Hudson Mohawk Magazine
7,530 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 9 hours 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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HMM 05 - 03 - 22
May 04, 2022 15:39 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with a recap from last Saturday’s rally to shut down the Norlite facility. Then we head to Art Omi where R.I.S.E. facilitated an art making workshop for awareness around Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women. Later on, Outta The Muck co-director, Bhawin Suchak, speaks with Dulcinia Diggs about the upcoming workshop and film screening at the Sanctuary. After that, Troy High Producer Jacob Boston interviews fellow student Emma Thompson about ...
Art & March to Raise Awareness Around Missing and Murdered Indigenous People
May 03, 2022 23:50 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBOn Friday May 6th, a Missing and Murdered Indigenous People’s Awareness March will take place in Hudson, NY. In preparation for this march, Forge Project partnered with artists Demian DinéYazhi' (Diné) of R.I.S.E. and Korina Emmerich (Puyallup) to host a drop-in protest poster- and banner-making workshop at Art Omi. Sina Basila Hickey spoke with the artists to get more information. These groups and the larger community will be gathering at the Henry Hudson Riverfront Park around 5:30 PM and...
Residents Demand that "Norlite Has Got To Go"
May 03, 2022 21:27 - 10 minutes - 9.34 MBLights Out Norlite held a rally at NY Governors Mansion bringing Governor Hochul's attention to the hazardous waste and toxic dust that the Norlite Aggregate in Cohoes has burned for years. Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Andrea Cunliffe reported on-site, recording the passion from the public that included demands for the closure of this incinerator that spreads cancer-causing dust and toxic emissions and sending a clear message that Norlite has 'Got To Go'. Go to Lightsoutnorlite.org for links and ...
"Outta The Muck" Comes to the Sanctuary
May 03, 2022 12:46 - 10 minutes - 9.61 MBOutta The Muck, a film by Ira McKinley & Bhawin Suchak, is coming to the Sanctuary on May 7th. The co-directors will lead at workshop at 5pm with a film screening at 7pm. Dulcinia Diggs interviewed Bhawin Suchak about the experience of creating this film and what advice he has for up and coming filmmakers. More info: https://www.mediasanctuary.org/event/outta-the-muck-filmscreening/
Interview with Bhawin Suchak on "Outta The Muck," Pt1
May 03, 2022 12:46 - 10 minutes - 9.61 MBOutta The Muck, a film by Ira McKinley & Bhawin Suchak, is coming to the Sanctuary on May 7th. The co-directors will lead at workshop at 5pm with a film screening at 7pm. Dulcinia Diggs interviewed Bhawin Suchak about the experience of creating this film and what advice he has for up and coming filmmakers. More info: https://www.mediasanctuary.org/event/outta-the-muck-filmscreening/
HMM 05 - 02 - 22
May 03, 2022 00:34 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Mark Dunlea’s on-the-scene report of an April 30th rally at the Governor’s mansion in Albany demanding that the Norlite hazardous waste incinerator be shut down. Then, Jess Bennett, from Friends of the Mahicantuck, talks about the importance of saving “1011,” the last untouched waterfront forest in the city of Troy. Later on, Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondent Eunice Jeong talks with Doctor Shahrzad Ghourchian of Siena College about me...
Key Council Meeting To Save 1011
May 02, 2022 21:43 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBSina Basila Hickey talks with Jess Bennett, from Friends of the Mahicantuck, about efforts to “Save 1011,” the last untouched waterfront forest in Troy, and the importance of the upcoming city council vote on Thursday May 5.
FOCUS Lab Opens in Downtown Troy
May 02, 2022 19:41 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MBTo Flow Both Ways: The Past, Present, and Future of Hudson Waterfronts is now open in downtown Troy at the FOCUS Lab. Reif Larson of The Future of Small Cities Institute gave Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Sina Basila Hickey a sneak peak of the exhibition. www.focuslivinglab.com 21 3rd Street, Troy, NY Open Saturdays | 9am to 2pm
Worker's Memorial Day 2022 (Albany)
May 02, 2022 15:07 - 10 minutes - 9.63 MBOn April 28, 2022, the Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the "Worker's Memorial Day 2022" event at the Albany Labor Temple. In attendance were labor, community leaders, and workplace safety experts who came together to remember those workers who lost their lives while working. In this labor segment, Willie recorded some highlights from the event.
