The Hudson Mohawk Magazine is a locally-produced nightly news hour that provides sanctuary for the discussion of a wide range of topics, scaling from the global to the hyper-local. The show is broadcast on WOOC 105.3 FM, The Sanctuary for Independent Media's low-power radio station based in Troy, NY. With the support of people like you, the Sanctuary uses art and participatory action to promote social and environmental justice and freedom of creative expression.
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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from a recent report on Capital Complex’s need for fossil fuels from SHARE.Then, Moses Nagel speaks with John Levendosky about the Albany Community Police Review Board’s struggle with Local Law J.Later on, Mekhi King talks to Ray Bridges about the Black and Wild organization…
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Andrew Elitzer is the author of “Simply Put,” a compilation of shorter stories, vignettes, and rumination on nature. He spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about this book that he says has something for everyone.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine
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Report Shows How To Convert Capitol Complex To 100% Renewable Energy
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SHARE, the Sheridan Hollow Alliance for Renewable Energy, a coalition of Capital area residents and statewide advocates, released report by geothermal expert Jay Egg and SHARE’s science team demonstrating how the heating and cooling needs of the Capitol complex can be met without fossil fuels. We hear from Bob Cohen and Jay Egg. With Mark Dunlea fo…
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The Albany Community Police Review Board is facing a struggle to implement the new functions mandated by Local Law J which Albany voters passed in a referendum with nearly 70% approval. To achieve the independence required by Local Law J, the board needs to become a part of the city of Albany with offices and facilities within the city government. …
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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:First, Bob Welton of Rensselaer Environmental Coalition talks with Mark Dunlea about the Environmental Justice forum being held this Saturday regarding the closing of the Dunn Landfill. Then, Mark Emanatian, Executive Director of The Capital District Area Labor Federation talks with Roaming Labor Correspondent W…
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Margaretha Haughwout on DE-FENCE Pt 2 & Marginal Zones of Resistance
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DE-FENCE Part 2: The Line Becomes a Territory workshop will be taking place this Saturday, May 18 with Margaretha Haughwout. Participants will help install deconstructed fence posts in a living participatory art installation as part of the Sanctuary Eco-Art Trail. She spoke with A'Livija Mullins-Richard of Air Justice Lab about her art practice and…
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"Views from the Front Porch" at Oakwood Community Center
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"Views From the Front Porch" is an original play, presenting the impact of the Hoosick St. Bridge through the voices, views & stories of past and current Hillside North residents of Troy, NY. Trip, Inc. and Oakwood Community Center representatives Rachael Lorimer and Justin Relf came to Hudson Mohawk Magazine to speak about the upcoming performance…
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Raei Bridges, the creator of Black and Wild spoke with Mehki King to discuss how crucial nature is and how it's important to have a safe community for people of color to connect with nature.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine
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Capital District Area Labor Federation (Mark Emanatian, Executive Director) Part 3
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On Monday, April 22, 2024, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry interviewed Mark Emanatian, Executive Director of The Capital District Area Labor Federation. Willie asked Mark about the positive and negative aspects of the labor movement in 2023 and his thoughts on what to look forward to in 2024. This labor segment is part three of that discus…
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Environmental Justice Forum On Rensselaer Dunn Landfill Sat May 18
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On Saturday, May 18, the Rensselaer Environmental Coalition will hold an EJ forum at noon at the Rensselaer Public Library 676 East St, to provide an update on the effort to close down the Dunn Landfill. Operating permits for the facility expired in July 2022. The speakers will discuss the latest on the permit review process, the community's rights…
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On Tuesday, May 14 the New York For All coalition held a rally at the Capitol to call for the passage of the New York For All Act. All New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status, want to lead open lives without intimidation. The New York for All Act offers protections that help make this possible by prohibiting all local law enforcement and stat…
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Save 1011 Goes to Troy Planning Commission, May 15
