Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha joined Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Elizabeth Press (EP) to talk about the New York State budget. They covered topics like what made it in, what got left out, and what she hopes to accomplish before the session ends in a few weeks.

If you want to hear more about the New York State Budget, you can join Sarahana on Zoom on May 17 at 7pm.

The community came together to march against gun violence in North Central Troy for SNUG's second annual Peace March on May 5, 2023. The guest speaker was Hudson Mayor Kamal Johnson, and in attendance were representatives from Mama Love, School 2, Troy Central Little League, Team HERO, the Boys & Girls Club, and more. Sina Basila Hickey was there reporting for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Photo by Willie Terry

On Monday, May 1, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Poor People's Campaign (PPC) State of the State May Day event at the capital, Million Dollars Staircase, where they delivered the Poor People State of the State Petition to the Office of Governor Kathy Hochul, calling on her to address the issue of poverty in New York State. In this labor segment, Willie Recorded exerts from the rally.

For all the radio lovers and radio curious, join us for an open house where you will have a chance to engage with Hudson Mohawk Magazine producers, engage with our content in an interactive way, and come into the radio studio to get your own story out there.

Co-hosts Mark Dunlea, an HMM producer since its inception, and Sina Basila Hickey, the current radio coordinator, spoke about why they are involved in this program, the benefits, what it takes to be a producer, and what to expect this weekend.

Sat. May 13, from 1pm-3pm in the Sanctuary main space: 3361 6th Ave.

The People’s Health Sanctuary (PHS) is a community-led mutual aid health initiative. Visit us to learn about what we do, and consider how movement and food are connected to community well-being. Prizes, food, family-friendly!

Dr. Janice Pride-Boone, a member of the advisory board at PHS, spoke with Brea Barthel and Alisha Washington about the upcoming event.

Schedule

11:00-11:30: Plant-forward cooking demo with Cornell Cooperative Extension

11:30-12:00: Exercise tips to get you moving with StrongMe!

12:00-1:00: Blood pressure checks & help reading your medications

NATURE Lab 2nd floor, 3319 6th Avenue

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with an update on the PFOA water contamination in Poestenkill.

Then, for our Peace Bucket, Mark Dunlea discusses the Mother’s Day vigil by Grannies for Peace.

Later on, Willie Terry covers the "Poor People's Campaign Freedom Van Tour" stop in Troy, highlighting Harriet Tubman.

After that, Eunice Jeong brings us a story from students at Emma Willard School about their experience with the American Healthcare System as international students.

Finally, we talk about the upcoming campus-wide open house at the Sanctuary taking place this weekend!

On Sunday, April 30, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the "Poor People's Campaign Freedom Van Tour" stop in Troy. The tour was to do a historical walk through Troy, highlighting the story of Harriet Tubman's freeing of Charles Nalle in 1860, who slave catchers kidnaped. Due to the weather, the walking had to be postponed. In this labor segment, Willie spoke to tour member Raamitha Pillay about it.

Though they have found two dozen private wells in addition to the middle school with elevated levels of the PFOA forever chemical, the State Department of Environmental Conservation has not been able to find any commercial or industrial source for the pollution. They believe it is due to the activities of the local schools and residents, including contamination from private septic systems. The Town will hold a meeting on May 11 to discuss a new public water district, plus DEC will hold an informational meeting at the middle school on the 18th. Town Board member Eric Wohlleber discusses the situation with Mark Dunlea of the Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Grannies for Peace ( a project of Women Against War)will hold its annual Mother’s Day vigil for peace at the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 13th at 1:00PM at the Moses statue. Maureen Aumand joins Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine to discuss this year's theme, the impact of the military on the environment.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

First, Mark Dunlea speaks with Blair Horner of NYPIRG who provides an overview of the recently passed state budget

Then, Marsha Lazarus discusses mental health and mental illness with Peer Specialist Diana Babcock

Later on, Brea Barthel shares how Albany's Radix Ecological Sustainability Center will be studying the effect of "urban heat" in the South End and other areas

After that, Masha Miller speaks with Dr. David Pitonyak, an expert in disability services

Finally, Producer of a weekly segment, “Talking with Poets” Thom speaks with Francis Therese L. Broderick. We hear Therese read her poem "The Daughter on Sunday Display".