Hudson Mohawk Magazine
7,530 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 16 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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Earth justice DEC Proposals On Implementing Climate Law
February 09, 2022 17:24 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MBEnvironmental groups have filed comments to two draft policy documents from the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) that will guide the implementation of the state's new climate law (CLCPA)with respect to handling permits for emissions from facilities. Hillary Aidun of Earthjustice talks about the proposed rules, including how they are supposed to protect environmental justice communities. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.
HMM 02 - 08 - 22
February 09, 2022 00:41 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with Corinne Carey speaking with Troy City Council President Carmella Mantello about using remaining federal COVID relief funds. Then, it’s a play called "Hurricane Diane," a hilarious look at the blind eye we turn to climate change, with performances starting next week in Albany. Mark Dunlea spoke with Director Patrick White. Later on, Shirley Chen speaks with NYU graduate Jason about how you might celebrate the Chinese New Year if you’re stuck ...
Hugh Johnson on the "Sleet Bomb" and the Winter Olympics
February 09, 2022 00:36 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBRetired Meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us to talk about last weekend's "sleet bomb," artificial snow at the Winter Olympics, and how this relates to climate change. He spoke with hosts Cathy Silber and Sina Basila Hickey.
Troy Library Black History Books for Youth
February 08, 2022 22:37 - 9 minutes - 8.63 MBCarol Roberts, Young People's Service Librarian at Troy Public Library, is talking about books for Black History Month and more with Brea Barthel. Books discussed include "Black Boy Joy: 17 Stories Celebrating Black Boyhood" by Kwame Mbalia, ed. (2021); "Stamped: Racism, Anti-Racism, and You (For Young Adults)" by Jason Reynolds & Ibram X. Kendi (2020); "Stamped (for Kids)" by Jason Reynolds & Ibram X. Kendi, adapted by Sonja Cherry-Paul (2021); "The 1619 Project: Born on the Water" by Niko...
Troy Feb. Books (Youth)
February 08, 2022 22:37 - 10 minutes - 9.95 MBCarol Roberts, Young People's Service Librarian at Troy Public Library, is talking about books for Black History Month and more with Brea Barthel. Books discussed include "Black Boy Joy: 17 Stories Celebrating Black Boyhood" by Kwame Mbalia, ed. (2021); "Stamped: Racism, Anti-Racism, and You (For Young Adults)" by Jason Reynolds & Ibram X. Kendi (2020); "Stamped (for Kids)" by Jason Reynolds & Ibram X. Kendi, adapted by Sonja Cherry-Paul (2021); "The 1619 Project: Born on the Water" by Nikole...
Troy February Books (Adult)
February 08, 2022 21:53 - 9 minutes - 8.9 MBStephanie Dudek, talking about books with Brea Barthel, shares ideas for beating the winter doldrums with books on breadmaking and composting, plus the library's "winter reading challenge" and book club. Books discussed: "Bittman Bread: No-Knead Whole Grain Baking for Every Day" by Mark Bittman & Kerri Conan (2021) and "No-waste Composting: Small-Space Waste Recycling Indoors and Out" by Michelle Balz (2021). Also mentioned: "Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Glob...
Troy Library February Books for Adults
February 08, 2022 21:53 - 9 minutes - 8.9 MBStephanie Dudek, talking about books with Brea Barthel, shares ideas for beating the winter doldrums with books on breadmaking and composting, plus the library's "winter reading challenge" and book club. Books discussed: "Bittman Bread: No-Knead Whole Grain Baking for Every Day" by Mark Bittman & Kerri Conan (2021) and "No-waste Composting: Small-Space Waste Recycling Indoors and Out" by Michelle Balz (2021). Also mentioned: "Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Glob...
