Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Feb 02 2025 500 ep. 21 mins 130
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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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NYS Budget Hearing On Education

Feb 02 2025 10 mins  
On Wednesday, January 29th, the New York State Legislature held a hearing on Governor Hochul’s proposed budget for schools. While strong support was expressed for her proposal for universal school meals, various questions were raised with respect to the school funding formula as well as the issue of ICE immigration raids at schools. We hear from Melinda Person, head of NYS United

HMM_02-03-2025

Feb 02 2025 59 mins  
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: Mark Dunlea talks with a number of education activists about Governor Hochul’s proposed budget for schools. Then, Moses Nagel talks with Jamaica Miles about why Black History Month matters, and the events her organization will be sponsoring throughout February. After that, Carolyn Tennant of The Sanctuary for Independent Media talks about

Everybody Moves- Eric

Feb 01 2025 9 mins  
Everybody Move Series: Migration Stories from our Community. This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all, as it is a part of the human experience. This week we feature Eric from upstate New York. Sharing your story fo

All of Us-Does Black History Month Matter

Feb 01 2025 10 mins  
Does Black History Month Matter. That is the question being posed by Jamaica Miles and the organization she co-founded to struggle for justice in Schenectady and beyond. They are sponsoring a number of events thorughout the month in answer to that question. Moses Nagel got her explanation.

Biosolid Ban in Albany County

Jan 31 2025 9 mins  
Albany County just passed a temorary ban on the use of biosolids on farms. What are biolsolids? And is the ban good for our local environment or another burden on farming? Moses Nagel asked Scott Kellogg from the Radix Ecological Sustainability Center in Albany. (See https://radixcenter.org/)

Revisiting The Albany Medical Weekly Pro-Palestine

Jan 31 2025 9 mins  
Since July 31st Healthcare Workers For Palestine, the Palestinian Rights Committee, and other ceasefire coalition groups have held weekly demonstrations outside Albany Medical Center. Benno Greene visited one of these protests again and talked to three attendees about the weekly protests, the ceasefire, and organizing going forward.

Jan. 28 NYS Budget Hearing On Environment (Part 2)

Jan 31 2025 10 mins  
On Tuesday, January 28, the NYS legislature held a twelve hour hearing on the environmental and energy issues in Governor Hochul’s proposed state budget. Many expressed concerns about the slowing down of climate action by the Hochul administration, including the ongoing delay in implementing some form of carbon pricing. In part two of our coverage, we hear from Laurie Wheelock, E

HMM_01-31-25

Jan 30 2025 58 mins  
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea reports on the environmental part of the New York State budget hearings. Then, Benno Greene takes us to the demonstration outside of Albany Medical Center by Healthcare Workers For Palestine. Later on, Elizabeth (EP) Press reports on Jennifer Brunson’s plea for her dad’s ashes after they were taken and tested after a

Adam Tinkle on his music release, “Polyana”

Jan 29 2025 10 mins  
Adam Tinkle is a Troy-based creative who has returned to his love of music. On February 23 he has a new music release title, "Polyana (Side A).” Khin Naing and Eve Oathout interviewed Adam Tinkle for Hudson Mohawk Magazine with Jalaya Reid engineering and editing.

Transcending Wellness in Troy!

Jan 29 2025 10 mins  
In this insightful radio interview, A'Livija Mullins-Richard talks with Dr. Jocelyn Verna Jr. of Transcend Wellness, a local dispensary dedicated to promoting healing through cannabis. Dr. Verna shares his extensive knowledge and experience of how medical marijuana can be used to alleviate chronic pain, anxiety, and other conditions. He discusses the therapeutic benefits of specifi