Hudson Mohawk Magazine 5-23-19

Schenectady Today Host Ann Parillo discusses "The Living Room" a mental health diversion program in Schenectady with the director and staff.

"The Living Room" is located at 1023 State Street, Schenectady, it is open from Noon to 8pm weekdays. The service is free to Schenectady County residents.

Albany's South End has been working on a number of projects to end misconceptions of blight. The South End Collaborative recently held a meeting at Albany Housing Authority's main building on South Pearl Street, where residents and organizational leaders heard from various projects about what's real and not.

The Campaign for 100% Renewable Energy by 2030 and Off Fossil Fuels Now held a lobby day at the State Capitol on Tues. May 21. We hear from Mark Dunlea of GELF; Assemblymember Bill Coltion; staff for Senator Joseph Addabbo; Albany County Legislature Mert Simpson; Sandy Steubing of PAUSE; and climate teen activist Nadia Pell. Taped by Pete Looker for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

As Summer gets into swing we can look forward to the many outdoor music events hosted in the Capital Region. This Memorial Day weekend kicks off festival season with the GottaGetGon Folk Music Festival at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds. Correspondent Mark Russo spoke with Pamela Bentien about the festival.

Amani O+ (aka Amani Olugbala) is a capital-region based poet, performer, and social justice activist. After her recent performance at the first Beats on the Patio event, which was organized by The Collaborative Magazine and held at Superior Merchandise on 4th Street in Troy, WOOC correspondent Aaron Pedinotti sat down and talked with her about her work.

May 22, 2019 Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Wheelbrator has told town of Catskill officials that they no longer plan to put a dump for incinerator ash at a local quarry. We talk with Mary Finneran as to why local residents opposed the dump. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk radio network.

HMM correspondent and Unity House Food Security Manager Amy Halloran speaks with Hana Chehade, Food Farmacy Coordinator for Catholic Charities at the Ellis Mcclellan Center.

Luke Stoddard Nathan, author of Troy Letter, brings us the news we need to know about what's happening in Collar City!