Hudson 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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On Saturday, October 26, 2024, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the "Golden Day: A Party with a Purpose" event on Rensselaer Street in Albany, NY. The event, sponsored by the League of Women Voters, the Urban League, and the NAACP, aimed to register voters on the same day and educate them about the importance…
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On Saturday, October 26, 2024, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the "Golden Day: A Party with a Purpose" event on Rensselaer Street in Albany, NY. The League of Women Voters, the Urban League, and the NAACP sponsored the event. It aimed to register voters on the same day and urge them to vote at the early vot…
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On Saturday, October 26, 2024, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the "Golden Day: A Party with a Purpose" event on Rensselaer Street in Albany, NY. The League of Women Voters, the Urban League, and the NAACP sponsored the community event, a crucial effort to register voters on the same day and urge them to vot…
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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Willie Terry interviews Merton Simpson and shares his acceptance speech at the Jim Perry Progressive Leadership awards by Citizen Action.Then we have candidate profiles beginning with Mark Dunlea who spoke with 109th NYS Assembly District candidate Gaberiella Romero. After that, Andrea Cunliffe profiles A…
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Thom Francis welcomes poets Brian Liston and Joan Goodman who shared their work at the Poetic License Poetry Reading and Open Mic at the Honest Weight Food Co-op on Monday, October 14, 2024.---Poetic License, now in its third year, celebrates the creative intersections of poetry and visual art by bringing together writers from the Hudson Valley Wri…
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2024 Election Coverage with Albany County District Attorney candidate Ralph Ambrosio speaking with Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Andrea Cunliffe. The responsibility of the office and possible applications to help secure Albany County .Election on November 5th, 2024由Hudson Mohawk Magazine
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NY 21 Congress Watchdogs, a Ralph Nader-inspired group, is out with a report documenting how Congressmember Elise Stefanik has introduced several bills that, while sounding pro-worker, threaten their economic well-being. Fred Balzac outlines why a trio of Cong. Stefanik's labor bills are actually pro-business. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Mag…
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On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Citizen Action 32nd Annual Jim Perry Progressive Leadership Awards at the Linda in Albany, NY. In this labor segment, Willie interviewed and recorded the exerts of a speech given by the Honoree Merton Simpson, Albany County Legislature and Com…
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Retired meteorologist Hugh Johnson joined Brea Barthel and Lennox Apudo to talk about the local dry weather and flooding elsewhere.由Hudson Mohawk Magazine
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Coming up on Saturday, November 2, 2024 is a double-header program at the People’s Health Sanctuary on harm reduction by Sophie Gilbert of Alliance for Positive Health. Participants can either join for one workshop or the full two hours. Sophie spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about the trainings and using a harm reduction lens which sees people using…
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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:We start off hearing about the State requiring a full environmental-impact review for the proposed development at 1011 Second Ave. in Troy. Jess Bennett of Friends of the Mahicantuk spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about the importance of this latest decision.Then Andrea Cunliffe talks with Barbara Bartoletti of Le…
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The NY Supreme Court is requiring the proposed development at 1011 2nd Ave to a full environmental review, giving the community of Troy a big win. Jess Bennett of Friends of the Mahicantuk spoke with Sina Basila Hickey to help understand this latest decision.由Hudson Mohawk Magazine
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Gabriella Romero is the Democratic and Working Families Parties candidate for State Assembly in the 109th District, the winner of a crowded primary to replace Pat Fahy, who is stepping up to run for State Senate. A public defender and member of the Albany Common Council, she talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about criminal justice, a…
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Early Voting at the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market Hudson Mohawk Magazine was there talking with voters who came to the market. Early Voting from October 26th through to the 3rd of November, Election Day is November 5th.For election information: Vote411.org and elections.ny.gov由Hudson Mohawk Magazine
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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:First, we remember Don “Sonny Mac” McKeever, one of our DJs for Jazz sanctuary with a piece where he spoke on his passion for jazz music.Then, we hear Sena Wazer’s talk at a conference on climate change, titled Earth's Cry, Humanity's Call. Later on, Marrow and Sina Basila Hickey speak with some of the folks inv…
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Arlene's Artist Materials began in the 60s, supplying local artists and students with needed materials. Currently, the shop also offers custom framing and art gifts. Recently Arlene's reached out to the community for support, so producer Sina Basila Hickey reached out to hear their story.https://arlenesartist.com/…
