Hudson Mohawk Magazine
7,530 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 13 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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Taina Asili On Abolition
March 02, 2022 21:46 - 10 minutes - 9.31 MBHudson Mohawk Magazine correspondent Steve Pierce speaks with singer, songwriter and cultural activist Taina Asili. She talks about her new music video and documentary project, Abolition. www.tainaasili.com
Update On Sale Of Public Housing Next To Norlite Incinerator
March 02, 2022 16:36 - 9 minutes - 9.11 MBThe City of Cohoes Housing Authority voted to authorize the sale of the Saratoga Sites housing complex across the track from the Norlite incinerator and aggregate company to the City of Cohoes, which wants to raze it and turn it into an industrial site. A proposal by Norlite to buy the site was rejected. Joe Ritchie of Lights Out Norlite talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.
Rally to Stop War In Ukraine on March 5 in Albany
March 02, 2022 15:48 - 9 minutes - 9.1 MBOn Sat. March 5 at noon in Townsend Park in Albany, peace groups will rally to Stop the War in Ukraine. The marchers will call for diplomacy and negotiation to end the war in Ukraine, demand a ceasefire and halt to fighting, and demonstrate against the militarism of NATO and Russia. Peter Lavenia of the Green party discusses the situation with Ukraine along with the next steps to build peace. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.
Green Party Stop War In Ukrainse Sat March 5 Albany
March 02, 2022 15:48 - 9 minutes - 9.1 MBOn Sat. March 5 at noon in Townsend Park in Albany, peace groups will rally for a ceasefire and halt to fighting, diplomacy and negotiation to end the war in Ukraine, and against the militarism of NATO and Russia. Peter Lavenia of the Green party discusses the situation with Ukraine along with the next steps to build peace. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.
HMM 03 - 01 - 22
March 02, 2022 00:50 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin by heading to a rally in Albany at which climate advocates Urge Biden to Issue Executive Orders to Halt Fossil Fuels Then, we head to another rally where advocacy groups called for the decarceration of the jails, especially Rikers Island. Later on, Jody Cowan got an exclusive interview with Rayford Faulkner, the host of "The Unreal Variety Show." After that, Moses Nagel speaks with one of the founders of St. Rocco's Poetry Collective ahead of the...
Climate Groups Urge Biden to Issue Executive Orders to Halt Fossil Fuels
March 01, 2022 18:55 - 9 minutes - 9.07 MBAhead of President Biden's first State of the Union address, climate advocates gathered in Albany to urge him to declare a climate emergency and issue executive orders to end the use of fossil fuels. We hear from Eric Weltman of Food and Water Watch, Pippa Bartolotti of the Green Party, Julie Farrar of the Independent Living Center, and Mark Dunlea of PAUSE. By the Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.
Digital Ofrenda / Altar Event with Eurídice NaVi
March 01, 2022 18:54 - 10 minutes - 9.28 MBEurídice NaVi is a a transdisciplinary artist working in dance, song, communication, alchemy, and so much more. She works in the dissemination of traditional Mexican music and sound experimentation and will be singing in Nahuatl, a language of the Toltec culture for our upcoming event. Eurídice is one of the artists taking part in the virtual healing event Digital Ofrenda / Altar on March 3 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Register for the event at MediaSanctuary.org/events Annie Del Hierro translated f...
The Legend Rayford Faulkner's Unreal Reality
March 01, 2022 18:17 - 10 minutes - 9.51 MBRayford Faulkner, the local legend and host of Schenectady based public access TV show "The Unreal Variety Show" rarely descends from his mountain of greatness. Hudson Mohawk Magazine was granted an exclusive sit down with the misanthropic man behind the white bag and sunglasses for this interview produced by Jody Cowan The Unreal Variety Show hosted by the Legend Rayford Faulkner is currently celebrating its 20th year in broadcasting. Visit Unrealvarietyshow.tripod.com for more information
Rally to close Rikers' Island
March 01, 2022 16:51 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBOn Sunday, February 27, Tarz Youngblood was found dead in his cell on Rikers' Island. His death is the first of the year, but 16th in the last 12 months. All the deaths are of men who are awaiting trial - no one at Rikers has been convicted of their crimes. On Monday, the Black Attorneys of Legal Aid Caucus (BALA), Color Of Change, the Freedom Agenda of the Urban Justice Center, VOCAL-NY, elected officials, impacted New Yorkers and others held a rally outside the gates of Rikers Island calli...
