Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Retired National Weather Service meteorologist Hugh Johnson speaks with Blaise Bryant and Brea Barthel about “red flag warnings,” the recent United Nations climate report, and of course a look at this week’s weather forecast.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Mark Dunlea talking with folks protesting outside of Assemblymember Didi Barrett's office in Hudson on Saturday, April 8th, over her sponsorship of legislation that would undercut the state's effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Then, Lavender takes us for a look at North Country WildCare, a local network of wildlife rehabilitators.

After that we travel to Fehu Farmstand with Ellie Irons to hear about their spring season and upcoming event at the Sanctuary’s NATURE Lab.

Later, Tria Elena Cruzallen brings us an interview with local musician and folk singer Ian Cotter Wishlist.

Finally, we have our weekly talk with retired National Weather Service meteorologist Hugh Johnson. This time we’ll hear about “red flag warnings,” the recent United Nations climate report, and of course a look at this week’s weather forecast.

Lavender spoke with Debbie Philp and Alexis Broz of North Country Wild Care, as it is the season for newborn mammals. Listen to find out how they are helping to keep animals safe and healthy this spring and year round.

Fehu Farmstand will teach about the magic of spring during our garden planning workshop next Saturday, April 15, at the Nature Lab. The team behind Fehu Farmstand, Kiani Connely-Wilson and Laura Welsch, spoke with Community Science Educator and NATURE lab manager Ellie Irons about the spring season and their upcoming workshop.

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Ian Cotter Wishlist is a guitarist and singer local to the city of Troy, New York. Cotter Wishlist recently released their debut album, "Slow Dawn," available on all platforms. Tria Luv interviewed them for Hudson Mohawk Magazine about their creative process, specifically as an artist creating during the Covid-19 period. Type "Ian Cotter Wishlist" into any search bar (Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music)to discover their latest release--a must listen for any contemporary folk music fan!

More than 60 local residents protested outside of Assemblymember Didi Barrett's office in Hudson on Saturday, April 8 over her sponsorship of legislation that would undercut the state's effort to undercut greenhouse gas emissions. Michael Richardson of River and Mountains GreenFaith, one of the organizers, discussed the protest with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with a news bucket from Mark Dunlea, speaking with Mike Ewall of Energy Justice Network about a new petition.

Then, Willie Terry brings us another conversation from “The Struggle Continues,” this time with a focus on women who contributed to the Civil Rights Movement in observance of Women’s History Month.

Later on, we will hear from Lovonia Mallory who attended the National Woodworker’s Association’s recent speakers series and interviewed one of its members.

After that, Moses Nagel and Niko Nagel-Dreby report on the Bread and Puppet performing troupe’s recent visit to Albany.

Finally, Taína Asili speaks with Xenia Rubinos regarding her music and recent album “Una Rosa.”

The venerable Bread and Puppet performing troupe from Glover, Vermont came through Albany last week. HMM reporters Moses Nagel and Nikolai Nagel-Dreby were there and filed this report.

A rulemaking petition filed on April 3 by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility and the Energy Justice Network seeks to require waste incinerators to report their toxic chemical emissions to EPA's Toxics Release Inventory. The petition would cover incinerators that burn municipal solid waste (10 in NY, including in Hudson Falls and Poughkeepsie), industrial waste, medical waste, and sewage sludge, as well as pyrolysis and gasification units (aka chemical recycling), about 400 facilities nationwide. Mike Ewall of the Energy Justice Network talks to Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Mark Dunlea’s coverage of climate groups urging Governor Hochul to deny the expansion of the Iroquois Pipeline.

Then, Willie Terry reports on the rally to raise the minimum wage to $21.25 and index it with inflation.

Later on, H Bosh Jr speaks with Veneilya A. Harden Ed.D. for this week’s Triple Es segment.

After that, Isabella LaForte shares a recording from a recent fundraiser at the UAlbany campus for support for people afflicted by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

Finally, Moses Nagel interviews Lavender about her project Music for a Greener World.