Hurricane Diane By Harbinger Theater At Albany Barn
February 08, 2022 20:30 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MBHarbinger Theatre will present “Hurricane Diane” at Albany Barn, 56 2nd Street in Arbor Hill on Feb. 17 to Feb. 19 and Feb. 24 to 26. In this Obie-winning comedy with a twist, Pulitzer Prize finalist Madeleine George pens a hilarious evisceration of the blind eye we all turn to climate change. Director Patrick White discusses the event with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Radio Network. For tickets or more information, visit https://www.actingclasswithpatrickwhite.net/
"Hurricane Diane" Adresses our Lack of Action on Climate Change
February 08, 2022 20:30 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MBHarbinger Theatre will present “Hurricane Diane” at Albany Barn, 56 2nd Street in Arbor Hill on Feb. 17 to Feb. 19 and Feb. 24 to 26. In this Obie-winning comedy with a twist, Pulitzer Prize finalist Madeleine George pens a hilarious evisceration of the blind eye we all turn to climate change. Director Patrick White discusses the event with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Radio Network. For tickets or more information, visit https://www.actingclasswithpatrickwhite.net/
"Hurricane Diane" Addresses our Lack of Action on Climate Change
February 08, 2022 20:30 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MBHarbinger Theatre will present “Hurricane Diane” at Albany Barn, 56 2nd Street in Arbor Hill on Feb. 17 to Feb. 19 and Feb. 24 to 26. In this Obie-winning comedy with a twist, Pulitzer Prize finalist Madeleine George pens a hilarious evisceration of the blind eye we all turn to climate change. Director Patrick White discusses the event with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Radio Network. For tickets or more information, visit https://www.actingclasswithpatrickwhite.net/
Troy Seeks Public Input for Use of Federal Funds
February 08, 2022 17:48 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MBOn February 4, the City of Troy announced the creation of a new website for Troy residents to submit ideas for how to use the second half of the COVID relief funds from the federal government under the American Rescue Plan. The new website is part of the Troy Now Initiative, which has been called a "once in a lifetime opportunity" to implement big projects that will impact the future of the city. HMM correspondent Corinne Carey spoke with Troy City Council President Carmella Mantello about th...
HMM 02 - 07 - 22
February 08, 2022 02:28 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with Mark Dunlea’s interview with Joe Ritchie about the City of Cohoes buying Saratoga Sites, the housing complex next to Norlite. Then, our Plastic PSA by Alexis Goldsmith looks at plastic turf and its environmental impact. Later on, Aileen Javier’s housing story this week is with Louise McNeilly of Affordable Housing Partnership about how to become a landlord and what that means. After that, Brea Barthel speaks with Professor David Hochfelder t...
Artificial Turf: Plastic Pollution in Plain Sight
February 07, 2022 21:30 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MBThis week's Plastic PSA features a local organizer in Watertown, Massachusetts who's raising awareness about the risks of artificial turf. Artificial turf is plastic turf that's often filled with tire crumb. While in place, synthetic turf smothers the earth AND releases greenhouse gases methane and ethylene. It can create intense heat islands and offgas chemicals which children then breathe. Tune in to hear more with Plastic PSA host Alexis Goldsmith. Photo: Elaine Thompson / AP Photo
Alice Slater World Beyond War On VFP Nucear Posture Review
February 07, 2022 19:04 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MBThe Veterans for Peace (VFP_ Nuclear Posture Review warns that the danger of nuclear war is greater than ever and that nuclear disarmament must be vigorously pursued. With the first anniversary of the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) on January 22, the VFP Posture Review calls on the U.S. government to sign the treaty and to work with other nuclear-armed states to eliminate all the world’s nuclear weapons. Alice Slater of World Beyond War discusses the VFP report with M...
Missing Family and Food During the Chinese New Year
February 07, 2022 17:06 - 10 minutes - 39.6 MBJason, who is from China, is a recent graduate of NYU. This year, he didn't get to spend the Chinese New Year with his family. He spoke with HMM producer Shirley Chen about some of his family traditions and the food he missed for her series about the experience of Chinese people in the USA.
Chinese International Student Interview-Jason-Food
February 07, 2022 17:06 - 10 minutes - 39.6 MBJason was an international student who studies at NYU and has recently graduated. This year, he didn't get to spend the Chinese New Year with his family. Let's hear some of his family traditions and the food he missed.
Louise McNeilly talks about the landlord training at AHP
February 07, 2022 14:29 - 12 minutes - 11 MBSo, you want to be a landlord or a landlady? Louise McNeilly talks about the rewards and the responsibilities of becoming a landlord. She talks about the fair housing laws, screening tenants, leases and rental agreements. To help you become a successful landlord the AHP has a training class for you! Their next landlord training class will be offered virtually on Thursday February 24th at 5:30 pm. To register for the class please visit the Affordable Housing Partnership website at: www.ahphome...
Louise McNeilly Talks about Landlord Training at AHP
February 07, 2022 14:29 - 12 minutes - 11 MBInterested in becoming a landlord or a landlady? There are rewards and responsibilities that go along with it. Louise McNeilly talks about fair housing laws, screening tenants, leases and rental agreements. AHP has a training to help you become a successful landlord. Their next landlord training class will be offered virtually on Thursday February 24th at 5:30 pm. To register for the class, the Affordable Housing Partnership website is: www.ahphome.org (go to the Classes tab and scroll to L...
