Today on Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we share part of the recording of Bill Ayers and Barbara Smith in conversation on Dec. 5, 2024 at The Sanctuary for Independent Media. They spoke about the themes in Ayers' latest book, "When Freedom is the Question, Abolition is the Answer: Reflections on Collective Liberation." Hear the full recording here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDsA0jBE3V0&t=1673s

Clean energy advocates held a press conference ahead of the Building Code Council meeting on December 5th to uplift the affordability benefits of the All-Electric Buildings Law (AEBL). Last summer, the Building Code Council voted to update NYS codes to adopt the strongest all-electric new building code in the nation, which would have gone into effect at the start of the new year. Earlier this month, the state pivoted away from implementing AEBL, a law proposed and championed by Governor Hochul, and instead, entered into a voluntary injunction to pause the implementation of the cost saving code and law.. The Council canceled the public comment section of the meeting after more than fifty advocates signed up to speak. We hear from Michael Hernandez, New York Policy Director, Rewiring America; Daniel Morrissey, Director of Sustainability, TAP Inc., a community design center for the Capitol region ; Max Micallef, Advocacy Manager of Clean Air Initiatives, American Lung Association; Jed Prickett, Clean Energy Analyst at Alliance for Clean Energy New York; and, Kathy Nolan, President, Physicians for Social Responsibility

The NYS Legislature has passed the Medical Aid in Dying Act, which would give terminally ill individuals in pain the option of a physician assisted suicide. The Governor has indicated that she wants several changes in the law before she will agree to sign it. Corinne Carey, Compassion & Choices’ Senior Campaign Director for New York and New Jersey, discusses the status of the bill with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

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 episode is a part of Season 2 of the Everybody Moves series. Season 2 features stories collected and produced by a team of students at the University at Albany.

This week we feature Jay from Singapore.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

First, Mark Dunlea reports on the controversy over Flock license reading cameras.

Then, Willie Terry shares words from labor organizer Shana Davis, who was honored at the Capital District Area Labor Federation 18th Annual Appreciation Gala.

After that, Andrea Cunliffe brings listeners to the Context Collective gallery space to learn about this relatively new Troy space.

Finally, Elizabeth EP Press brings us excerpts from the Skidmore College campus two trees of peace dedication, with words by Tom Porter of the Kanatsiohareke Mohawk Community.

Two trees of peace were dedicated in Saratoga Springs in November with Tom Porter, Founder and Spiritual Leader of the Kanatsiohareke Mohawk Community. Elizabeth Press cut this extended excerpt of the ceremony that took place on the campus of Skidmore College.

For more information about the event, the trees and the guests visit https://linktr.ee/mdocs

On Thursday, November 13, 2025, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the 'Capital District Area Labor Federation (CDALF) 18th Annual Appreciation Gala at the Desmond Hotel in Albany. At the event, Shana Davis, President of Civil Service Employee Association (CSEA) Region 4 and President of Capital District Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU), was honored with the CDALF 2025 President's Award for her dedicated career within CSEA, CBTU, and for her labor and community activism. Sharon Lovelady-Hall, CSEA Education Director and CBTU Region President, introduced Shana. This Labor segment is part 2 of 4 on all of the CDALF Gala Honorees.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

First, we hear about Governor Hochul’s decision to delay implementation of the All Electric Buildings Act.

Then, we get an update from the Albany Palestinian Rights Committee.

Later on on the Brink, Rosemary Armao talks with Anita Sanchez, the Optimistic Activist.

After that, Angela Beallor, one of the founders of the Flagsss Day Collective, speaks with us about the Crow Procession taking place on Sunday, December 7 in Troy.

Finally, we hear from Drag Queen Noelle Diamond, who will be presenting Drag Story Time at the annual North-Central Troy Interfaith Holiday Justice and Peace Celebration this Saturday 12/6 at the Sanctuary.

When she is not looking at dandelions, poison ivy, animal scat, and other natural "wonders" that come with bad reputations, author Anita Sanchez is out demonstrating for democracy. She writes about both these pursuits in a Substack titled The Optimistic Activist. Sanchez says she sees plenty right now that gives her hope and encouragement about politics, as well as the planet. Hear this rare good news as she talks with Beyond the Brink and Fighting Back podcast host Rosemary Armao -- who is definitely not an optimist.

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