St Rocco's Baratynsky Day
March 01, 2022 05:15 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBThe St. Rocco's Poetry Collective launches its 2022 season celebrating its 3rd Baratynsky Day. The marathon reading on Saturday, March 5 honors the underappreciated Russian poet with readers from around the world sharing poems and connecting across the cultural divide. Moses Nagel spoke with one of the founders of the collective. For more info: http://www.stroccos.xyz Event info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-baratynsky-day-celebration-of-russian-poetry-tickets-261905154367
Altars and the Transformative Power of Creating Art with Nancy Weber
March 01, 2022 02:32 - 10 minutes - 9.24 MBMaybe some listeners remember the altar that was installed in the middle of Freedom Square at the beginning of 2021. Nancy Weber-- eco artist, gleener, witch-- organized that altar with other community members. Nancy has a long relationship with altars and is one of the organizers of the upcoming Digital Ofrenda/ Altar event. The Digital Ofrenda/ Altar event is happening on Thursday March 3rd from 7pm to 9pm. Hear interviews with the artists, learn more, and register for the virtual event at...
HMM 02 - 28 - 22
March 01, 2022 02:29 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with Mark Dunlea speaking with Dr. Alice Green about the recent report saying police officers violated policy by covering their badges when confronting protesters. Then for our Plastic PSA segment, Alexis Goldsmith brings us to the Ohio River Valley to the site of the PTT Global Chemical ethane cracker project. Later on, Reif Larsen talks with us about the Greening Small Cities Talk happening virtually on Tuesday March 1. After that, Aileen Javie...
The Challenge and Opportunity of Greening America’s Small Cities
February 28, 2022 23:09 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB"The Challenge and Opportunity of Greening America’s Small Cities” is the upcoming Future of Small Cities Institute event taking place on Tuesday, March 3 from 11am-12:30pm. Reif Larsen, founder of the Future of Small Cities Institute, joined us to talk about using Ithaca as a case study, the speakers of the event, and how funding for a sustainable future is so crucial. You can register at futureofsmallcities.org
Ohio River Valley Residents are Organized Against New Ethane Cracker
February 28, 2022 21:43 - 10 minutes - 9.84 MBOn February 13th, 2020, Plastic PSA host Alexis Goldsmith visited plastic infrastructure sites in the Ohio River Valley. One of those sites was the PTT Global Chemical ethane cracker project, where she met Concerned Ohio River Residents organizer Jill Hunkler. An ethane cracker is a petrochemical complex that turns ethane gas from fracking into polythethylene plastic. The region is seeing more plastic infrastructure because of the boom in fracking. As Jill says, "fracking leads to cracking,"...
This Is What Retaliation Looks Like
February 28, 2022 21:42 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBThere are so many people facing evictions, and the housing crisis is intensifying daily due to the lack of affordable housing. Angela Kaufman, a resident of Lakeview Mobile Home Park, has been organizing to save her home and the home of the other residents living at the Lakeview Mobile Home Park. Last year she was arrested trying to save trees from getting cut at the mobile park. Angela's court case is still ongoing. Now she has been served with a notice of violation of park rules and give...
HMM Round Table Segment MLK Day
February 28, 2022 20:54 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBThe Insights of Candidates of Color was a virtual Round Table segment focusing on the experiences candidates of color had while running for office. HMM Producer Blaise Bryant brings us a "best of" from the nearly hour-long conversation.
Alice Green Albany Police Report Tent Encampment
February 27, 2022 19:20 - 9 minutes - 8.81 MBThe long-delayed City of Albany report has concluded that city police officers violated policy when they covered their badges while physically removing protesters last April from an encampment the demonstrators built in the street next to South Station. Dr. Alice Green of the Center for Law and Justice discusses the report and reports an update on the police shooting of Jordan Young. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.
HMM 02 - 25 - 22
February 26, 2022 01:02 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with a story on the Disability Day of Mourning in which Blaise Bryant interviews Katy Carroll. Then, Troy City Council recently discussed body cameras and LRADs, Elizabeth Press interviewed Angela Beallor to learn more. Later on, Moses Nagel reports on a new system in development to hopefully create a more equitable distribution of students from elementary to middle schools. After that, Dulcinia Diggs speaks with Paul Socolow about King’s Landing...
LRAD and Body Camera at Troy's Public Safety Meeting
February 25, 2022 22:09 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBTroy's City Council held its first public safety meeting for this council. A couple of Troy residents sent a letter to the public safety committee before the meeting. This letter was used as a backbone of the discussion on body cameras and LRADs with police chief Dan DeWolf. Elizabeth Press interviews Angela Beallor, one of the authors of the letter, about her concerns with these technologies being added to the Troy Police Department.
