Hudson Mohawk Magazine

The Times Union recently highlighted potential conflicts surrounding Coeymans Supervisor George McHugh, ahead of the Coeymans port expansion in the state’s wind turbine project. In part 2 of our interviews with local residents, we talk with Ashley and Jason Redfield who live on River Road where Carver Companies, which owns the Port and has deep financial ties to McHugh, clear cut dozens of acres of woods without public notice. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Taína Asili speaks with Mireya Ramos, a New York-based, Latin Grammy-winning vocalist, violinist, composer, arranger and founder of Flor de Toloache – New York City’s first and only all-women mariachi group. Born in California to Dominican and Mexican parents, Mireya was raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico until moving to New York in her teens to pursue her musical career. With her powerful skills in violin and voice, she embodies a wide variety of musical influences, from mariachi to salsa to hip-hop. Her debut self-titled solo album released in 2022 weaves a unique and refreshing musical blend.

Listen to the full episode at RhythmofRebellion.com or wherever podcasts are streamed.

More info about Taína Asili at TainaAsili.com

More info about Mireya Ramos at Mireyaramos.com

Saratoga Black Lives Matter called for a day of action on Tuesday, March 7 as they supported a member of their group who was criminally charged after going over her allotted time at the previous city council meeting. Moses Nagel spoke with Samira Sangare who was present at the meetings.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Moses Nagel’s report on New York State’s considering new rules for doulas.

Then, Willie Terry covered the Black History Month that took place at the Sanctuary and brings us Rev. Jerry Ford’s speech about a family history discovery.

Later on, Brea Barthel shares information about the Capital Region Clean Energy Hub.

After that, Alex Briggs talks about his experience living along the Dakota Access Pipeline at Standing Rock for 6 months during the protests to stop its construction.

Finally, historian Kathy Sheehan tells us about some notable women from this area for Women’s History Month

On Saturday, February 25, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Black History Month Celebration at The Sanctuary For Independent Media in Troy. In part two of his reports, you will hear from the program speaker, Rev. Jerry Ford, Vice President of the Troy NAACP and President of Team Hero, talking about a family history discovery and Poet Shania Jackson—part 3.

On Saturday, February 25, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Black History Month Celebration at The Sanctuary For Independent Media in Troy. In part two of his reports, you will hear from the program speaker, Rev. Jerry Ford, Vice President of the Troy NAACP and President of Team Hero, talking about a family history discovery.

This week we are talking with Legislative Assistant Derek Baranski and he also works at Albany Riverfront Collaborative. We will chat with Derek about the history of I-787, what the Albany Riverfront Collaborative.

The New York State Senate hosted a large gathering of birth doulas on March 7 at the capital. They were there to discuss a new proposal to allow insurance payments for birth services that proponents say could dramatically reduce maternal mortality and other dangers connected to childbirth. Moses Nagel reports.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Mark Dunlea's interview about the status of public campaign financing in New York.

Then, for our peace bucket, we hear from Roger Waters and World Without War from the Rage Against the War Machine D.C. rally.

Later on, Willie Terry reports on what took place at the recent Black History Month Celebration at the Sanctuary.

After that, Brea Barthel reports on the Drama Mamas’ new musical comedy about the Exodus taking place on March 12 at the Albany Jewish Community Center.

Finally, Eunice Jeong interviews an RPI student about the challenges to find medical assistance to deal with lyme disease.

On February 19, on the anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine, anti-war activists gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in DC to Rage Against the War Machine. For our peace bucket, we hear from two speakers, David Swanson of World With War, and Roger Waters, best known as the founder of the progressive rock band Pink Floyd. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.