Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Mark Dunlea’s coverage of the press conference to push for Clean Slate, Housing Justice for All, and Good Cause Eviction.

Then, we speak with Oakwood Community Center about what’s taking place this summer at the center and the Keep Our Kids Cool Campaign.

Later on, Elizabeth (EP) Press reports on the Flock Surveillance Tools that has popped up around Troy.

After that, we hear about an upcoming film screening of a Ukrainian film about WWII with themes of the current war in Ukraine.

Finally, we hear from Brea Barthel about the Schenectady Kids Arts Festival coming up on June 3rd.

Sunday, June 4, "Carol of the Bells," a powerful film about a Ukrainian, a Polish, and a Jewish family in Eastern Ukraine during WWII, will screen at the Palace Theater. Organizer Anna Allen spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about the film and more. Find more information by searching "carol of the bells" on eventbrite.com

Wednesday, May 31 was a busy day down at the state Capitol. In part one of our coverage, we heard from climate activists, some dressed as dinosaurs, protesting at National Grid’s electrification conference at the Renaissance Hotel across from the Capitol. Here in Part 2, we catch the end of a press conference on the Clean Slate criminal justice reform, followed by the Housing Justice for All rally on tenants’ rights and Good Cause Eviction.

Imagine throwing a free party for 2,000 to 3,000 folks. The Schenectady Kids Arts Festival does this each year! Heather Hutchison from Create Community Studios talks about the festival and its many activities coming up on June 3rd. noon to 4, in the streets around Schenectady City Hall. She also explains the importance of creative experession for everyone regardless of abilities. For more information, see https://kidsartsfestivalschenectady.com/ or https://createcommunitystudios.org/. If you go, look for the Sanctuary Radio table! Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with an overview of the climate impact of the proposed federal debt crisis deal.

Then, we hear about climate protests, including from dinosaurs, at a National Grid conference.

Later on, we hear about "Say Their Names," a community outreach event hosted by Saratoga Black Lives Matter last Friday.

After that, we have another segment by Brea Barthel with the Lansingburgh Public Library.

Finally, Daryn Keahi tells us about the revival of Hawaiian culture and language.

Wednesday May 31 was a busy day down at the state Capitol. In part one, we cover protests by climate activists at National Grid’s electrification conference at the Renessaine Hotel across from the Capitol. The groups were protesting National Grid for not doing more to transition to clean energy. A top priority for the climate movement is the NY Heat Act, which would direct state agencies like the Public Service Commission to incorporate the new climate law, CLCPA, into their policies. Dinosaurs were part of the performance art. We hear from Mary Finneran, one of the dinosaurs, Pete Looker, one of the corporate lobbyists, climate youth activist and college student Katie Marshall, and Betta Broad of New Yorkers for Clean Power.

The debt crisis deal recently announced by President Biden and GOP House Majority Leader McCarthy continues to generate controversy across the political spectrum, with the outcome of a final resolution still fluid. The deal freezes funding for domestic programs and increases work requirements for food while raising funding for the military and curbing the IRS' ability to pursue rich tax evaders. Eric Weltman of Food and Water Watch joins Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine to review the climate impact of the deal.

In honor of "Global Parents Day" on June 1st, Michael Gregg from Troy Public Library's Lansingburgh branch recommends four novels that present different takes on families. "French Exit: A Tragedy of Manners" (Patrick deWitt, 2018)is a "hilarious novel" about a woman and her son; "The Nest" (Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney, 2016) is a "zany take on family squabbles"; "The Good Father" (Noah Hawley, 2012) explores a father dealing with a son who tries to assasinate a president, weaving both psychological drama and history tidbits on assasinations; and "News of the World" (Paulette Jiles, 2016; filmed in 2021 featuring Tom Hanks) explores a post-Civil War story of how a traveling newsreader bonds with a girl he is entrusted with returning to her family. Library activities discussed include a new seed library, the annual summer reading program, Thursday "Shorts Out Loud" events ocmbining music and a read-aloud short story, and more. For more details on books and activities, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. To find other libraries in New York State, see https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/#Find. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Elizabeth (EP) Press spoke to Chad Marlow of the ACLU about Flock Surveillance Tools. Specifically, they got into issues around data collection and sharing of Flock's automatic license plate readers. They also discussed Flock compared to ShotSpotter and what people can do to advocate for regulations and best practices.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

First, Mark Dunlea reports on NY Renews, Citizen Action, PAUSE, and others held a press conference at the State Capitol on Thursday, May 25 to call for lawmakers to pass key Climate, Jobs, and Justice bills,

Then, Congress Park in Saratoga Springs, NY is more than a beautiful place to relax, take pictures and watch the ducks. It is also used by awareness groups to connect with the local community.

Later on, In part three, Labor Segment, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry continues his discussion about African Liberation Day with December 12th Organizer David Daniels.

After that, In this segment of “Talking with Poets”, Thom Francis speaks with publisher, Alan Catlin. We hear Alan reading his poem “Hollywierd”.

Finally, retired meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us once again for a look at the Mechanicville Tornado that ripped though the area.