Hudson Mohawk Magazine

The recent announcement that Dr. Cornel West will seek the Green Party nomination for President has generated a lot of media attention. And push back from Democratic Party leaders who argue that it will detract from the need to defeat Donald Trump. Peter LaVenia, co-chair of the Green Party of NYS, talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the Green's plans for 2024.

On Sunday, July 16, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry covered the United Parcel Service (UPS) Teamsters Practice Picketing Contract rally in Latham at the corner of Route 7 and Wade Road. They were rallying in anticipation that they may not have a contract by August 1. In this labor segment, Willie spoke with several people in organizations supporting them in getting a fair contract—part 3.

Hear about the harsh anti-LGBTQ+ laws recently passed in Uganda with punishments up to life imprisonment and death, and even jail sentences for those who help LGBTQ+ folks, or just don't report people for their status. Ellie VonWellsheim from the MoonCatcher Project outlines the laws and announces a fundraiser to help 15 activists escape Uganda. That event will be Tuesday, July 25th, 7-9 pm, in the Old Dutch Church at 272 Wall Street in Kingston, NY. To support the effort, visit http://www.mooncatcher.org. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Mark Dunlea’s report on the Birds and the Bees Protection Act.

Then, Willie Terry brings us more coverage from the UPS/ Teamsters Practice Picketing.

Later on, EP (Elizabeth Press) and Victoria Kereszi bring us coverage from a rally in support of the Burdett Birth Center.

After that, Brea Barthel speaks with 518ElevatED about their work in preparing high school students for success in college.

Finally, Moses Nagel interview’s Priya Ahmed- winner of the 2023 Tom Nattell Peace Poetry Prize.

HMM correspondent Garrett McCarey speaks with Melanie Chirignan about the website groupmuse.com, where one can hire musicians to play at their event. For additional information go to GroupMuse.com or MelanieChirignan.org.

Hear how the organization 518ElevatED (formerly Sponsor-a-Scholar) offers support for "promising underserved young people" in high schools in Albany, Schenectady, and Troy to explore careers and prepare for success in college. Laura Marx, president and CEO, outlines how volunteer mentors work one-on-one with participants through 10th grade and beyond. The organization also assists participants with exploring potential colleges and applying for various types of financial aid. For details on joining the program or volunteering, visit www.518elevated.org. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Neonics devastate the bees, birds, and other pollinators critical to New York’s food security, economy, and environment. Neonics also threaten New Yorkers’ health, especially that of children. The Birds and Bees Protection Act would address worsening neonic contamination by banning the harmful and unnecessary uses accounting for 80-90% of the neonics entering the states’ environment every year. Daniel Raichel of NRDC talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine as to whether Governor Hochul will sign the bill into law.

Every year, Albany Poets presents the Tom Nattell Peace Poetry Prize to students from Albany High School. This year's winners were celebrated recently at the Poetry in the Park reading in Washington Park. Moses Nagel reports on one of the student-poets.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with Mark Dunlea’s report on the South End of Troy meeting about quality of life issues and violence from the perspective of a local mom and resident.

Then, for this week’s labor bucket, Willie Terry reports on the United Parcel Service (UPS) Teamsters Practice Picketing Contract rally in Latham

Later on, for this week’s Triple E’s, H Bosh Jr interviews Dr. Paul Miller

After that, we hear from Carter, a Stockbridge-Munsee youth who spent a week on his ancestral homelands which included a visit to the Sanctuary’s campus.

Finally, we speak with this year’s Tulip Queen!

Another rally was held on July 6th at the Empire State Plaza outside the State Department of Health to save the Burdett Birth Center in Troy. The rally was emceed by Jamie Crouse of the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region. The audio was recorded by Victoria Kereszi and edited by Elizabeth Press. In these excerpts from the rally, we will hear from Zanetta Graham, Tisha Graham, and Assemblymember John McDonald.