Hundreds Rally to Tell Gov Hochul to Shut Down Norlite Incinerator
May 01, 2022 23:49 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBThe campaign to shut down the Norlite hazardous waste incinerator intensified on April 30 when several hundred people rallied at the Governor's Mansion to call on Hochul to shut down the facility. We hear from Alexis Goldsmith of Lights Out Norlite; Poet D. Colin; Tasheca Medina of Equality for Troy; and Kriti Sharma of the RPI Sunrise Movement. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.
Pizza & Painting with Kevin Pryor
April 29, 2022 23:44 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBKevin Pryor from Troy Look Inc joins us to talk about his organization, the lasting impact it has had, and a Paint & Pizza event on April 30th. He spoke with Andrea Cunliffe.
HMM 04 - 29 - 22
April 29, 2022 23:27 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Blair Horner of NYPIRG giving us his perspective on the court decision to reject newly drawn district lines. Then, a teacher from Emma Willard talks about why Paul Farmer, a physician who championed global health, is significant to her. Later on, we’ll find out about what Cohoes is planning with floating solar panels. After that, Kevin Pryor from Troy Look Inc talks about an upcoming Paint & Pizza event. Finally, we get a dose of pet ...
Skidmore Contingent Faculty Union Drive Goes Public
April 29, 2022 17:34 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBThe majority of college classes these days are delivered by faculty who often struggle to earn a living wage, go without benefits and can’t necessarily count on having their job the next semester, or the next year, leaving students in the lurch, not able to count on the classes they need to graduate or not able to go the distance with a cherished advisor. This is the case throughout the country, and throughout the Capital District. The union drive by contingent faculty at Skidmore College in ...
Horner of NYPIRG on Court Decision Rejecting District Lines
April 29, 2022 16:42 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBOn April 27, New York's highest court in a split decision threw out the newly drawn election lines for Congress and the State Senate on the grounds that state lawmakers engaged in partisan gerrymandering to favor Democrats. The court ordered the lower court to draft new lines for this fall’s elections even though petitioning has been completed for the major parties. The court said they expect that the primaries for Congress and the Senate may have to be shifted to August. Blair Horner of NYPI...
Horner Of NYPIRG On Court Decision Rejecting District Lines
April 29, 2022 16:42 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBOn Apirl 27, New York's highest court in a split decision threw out the newly drawn election lines for Congress and the State Senate on the grounds that state lawmakers engaged in partisan gerrymandering to favor Democrats. The court ordered the lower court to draft new lines for this fall’s elections even though petitioning has been completed for the major parties. The court said they expect that the primaries for Congress and the Senate may have to be shifted to August. Blair Horner of NYPI...
Mental Health Benefits of Pet Therapy
April 29, 2022 05:03 - 10 minutes - 9.26 MBHMM correspondent Sarah Abraham speaks with Patty Reksc from the Schenectady Chapter of Therapy Dogs International about the mental health benefits of pet therapy, her own personal journey with therapy dogs, and more! Here is their contact information for their national office and local chapter! Therapy Dogs International TDI-dog. org [email protected] Schenectady Chapter #74 Therapy Dogs International [email protected]
Cohoes Plans Floating Solar Panels
April 29, 2022 00:46 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBThe City of Cohoes is pursuing a plan to install a floating photovoltaic system on the city's reservoir, one of the first of its kind in the nation. Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondent Corinne Carey visited the site and spoke with Cohoes City Planner Joseph Seman-Graves about the project.
Skidmore College Contingent Faculty Union Drive Goes Public
April 29, 2022 00:38 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBThe majority of college classes these days are delivered by faculty who often struggle to earn a living wage, go without benefits and can’t necessarily count on having their job the next semester, or the next year, leaving students in the lurch, not able to count on the classes they need to graduate or not able to go the distance with a cherished advisor. This is the case throughout the country, and throughout the Capital District. The union drive by contingent faculty at Skidmore College in ...
Vicious Cycle of Economics in the Medical Field and Future Steps to Take
April 29, 2022 00:10 - 7 minutes - 7.2 MBDr. Ghourchian is an Economics professor at Siena College. HMM correspondent Eunice Jeong spoke with Dr. G about how the economic system disrupts the ethics behind medical accessibility and current and future insurance policies. While there are so many people who are going through the vicious circle of not having enough expenses for health care, what can be the next step to take from the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare?