Neighbors Protecting Neighbors Wants to Prevent Kings Landing
February 25, 2022 20:28 - 8 minutes - 7.93 MBTroy residents have been advocating around Kings Landing for quite some time now. The Neighbors Protecting Neighbors organization has been a strong advocate for preventing the Kings Landing Phase 2 since 2021. Paul Socolow, a member, spoke with Dulcinia Diggs about the project and it’s concerns. To learn more about the Neighbors Protecting Neighbors organization please visit facebook.com/troynpn
Kings Landing Phase 2
February 25, 2022 20:28 - 8 minutes - 7.93 MBKings Landing has been a subject on Troy residents' minds for quite some time now. The Neighbors Protecting Neighbors organization has been a strong advocate for preventing the Kings Landing Phase 2 since 2021. Paul Socolow is a worry about parking and traffic stress in the area. Tune to hear why Kings Landing phase 2 should be prevented. To learn more about the Neighbors Protecting Neighbors organization please visit facebook.com/troynpn
HMM Katy Carroll DDOM
February 25, 2022 18:49 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBOn Tuesday, March 1, the Disability Day of Mourning memorializes people with disabilities who were killed by those responsible for their care. Katy Carroll is the Disability and Program Coordinator for the Association on Aging in New York. She spoke with HMM's Blaise Bryant about the event and its significance.
Katy Carroll on the Disability Day of Mourning
February 25, 2022 18:49 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBMarch 1 is the Disability Day of Mourning which memorializes people with disabilities who were killed by those responsible for their care. Katy Carroll is the Disability and Program Coordinator for the Association on Aging in New York. She spoke with HMM's Blaise Bryant about the event and its significance.
Albany Middle Schools
February 25, 2022 13:09 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBThe Albany school board is working on changing their system for how elementary schools feed into middle schools. The goal is to create a more equitable distribution of students across the 3 public middle schools in the city. The process is complicated and not without controversy. Moses Nagel reports.
Galactosemia, What You Need To Know
February 25, 2022 05:27 - 10 minutes - 9.34 MBThe last day of February is Rare Disease Day. Nicole Casale, the President of the Galactosemia Foundation spoke with HMM about Galactosemia, a rare metabolic disease, which affects around 1 in 60,000 people. For more information about Galactosemia: http://www.galactosemia.org. For more information about rare diseases visit NORD website (National Organization for Rare Diseases) at: www.rarediseases.org. You can also visit the NIH (National Institute of Health) website. They have additional ...
Blaise Bryant Talks Navigating Snow-Filled Streets for Disabled People
February 25, 2022 04:23 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MBSnow can create difficult terrain for elderly people, people pushing carts and carriages, and for various disabled people. Blaise Bryant, a disability advocate, gets asked by Brea Barthel if people could do more around snow removal to take disability into consideration.
HMM 02 - 24 - 22
February 25, 2022 00:19 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with Mark Dunlea talking with Jasmine Gripper of the Alliance for Quality Education about a recent report identifying New York as the state with the highest rate of racial segregation in schools. Then, our roaming labor correspondent Willie Terry brings us part two of his interview with Saladin Mohammed of Black Workers for Justice. After that, Brea Barthel talks with my co-host Blaise Bryant to give us the perspective of a disabled person navig...
Digital Ofrenda / Altar Event with Geraldine Eguiluz
February 24, 2022 22:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBGéraldine Eguiluz is a multi-instrumentalist (voice, guitar, trumpet, percussion) improviser, composer, musicologist, as well as poet and painter. She spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about music as an experience, performing music as a breathing meditation, and connection as an important element to healing. Géraldine is one of the artists taking part in the virtual healing event Digital Ofrenda / Altar on March 3 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Register for the event at MediaSanctuary.org/events
Alliance For Quality Education On NYS Being Most Segregated Schools In US
February 24, 2022 18:53 - 9 minutes - 8.87 MBSeventy years after the U.S. Supreme Court deemed racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional, New York is the most segregated state in the nation for Black students and second-most segregated for Latino students. Jasmine Gripper, ED of the Alliance for Quality Education, discusses the problem and potential solutions with Mark Dunlea of the Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.
Cajun & Creole Flavors Combine at Mexican Fusion Troy Taco Spot
February 24, 2022 01:13 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MBOnce, Troy was bereft of taco joints; now, as the Times Union has said, the city is awash in them. HMM correspondent Corinne Carey, avid taco fan, visited Street Taco VII to sample the Mexican fusion menu with Cajun and Creole flavors, and spoke with owner Monica Simon about opening during the pandemic, how food is an expression of culture, and what's hot on the menu. For more information, visit www.streettacovii.com.