The City of Cohoes is Buying Saratoga Sites
February 06, 2022 22:05 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MBThe City of Cohoes recently announced that it will respond to the ongoing problems with pollution at the Saratoga Sites public house complex across the railroad tracks from the Norlite hazardous waste and aggregate facility by buying the housing, moving people out, and converting it to industrial use. We hear from Joe Ritchie, a resident of the complex who is with Lights out Norlite. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.
Ritchie Lights Out Norlite Cohoes Buying Saratoga Sites
February 06, 2022 22:05 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MBThe City of Cohoes recently announced that it will respond to the ongoing problems with pollution at the Saratoga Sites public house complex across the railroad tracks from the Norlite hazardous waste and aggregate facility by buying the housing, moving people out, and converting it to industrial use. We hear from Joe Ritchie, a resident of the complex who is with Lights out Norlite. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.
HMM 02 - 04 - 22
February 05, 2022 00:56 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with Corinne Carey who speaks with Assemblymember McDonald for his take on the redistricting process and the results. Then, Lovonia Mallory interviews Jason Brown, a professional football player turned farmer. Later on, Elizabeth Press brings us excerpts from the city council meeting in which the City of Troy settled with police officer Jarrod Ihler who shot Dahmeek McDonald. After that, Sina Basila Hickey asks high school science teacher Devin ...
Teaching High School Science & Navigating the Pandemic
February 04, 2022 22:41 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBDevin Robinson, one of NATURE Lab’s Community Scientists as well as a high school science teacher, is very excited by the work that he does. When COVID-19 hit, he had to rethink how to engage his students while they were struggling to navigate this time. He spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about what goes on in his classroom, science modeling acceptance of failure, hunting salamanders to engage students virtually, and more.
Dahmeek McDonald Settlement Approved
February 04, 2022 21:50 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBAlmost five years after police officer Jarrod Ihler shot Dahmeek McDonald, the City of Troy settled with him. Today we air excerpts of the city council meeting where the settlement was approved. During the open comment period, people supported the settlement but expressed concern around policy and policing in the City of Troy.
Assemblymember John McDonald on Redistricting
February 04, 2022 19:06 - 10 minutes - 9.18 MBOn February 3, the New York State legislature passed, and the Governor Kathy Hochul signed, legislation establishing new electoral district lines in New York State. This action comes after a failed attempt at an independent redistricting process and has drawn fire from good government groups and partisan politicos alike. Assemblymember John McDonald spoke with the Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Corinne Carey about his take on the process, and the results.
Building the Empire State Plaza and Displacing People
February 04, 2022 18:25 - 10 minutes - 9.51 MBHear about the building of Albany's Empire State Plaza, and the related destruction of 40 city blocks, displacing about 7,000 residents and 400 businesses, to make room for it. David Hochfelder, a professor involved with UAlbany's Public History Program, talks with Brea Barthel about the 14-year "urban renewal" project, putting it in the context of similar projects in New York state and beyond. For more information, with photos and oral histories, visit https://98acresinalbany.wordpress.com/...
Building the Empire State Plaza
February 04, 2022 18:25 - 10 minutes - 9.51 MBHear about the building of Albany's Empire State Plaza, and the related destruction of 40 city blocks, displacing about 7,000 residents and 400 businesses, to make room for it. David Hochfelder, a professor involved with UAlbany's Public History Program, talks with Brea Barthel about the 14-year "urban renewal" project, putting it in the context of similar projects in New York state and beyond. For more information, with photos and oral histories, visit https://98acresinalbany.wordpress.com/...
The Story Behind Ovenbird's Tasty, Gorgeous Creations
February 04, 2022 17:04 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBIf you're a fan of delicious, homemade sourdough bread and you live in the capital region, you may have heard whispers about Ovenbird Baking. Professionally-trained baker Eliza Hunter started Ovenbird after she found herself at home when the COVID pandemic hit, selling loaves of tasty sourdough out of her home to friends and those who learned about her through word of mouth. Eliza combines her baking skills, art training, and her love of birds to make uniquely gorgeous loaves she now sells (a...
The Ovenbird Story
February 04, 2022 17:04 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBIf you're a fan of delicious, homemade sourdough bread and you live in the capital region, you may have heard whispers about Ovenbird Baking. Professionally-trained baker Eliza Hunter started Ovenbird after she found herself at home when the COVID pandemic hit, selling loaves of tasty sourdough out of her home to friends and those who learned about her through word of mouth. Eliza combines her baking skills, art training, and her love of birds to make uniquely gorgeous loaves she now sells (a...