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On October 10th and 11th, the Laudato Si' Center for Integral Ecology at Siena College held a conference on climate change, titled Earth's Cry, Humanity's Call. Sena Wazer of the Yale School of the Environment gave a talk on “The Climate Crisis: Impact, Action and Responsibility." Siena provided the audio recording to Hudson Mohawk Magazine. With M…
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Spotlight on Criminal Justice Reform. La-Maik Taylor and Shaul Linyear tell there heart wrenching stories of there time in prison one, spending life prison staring at 18 years old, another 10 years, both came out, became productive members of society. Both are now criminal justice reform advocates. Le-Maik and Shaul sat down with H Bosh Jr at ReMoh…
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Don “Sonny Mac” McKeever was one of our Jazz Sanctuary DJs. In 2018 he was interviewed by Hudson Mohawk Magazine to talk about his passion for jazz music.Don passed away on October 24, 2024.由Hudson Mohawk Magazine
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The Arts Center of the Capital Region is producing The Black Box: Not for the Faint of Art, a haunted house experience. The Black Box theatre will be transformed into a 5 room haunting experience from October 25 – October 31 (excluding October 28) from the mind of Truemaster Trimingham AKA DJ Trumastr. Hudson Mohawk Magazine producers Marrow and Si…
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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:First, Mark Dunlea gives a candidate profile of 107th State Assembly District Democratic Party nominee.Then, Willie Terry shares labor organizer’s acceptance speech of Gregory Reynoso at the Jim Perry Awards.Later on, Blaise Bryant brings us disability trivia with Julia Duff, Executive Director of the Spina Bifi…
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For this week's disability segment, Blaise Bryant is joined by Julia Duff, Executive Director of the Spina Bifida Association of New York State.This is an edited version of their chat. For the full version visit blaisinshows.com and click on the Blaisin' Access Podcast or subscribe on your favorite app.…
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Chloe Pierce is the Democratic Party nominee for the 107th State Assembly District, which includes parts of Albany, Rensselaer, Columbia and Washington Counties. She talks about her candidacy with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.由Hudson Mohawk Magazine
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Clara AgborTabi, Alumni Coordinator at Soul Fire Farm, is one of the panelists speaking after the screening of "Farming While Black" on October 25, at The Sanctuary for Independent Media. Clara spoke about learning collectively, building a relationship with the earth, and shifting the paradigm around land cultivation. Clara spoke with Sina Basila H…
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Assistant Professor Tassiana Moura deOliveira talks politics with Hudson Mohawk Magazines Andrea Cunliffe. As a Law and Political Science Professer she brings the experiences and knowledge of her life in Brazil under Dictatorship and Democracy.image Creative Commons by BRA orthographic.svg由Hudson Mohawk Magazine
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On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Citizen Action 32nd Annual Jim Perry Progressive Leadership Awards at the Linda in Albany, NY. In this labor segment, Willie interviewed and recorded the exerts of a speech given by awarded Gregory Reynoso, Community Labor Organizer for the NY…
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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, we hear about a climate protest against Congressmember Marc MolinaroThen, for our peace segment, we about Veterans for Peace supporting Israeli reservists who refuse to participate in genocide.Later on, Armao on the Brink talks about the fate of the state’s proposed equal rights amendment with the League …
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Tsehaya Smith a community engagement partner of Soul Fire in the City and the owner of Artpartners-Tsehaya & Co Inc., a dance company in Albany. This partnership allowed her to provide her youth participants with access to a garden and it transformed her own relationship to farming. She spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about her relationship with food…
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Rosemary Armao speaks with Gino Cortesi, a softwear designer and student of AI. Scams preying on the vulnerable and elderly are on the rise and according to Cortesi, they are likely to get more sophisticated and hard to resist. Also on is, Suzanne Mateo. She is trying to get past shame and embarrassment to warn others as she tells a horrific story …
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Rosemary Armao spoke with the League of Women Voters with Mary Kate Owens of Albany County, Tiffani Silverman of Rensselaer County, and Linda McKenny of the Saratoga County Chapter about how deep blue New York State could vote down a simple declaration that all people should be treated the same under the law in this state. This conversation is abou…
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This weekend's Renaissance Black Film Fest is an opportunity to celebrate Black talent and for local creatives to network and showcase what the Capital Region has to offer. This festival takes place October 24-27th, 2024. The Festival Director Kevin Johnson and Program Director/Festival Manager Patrick Harris Jr. spoke with Sina Basila Hickey for H…
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Veterans for Peace recently issued a national statement applauding the Israeli military reservists who are calling for a ceasefire and the release of hostages, and who say they will not participate in genocide. VFP has called for an end to the genocide in Gaza, for a permanent ceasefire, and for an end to US arms shipments to Israel. VFP National B…
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Food and Water Watch, Third Act and Citizen Action rallied climate activists on Wednesday, October 23 in East Greenbush against the climate positions of Congressman Molinaro and the dangerous Project 2025 agenda. Many of the activists support Democrat Josh Riley as a better alternative on climate and other issues. We hear from Susan Weber; Camille …
