Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Troy Community Police Partnership held an event under the banner of 'A More Welcoming, Inclusive & Safer Troy' on May 16th 2023. Hudson Mohawk Magazines correspondent Andrea Cunliffe was present to bring us this report. Troy community members and the Troy Police were in dialogue for "A Community and Partnership". Protesters, attendees, committee participants, and general citizens all had their say along with Police Chief DeWolf and Mayor Patrick Madden in this on-site recording.

The Troy Police Department has been engaged with The Kaleel Jamison Consulting Group for the past two years in a guided assessment of departmental operations identifying and implementing changes consistent with Troy's governmental vision for a service-oriented department.

Since being shot by the Albany Police on January 24, 2022 as part of an illegal stop while out walking his dog, Jordan Young, a father of two young children, has had to undergo 22 life-saving surgeries to repair abdominal organs shattered by the Police Officer’s bullets. The District Attorney has been seeking a 7-year prison term for Young, who suffers from mental illness, for allegedly taking out a knife when confronted by the police. The Center for Law and Justice (cflj.org)held a forum on May 17 to provide an update on the case and to get community feedback. Colin McNamara, Deputy Director of the CFLJ, discusses the forum with Mark Dunlea of the Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with an overview of the May 25 NY Renews push for state climate legislation.

Then, for our peace bucket, we get an update on this June’s third annual FlagSSS Day.

Later on, Willie Terry covers a Wobbly event about Irish revolutionary and labor leader,James Connolly–

After that, we hear about ticks in the Capital District and the Hudson Valley from our sister radio station WGXC.

Finally, Lavender talks with independent vendors about keeping mom n’ pop businesses going

Earthjustice is helping with a coalition effort to pass state legislation (A4139A/S629A) to provide additional protection for community gardens located on public property. Alexis Andiman and Ashley Ingram, two Sustainable Food and Farming program attorneys with Earthjustice, talk with Mark Dunlea of the Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Photo - Sorangel Liriano, Earthjustice

The FlagSSS Day Collective is at it again with another installment of FlagSSS Day coming up on June 10, 2023. But, first, they are hosting some flag-making workshops. Hear all about this year's activities with

Hana van der Kolk, Angela Beallor, and Elizabeth Press (EP).

Retired meteorologist Hugh Johnson returns for our weekly look at climate and weather. He spoke with Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Brea Barthel and Alisha Washington about tropical storms, smoke in our environment, and the week’s forecast.

With only three weeks left to this year's legislative session, there are still critical bills that the climate movement wants lawmakers to act on before their six-month break. On May 25 at noon, Citizen Action, PAUSE, and many other local groups will gather at the State Street entrance to the Capitol to support the passage of NY Renews' climate agenda including the NY Heat Act. Bob Cohen of Citizen Action outlines other key issues such as the 100% Renewable Capitol Bill and the Climate Superfund Act. By Mark Dunlea for the Hudson Mohawk Magazine. https://actionnetwork.org/events/ny-renews-press-conference-for-climate-jobs-and-justice-capital-district

On Friday, May 12, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended memorial ceremonies by the Upstate Branch of the 'Industrial Workers of the World' event, honoring Irish revolutionary, labor leader, and martyr for Ireland's independence, James Connolly and some of their fallen with songs and speeches. The ceremony took place in downtown Troy Riverfront Park. In this labor segment, Willie interviews Greg Giorgio, IWW upstate NY Delegate, about James Connolly's life in Troy, NY.

On Friday, May 12, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended memorial ceremonies by the Upstate Branch of the 'Industrial Workers of the World' event, honoring Irish revolutionary, labor leader, and martyr for Ireland's independence, James Connolly and some of their fallen

with songs and speeches. The ceremony took place in downtown Troy Riverfront Park. In this labor segment, Willie recorded some of the highlights from the event.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

First, Mark Dunlea heads to the Albany Tulip Fest to talk to different organizations.

Then, Albany Community Action Partnership joins us to talk about their upcoming Community Appreciation Block Party

Later on, Wednesday, at People’s Health Sanctuary, there will be an event “Doing Death Justice: How to Get the End of Life Care You Want and Deserve”

After that, we speak with Reif Larsen about the upcoming event “Beyond the 15-Minute City: Making Small Cities Walkable”

Finally, we hear the second part of Thom France’s interview with poet Therese (ter-ez) Broderick.