Media Club's Youth News 02-04-2022
February 04, 2022 07:56 - 9 minutes - 8.73 MBThe young minds of Troy Prep High School's Media Club present this Youth News break for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. In this week's segment we'll hear about censorship in the school system, a battle of words between singer-song writers, and an interview with the newest addition to the Troy Prep High School staff, Mr. Mitchell.
HMM 02 - 03 - 22
February 04, 2022 00:26 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with a discussion about the proposed New York State budget, in Mark Dunlea’s interview with Ron Deutsch of New Yorkers for Fiscal Fairness. Then, our roaming labor correspondent Willie Terry brings us his latest update with Doug Bullock on the Solidarity Committee of the Capital District. Later on, Sina Basila Hickey talks with Devin Robinson, a science teacher at Troy High School who is also one of the Sanctuary’s Nature Lab community scientists...
Emily Curro is the Sanctuary's New Development & Communications Director
February 03, 2022 22:09 - 10 minutes - 9.33 MBWe’d like to introduce you to The Sanctuary for Independent Media newest hire, Emily Curro photo is by: Willie David Short V
Don Hyman Documentaries
February 03, 2022 21:35 - 10 minutes - 9.2 MBDonald Hyman, local actor/ producer/ director/ educator, talks with Brea Barthel about how his "living theatrical historical documentaries" capture tales of African Americans that might otherwise be lost. A film of "Conversations on Freedom," his most recent work on the formation of the Pullman Porters Union, the first African-American union in the U.S., will premiere in an event at the Albany Institute of History and Art on Saturday 2/5/22. Hear about that as well as his earlier work on Zor...
Solidarity Notes Report with Doug Bullock
February 03, 2022 20:42 - 10 minutes - 9.57 MBHMM Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry interviewed Doug Bullock, organizer with The Solidarity Committee of the Capital District. Willie spoke to Doug about articles in the January "Solidarity Notes," a monthly newsletter published by the Solidarity Committee of the Capital District. This labor segment is part of Willie's interview with Doug Bullock, who will report monthly on Solidarity Notes News.
SOLIDARITY NOTES REPORT (Doug Bullock)
February 03, 2022 20:42 - 10 minutes - 9.57 MBWOOC Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry interviewed Doug Bullock, Organizer with "The Solidarity Committee of the Capital District. Willie spoke to Doug about articles in the January "Solidarity Notes," a monthly newsletter published by the Solidarity Committee of the Capital District. This labor segment is part of Willie's interview with Doug Bullock, who will report monthly on Solidarity Notes News.
Deutsch of NYers for Fiscal Fairness On State Budget, Economic Development
February 03, 2022 20:14 - 9 minutes - 8.93 MBRon Deutsch of New Yorkers for Fiscal Fairness discusses the state budget finances. He discusses the impact of last year's increased state taxes on the wealthy, and the need to invest in caregivers in this year's budget. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.
State Budget & Economic Development New Yorkers for Fiscal Fairness
February 03, 2022 20:14 - 9 minutes - 8.93 MBRon Deutsch of New Yorkers for Fiscal Fairness discusses the state budget finances. He discusses the impact of last year's increased state taxes on the wealthy, and the need to invest in caregivers in this year's budget. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.
HMM 02 - 02 - 22
February 03, 2022 00:29 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with an update from Riverkeeper on the last ditch effort to stop the Champlain Hudson Power Express transmission line. Then, for our Peace segment, we hear from Grannies for Peace about their Valentine Day’s event. Later on, we hear from Paul and Mary Liz Stewart about their work on the Underground Railroad project in Albany. After that, Eunice Jeong spoke with Dr. Daniels about gene therapy and medical ethics. Finally, we have a segment on Reco...
Grannies For Peace Hold Valentine Day Event on Afghanistan
February 02, 2022 22:14 - 9 minutes - 9.02 MBFor 16 years, Grannies for Peace have held events on Valentine's Day. Mabel Leon discusses this year's events which will focus on Afghanistan. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network. (Webinar with Kethy Kelly and Phyliss Bennis https://bit.ly/GFPValenine)
Mabel Leon Grannies For Peace Valentine Day Events On Afghanistan
February 02, 2022 22:14 - 9 minutes - 9.02 MBFor 16 years Grannies for Peace have done an event on Valentine's Day. Mabel Leon discusses this year's events which will focus on Afghanistan. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network. (Webinar with Kethy Kelly and Phyliss Bennis https://bit.ly/GFPValenine)
Lea Leventhal, Student Activist
February 02, 2022 18:35 - 10 minutes - 9.37 MBLea Leventhal, who is pursuing a self-determined major in Social Justice Studies at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY, talks about her activism journey with HMM host and producer Cathy Silber.
