Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Retired Meteorologist Hugh Johnson talks to Caelan McPherson and David Moore about the Mechanicville Tornado that ripped through the area 25 years ago. Welcome Hugh Johnson

Alan Catlin has been publishing in the small press, university, and zine world since the 70s; from the Mimeo revolution to the Internet. He has 80 books of various sizes, shapes, and forms not including three in the works for 2023, How Will the Heart Endure (Kelsay Books- on the life and times of photographer Diane Arbus) Listening to the Moonlight Sonata (Impspired) (UK) and Bar Guide for the Seriously Deranged (Roadside Books).

On November 29, 2017, Alan Catlin read his poem “Hollyweird” at the Troy Poetry Mission series at O'Brien's Public House in Troy, NY

In our conversation, we talk about "Hollyweird," noire, and writing about movies.

Say Their Names, a community outreach event hosted by Saratoga Black Lives Matter, was held at Congress Park on Friday, May 26th. Food, music, and coloring activities were available. Director of Operations Samira Sangare read a poem to the audience. Those who attended, including Mayor Kim and Kristen Dart, Chairperson of the Civilian Review Board, heard speeches from BLM members Tiemogo TJ Sangare, Chandler Hickenbottom, and Lexis Figuereo.

The importance of voting in the upcoming local elections was the main focus at the end of a speech given by Chandler Hickenbottom. When stating "Although we are happy with the resolution that was passed, that's not a ban on no-knock warrants." her brother Lexis was referring to the Saratoga Springs Police Reform Task Force recommendation outlined in the Reinvention Plan: Toward Community Centered Justice Initiative, which requests that “…the Police Department be precluded from initiating no-knock warrants under any circumstance.” The current City Council has addressed the recommendation in the revised resolution adopted in April. No-knock warrants will not be issued under any circumstances to search residences for controlled substances. No-knock warrants can be requested in other cases with extreme circumstances. Detailed facts must be included in the warrant application explaining why an announced warrant would cause imminent danger to human life. To learn more see the links below.

By Alisha Washington for the Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

Saratoga Springs City Council restricts no-knock warrants

https://www.saratoga-springs.org/DocumentCenter/View/15879/City-Council-Votes-to-Restrict-No-Knock-Warrants?bidId=

The Resolution, 2021

https://www.saratoga-springs.org/DocumentCenter/View/12712/Amended_Resolution_203_V3?bidId=

To learn more about the Saratoga BLM group…

https://linktr.ee/saratogablm?fbclid=IwAR0oQNtGV-P_RAa5dwQgPaAKHT-M3mI3O4jhOqVGYIbNTlJrNIHK3kzu89M

Learn more about Darryl Mount and SSPD.

https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/A-death-in-Saratoga-but-no-internal-probe-13174766.php

While visiting the Sanctuary, Barrio Alegria wanted to record some of their work for the radio. Central to their work is "creative placemaking," and in this roundtable, members discuss what that means to them.

Learn more about their organization at: https://www.barrioalegria.com

Barrio Alegria visited The Sanctuary for Independent Media for two days for an exchange in creative placemaking. Anthony Orozco, their Director of Operations & Communication, spoke with Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine about their organization, the reason for the visit to the Sanctuary, and comparing North Troy to Reading, PA.

Learn more about their organization at: https://www.barrioalegria.com

Brad Monkell is a bassist, stand up comedian, and Jazz Sanctuary DJ. He joined us at Hudson Mohawk Magazine to talk about how we started as a musician, interviewing musicians on WGXC, what stand-up comedy has taught him, and coming back to DJ for Jazz Sanctuary.

On this special episode of Hudson Mohawk Magazine we play excerpts of the recording from Amy Goodman of Democracy Now!'s visit to the Sanctuary on Saturday, April 22. On the second night of the weekend celebration "Rooted in Independent Media, Growing Toward a Just Future!", Amy Goodman spoke about her work in independent media, her history with the Sanctuary, and welcomed Steve Pierce to join her on stage to talk about his incredible contribution to independent media and the history of The Sanctuary for Independent Media.

The full recording will be available on Sanctuary TV soon.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with a conversation between correspondent Mark Dunlea and Eric LaCompte of Jubilee USA Network regarding the New York Taxpayer and International Debt Crisis Protection Act.

Then, we hear from two former Houghton University employees as they discuss their recent firing from the University after they refused to remove their pronouns from their email signatures.

Later on, Barrio Alegria tells us about creative placemaking and creative placekeeping.

After that, we hear from Willie Terry and his coverage of African Liberation Day.

Finally, Andrea Cunliffe interviews Jean-Remy Monnay about his new production called “HooDoo Love,” which is playing at the Capital Repertory Theater from June 1-11.

The meeting place. The public stage. 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. I followed up with the non-profit Flutters Of Hope using the park as the starting point for their walk on Broadway to draw attention to eating disorders. Saratoga Black Lives Matter has also used the park recently to host a community outreach event called "Say Their Names" remembering the lives lost to police brutality and racially motivated mass shootings in our nation. I spoke with members from both groups. By Alisha Washington for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

https://www.fluttersofhopeinc.org

https://www.saratogablm.org

Logos from Flutters Of Hope Inc and Saratoga BLM.

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, including the 100% Renewable Capitol Bill, #NYHEAT and the Climate Superfund Act. Similar events were held throughout the state. We hear from NYPIRG Executive Director Blair Horner, State Assemblymember Phil Steck, Albany County Legislator William Reinhart, and Mark Dunlea, coordinator of PAUSE – People of Albany United for Safe Energy. We also hear from Alycia Bacon of Mothers Out Front, who was the emcee for the event. Produced by Mark Dunlea for the Hudson Mohawk Magazine.