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Troy is still speaking out against the proposed development at 1011 2nd Ave in Troy NY, one of the last undeveloped waterfront properties in Troy. Jess Bennett of Friends of the Mahicantuck spoke with Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the opportunity for the public to voice their perspectives around this development at the Troy Pl…
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Jazz Sanctuary is For Those Who Love Jazz
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Susan Brink is the artistic director of Jazz Sanctuary, the jazz program which airs weekdays 7-10pm on Sanctuary Radio, on WOOC-LP 105.3 FM Troy and streaming at MediaSanctuary.org, and on WOOS-LP 98.9FM Schenectady. Susan spoke with Lennox Apudo and Sina Basila Hickey about what it means to love jazz, how this program began, and why this program i…
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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea reports from a rally at the state capital to urge the state legislature to pass the Bigger Better Bottle Bill and the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act.Then, Trip, Inc. and Oakwood Community Center join us to talk about their upcoming performance of “Views From the Front Po…
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Belated Happy Dance Like a Chicken Day! Chloe Whittaker, Adult Activities Director at Troy Public Library, discusses that and other obscure May holidays before listing many upcoming activities at the Library. Those include an adult coloring time while Chloe reads a short story; a creative writing workshop; a presentation on how to talk with youth a…
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Hundreds Rally At Capitol With Beyond Plastics To Reduce Waste
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Over 200 environmental advocates with Beyond Plastics and others joined with NYS legislators, and environmental justice leaders outside the New York State Capitol on Tuesday May 14 to urge the state legislature to pass the Bigger Better Bottle Bill and the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act. We hear from Sarah Paiji Yoo of Bluelan…
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Retired meteorologist Hugh Johnson spoke about the agricultural season, freezing, and the week’s forecast. He spoke with Lennox Apudo and Sina Basila Hickey.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine
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New York State Parole Justice Press Conference May 2024
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The US has about 5% of the world's population, but nearly 25% of the world's prison population. There are more than 2.3 million people behind bars on any given day.In these final days of NYS’s legislative session, supporters and lawmakers from across the state spoke at a recent press conference at the state capital in favor the passing Parole Justi…
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At the Schenectady City Council meeting on May 13, more than 80 people came to express support for a proposed resolution calling for a Ceasefire in Gaza. Over 25 people spoke for or against the resolution during the council's public forum. Here are some excerpts from that discussion. The last voice is City Council president Marion Porterfield, the …
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Cipha Sounds talks about going from DJing to comedy and touring with Dave Chappelle
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Comedian, DJ, and radio personality Cipha Sounds talks about coming to Albany, the similarities between DJing and comedy, and being on tour with Dave Chappelle.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine
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Drug Dealer Registry: Democratic Legislators Respond
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Earlier this year the Rensselaer County Legislature unanimously passed a new law creating a drug dealer registry. It is the first of it's kind in New York State. Last week we aired a segment where community members held a speak out against the drug dealer registry. In this piece by Elizabeth (EP) Press we hear a recap of the opposition followed by …
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In advance of theSchenectady City Council's meeting on Monday evening, supporters of a resolution for Ceasefire in Gaza held a rally on the steps of Schenectady City Hall. Jamaica Miles of the group All of Us was the MC and introduced the first speaker:By Hudson Mohawk Magazine
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We start off with Mark Dunlea reporting on the May 8th rally at the capitol organized by local muslim groups demanding for a ceasefire in Gaza.Then, we hear about AAPI identity.After that, Hugh Johnson joins us to talk about how climate change has changed the crop cycles.After that, Sina and Braden talk to Troy Bike Rescue about their Youth Shop. F…
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Learning How To Fix Bikes at TBR's Youth Shop
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Youth Shop at Troy Bike Rescue allows youth, ages 8-16, to fix a bike. The Learn and Earn program allows youth to learn to fix a bike, and put in hours, as a way to earn yourself a bike to keep. Braden is one of the youth who was at the shop who was working with TBR's Greg Talamini. Braden also interviewed volunteer Sarah. Reporting by Sina Basila …