"At the River I Stand" Film Showing
February 24, 2022 01:05 - 9 minutes - 8.42 MBWillie Terry joins us to talk about “At the River I Stand,” a film that Capital Region Area Labor Federation and other labor organizations are showing on Thursday, February 24th from 6pm-8pm in a hybrid event: at Christ Church Troy Methodist or find more info and the zoom link here: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/at-the-river-i-stand/700577067597813/
HMM 02 - 23 - 22
February 24, 2022 00:27 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with an update of the push to vacate and sell the public housing complex in Cohoes across the street from Norlite incinerator. Then, for our peace bucket we talk with Medea Benjamin, co-founder of Code Pink, about Ukraine. Later on, we have a live interview with Willie Terry about the showing of a film about Martin Luther Kings’ Labor work on Thurs Feb 24 in Troy. After that, Jody Cowen speaks to with Pink Nois, aka Jorim Motley about his brand n...
Pink Nois Releases New Single "Pining", Talks Sonic Transcendence
February 23, 2022 20:02 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MBCapital Region recording artist and polymath Pink Nois wrote, sang, produced, and released two full length albums during the pandemic. He returns this week with a brand new single "Pining" featuring vocalist Bre Morrissey. HMM producer Jody Cowan spoke with Pink Nois, Jorim Motley about his production process and more. Pining by Pink Nois featuring Bre Morriessey was released on 02/22/22 and is currently available for listening on all streaming platforms
Digital Ofrenda / Altar Event with IONE
February 23, 2022 18:14 - 10 minutes - 9.94 MBEmily Curro speaks with healer, author, playwright, director and improvising text-sound artist IONE about her art, healing practices, and participation in the upcoming Sanctuary event Digital Ofrenda / Altar with Minerva Hernández.
Joe Ritchie Of Lights Out Norlite On Whether Cohoes Will Buy Saratoga Sites
February 23, 2022 17:49 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MBThe Cohoes City Council on Feb. 22 met to discuss whether or not the city should buy the Saratoga Sites public housing complex across the tracks from the Norlite incinerator and raze it to turn it into an industrial property. Norlite now also wants to buy the complex to turn it into a research center for incineration. Joe Ritchie of Lights Out Norlite and a resident of the complex discusses what happened at the meeting with Mark Dunlea of the Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.
Medea Benjamin Code Pink Ukraine
February 23, 2022 17:20 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBTensions between the U.S. and Russia over Ukraine continue to escalate, with Russia sending troops into the two breakaway republics. Medea Benjamin, the co-founder of Code Pink, discusses how to bring peace to the area and the need for the peace movement in the U.S. to stand up to the drums for war. With Mark Dunlea for the Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.
Black History Month: Saladin Muhmmad of Black Workers for Justice, (Part 2)
February 23, 2022 05:33 - 10 minutes - 9.41 MBOn February 1, 2022, at the beginning of "Black History Month," Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry spoke to Saladin Muhammad, founder, and organizer with the Black Workers for Justice. In this part two segment of Labor Talk, Saladin talks about how he organized "Black Workers for Justice."
Global Warming vs Climate Change vs Climate Peril
February 23, 2022 02:34 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBMeteorologist Hugh Johnson speaks with Cathy Silber and Sina Basila Hickey about the snow storm coming on Friday, Global Warming vs Climate Change vs Climate Peril, and how to get people to feel the immediacy of climate action.
HMM 02 - 22 - 22
February 23, 2022 02:33 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us the latest on PFOAs in Poestenkill in an interview with town councilmember Eric Wollaber. Then, Dulcinia Diggs joined the SNUG response to the fatal shooting of teen Jaylin Gourrier Lewis. Later on, we talk with Margarethe Houghout about the upcoming Grafting X Change program. After that, Moses Nagel talks with Troy composer and violinist Connor Armbruster on his new album and upcoming release show. Finally, Meteorologist Hugh...
SNUG Fatal Shooting Response
February 22, 2022 22:17 - 7 minutes - 7.09 MBHMM Correspondent Dulcinia Diggs attended a SNUG response in regards to the shooting of Jaylin Gourrier Lewis. This will be the second underage male to lose his life in under 30 days due to gun violence. Supervisor Ron Brown and Program director James Chestnut shared their thoughts on the spring of violence and deaths that have been occurring within the Troy community. James Chestnut expressed how Troy has changed in many ways since he was a child. To learn more about how to stop gun viole...
