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In this segment, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will discuss the Title 7 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act along with its definitions. To learn more and hear the entire video follow the link below.

The statute went into effect on June 27th, 2023. The EEOC will issue final regulations by December 29th, 2023. Draft regulations will be available for public comment prior to issuing the final regulations. To sign up for free news alerts from the EEOC, navigate to their website at eeoc.gov

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For the Youth Radio Workshop, young people will be guided by Hudson Mohawk Magazine and an adult partner to realize their journalistic vision. The production work of our youngest producers have inspired this workshop. To learn more Sina Basila Hickey interviewed Matilda Rinker-Tennant and Carolyn Tennant.

The workshop will take place in two-parts: the first part on July 8 and the second on July 29 from 10-11 am. Learn more at MediaSanctuary.org

Eric Spinner is a longtime resident of Harbour Point Gardens apartments in Troy, NY and identifies as the president of the Harbour Point Gardens tenant association. On Thursday, June 29, 2023 one week after the tenants were evicted due to code violations and unsafe conditions, he spoke with Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Elizabeth (EP) Press about the code violations, why that led to over 100 tenants getting evicted from the apartment complex and his reaction to the situation.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Alexis Goldsmith of Beyond Plastics who speaks with Mark Dunlea about why lawmakers are not standing up to the chemical and fossil fuel industries and the makers of packaging.

Then, Eric Wisher of the Troy Fire Department speaks with Elizabeth (EP) Press about how closing Burdett Birthing Center will impact an already taxed Troy Fire Department.

Later on, for Julian Assange’s birthday, on July 3rd, banner drops are being organized worldwide to demand his release after 11 years of confinement.

After that, Willie Terry continues his Capital District Area Labor Federation gala coverage by highlighting Dominick Patrignani, recipient of the CDALF 2023 President's Award.

Finally, we mark the end of Pride Month by replaying Cat Jones’ interview about gender fluid identity.

For Julian Assange’s birthday, on July 3rd, banner drops are being organized worldwide to demand his release after 11 years of confinement. The US wants to prosecute him for his role at WikiLeaks in working with Chelsea Manning to release videos showing American soldiers killing civilians in Iraq. Pippa Bartolotti of Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace and the United National Anti-War coalition talks with Mark Dunlea about the banner drop on the Hudson River Way pedestrian bridge over 787 in Albany at 4 PM on the 3rd.

The NYS legislature left for the year without either house taking a vote on either the Packaging Reduction & Recycling Act or the expanded bottle bill. Alexis Goldsmith, National Organizing Director of Beyond Plastics, discusses why lawmakers are not standing up to the chemical and fossil fuel industries and the makers of packaging ( such as Coke and Amazon). With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Eric Wisher has been speaking out about Troy Fire Department's staffing woes for over a year now. Today he sat down with Hudson Mohawk Magazine Producer Elizabeth (EP) Press to discuss this, the potential negative impact of closing Burdett Birth Center on the Troy Fire Department, and more.

On June 28th the Underground Railroad Education Center (UREC) held a press conference to announce a $2million grant from the New York State Assembly to support the organization’s creation of a new interpretive center in Albany’s Arbor Hill district. In this first segment from the event, NYS Assemblywoman Patricia Fahy announces the grant and explains why UREC -- and its co-founders Paul & Mary Liz Stewart -- are so important in preserving and sharing the history of Albany. She includes commentary from a historian as well as excerpts from the obituary of Stephen Myers, the African-American abolitionist and Underground Railroad activist, whose residence UREC is restoring. Her Assembly colleague John MacDonald III then outlines the tremendous effort and support from Speaker of the Assembly Carl Heastie that resulted in the grant. Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan later emphasizes the importance of UREC’s efforts, and ends with an invitation for everyone to come to the next UREC event, a Fourth of July oration and celebration at 11 am at the Stephen and Harriet Myers residence at 194 Livingston Avenue. For more details, visit https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with a story about how fireworks are triggering for many veterans with PTSD.

Then, the Sanctuary’s new executive director joins to reflect on having her first programming season behind her and what’s next.

Later on, Willie Terry brings us coverage from the Capital District Area Labor Federation’s 16th Annual Appreciation Gala.

After that, Brea Barthel gets the scoop on the substantial grant awarded to the Underground Railroad Education Center.

Finally, for this week’s Triple E’s segment Bosh interviews Marisa Russello about mental health and wellness and writing about these issues.

On Thursday, June 22, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Capital District Area Labor Federation "16th Annual Appreciation Gala." The event took place at the Desmond Hotel in Albany. The gala recognized working men and women in the Capital District with special guests and honorees. In this part -three labor segments, you will hear about Albany NAACP President Debora Brown, recipient of the CDALF 2023 Solidarity Award.