A reUse center is trying to find a location in the capital region. Two of the organizers, Michael Rosenthal and Brigid Rockwell, spoke about the work that they are doing with Mark Dunlea and Benno Green for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Tonight on Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we hear part 2 from the rally calling for a moratorium on new Data Centers.

Then, we talk with Veterans for Peace about their participation in Albany’s Memorial Day Parade.

Later on, in this week’s Beyond the Brink, Rosemary Armao examines some of President Trump’s many corruption scandals.

After that, we have a live interview about a reUse center which is trying to take root and find a location in the capital region.

Finally, Sina Basila Hickey talks to the Albany Pine Bush Preserve about the unique ecosystem of the Pine Bush– including the endangered karner blue butterfly– and what they offer.

Hosts: Benno Green; Mark Dunlea

Engineer: Joan Eason

Greg Creft gets to sit down with the man who started Albany Comedy Corner, Brad Monkell, where he talks about balancing both his talent for music as well as his comedy. We also get to talk about some of the national acts he's had the pleasure to work with.

Brad will be on the Laughin' at The Local 217 with Carmen Lynch, featuring Andrew Schiavone on Saturday May 23rd, 7 pm.

The Pine Bush is a unique ecosystem. This area is important in protecting many species of plants and animals, including the endangered karner blue butterfly and the blue lupin it relies on for survival. Prescribed fires is one way that this preserve helps this ecosystem to thrive. Neil A. Gifford, Conservation Director at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve, spoke with Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine about this unique place, the programs they offer, and ways to explore.

On This Episode of the TripleE's, Diana Mbombo-TIte tells her story of growing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and all the languages she learned in the DRC. she also talks about her story of how and why she immigrated to the United States of America , and Finally she tells H Bosh Jr about starting her business Akula Interpreting and Translation LLC.

https://akulainterpreting.com

When Beyond the Brink Podcaster Rosemary Armao asked political writer Mary Anne Sharkey to pinpoint her favorite Trump-administration corruption scandal, the biggest one had not even been reported yet. Just this week we learned that the IRS has agreed to a deal to exempt Trump, his family and his company from audits centered on past failures to pay taxes. Even without that choice Sharkey has plenty of scandals and sketchy conflict of interest deal to choose from.

On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the New York Upstate Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), annual “James Connolly Memorial " at Riverfront Park in downtown Troy. The gathering celebrates the life and legacy of Connolly, who was also a member of the IWW while in the United States. Connolly returned to Ireland and became a leading figure in the Irish labor movement and in the revolutionary struggle against Great Britain for Irish independence. He was murdered by the British authorities on May 12, 1916, during the Easter Rising. In this two-part labor segment, Willie recorded the ceremony and presentation by IWW Upstate Delegate Greg Giorgio, along with some attendees sharing their thoughts on James Connolly. Part 2.

On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the New York Upstate Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), annual “James Connolly Memorial " at Riverfront Park in downtown Troy. The gathering celebrates the life and legacy of Connolly, who was also a member of the IWW while in the United States. Connolly returned to Ireland and became a leading figure in the Irish labor movement and in the revolutionary struggle against Great Britain for Irish independence. He was murdered by the British authorities on May 12, 1916, during the Easter Rising. In this two-part labor segment, Willie recorded the ceremony and presentation by IWW Upstate Delegate Greg Giorgio, along with some attendees sharing their thoughts on James Connolly. Part 1.

Dan Wilcox of Veterans for Peace talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about why they annually participate in Albany's Memorial Day Parade.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

First, Mark Dunlea brings us a story on the Wednesday April 13th rally calling for a moratorium on data centers in Albany.

Then, Yi Lu talks with Albany Law professor Dale Margolin Cecka about adultification bias.

Later on, Corinne Carey talks with a veterans group about the benefits of psychedelics for treating PTSD .

After that, on this Albany Comedy Corner Greg Creft sits down with Brad Monkell to learn more about his upcoming show.

Finally, this week, Thom Francis welcomes poet and wildlife rehabilitator J. Lester Allen to the stage.

Hosts: Sina Basila Hickey and Caelan McPherson

Engineer: Caelan McPherson