Hudson Mohawk Magazine

At a recent Albany common council working group, the council discussed a proposed resolution “encouraging the public to refrain from giving money directly to individuals seeking money from others”. Moses Nagel reports.

Maureen Aumand is one of the organizers of the 25th Annual Kateri Peace Conference taking place at the Kateri Shrine in Fonda on September 8 and 9. For our peace bucket, she outlines the speakers and schedule for the event. For more details, see Kateripeaceconference.org. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Juan Pantaleon is a comedian, producer, and Twitch streamer who grew up in Troy. His upbringing was fuel for his comedy and it was a way to make light of some difficult situations. He came into the studio with fellow comedian Brad Monkell, who helped to produce the interview. They spoke with Caelan McPherson and Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. Find Juan on social media @johnnypantz

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

First, Mark Dunlea reports from the Solidarity Committee of the Capital District Labor Day Picnic where they honored activist leaders

Then, we have the second part of Marsha Lazarus’s interview with musician Sara Milonovich

Later on, Moses Nagel reports from last Friday’s Pop-Up Beer Garden at Opalka Gallery.

After that, we invite stand-up comedian Juan Pantaleon to the studio

Finally, Thom Frances highlights poet John Dorsey from his performance at The Linda.

On Thursday, August 31, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry spoke to the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) Executive Director, Dr. Denise Fernandez-Pallozzi. In this segment, Willie interviewed her about the Educational Opportunity Center New HVCC South Campus and its programs and activities.

The Solidarity Committee of the Capital District held its annual Labor Day picnic at Cook Park in Colonie of Monday September 4. A highlight of the event was the presentation of various awards. Ibrahim Pedrinan, head of the Albany Central Labor Federation and the Postal Workers Union, received the Union Leadership award, Albany City Councilmember Joyce Love received the Legislative Leadership award, Tracy Frisch the Environmental Activist award and Paul "Batman" Collins-Hackett the Civil Rights award. Doug Bullock served as Emcee. Our audio coverage begins with remarks by Ashley Saupp of the Save the Burdett Birth Center coalition, followed by Tracy and Paul. We finish with remarks by Congressmember Paul Tonko.

Thom Francis welcomes Toledo, Ohio poet John Dorsey to the stage for a reading at The Linda, WAMC's Performing Arts Studio hosted by the Hudson Valley Writers Guild and literary journals Hobo Camp Review and Trailer Park Quarterly.

Dorsey's poetry touches on family, alcoholism, friendship, heartbreak, and everything in between.

Learn about what's happening this Fall at the Underground Railroad Education Center at 194 Livingstin Ave. in Albany's Arbor Hill. Paul Stewart, UREC's "co-instigator," describes a book club, "Delve the Shelves" program, an archaeological dig at a multi-generation Black-owned farm, tours, presentations, and more. He also welcomes listeners to help with spreading the word about Stephen & Harriet Myers and other Black abolitionists active in Albany in the 1850s and 60s. For more information, see undergroundrailroadhistory.org or call 518-621-7793. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Opalka Gallery in Albany is holding a pop-up beer garden outside for 3 Friday nights in September. The first one was last week and featured Frog Alley and Druthers Brewing and music by Joseph Bliss and Super 400. It also included food vendors, free screen printing and new exhibits in the gallery. Moses Nagel was there.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine we look back at our labor stories from this year in honor of Labor Day:

We begin with coverage of a rally at which Willie Terry talks with a variety of individuals involved in the labor movement in the Capital Region.

Then, what were the staff of Capital Roots saying right after their unionizing efforts were recognized by management? Elizabeth Press brings us that story.

Later on, Mark Dunlea talks with Rev. Richard Witt of Rural Migrant Ministry about the decades long struggle to lower the overtime threshold from 60 to 40 hours a week.

After that, Heather Goodall, union organizer at Amazon Schodack, talks to Cathy Silber about their efforts to unionize.

Finally, Willie Terry talks labor with two individuals at a Organizers on Organizing event.