Hudson Mohawk Magazine

The word asphalt (asphaltos, ἄσφαλτος) comes from the greek sphállō— “to fall, cast down." Allie Wist installed “Metabolizing Time” at EMPAC which acted as an open-ended communal feast, where guests are invited to consume edible clay and geologically-inspired foods. Sina Basila Hickey spoke with Allie Wist about creating this, her first large-scale exhibition, and the themes within it.

Jamaica Miles is the co-founder of All of Us and member of the board of education for the city of Schenectady. Recently, she addressed the Center for Women in Government and Civil Society at the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy on the topic of “Fighting at the forefront of human Rights.” Here is part of her address.

Jamaica Miles is the co-founder of All of Us and member of the board of education for the city of Schenectady. Recently, she addressed the Center for Women in Government and Civil Society at the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy on the topic of “Fighting at the forefront of human Rights.” Here is part of her address.

Retired Meteorologist Hugh Johnson joined co-hosts Lavender and Nicole Dama to talk about the west coast hurricane, if hurriquake is a real term or a joke, and to forecast the weather ahead.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Elizabeth (EP) Press’s interview with Save Burdett Birth Center organizer Ashley Saupp about the upcoming community forum that they are organizing to publicly collect and present testimony.

Then, Larry Federman talks dragonflies, RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary in Catskill, and wetlands for Nature Calls from WGXC.

Later on, we hear from a local rower who is headed to compete at the world’s largest two-day rowing event, Head Of The Charles.

After that, we are reminded of the quickly approaching school year and hear from a student’s perspective on school dynamics.

Finally, we are joined by retired Meteorologist Hugh Johnson and we ask him about the west coast hurricane, and more.

The Head Of The Charles Regatta is the world’s largest two-day rowing event and takes place on the Charles River in Boston, MA. Today, more than 11,000 athletes from around the world compete, and this year Landon Thompson of Albany will be one of those competitors. Producer Sina Basila Hickey spoke with Landon on the docks outside of Albany Rowing Center where he coaches and trains.

The fight to keep Burdett Birth Center open in Troy, NY continues. Ashley Saupp, an organizer with Save Burdett Birth Center spoke with Elizabeth (EP) Press about the upcoming community forum that they are organizing to publically collect and present testimony to the New York State Department of Health about the importance of this facility in Troy.

White Feather Farm says, "seed saving is an age-old tradition that is both practical and economical, yet in today’s world it also has urgent cultural, political and existential implications." A seed saving roundtable will take place at White Feather Farm on August 25th followed by the workshop on August 26. Brooke Singer, the moderator of the roundtable, spoke with Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

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Michael Kennendy of Creative Action Unlimited says Shirey Archie was “a driving force behind Creative Action Unlimited's creation of the stage and film productions of 'Whitewashed: the racism project.'” Kristoph DiMaria of Will Kempe's Players says "so much of his values were never to be compromised." Shirey Archie leaves a legacy of creativity and activism in the Capital Region.

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Image: screenshot from the trailer of Creative Action Unlimited's "Whitewashed: the racism project"

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with a story on the Saratoga Race Course by Mark Dunlea. People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has called to stop horse racing at the track after 11 horse deaths since May.

Then, Elizabeth EP Press reports on records released by NYCLU showing 20 years of NY State Police misconduct and force.

Later on, Michael Kennedy and Kristoph DiMaria join us to honor the legacy of Shirey Archie, especially in the theater community.

After that, Brooke Singer of White Feather Farm talks to Sina Basila Hickey about the seed saving roundtable and workshop coming up.

Finally, we mark the legacy of another local activist: John Wolcott who, among many other things, was instrumental in the Save the Pine Bush movement.