was a founding member of Citizen Action of the Capital District and a lesbian/gay rights leader both in the Capital District and statewide. Honorees are Shameka Andrews, Hon. Neil Breslin, Marco Flagg, Luke Grandis, and the organizing teams for the newly unionized workers at Starbucks...
Weather Update: Climate Detection Networks
September 14, 2022 15:31 - 9 minutes - 8.55 MBRetired National Weather Service meteorologist Hugh Johnson joined Blaise Bryant and Brea Barthel to talk about the NY Mesonet and CocoRAHS networks.
HMM 09 - 13 - 22
September 13, 2022 23:24 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with an update on Norlite. Mark Dunlea asks Dave Publow about an upcoming community meeting on Thursday, September 15. Then, as we head into election season, Corinne Carey leads us in election coverage of Rensselaer County for the Election Watch 2022 series. Later on, Brea Barthel talks to NY Folklore about all that they’re doing including the upcoming annual Mohawk Hudson Folklife Festival. After that, Ellie Irons of Lawn Lab tells us a bit...
Lawn Lab: Native Seeds & Deep Root Systems
September 13, 2022 21:25 - 9 minutes - 9.11 MBSunflowers dot the landscape, and at the Lawn Lab there is a special sunflower that is native to the midwest, brought to the east for biodiversity. Ellie Irons, the artist behind Lawn Lab, gave Sina Basila Hickey some context behind this particular sunflower as well as the evening primrose.
NY Folklore supports artists
September 13, 2022 20:51 - 10 minutes - 9.7 MBHear how an organization called New York Folklore helps preserve and share crafts, stories, and histories of New Yorkers, from recent immigrants through first peoples. Director Ellen McHale and Staff Folklorist Anne Rappaport-Berliner discuss their Schenectady gallery, journal, events, and upcoming annual Mohawk Hudson Folklife Festival. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. For more info, visit nyfolklore.org.
Election Watch 2022 to Profile Candidates of Rensselaer County
September 13, 2022 18:36 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBHudson Mohawk Magazine’s political & public affairs correspondent Corinne Carey is the creator of Election Watch, an annual series on Hudson Mohawk Magazine which profiles local candidates. This series for 2022 is just getting underway and Corinne gave us an intro as to what to expect.
Sally Rhoades Performs at Thursday Poetry Event on 9/13
September 13, 2022 17:04 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MBAlbany poet Sally Rhoades, September's Third Thursday featured poet, is in conversation with Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Andrea Cunliffe about her life as a poet, performer, and playright. A regular at open mics, her chapbook titled "Greeted By Wildflowers" was published this past Spring. She will preview her reading with Albany Poets at the Social Justice Center, 33 Central Ave., Albany on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 7:30PM. This September's Third Thursday poetry event Poet Sally Rhoades ...
Sally Rhoades Albany Poet 9.13.2022
September 13, 2022 17:04 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MBAlbany poet Sally Rhoades is in conversation with Hudson Mohawk Magazine' Andrea Cunliffe about her life as a poet, performer and playright. A regular at open mics, her chapbook, Greeted By Wildflowers, was published this past Spring. She previews her reading with the Albany Poets at the Social Justice Center, 33 Central Ave., Albany on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 7:30PM. . This September's Third Thursday poetry event Poet Sally Rhoades will read. at the Social Justice Center. Thursda...
Dave Publow On Norlite Community Update Thurs. Sept. 15
September 13, 2022 15:26 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBOn Thursday Sept. 15, Lights Out Norlite will provide an update on the effort to shutdown the Norlite hazardous waste incinerator and aggregate facility in Cohoes NY. The meeting will be outdoors at 5:30 PM in the playground area of the Saratoga Sites housing complex (across from Hotdog Charlies, 629 Saratoga St). Dave Publow provides an overview of the event to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Dave Publow on Norlite Community Meeting Thursday 9/15
September 13, 2022 15:26 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBOn Thursday Sept. 15, Lights Out Norlite will provide an update on the effort to shutdown the Norlite hazardous waste incinerator and aggregate facility in Cohoes, NY. The meeting will be outdoors at 5:30 PM in the playground area of the Saratoga Sites housing complex (across from Hotdog Charlie's, 629 Saratoga St). Dave Publow provides an overview of the event to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Dave Publow on Lights Out Norlite's Mission Updates
September 13, 2022 15:26 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBOn Thursday Sept. 15, Lights Out Norlite will provide an update on the effort to shutdown the Norlite hazardous waste incinerator and aggregate facility in Cohoes, NY. The meeting will be outdoors at 5:30 p.m. in the playground area of the Saratoga Sites housing complex. Dave Publow provides an overview of the event to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
HMM 09 - 12 - 22
September 13, 2022 02:13 - 58 minutes - 54 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Ivette Alfonso from Citizen Action of New York joining us to talk about an upcoming awards ceremony. Then, Mark Dunlea talks with Joshua Cohen about the launch of the Hudson Valley Climate Action Network. Later on, Moses Nagel takes us to Fun Stuff, a Troy-based design studio doing interesting work. After that, Jody Cowan reports on JBA Concierge Medicine, a new at-home full-service medical care program being started in the Capital Regio...
Dungeons & Dragons Reclaimed by POC and LGBTQ+ Communities
September 12, 2022 21:32 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MBThe Dungeons & Dragons game has existed since the '70s, often associated with nerdy white kids. Justin Shi contradicts that stereotype and spoke with Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Sina Basila Hickey about how he sees POC and LGBTQ+ communities driving the game's popularity. He spoke about why that it and some of the meaning behind the game. CC image by Harrison Baere of Fan-made miniatures of yuan-ti from Dungeons & Dragons.
Dan Lyles on CollectivEffort
September 12, 2022 18:11 - 9 minutes - 8.84 MBCollectivEffort in Troy, NY is the brainchild of some RPI-trained talents who came together to build something greater than the sum of their parts: an LLC, based in co-op principles, providing media and marketing services that facilitate connections within and among communities, increasing engagement, collaboration & sustainability in ways that boost both sales and social capital. Vice President for Operations and Research Dan Lyles explains the vision and the practice to HMM producer Cathy S...
Joshua Cohen On Launch Of Hudson Valley Climate Action Network
September 12, 2022 14:27 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBThe Hudson Valley Climate Action Network is a communication network for elected officials, municipal volunteers, and grassroots climate leaders who are working on climate in Putnam, Orange, Ulster, Dutchess, Greene, and Columbia counties. They are having a community launch event on Thursday September 15th from 4-7 pm at Basilica Hudson. Joshua Cohen of HVCAN speaks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine. For more details, see hvcan.org.
JBA Concierge Medicine Offers Personalized Home Care
September 11, 2022 16:37 - 10 minutes - 9.46 MBNew York based care-givers Alison Joseph and John Brown are offering residents in the Capital District full service at home medical care with their new business venture JBA Concierge Medicine. Starting Sept. 1st 2022, the practice is taking on new patients. Visit WWW.JBACONCIERGEMED.COM for more information and to get registered Produced by Jody Cowan