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On Wednesday, May 8, several hundred people gathered at the State Capitol at a rally organized by the local Muslim Community to support an ceasefire in Gaza. In this third segment about the rally, we hear several voices from the rally itself. We start off with Dr. Schabib Chekima, the emcee. We also hear from Imam Jamal Shah of the Schenectady Isla…
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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:First, Mark Dunlea talks with Melanie Trimble about the Equal Rights Amendment being placed on our ballots this November. Then, Elizabeth “EP” Press brings us coverage from a Rensselaer County Legislature meeting on the new drug dealer registry law. Later on, Lennox Apudo brings us coverage from Dr. Lomarsh Roop…
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Community Speaks out Against Drug Dealer Registry
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Earlier this year the Rensselaer County Legislature unanimously passed a new law creating a drug dealer registry. It is the first of it's kind in New York State and community members from Troy say shaming people is the wrong approach. Today we hear from Damaris Miller, Lukee Forbes, Meagon Nolasco and Christopher Caulfield who spoke outside and ins…
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Lawmakers have placed an Equal Rights Amendment on the ballot this November. While an upstate judge recently blocked the measure on procedural grounds, most legal observers expect that decision to be overturned. The measure states that “No person shall, because of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability creed, or religion, or sex, …
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Multinational Corporations Exploiting The Guyanese Oil And Gas Industry
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On April 22 Union College, in Schenectady, hosted a Guyanese scholar, Dr. Lomarsh Roopnarine, to give a talk on the potential and dangers of oil exploitation in Guyana, a South American country. In this segment he talks about how multinational corporations are exploiting the country's oil rich lands and reaping profits while Guyana loses out.…
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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:First, Mark Dunlea reports on the passing of The Climate Superfund Act by the NYS Senate. Then, for our labor bucket, Willie Terry interviews Mark Emanatian, Executive Director of The Capital District Area Labor Federation. Later on, Blaise Bryant interviews author John Evans.After that, Moses Nagel interviews T…
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NYPIRG's Horner Update On Bottle Bill, Cuomo Court Ethics Ruling
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The effort to modernize the state bottle bill picked up momentum this week after three separate Assembly committees voted in favor of it. This also means that the bottle industry is stepping up its opposition, including recruiting the teamsters to oppose to it. Blair Horner of NYPIRG talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the bill, as…
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Author John Evans on Poetry, Writing, and Music
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The College of Saint Rose is closing. HMM correspondent Blaise Bryant graduated from there in 2014, where he also hosted various radio shows. This clip is from a March 2014 radio interview with author John Evans about poetry, writing, music, and more!By Hudson Mohawk Magazine
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Armao On The Brink: Judith Fetterley on Garden Benefis to Environment
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May means flowers, lawns and gardens -- outdoor glory that can make war, famine, student protests and hate go away for a while. But while planting native plant species and shrinking grassy areas around your home to make room for flower beds is relaxing and beautifying, it's also an important way to fight back against climate change and environmenta…
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Take a walk through the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market on a warm spring opening outdoor day. Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Andrea Cunliffe talks to vendors, including farmers, food makers, and more.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine
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First, we hear about the rally on Wednesday at the State Capitol in support of a ceasefire in Gaza. The event was organized by the Muslim Community.Next, this Saturday will be the 21st annual Grannies for Peace Mother’s Day vigil at the Tulip Festival in Albany.Later on, for this week’s Armao On The Brink, Rosemary reports on how shrinking lawns an…
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Hundreds Rally At Muslim Rally At Capitol For Ceasefire
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On Wednesday May 8, several hundred people gathered at the State Capitol at a rally organized by the local Muslim Community to support a cease fire in Gaza. We hear from 3 of the main organizers of the event: Jamaica Miles of All of Us; Iman Jamal Shah of the Schenectady Islamic Center; and Dr. Schabib Chekima. The emcee of the event. This has been…
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The American Lung Association on Lung Cancer Action Week
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Max Micallef of the American Lung Association spoke with HMM Correspondent Marshall Hildreth on the ALA's Lung Cancer Action Week and about how the ALA is combating lung disease.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine
