Hudson Mohawk Magazine

In this episode of Election Watch, we are covering Troy City Council District 4. Democrat Aaron Vera, a civil engineer, is running against Republican Darcie Cunningham Casey. Today Elizabeth (EP) Press talks to Aaron Vera about his experience and vision.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with excerpts from the Troy mayoral debate that took place on Tuesday, October 3.

Then, Mark Dunlea reports on 120 groups urging Gov Hochul to support 100% renewable capitol.

Later on, Rachael Lorimer and Justin Relf of Oakwood Community Center join us to talk about the upcoming community celebration and art show “Views from the Front Porch.”

After that, EP sits down with Sue Steele who is running for Troy City Council President.

Finally, we highlight one of the artists participating in the upcoming “Shifting Center” exhibition at EMPAC. This week we highlight Egyptian musician and composer Maurice Louca.

Over 200 groups sent a letter urging Governor Hochul to include the Climate Change Superfund Act in her upcoming state Budget. The bill, which passed the Senate last session, would raise $3 billion annually from fees on Big Oil companies to pay for the damages caused by them emitting more than one billion tons of greenhouse gases in the state. At the state capitol in Albany, we hear from Pete Looker, who played one of the three dinosaurs standing up for the fossil fuel companies. We also hear from Sr. Katheen Pritty of Sisters of Mercy; Fred Kowal, head of United University Professionals; Alycia Bacon of Mothers out Front; Bob Cohen of Citizen Action; and Anne Rabe of NYPIRG. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Being able to experience the environment in its many facets is a truly amazing and life developing opportunity. For some it may not be as easy to access these resources. Meg Kelly interviewed Christina Bell for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. Through this we learn about Bell's project in creating a sensory trail, one that may allow for better access for all individuals.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Willie Terry’s interview with Larry Wittner about the upcoming 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Solidarity Committee of the Capital District.

Then, we have Mark Dunlea’s profile of Democrat-Working Families Party candidate for Troy Mayor Nina Nichols.

Later on, for this week’s Triple Es, H Bosh Jr interviews Cora Schroeter, senior constituent representative manager for congress member Paul Tonko.

After that, Elizabeth EP Press profiles Republican candidate for Troy City Council President Brad Lewis.

Finally, Andrea Cunliffe interviews Barry Shiffman of the Banff International String Quartet Competition.

One hundred twenty organizations statewide, including roughly 25 Albany groups and elected officials, wrote Governor Hochul today to urge her to include legislation in her upcoming state budget championed by the Sheridan Hollow Alliance for Renewable Energy (SHARE) to make the Capitol and other state buildings in downtown Albany run on renewable energy. The groups said this action would be consistent with the state’s climate goals and alleviate long term harms to the nearby environmental justice communities. Mert Simpson, co-chair of SHARE and county legislative for Sheridan Hollow, talks to Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

On Friday, September 29, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry interviewed Larry Wittner, a member of the "Solidarity Committee of the Capital District." Larry discussed their upcoming 40th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 110 North Main Street in Albany, and other Solidarity labor activities and issues. This Labor segment is part one of Willie's interview with Larry Wittner.

On October 3, at EMPAC on the RPI campus, The League of Women Voters hosted a debate between the two candidates for Troy Mayor. Democratic nominee and current Rensselaer County Legislator, Nina Nichols, and the Republican nominee and current President of the Troy City Council, Carmella Mantello faced off with WTEN anchor Lydia Kulbida serving as the moderator. Our excerpt begins with the candidates opening statements starting with Nina Nichols.

Nina Nichols is the Democrat/ Working Families Party candidate for Mayor in the City of Troy. She is a Rensselaer County Legislator and former Troy City Council member. She discusses solid waste, lead pipes, and public safety issues with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

We begin with an interview with Troy Mayoral candidate Carmella Mantello.

Then, we hear about the decision by the US Supreme Court not to review the new ballot access law in New York that restricts ballot access for independent third parties.

Later on, Meg Kelly interviews a Siena student talks about creating sensory stations to make trails more accessible.

After that, Brea Barthel asks the Refugee & Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus program to outlines their services for asylum seekers and others.

Finally, we talk with Music for the World about the benefits of a Drop or Swap