Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

First, we have Mark Dunlea’s story about the concerns of the NYS Comptroller over DEC air monitoring

Then, Brea Barthel talks with photographer and curator Cliff Oliver about the "Life Through the Lens" exhibition by ten Black photographers at the Arts Center of the Capital Region

Later on, we get insight into Prof. Kathy High’s pedagogy on Lateral Learning Environments

After that, Brad Monkell highlights the work of comedian Cody Montanye

Finally, in the glow of last Saturday’s StoryHarvest, we get some food philosophy from Ellie Markovitch

Cody Montanye a stand up comedian, talk with Brad Monkell about Cody and his friends coming together to create a sketch comedy group, who inspired Cody to be a comedian, and How Codys comedy has created very interesting interactions with the audience.

Hear about the latest exhibit at the Arts Center of the Capital Region, and a reception for it on 9/27. "Life Through the Lens" features 40+ photographs by ten Black artists. Cliff Oliver, esteemed local photographer and the show's curator, talks about the importance of Black people as creators not just subjects in others' works. He also discusses the importance of the 50-year-old nonprofit Black Dimensions in Art, shares notes on the process of curating an art exhibit, and invites listeners to a reception with many of the photographers on Friday 9/27, 6-8 pm, as part of Troy Night Out. The exhibit is now open, and runs to October 27th, at ACCR, 265 River St., Troy. For more information, visit www.artscenteronline.org. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

An audit by the NYS Comptroller found that many air-polluting facilities across New York are not properly monitored for their compliance with regulations. A particular concern was the negative impact on environmental justice communities. TIna Kim, Deputy Comptroller of State Government Accountability, talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Mark Dunlea talking with Canyon Ryan, executive director of United Tenants Association, about the organization’s 50th anniversary, their work on behalf of tenants, and proposals before the Albany City Council that will in effect penalize homeless individuals.

Then, we kick off our election coverage with Elizabeth (EP) Press interviewing the Democratic candidate for Troy City Council District 1, Peggy Kawnack.

Later on, we have an interview with Kahstoserakwathe Paulette Moore who will be visiting the Sanctuary next week, on October 3rd, for a presentation on Indigenous Lens on Media Making.

Finally, retired meteorologist Hugh Johnson is back from vacation in time to talk about what might be dubbed the second start of fall.

Kahstoserakwathe Paulette Moore, co-owner of The Aunties Dandelion media organization, transformed her work in mainstream media to her present focus on revitalizing communities through stories of land, language, and relationships. Join us for a conversation where Moore explores how and why The Aunties Dandelion uses an Indigenous lens to create media on Tues. Oct. 3 at 7pm at The Sanctuary for Independent Media with support from MDOCS Co-creation initiative from Skidmore College.

https://www.mediasanctuary.org/event/indigenous-lens-on-media-making-2/

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Moses Nagel’s story on the outgoing president of the Albany chapter of the Union of University Professionals, Aaron Major.

Then, Mark Dunlea brings us speaker clips from the End Fossil Fuels speakers, including Dr. Cornel West and Congressmember Alexandria Ocasio Cortez

Later on, Brea Barthel reports on the Folklife Festival coming up on October 1st

After that, Andrea Cunliffe encounters a mural being painted outside of the new Capital Roots store and interviews the artist Juliana Heliti

Finally, Marsha Lazarus showcases Choreographers/dancers Jorelle Pome and Diane Betts

Election Day is just six weeks away and here on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we will start our local coverage with the Troy City Council District 1 race between Bill Keal (R, C) and Peggy Kownack (D). Bill Keal has declined an interview with us until after he is QUOTE "in the position for a few years." Today we air the interview Elizabeth (EP) Press did with the Democratic candidate for Troy City Council District 1, Peggy Kownack.

On Thursday, Thursday, Sept 21, United Tenants of Albany celebrated its 50th anniversary. For their work on behalf of tenants, UTA honored the Bleecker Tenants Association, attorney Adriel Colon-Casiano, and longtime statewide tenant rights activist Michael McKee. Canyon Ryan, UTA's Executive Director, talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. He also discusses several proposals pending before the Albany City Council to penalize homeless individuals.

Choreographers/dancers Jorelle Pome and Diane Betts showcased their newest piece...and were joined by dancers Fran Brown and Julie Mosher. Learn more about Jorelle Pome, what dance means to her, her recovery process and the dance performed on September 9th.

Produced by Marsha Lazarus