HMM 04 - 28 - 22
April 28, 2022 23:54 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Mark Dunlea’s conversation with Alexis Goldsmith about the Lights Out Norlite rally at the governor’s mansion on Saturday, April 30. Then, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry brings us more news from the NY Nurses Association Lobbying Day in an interview with Association Vice President Tonia Bazel. Later on, we observe Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, with a piece Cathy Silber pulled together for the occasion. After that, fi...
Medical Ethics of Paul Farmer and His Work for Equal Medical Accessibility
April 28, 2022 22:24 - 9 minutes - 8.93 MBDr. Katharine Holt is the history department chair at Emma Willard School. HMM correspondent Eunice Jeong spoke with Dr. Holt about Paul Farmer who made great social contributions not only as a doctor but also as a person who cared for each individual. Dr. Holt highlights his work on those who were often neglected by society and whose well-being was threatened. This is a moment to honor and acknowledge his work and the impact that he still has on us.
Filmmaker Ira McKinley Returns to Family Roots in "Outta the Muck"
April 28, 2022 21:11 - 10 minutes - 9.75 MB"Outta The Muck" takes us on a journey with filmmaker Ira McKinley to visit his parent's home, to the land of sugarcane, where he reconnects with family and explores their shared family history that spans seven generations. Ira McKinley spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about their film which will be screening at the Sanctuary. May 7th: 5-6pm, Be The Media! workshop 7-9pm, film screening More information at https://www.mediasanctuary.org/event/outta-the-muck-filmscreening/
Interview with Filmmaker Ira McKinley who Returns to Family Roots in "Outta the Muck"
April 28, 2022 21:11 - 10 minutes - 9.75 MB"Outta The Muck" takes us on a journey with filmmaker Ira McKinley to visit his parent's home, to the land of sugarcane, where he reconnects with family and explores their shared family history that spans seven generations. Ira McKinley spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about their film which will be screening at the Sanctuary. May 7th: 5-6pm, Be The Media! workshop 7-9pm, film screening More information at https://www.mediasanctuary.org/event/outta-the-muck-filmscreening/
2022 - 04 - 28 Yom HaShoah Silber
April 28, 2022 20:31 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MBYom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, commemorates the anniversary of the first day of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising in 1943, which, by the Hebrew lunar calendar falls in 2022 between sundown on April 27 and nightfall on April 28. Hudson Mohawk Magazine Producer Cathy Silber observed the day by creating this piece. For information about the Holocaust memorial coming to the Capital District, visit https://www.cdjhm.org/. Sources for this piece: https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/arti...
Holocaust Remembrance Day 2022
April 28, 2022 20:31 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MBYom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, commemorates the anniversary of the first day of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising in 1943, which, by the Hebrew lunar calendar falls in 2022 between sundown on April 27 and nightfall on April 28. Hudson Mohawk Magazine Producer Cathy Silber observed the day by creating this piece. For information about the Holocaust memorial coming to the Capital District, visit https://www.cdjhm.org/. Final editing by Moses Nagel. Sources for this piece: https://encyclop...
Varsity Softball Player Emma Thompson Talk About Student-Athlete Balance
April 28, 2022 20:28 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MBVarsity softball player Emma Thompson talks to Jacob Boston about finding normalcy in her final season of sports at Troy High School and gives advice to young softball players.
Varsity softball player Emma Thompson talks to Jacob Boston about her senior student-athlete journey
April 28, 2022 20:28 - 5 minutes - 6.48 MBTroy High School varsity softball player Emma Thompson talks to Jacob Boston about coming back to normalcy for her final season in the purple and gold, and gives advice to young softball players
Goldsmith On Lights Out Norlite Rally On April 30
April 28, 2022 16:22 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MBLights Out Norlite, along with 32 other Capital Region organizations and concerned residents, will hold a rally on Saturday, April 30th at 11:30 AM at the Governor's Mansion in downtown Albany, calling on Governor Hochul to direct the NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation to deny Norlite’s permit renewals and close the facility. Alexis Goldsmith talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the event and the environmental problems presented by Norlite.
NYS Nurses Lobbying Day (ESP) Tonia Bazel, 2nd Vice President
April 28, 2022 12:44 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MBOn April 26, 2022, the Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the New York State Nurses Association lobbying Day at the Empire State Plaza in Albany for Safe Staffing, Nursing Practice, and Health Equity. The NYS Nurses Association called for Universal Healthcare Now and the passage of the "New York State Health Care Act." Willie interviewed Tonia Bazel, 2nd Vice-President of Albany Nurses Association Executive Committee, about their lobby day and th...
