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 this special episode of Hudson Mohawk Magazine we play excerpts of the recording from Amy Goodman of Democracy Now!'s visit to the Sanctuary on Saturday, April 22, 2023. On the second night of the weekend celebration "Rooted in Independent Media, Growing Toward a Just Future!", Amy Goodman spoke about her work in independent media, her history w…
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The Climate Superfund Act would raise $3 billion a year from the state's largest emitters of greenhouse gases to help pay to fix the damages caused by climate change. Climate groups are planning to come to the Capitol for speeches, teaching, and songs from Dec. 10 to 12 to urge Governor Hochul to sing the act into law. Anne Rabe of NYPIRG discusses…
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More than 35 university organizations, political parties, and social movements across 7 different countries endorsed a call for a university strike on Thursday, November 21st. The coalition called for striking in universities and boycotting classes against Israel's genocide of the Palestinian people, the states which facilitate the genocide, and co…
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On Thursday, November 21, The New York Immigration Coalition held a press conference at East Capitol Park in Albany "to stand up for immigrants and fight back against the imminent threats posed by a second Trump presidency and his proposed Project 2025 agenda". A number of people came to East Capital Park in the cold rain to voice support for the i…
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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Moses Nagel brings us coverage from a press conference held by the New York Immigration coalition in response to Donald Trump's re-election Then, Mark Dunlea brings us his coverage from a pro-Palestine university strike on Thursday, November 21st.Later on, Mark Dunlea brings us the latest development in t…
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Blaise Bryant continues his conversation with John Robinson, Founder and CEO of Our Ability. They talk about their first meeting and why paying disabled people less than minimum wage in New York needs to end.Από τον Hudson Mohawk Magazine
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On November 18, the Albany Common Council took up Mayor Kathy Sheehan's 2025 budget at the biweekly Council meeting. After months of discussions and deliberation as well as public comment, the council considered the final budget on Monday night. The first voice we hear is Sonia Frederick, chair of the finance committee along with Cory Ellis, the Co…
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Hettie Barnhill, an accomplished dancer, actress, and producer based in the capital region, is currently directing a production of “Once on this Island” with the Black Theater Troupe. She came to Hudson Mohawk Magazine to speak with Dick Sleeper and Jacob Boston about this production and its themes.Από τον Hudson Mohawk Magazine
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518 Shining stars : David Gordon talks on running the Capital Area Boys and Girls Club and preforming music
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Regional Director of Programs Dave Gordon sat down with H Bosh Jr to talk about the work he provides at the Capital Area Boys and Girls Club. He also talks on his passion for music.Από τον Hudson Mohawk Magazine
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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:First, Moses Nagel brings us a recording from the Albany Common Council meeting focused on Mayor Kathy Sheehan's 2025 budget.Then, Willie Terry speaks with Mark Emanatian about Thanksgiving food distribution efforts.Later on, Blaise Bryant continues his conversation with John Robinson, Founder and CEO of Our Abi…
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We hear part of a conversation as our Blaise Bryant sat down with John Robinson, Founder/CEO of Our Ability. The organization helps people with disabilities find jobs.Από τον Hudson Mohawk Magazine
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On the eve of the 2024 election we talk with retired teacher George Goodwin of Albany who has done Democratic Party work for more than 20 years. This fall he’s been traveling to Pennsylvania and other nearby states drumming up votes for Kamala Harris and he knows a little about how to talk to people with different politics annoyed to see you at the…
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On Armao on the Brink, two weeks out Rosemary continue to look into what the Democratic election losses portend and how Dems ought to be reacting to the drubbing they took. Michele Salcedo, a past president of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, talks about why Latino supported Trump and what they may expect in return. Rosemary speaks…
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The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) and allies are holding a rally on Thursday, November 21 at 6 PM at West Capitol Park to stand up for immigrants and fight back against the imminent threats posed by a second Trump presidency and the proposed Project 2025 agenda. Jahaira Roldan, NYIC's Capital Region Manager of Organizing and Strategy, discu…
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Printmaking encompasses many mediums, and all are welcomed as members of the Printmakers Guild of NY, founded by Rachael Lorimer. She came to Hudson Mohawk Magazine to talk about this first year of the guild, the collective aspect of printmaking, and the 2024 Printmakers Showcase. She spoke with Sina Basila Hickey.The PGNY Printmakers Showcase open…
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Now that the elections are over, the peace movement must regroup and figure out its next steps following the election of Donald Trump. Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace held a virtual discussion to reflect on the election on Sunday November 17. We hear from Pete Looker, Joe Lombardo of the United Anti-war Coalition, and Pippa Bartolotti. By Mark Dunlea…
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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Mark Dunlea previews Thursday night’s immigrant rights rally at the Albany Capitol.Then, peace activists discuss the recent presidential elections.Later on, Armao on the Brink explores the Latino vote in the recent election.After that, Elizabeth (EP) Press speaks with Collar City Pride about what it is li…