Connor Armbruster New Release "Masses"
February 22, 2022 16:37 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MBThe new album Masses by violinist Connor Armbruster was recorded live in an empty church in Troy. Moses Nagel spoke with the musician about his process and inspiration as he prepares for a local album release concert. https://armbruster.bandcamp.com/album/masses https://armbrustersounds.com/ https://www.nofuntroy.com/events/super-dark-thursday-connor-armbruster-daan
Grafters X Change Has Upcoming Events
February 22, 2022 03:11 - 10 minutes - 9.36 MBGrafters X Change is gearing up for their spring event where they hold scion wood and seed exchanges, hold talks on topics such as Indigenous Food Sovereignty and Abolitionist Landscapes, and form distributed and decentralized networks. Margaretha Haughwout, one of the organizers, spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about grafting and the upcoming events. For more information visit, www.graftersxchange.org/
HMM 02 - 21 - 22
February 22, 2022 02:31 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with Mark Dunlea’s interview with community organizer in the Bronx, Victor Davila, about an upcoming climate rally at the State Capital to call for climate funding. Then, Plastic PSA with Alexis Goldsmith goes into expanding the NYS bottle bill. Later on, Alieen Javier talks about the Good Neighbor School and an upcoming Tenant Webinar on Feb 24th. After that, Robilee Macintyre uses Troy Bricks, an art project, to preserve Troy history. Finall...
Troy Bricks Preserve the History of Troy
February 21, 2022 23:28 - 10 minutes - 9.45 MBRobilee Mcintyre is the artist behind Troy Bricks which preserves the history of Troy with the traditional brick form layered with images telling the history of this city. Robilee is interested in preservation and wants people to learn about what was here, should we have been saved, and to start conversations around history and preservation. Learn more at https://troybricks.com
More Music Less Violence : Aarir & Liyfnayah
February 21, 2022 21:12 - 10 minutes - 9.66 MBThe pandemic brought an increase in violence and there have already been two teenage fatal shootings in Troy in 2022. In 2021 DJ Hollyw8d put together a non profit event called More Music Less Violence in hopes of sending a message to the area. MoreMusicLess Violence featured artist from around the Capital Region and gave them a chance to showcase their music. HMM Correspondent Dulcinia Diggs sat down with Aarion and Lifnaiyah two artist who have voiced how violence has effected them. ...
Beverage Industries Undermine State and National Bottle Bills, Report
February 21, 2022 19:08 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBBottle bills, aka beverage container deposits, are the gold standard for recycling plastic, aluminum, and glass single-use containers, and for reducing plastic pollution from bottles. New York has had a $0.05 container deposit law since 1982. Now, a new bill introduced by NYS Assemblymember Cahill would raise that deposit to $0.10 and expand the NYS bottle bill to include more types of containers, such as wine and kombucha bottles. (NY State Assembly Bill A8668 - nysenate.gov) Bottle Bills ...
Albany Webinars on Tenant and Landlord Rights And Legal Protections
February 21, 2022 13:45 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBThe City of Albany's Good Neighbor School, an educational program for Albany tenants and landlords, is offering two webinars this week. Aileen Javier spoke with Danni Smith, the Housing Services Advocate for the City of Albany, about upcoming webinars: Tenants' Rights on February 22, and Legal Processes & Protections for Tenants on February 24. Both webinars are virtual and at 5:30 pm. To register: www.albanyny.gov/1942/Good-Neighbor-School Or contact Danni Smith at: [email protected] In...
Update on PFOA Drinking Water Contamination in Poestenkill
February 20, 2022 23:40 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MBPFOAs were first identified in the water at the middle school in Poestenkill and several nearby residential wells in January of 2021. The source has yet to be identified. Concerned Citizens for Clean Drinking Water (cccdw.org) is hosting a meeting via Zoom from 7 to 8 pm on Thursday, February 24 to provide an update. Poestenkill Town Councilmember Eric Wohlleber provides an update to Mark Dunlea for the Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.
Davila of NY Renews on March 8 Climate Rally at State Capitol
February 19, 2022 21:13 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MBOn March 8, the climate coalition and NY Renews are holding a major rally at the State Capitol. Victor Davila, a community organizer with The Point CDC in the Bronx, talks with Mark Dunlea of the Hudson Mohawk Radio Network about the call for $15 billion in climate funding.
HMM 02 - 18 - 22
February 19, 2022 00:47 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with Mark Dunlea discussing covid relief funds to resolve rent arrears. Then, Elizabeth Press spoke with Saratoga Springs Public Safety Commissioner about the draft report to understand the Daryl Mount incident. Later on, Garrett McCarey speaks with with Joseph Dalton about how the Arts have been affected by the pandemic, and Black Lives Matter and #MeToo movements. After that, Troy Prep High School's Media Club presents another Youth News br...