The Return of Albany's Record Riot
February 02, 2022 17:41 - 10 minutes - 9.44 MBOn Sunday January 30th, 2022 Albany's Polish Community Center hosted the return of the Capital Region's premier music collectors event Record Riot featuring over 55 tables of EPs, LPs, 45s, and more from vendors all over the Northeast. HMM Producer Jody Cowan did some digging and spoke with vendor Randy from the "What a Crock Records" store in Schuylkill Haven, PA The next record riot event takes place in Albany on Sunday May 15th, more information can be found at recordriots.com
Hugh Johnson Talks Snow Flakes and Snow Storms
February 02, 2022 01:07 - 10 minutes - 9.53 MBHugh Johnson follows up on last week's meteorology conversation on the uniqueness about snow flakes, talks about the storm that just passed (it could have been much worse), and the storm coming on Friday.
HMM 02 - 01 - 22
February 02, 2022 01:02 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with news about what’s in store for redistricting in New York this time around. Then, in celebration of the Chinese New Year, we hear from new Sanctuary producer Shirley Chen about her experiences of the holiday. Later on, Catherine Rafferty tells us about TVFilm, the independent film showcase on WMHT. After that, we kick off Black History Month with a report on this year’s photography awards from the Underground Railroad Education Center. Finall...
TV Film is Calling for Upstate NY, Independent Filmmakers
February 01, 2022 22:30 - 8 minutes - 8.14 MBTVFilm, an independent short film showcase by WMHT, is now open for submissions! What kinds of films are they looking for? What examples of films are there from the past? How can these films be viewed? Sina Basila Hickey asks Catherine Rafferty of WMHT all that and more. To learn more, head to the WMHT.org
Sanctuary Intern Shirley Chen on the Chinese New Year
February 01, 2022 21:42 - 10 minutes - 10 MBIn 2022, Chinese New Year's day falls on February 1. HMM host and producer Cathy Silber speaks with new Sanctuary intern Shirley Chen about her experiences of the holiday in Guangzhou (Canton), Shanghai and Brooklyn.
Shirley Chen on the Chinese New Year
February 01, 2022 21:42 - 10 minutes - 10 MBIn 2022, Chinese New Year's day falls on February 1. HMM host and producer Cathy Silber speaks with new Sanctuary intern and HMM producer Shirley Chen about her experiences of the holiday in Guangzhou (Canton), Shanghai and Brooklyn.
Riverkeeper Opposes CHPE Canadian Hydro Transmission Project
February 01, 2022 20:04 - 9 minutes - 8.9 MBThe CHPE (Champlain Hudson Power Express) project would bring Canadian Hydropower to New York City using a cable routed along the Hudson River. Richard Webster, Legal Director of Riverkeeper, will be submitting comments opposing the project over climate, jobs, and environmental concerns by Feb. 7 to the Public Service Commission which has to decide whether to approve the project despite the announced support of Governor Hochul. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.
Horner Of NYPIRG On NYS Redrawing Election Districts
February 01, 2022 16:23 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBThe state constitution was amended a decade ago to set up an independent commission to handle the redrawing of Congressional and state legislative district lines following the federal census. However, the state legislature, dominated by the Democrats, will end up once again drawing the lines - largely to favor the Democrats (i.e., gerrymandering). Blair Horner of NYPIRG discusses what is happening, the possibility of litigation, and how the process still needs to be reformed. With Mark Dunlea...
Horner of NYPIRG on NYS Redrawing Election Districts
February 01, 2022 16:23 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBThe state constitution was amended a decade ago to set up an independent commission to handle the redrawing of Congressional and state legislative district lines following the federal census. However, the state legislature, dominated by the Democrats, will end up once again drawing the lines - largely to favor the Democrats (i.e., gerrymandering). Blair Horner of NYPIRG discusses what is happening, the possibility of litigation, and how the process still needs to be reformed. With Mark Dunlea...
Medical Accessiblity Based On Medical Ethics
February 01, 2022 15:11 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MBDr. Christine Daniels is currently working in a biopharmaceutical space to develop gene therapy. HMM correspondent Eunice Jeong spoke with Dr. Daniels about medicine accessibility based on medical ethics which relates to underprescription. While a lot of people are in need of medicine in a time like this, underprescription issues continue based on assumptions and stereotypes.