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Since 2021, the Hudson Valley Writers Guild has hosted the Year in Review poetry event to highlight the poets and writers in the area while looking back at the year that was. In 2022, I was joined on stage by five other local writers for the second annual Year in Review at the Linda, WAMC's Performing Arts Studio. Today we are going to hear from on…
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Juan Pantaleon talks with Alanna Gill about how she got into comedy and the open mic she is hosting at the local 217 Taproom in Albany where comedian have to eat hot wing before they preform. during this interview will hear Alanna Gill and Juan Pantaleon taking shots of hot sauce.Από τον Hudson Mohawk Magazine
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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Mark Dunlea reports on hearings that the New York Power Authority is holding for the public to comment on its recently released draft plan to implement the Build Public Renewables Act. Then, participants of an upcoming protest against the Matisyahu (Maht-is-yah-hu) performance at The Troy Savings Bank Mus…
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The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is holding hearings for the public to comment on its recently released draft plan to implement the Build Public Renewables Act (BPRA). That law directs them to build publicly owned renewables if the private section is not building enough solar, wind and other renewable sources to meet the goals of the state’s cli…
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In June, in the closing hours of the legislative session, Governor Hochul upheaved the political world by shockingly unilaterally announcing that she was pausing congestion pricing in downtown Manhattan, apparently in an effort to help Democrats with suburban voters. Now that the election is over and with her facing several lawsuits over her action…
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Local protesters are asking the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall to Cancel Matisyahu. Dave Publow and Hana talked with Brea Barthel and Caelan McPherson on Why they are ask to cancel Matisyahu. Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=pC4TUMsn_gQΑπό τον Hudson Mohawk Magazine
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Meagon Nolasco of Collar City Pride talks to Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Elizabeth (EP) Press about what it like to prepare for a Trump administration 2.0 while looking out for the LGBTQ+ community, the 25th annual Transgender Day of Remembrance, and their recent opinion piece in the Times Union, 'Male or female?' People seeking addiction help …
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On Monday, November 18, 2024, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry spoke to Mark Emanatian, Executive Director of The Capital District Area Labor Federation, about their upcoming Thanksgiving Mass Food Distribution in the Capital Region in conjunction with the Regional Food Bank on Saturday, November 23, 2024. In this labor segment, Willie disc…
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On Monday, November 18, 2024, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry spoke to Mark Emanatian, Executive Director of The Capital District Area Labor Federation, about their upcoming Thanksgiving Mass Food Distribution in the Capital Region in conjunction with the Regional Food Bank on Saturday, November 23, 2024. In this labor segment, Willie disc…
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Activist Michelle Crone's facilitation skills AND vision have brought her to Appalachia, Bosnia and lots of places in-between! She shares her thoughts on what enabled her to "join" with people, with very different backgrounds from her own and to facilitate connection between groups of people, very different from each other. Part 4 (final segment) o…
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Michelle Crone and Marsha Lazarus continued their conversation about MIchelle's activism. Michelle talked about the production company, "LWord," that she started in 1980 in Albany, as a form of activism. Michelle shared her vision of activism as giving women a voice and how she made that happen when organizing the Seneca Woman's Peace Encampment. A…
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On Monday, November 18, 2024, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry spoke to Mark Emanatian, Executive Director of The Capital District Area Labor Federation, about their upcoming Thanksgiving Mass Food Distribution in the Capital Region in conjunction with the Regional Food Bank on Saturday, November 23, 2024. In this labor segment, Willie disc…
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WGXC is a partner station of Hudson Mohawk Magazine, broadcasting in Greene and Columbia County. WGXC is the broadcasting channel out of Wave Farm, an international transmission arts organization driven by experimentation with the electromagnetic spectrum. Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Sina Basila Hickey visited the organization, located in Catskill and…
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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:We start with Mark Dunlea speaking with Christopher Schuyler, Managing Attorney with the Disability Justice Program at New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, about Governor Hochul’s revived congestion pricing program aimed at deterring people from driving in downtown New York City.Next, Laurie Dreyer from Tro…
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Learn about some of the new electronic resources available through the Troy Public Library's website. Laurie Dreyer, manager of the Lansingburgh branch, overviews resources including Mango language learning, Cypress resume builder, and the extensive materials from novelnewyork.org. Those include book reviews, editable legal forms, medical informati…
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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Tracy Frisch of the Clean Air Action Network of Glens Falls talks with Mark Dunlea about the recent denials of various air and waste permits for their biochar plant proposal in the Town of Moreau.Then, Skidmore College’s Jordan Guzman talks about food insecurity.Later on, Marshall Lazarus brings us part t…