Victor Davila on the Need for Climate Action
April 27, 2022 23:58 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MBOne of the speakers at the Earth Day rally on April 22, 2022 in Albany was Victor Davila, A.C.T.I.O.N. Program Manager at The Point CDC, who traveled up from the Bronx.
HMM 04 - 27 - 22
April 27, 2022 23:16 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin by talking to the head of the Albany central Labor Federation about the April 30th event for International Workers Day. Then, we talk to John Amidon about his peace walk in Nevada about nuclear weapons. Later on, we have a report about the nurses lobby day. After that, we head to the streets for a SNUG rally and discuss how to deal with gun violence in Troy. Finally, we hear some words from Victor Davilla at last Friday’s Earth Day rally in ...
Local Principal Stands Against Gun Violence
April 27, 2022 03:02 - 6 minutes - 5.65 MBAmanda Klopott, the principal of School 2 in Troy, NY, spoke with Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Dulcinia Diggs at a recent SNUG demonstration against gun violence. Klopott and her son attended the SNUG event to show their support for the community that is being affected by gun violence.
Amanda Klopott SNUG Interview
April 27, 2022 03:02 - 6 minutes - 5.65 MBHMM discusses gun violence with Amanda Klopott, the principal of School 2 in Troy, New York. Klopott and her son attended the SNUG event to show their support to the community that is being affected by gun violence.
HMM 04 - 26 - 22
April 26, 2022 23:36 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with an update from the Green Party’s campaign and its Green New Deal. Then, we turn to Norlite and hear from a resident and scientist about concerns about the facility and hear from an organizer of Lights Out Norlite about the rally on Saturday April 30th in Albany. Later on, Art Fleischner of the Capital Region May Day planning committee tells us about their planned events on April 30th in Washington Park. After that, Joe Fama of TAP speak...
"Work Isn't Working! Solidarity is Power!" May Day 2022
April 26, 2022 23:24 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBMay 1st is International Worker’s Day, aka May Day! Albany will be celebrating May Day on April 30th from 1pm to 4:20pm in Washington Park by the Lakehouse Ampitheater. Joining us to tell us about the event is labor organizer Art Fleischner: a Solidarity Committee member, Troy Area Labor Council member, and on the planning committee for the Capital District MayDay events.
NYS Nurses Lobbying Day (ESP) Dawn Zipp, RN
April 26, 2022 21:53 - 10 minutes - 9.43 MBOn April 26, 2022, the Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the New York State Nurses Association lobbying Day at the Empire State Plaza in Albany for Safe Staffing, Nursing Practice, and Health Equity. The NYS Nurses Association called for Universal Healthcare Now and the passage of the "New York State Health Care Act." Willie interviewed Dawn Zipp, RN, and President of Bellevue Woman's Center, about their lobby day in this labor segment.
Amidon Reports On Peace Walk In Nevada Against Drones, Nuclear Weapons
April 26, 2022 20:03 - 9 minutes - 9.1 MBJohn Amidon partipated in this year's Nevada Desert Experience Sacred Peace Walk. He talks about why individuals protest annually against nuclear weapons and drones. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. You can check out videos about the walk on John's youtube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSV5E2AunAZSY2XAidm6ULA
Rev. Pedriñán Of Albany Labor Fed Discusses May Day April 30 Event
April 26, 2022 19:11 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MBThis year's International Workers Day event in the Capital District will be celebrated on Saturday, April 30 at the Washington Park lakehouse from 1 to 4:20 PM. Rev. Pedriñán of Albany Central Labor Federation discusses why his group is participating and touches on climate change, Graduate Student Employees Union, and the Nurses Union at Albany Med. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Green Party Nominates Hawkins For Governor And Mattera For Lt. Governor
April 26, 2022 17:06 - 9 minutes - 8.7 MBThe Green Party is running Howie Hawkins for Governor and Gloria Mattera for Lt. Governor. They discuss their campaign and its call for a Green New Deal, single-payer heath care, anti-poverty initiatives and grassroots democracy. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
HMM 04 - 25 - 22
April 26, 2022 02:44 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with on-site reports from the Climate Can’t Wait coalition’s Earth Day action at the state capitol. The first segment is Mark Dunlea talking with some of the presenters. Then comes a report from Moses Nagel and Andrea Cunliffe. Later on, Corinne Carey joins us to talk about the candle lighting ceremony to urge the Legislature to Pass Medical Aid in Dying Act in 2022 on Wednesday After that, Aileen Javier brings us information on an upcoming h...