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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Mark Dunlea reports on the plan announced by NYC Comptroller to expand divestment from fossil fuels.Then, Liz Kluz of the League of Women voters talks about voting in this important election. Later on, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry was at the Jim Perry awards, Where co-founder Branda Miller rec…
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On Tuesday October 22, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander announced a plan to develop a new policy to exclude prospective private markets investments in downstream and midstream fossil fuel infrastructure for the portfolios of three of the City’s public pension systems, expanding upon prior divestment actions. This would make the NYC funds the f…
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Thom Francis welcomes poets Don Maurer and Alexander Perez whose poems inspired visual art in the Poetic License 2024 exhibit. They both shared their poetry at the Poetic License Poetry Reading and Open Mic at the Honest Weight Food Co-op on Monday, October 14, 2024.---Poetic License celebrates the creative intersections of poetry and visual art! N…
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On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Citizen Action 32nd Annual Jim Perry Progressive Leadership Awards at the Linda in Albany, NY., where Branda Miller, co-founders of the Sanctuary for Independent Media and Hudson Mohawk Magazine was an honor for her work in the progressive com…
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Retired National Weather Service meteorologist Hugh Johnson talks about what frost does to our surroundings, the comet sighting, and if this warm spell will last.由Hudson Mohawk Magazine
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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,Mark Dunlea explores options for phasing out harmful fossil-fuel power plants, in his interview with Megan Carr of the New York Lawyers for Public Interest's Environmental Justice Program.Then, Andrea Cunliffe talks with John Sniezyk of the League of Women Voters about how our votes are counted and protected. Af…
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Garrett McCarey speaks with Sophia Vastek about the Troy Listening Room, a unique venue for music in South Troy and about the Lift Series at the Troy Music Hall. Learn about them via Instagram @troylisteningroom and find ticket information at tickettailor.com/listeningroom. For the Lift Series see troymusichall.org…
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A new report shows how scaled-up demand management can accelerate the phasing out of New York City’s harmful fossil fuel power plants—which disproportionately impact the most vulnerable New Yorkers—while ensuring a reliable and resilient energy grid. The report shows how governments can avoid costly investments in fossil fuel infrastructure, reduce…
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25 years as Poll Inspector, John Sniezyk of the League of Women Voters talks with Hudson Mohawk Magazines Andrea Cunliffe. They discuss the polling process, casting the vote, counting the vote, the integrity and security of your Vote. Voter Registration now until October 26th when Early Voting begins. Polling day November 5th . For election informa…
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As we head into the cold season, herbs and Eastern medicine can provide our bodies with additional protection and immune system boosting. Most Fridays, PHS offers opportunities to check out their apothecary and acupuncture offerings. We hear more about this from Dr. Xavier Coughlin.由Hudson Mohawk Magazine
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"Farming While Black" is a feature-length documentary film which examines the historical plight of Black farmers in the United States and the rising generation reclaiming their rightful ownership to land and reconnecting with their ancestral roots. Leah Penniman, the co-founder of Soul Fire Farm, reflects on this history and the experience of being…
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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Lexis Figuereo talks with Mark Dunlea about a team Saratoga Black Lives Matter is forming to respond to local emergencies that have to do with mental health or drug use. Then, Benno Greene talks to musician/producer Troy Pohl about his return to performing music after a 12 year hiatus. Later on, Willie Te…
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On Saturday, October 12th, after a 12-year break from performing, Troy Pohl debuted a new group with Brent and Kellie Gorton at No Fun in Troy. Alongside the groups Over Outers and Home Body, they performed new songs and a couple of songs from his time with The Kamikaze Hearts. Benno Greene attended the show and on October 16th, talked with Troy Po…
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The documentary feature film “Farming While Black” examines the historical plight of Black farmers in the United States and the rising generation of Black farmers reclaiming their rightful ownership to land and reconnecting with their ancestral roots, with Leah Penniman and her Soul Fire Farm cohorts at the center of the story. The film’s director …
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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:First, Mark Dunlea interviews Prof. Peter LaVenia about his upcoming workshop on Ecosocialism 101 at the Albany Public Library.Then, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry speaks with Seth Cohen, President of the Capital District Area Labor Federation, about labor activities in the capital region.Later on, Cae…
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Saratoga Black Lives Matter is forming a team to respond to emergencies such as people dealing with mental health issues or overdoses. A recent audit of the city’s 50 Point Police Reform Plan found that the police department has yet to implement any sort of Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Street (CAHOOTS) program — a recommendation of the refo…
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