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Michelle relays a fascinating story of the beginning of Women's Music Festivals in the '70s, in particular the Michigan Womyn's Music Festival... how women brought their skills, built their skills and essentially built communities from scratch. Michelle talks about the challenges of making decisions, using a building consensus model...and her visio…
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On Friday, November 1, 2024, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry revisited long-time community activist, educator, and labor organizer David V. Walker at his home at East Greenbush Evergreen Commons Nursing Home, where he interviewed him about his life as an activist. In this part, one labor segment, David V. Wal…
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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea reports on why residents and local officials oppose a proposed sludge incinerator for the City of Rensselaer in part 2 of this report. Then,Willie Terry interviews long-time community activist, educator, and labor organizer David V. Walker. Later on, for Native American Heritage month we get …
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This past October, Michelle Crone, originally from Albany, N.Y., was thanked and celebrated for her lifetime of radical lesbian activism during Women's Week in Provincetown, Mass. Women’s Week is "the longest running lesbian cultural event in the Northeast” and is attended by almost 2,000 women each year.This is Part 1 of four pieces on 5 decades o…
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Hear about all the cool activities coming in November and early December at Troy Public Library's main branch: a take-and-make crossword mystery booklet for teens & adults; a fabric "swap" that doesn't require bringing fabric; a new chess club; a chance to ask questions about lead in the pipes with someone from Troy's Department of Public Utilities…
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The state Department of Environmental Conservation has denied the various air and waste permits for the controversial biochar plant proposal in the Town of Moreau. The company wanted to process up to 15 percent of the biosolids generated in New York without first demonstrating that its process works at scale and is protective of human health and th…
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In this episode Rosemary discusses 3rd parties, the future for the Democratic Party, and how the Republican Party continues to cruise to election wins. Steve Greenfield, a New Paltz firefighter and long-time activitist for alternative and third-party candidates explains the self-defeating votes we’ve just seen by working class people and minority m…
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Are you interested in exploring various cutures or learning about lakes? Carol Roberts, head of youth services at Troy Public Library, recommends four new books on these topics. For Indigenous Peoples' Month, she suggests "Find Her" (2024), a novel by Ginger Reno about a young Cherokee girl's search for her missing mother, with information at the e…
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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Mark Dunlea reports on why residents and local officials oppose a proposed sludge incinerator for the City of Rensselaer.Then, Mark Dunlea speaks with local peace activists at the Veteran’s Day March in Albany about how they feel after the re-election of Donald Trump.Later on, Armao on the Brink discusses…
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On Saturday, November 9 elected officials, city residents and environmental leaders gathered on the banks of the Hudson River near the BASF toxic waste site in the City of Rensselaer to express strong opposition to a new incinerator project being proposed by a New Jersey company called Harbor Rock. In part two of Hudson Mohawk’s coverage, we hear f…
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On Saturday, November 9 elected officials, city residents and environmental leaders gathered on the banks of the Hudson River near the BASF toxic waste site in the City of Rensselaer to express strong opposition to a new incinerator project. A New Jersey company called Harbor Rock is eyeing the property to incinerate river sediment from the bottom …
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Are you interested in exploring moral philosophy, understanding humans' impact on our planet, distinguishing real from fake claims, or learning the art of globemaking? If so, this is a piece for you. And if you aren't yet interested, you may be after hearing it! Laurie Dreyer, manager of the Lansingburgh branch of Troy Public Library, recommends fo…
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Hugh Johnson talks about the local wildfires and how climate change is making them worse.Από τον Hudson Mohawk Magazine
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Juan Pantaleon on sat down with Brea Barthel and Caelan Mcpherson to talk about how he is going to producing the comedy interview, now called the Albany Comedy interview Corner.Από τον Hudson Mohawk Magazine
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In this episode, A'Livija sits down with Matt Klein of Sound House Records to discuss all things music including the place of physical records in the digital age, supporting local artists, and the music scene in Troy. Check out Sound House Records at 52 King St Troy, NY to see a curated selection of records across the musical spectrum!…
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Every year Veterans for Peace organizes a contingent to march in Albany's Veterans Day Parade (formerly Armistice Day) to highlight the need for Peace. Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine interviewed a number of the marchers about their feelings about peace in this year's parade. Tom Ellis of the Palestinian RIghts Committee; Dan Wilcox of VFP; …
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The Norlite hazardous waste incinerator has been shut down for several months while litigation and administrative proceedings continue. Joe Ritchie, chair of Lights Out Norlite, discusses the current status, including the stalled effort to get the Albany County Legislature to pass a law to require proper handling of the hazardous waste ash from the…
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