Hugh Johnson on Climate Change & Earth Day
April 26, 2022 02:39 - 10 minutes - 9.18 MBIn our weekly discussion with retired meteorologist Hugh Johnson, we’ll look at Earth Day, and what has (or hasn’t) changed in the 50 years since the first event.
Urgining the Passing of "Medical Aid in Dying Act"
April 26, 2022 02:38 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBOn Wednesday there will be a news conference to urge the passing of the Medical Aid in Dying Act in 2022. Joining Blaise Bryant & Brea Barthel to talk about this event and bill is Corinne Carey, Compassion & Choices Senior New York Campaign Director. For more information on the topic, and on the news conference this Wednesday, April 27th at 11am, that website again is: www.CompassionAndChoices.org/NewYork.
The Science and Politics of Norlite
April 25, 2022 20:06 - 10 minutes - 9.37 MBHudson Mohawk Magazine continues to report on Norlite in Cohoes to understand the science and politics of burning hazardous waste in the Capital Region of New York. Andrea Cunliffe reports on a recent press conference with Christopher Sevinsky and also interviewed Alexis Goldsmith on the upcoming "We All Breathe What They Burn: Close Norlite Now" Rally at the Governor's Mansion in Albany on April 30th at 11:30am. To learn more, sign the petition, or join the rally go to: lightsoutnorlite.or...
LIGHT OUT NORLITE now
April 25, 2022 20:06 - 10 minutes - 9.37 MBHudson Mohawk Magazine looks into Norlite Aggregate in Cahoes to discover the science and politics of burning hazardous waste into the Capital Region of New York. Reporting on the recent a Press Conference and an upcoming Rally at the Governer's Mansion, is Andrea Cunliffe from Hudson Mohawk Magazines. Sign the petition and join the rally - go to: lightsoutnorlite.org
Affordable Housing Partnership Talks About Their Program And Their 2022 Homebuyer Fair
April 25, 2022 19:56 - 10 minutes - 9.26 MBThe Affordable Housing Partnership has been at the Capital Region since 1989, it started as a lending organization. Louise McNeilly talks to HMM how overtime the AHP has changed and focused into closing the racial wealth gap assisting future homebuyers access resources and education for successful homeownership, helping protect the environment making accessible energy efficient improvements for homeowners and helping build stronger neighborhoods in the Capital Region. Their 2022 Homebuyer F...
Joe Fama on the Uncle Sam Mall
April 25, 2022 19:01 - 10 minutes - 9.52 MBLongtime architect and activist Joe Fama has been writing about the early days of the historic preservation movement in Troy. In this segment he speaks about his new article on the devastating impact of plans for the Uncle Sam Mall with Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondent Steve Pierce. Read the article here: https://www.mediasanctuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Joe-Fama-on-the-Uncle-Sam-Mall.pdf
Mental Health Awareness with NAMI-NYS
April 25, 2022 16:29 - 10 minutes - 9.91 MBDuring the month of May, National Alliance on Mental Illness-New York State (NAMI-NYS) joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health. They offer many education and awareness activities with a wide range of options taking place both virtually and in person. Amanda McDowell, NAMI-NYS Event Coordinator, and Matthew Shapiro, NAMI-NYS Director of Public Affairs, came onto Hudson Mohawk Magazine to talk about their work and programming with correspondent Sarah Abraham. Their w...
More from the Climate Can't Wait Rally
April 25, 2022 15:23 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MBAt the state capital on Friday, as thousands of activists converged to demand the governor and legislature pass a series of pro-environment bills. Moses Nagel added this report along with Andrea Cunliffe.
Climate Actvists Demand Action From State Lawmakers On Earth Day
April 24, 2022 16:33 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MBThe Climate Can’t Wait coalition went to the State Capitol on Earth Day to demand immediate action from state lawmakers. In this segment, we hear from Laura Shindell of Food and Water Watch, Rosemary Rivera of Citizen Action, and Angel Flores of NY Communities for Change. By Mark Dunlea for the Hudson Mohawk Magazine.