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On the afternoon of Wednesday, May 8, people gathered in West Capitol Park to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and express solidarity with other protests around the world including across college campuses. Moses Nagel caught up with Taiymoor Naqi at the park.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine
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On May 6, at the Albany Common Council meeting, several people spoke during the public comment period about the current issues facing the Civilian Complaint Review Board. The people of Albany voted in a referendum for an independent and strong board to manage effective police oversight. However, many people have felt that the mayors’ office has not…
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Grannies For Peace Mothers' Day Vigil At Tulip Festival
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On Saturday May 11, Grannies for Peace will hold its 21st annual Mother's Day Vigil at the Tulip Festival. The early advocates of Mother’s Day in the United States originally envisioned it as a day of peace, to honor and support mothers who lost sons and husbands to the carnage of the Civil War. This year's theme is Gaza: Send Food Not Bombs. Marci…
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On Tuesday, May 7, the New York State Senate passed the Climate Superfund Act to make the largest greenhouse gas emitters pay $3 billion a year for damages caused by their pollution. 35% of the funds would go for remediation projects in disadvantaged communities. Anne Rabe of NYPIRG provides an update on the bill to Mark Dunlea with Hudson Mohawk M…
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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Marshall Hildreth talks about the AmeriCorps VISTA program and who the program is geared towards. Then, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry interviews labor leader Mark EmanatianLater on, it’s mental health awareness month, so how do students handle their own mental health? We’ll hear answers in a vo…
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Alanna Gill talks with Caelan McPherson and Sina Basila Hickey about her comedy on Pap smears , Also she talked about how women in stand up comedy bring fresh material , and we talked about her upcoming event at Lark Street Tavern, a non-dude based comedy on May 18th.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine
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AmeriCorps VISTA is a program that aims to address community challenges where the need is greatest. VISTA members are placed in service sites to learn valuable community and career skills. To learn more about this program, Sina Basila Hickey invited the Sanctuary's VISTA member, Marshall Hildreth, to talk about the experience.To learn more about th…
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Talking With Poets: Marie Kathleen, Jessica Rae, & Kate Gillespie at Brass Tacks
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Thom Francis welcomes Marie Kathleen, Jessica Rae, and Kate Gillespie to the Brass Tacks stage at The Low Beat in Albany, NY.When poets and writers walked into the Low Beat on January 7, 2020, for the Brass Tacks open mic, no one could have imagined that that would be one of the last poetry events at that venue. The world would be shut down in a li…
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Plant Swap at Collard City Growers this Saturday, May 11
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Bring your extra plants and/ or saplings to trade for something new this Saturday, May 11 at our Collard City Growers Plant Swap. You can bring perennials, annuals, house plants, and more, but you don’t have to bring a plant to participate. Stop by to pick up some plants, drop off any extras that you don’t have room for, or just come on by to say “…
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Capital District Area Labor Federation (Mark Emanatian, Executive Director) Part 2
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On Monday, April 22, 2024, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry interviewed Mark Emanatian, Executive Director of The Capital District Area Labor Federation. Willie asked Mark about the positive and negative aspects of the labor movement in 2023 and his thoughts on what to look forward to in 2024. This labor segment is part two of that discussi…
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Capital District Area Labor Federation (Mark Emanatian, Executive Director) Part 1
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On Monday, April 22, 2024, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry interviewed Mark Emanatian, Executive Director of The Capital District Area Labor Federation. Willie interviewed Mark about the positive and negative aspects of the labor movement in 2023 and his thoughts on what to look forward to in 2024. This labor segment is part one of that di…
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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,We start off with Mark Dunlea reporting on the May Third rally sponsored by several dozen community groups calling on banks to stop funding fossil fuel companies as a way to stop the climate chaos.Then, Sina Basila Hickey talks with Elie Irons about the “Plant Swap” being held at the Sanctuary on Saturday, May 1…
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