Hudson Mohawk Magazine

In this segment, Alisha Washington speaks with Tim Coll, candidate for Commissioner Of Public Safety in Saratoga Springs. They discuss party lines, the release of information regarding the 2022 Broadway shooting, and Fire Chief Dolan.

By Alisha Washington for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

In this segment I speak with Chris Mathiesen, candidate for Mayor in Saratoga Springs. We discuss the public comment period at city council meetings, public forums and the restorative justice resolution.

Here is the link to the Saratoga Springs Mayor Democratic Primary Candidate Forum presented by the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County.

https://youtu.be/CJXOjtd9KXA

Link To May 2nd, 2023 City Council Meeting minutes with the Saratoga Springs Restorative Justice Resolution on page 9.

https://www.saratoga-springs.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05022023-3123

Link to the American Psychological Association definition of racism, bias and discrimination.

https://www.apa.org/topics/racism-bias-discrimination

By Alisha Washington for the Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with a recording of the proceedings at the Albany Common Council’s latest meeting on Thursday, June 22.

Then, Alisha Washington speaks with Chris Mathiesen, candidate for Mayor in Saratoga Springs.

Later on, Tuesday, June 20 was World Refugee Day. To mark the day Opalka gallery screened the documentary, "Utica: The Last Refuge".

After that, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Troy NAACP Juneteenth 2023 event in Geneva Pompey Park.

Finally, Hudson Mohawk Magazine went to Troy Middle School to give a radio workshop.

Members from Hudson Mohawk Magazine went to Troy Middle School to teach students about all things radio. Students discussed their thoughts on video games, cars, and school safety in this segment by Emily Ledyard for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Albany Common Council held their latest meeting on Thursday June 22. In these excerpts we will hear the council address a resolution honoring the founders of Teen night in Albany. First we hear discussion of an ordinance proposed by Council member Joyce Love opposing hair discrimination The first speaker was Jasmine Higgins, chief equity officer for the city of Albany followed council members comments.

On Monday, June 19, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Troy NAACP 2023 Juneteenth in Geneva Pompey Park in Troy. In Willie's Part Two segment, he recorded exerts from the Black History workshop conversation between Renee Powell, President of the Troy NAACP, and Dr. Sonia Miller, Professor at Hudson Valley Community College, and a song by community youth Jarrell.

Und3rstanding will perform at the Freedom Fest revival (taking place for the first time since covid) on Saturday, June 24. The trio (Sev Statik, SES Vth, and Knowle’ge, plus DJ Nate the Great) spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about having a message in their lyrics, honoring the hip-hop elders, and hip-hop in the Capital Region. Performances begin at 2pm and activities go until 5pm. More info here: www.mediasanctuary.org/event/freedom-fest-2023/

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with coverage from the rally to save the Burdett Birth Center by Elizabeth (EP) Press.

Then, Willie Terry brings us coverage from the Juneteenth celebration by Troy 4 Black Lives.

Later on, Mark Dunlea interviews Marion Porterfield who is running for Schenectady Mayor.

After that, Und3rstanding, one of the musical headliners at this weekend’s Freedom Fest, will tell us about their music, their influences, and what to expect Saturday.

Finally, the Sanctuary and Hudson Mohawk Magazine was at the Unity House opening of its youth program building, and we spoke with other groups in attendance.

On Monday, June 19, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Troy4BlackLives Juneteenth celebration and community meeting at Ubuntu House on Ingalls Avenue in Troy, NY. In this part one segment, Willie discussed the historical meaning of Juneteenth and other community issues with Troy4BlackLives activists Anastasia Robertson and Alfonso Rodriguez.

St. Peter's Health Partners have submitted documentation to the New York State Department of Health outlining their need to close the Burdett Birth Center at Samaritan Hospital. Within days of hearing this news, birth workers and parents organized a rally at the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region in Troy. Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondent Elizabeth Press was at the rally and produced this piece of highlights from people like Mayor Madden and birth workers to personal stories of why Burdett needs to stay open.

Troy City Council is voting on a resolution to keep Burdett open on Thursday night. It will be delivered to the State Senate, Assembly, and Governor.