Hudson Mohawk Magazine

53 years after the passage of OSHA lives continue to be lost on the job. Workers Memorial Day held this year in Saratoga Springs to remember the people who died on the job. TEMP Act bills S01604 and A03321. Visit the NY Assembly website https://bit.ly/44vb1iq

By Alisha Washington for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

DJ Hollyw8d, a.k.a. Mario Johnson, was welcomed into the Hudson Mohawk Magazine studio to share about his journey staying positive throughout the pandemic and how he advocates for a world with "More Music, Less Violence." This phrase is the mantra of everything he does for our community. Tria Luv led this interview to discover a behind the scenes look at Johnson's efforts to keep the faith and be uplifting for others despite any barriers life may throw at us. You can see his brand new music video "Revelation" and all that he does at djhollyw8d.com and moremusiclessviolence.org.

For Triple E's, H Bosh Jr continued his conversation with Dr Veneilya Harden. They spoke about the financial challenges she faced to complete her doctorate, her mentors, family life, and how she balances that with her career. This is part two.

At the beginning of April Governor Hochul granted clemency to seven people across New York. There were five pardons and Joaquin Winfield and Bryon Russ received the two commutations. Mr. Russ was sentenced to 40 years in prison, of which he has served close to 23 years. Elizabeth (EP) Press spoke to Bryon's wife, Jolene Russ.

To hear our 2021 interview with Bryon Russ, click here. https://www.mediasanctuary.org/stories/2021/bryon-russ-on-his-rehabilitation-and-case-for-clemency/

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Mark Dunlea’s conversation with VOCAL NY on mass incarceration, criminal justice reform, and more.

Then, Wille Terry lets us know what’s going on in the Capital Region for May Day.

Later on, Moses Nagel brings us coverage of a recent Albany Common Council hearing on the School District of Albany’s proposed budget.

After that, for this week’s Triple E’s, H Bosh Jr welcomes back Dr. Veneilya A. Harden.

Finally, Dulcinia Diggs takes us to the Regeneron event at HVCC to hear from various people about their work in STEM.

On this segment of TripleEs, H Bosh Jr. talks with HMM contributor Shawn Moodie on the latest updates on credits, business and personal, as well as the new laws around repairing your credit.

Regeneron is collaborating on projects in the Capital Region including a study done on the pollution in the air within disadvantaged communities and decoding Staphylococcus aureu. Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Dulcinia Diggs spoke with Camryn Beckles, Donald Nash, MingZi, and Thomas Dunnigan about how they are working with Regeneron. This is part two of Digg's coverage of "moving the needle in science through collaboration, and research with Regeneron." To learn more about this event and Regeneron visit. https://www.regeneron.com/about/collaborations

VOCAL-NY builds power among low-income people directly impacted by HIV/AIDS, the drug war, mass incarceration, and homelessness. Their campaign against mass incarceration focuses on bills such as Daniel's Law; Repeal Prison Voting Reform; Ending Qualified Immunity; Elderly Parole; and, Challenging Wrongful Convictions. Nick Encalada-Malinowski discusses these issues as well as the ongoing fight over bail with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine. https://www.vocal-ny.org/issues/mass-incarceration/

At the budget working session on April 26, the Albany Common Council addressed the 2023/24 school budget which comes up for public approval next month.

Vicky Smith, President of the School District of Albany’s board of education began the presentation along with interim superintendent John Yagielski. Members of the council followed up with questions.

The city will vote on the proposed budget on May 16 this year.

On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry spoke to Art Fleischer, a member of The Solidarity Committee of the Capital District, and Joseph Paparone, NYS Coordinator of Capital Region Poor People's Campaign and Coordinator of Capital Region MayDay Committee about activities leading up to MayDay Celebrations and protest. Monday, May 1, 2023, is the official celebration of May Day, also known as International Workers Day.