Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

First, Mark Dunlea brings us to two separate economic justice rallies that happened in Albany.

Then, Willie Terry interviews Akkeem Polack at the Somos, Inc. conference in Albany.

Later on, H Bosh Jr. interviews Shining Star Elijah Jackson.

After that, we talk with Meagon Nolasco of Collar City Pride about the June 1st Pride flag raising and what’s in store for Pride Month.

Finally, we hear from the National Alliance for Mental Health.

Collar City Pride is holding the second annual Flag Raising to kick off Pride Season 2026 on Monday, June 1st. Meagon Nolasco, founder and board chair of Collar City Pride, joined Sina Basila Hickey and Marrow for an interview about the flag raising and the highlights of this years upcoming Pride Season.

On Wednesday May 27, there were two economic justice rallies held at the same time at the Capitol. We first hear from the One Fair Wage campaign, a national effort to raise state minimum wages to $30 an hour and eliminate the subminimum wage for tipped workers. The second rally was in support of legislation to lower utility bills by converting Central Hudson Gas and Electric to public ownership. We hear from Senator Hinchey and Assemblymember Shrestha about their legislation to create the Hudson Valley Power Authority.

On this interview of 518 Rising Stars with H Bosh Jr. Deacon Elijah "Eli" Jackson shares his journey as a standout student-athlete, community leader, and graduating senior earning both his diploma and associate's degree in Mathematics and Science while inspiring others though leadership, faith , and service.

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry covered the Somos, Inc 40 Anniversary Conference in Albany, NY. Somos, Inc. is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to uniting the Latino community and advocating for equitable public policy. In this labor segment, Willie interviewed Akkeem Polack, Chairperson of the University Student Senate in New York City. Akkeem was at the conference advocating for comprehensive transportation needs for all City University of New York (CUNY) students.

Today on Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we hear part 2 of our coverage of a May 19th press conference on plastic reduction.

Then, we hear about why the End Mass Incarceration Collaborative is calling for the corrections commissioner to be impeached.

Later on, Rosemary Armao discusses the recent billion dollar slush fund Trump extracted from the IRS.

After that, we hear about the Middle Earth Peer Assistance Program at U Albany.

Finally, we hear about the TroyAsia Night Market, which will take place takes place on Sat, May 30 from 5 to 9 PM.

Host: Mark Dunlea; Benno Greene

Engineer: Joan Eason

It’s like someone breaks into your house, then sues you because he cut his hand on broken window glass! Podcaster Rosemary Armao and opinion writer Jay Jochnowitz struggle along with an audience in Pownal, Vermont, to make sense of the IRS deal Trump has put together to compensate Jan. 6 insurrectionists and others he sees as victims of the Biden administration.

On the Comedy Corner this week we had the hilarious Terrence Green with host Tyler Artis to talk about the Pride Extravaganza he's performing on. We talked about performing during pride and some Juneteenth talk sprinkled in there. It's a fun conversation with some laughs.

On Tuesday May 26, more than a dozen protestors yelled from the NYS Senate gallery calling upon the Senators to support impeachment proceedings against the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections and Community Services, Daniel Martuscello III. The protestors charged DOCCS has continued violating the HALT Solitary Confinement Law . We also hear from Anne Rabe for the push to a moratorium on state funding for new nuclear power plants. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

First, Mark Dunlea reports on an attempted ICE arrest of immigration workers with Columbia County Sanctuary Movement.

Then, we hear part 3 of Marsha Lazarus’s conversation with musician and composer David Amram.

Later on, hear an interview Moses Nagel did with two UAlbany students about challenges Asian students face on campus.

After that, it is time for Albany Comedy Corner. This week Tyler Artis talks with Terrence Green about his upcoming LGBTQ+ show.

Finally, Thom Francis welcomes Alyssa Michelle to the stage for the Hudson Valley Writers Guild 2022 Year in Review event at The Linda, WAMC's Performing Arts Studio, in Albany.

Hosts: Sina Baslia Hickey and Caelan McPherson

Engineer: Caelan McPherson