Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Several years ago Governor Cuomo and State Lawmakers agreed to establish a system of partial public campaign financing for races for state legislature and statewide office. However, with the program supposed to finally start in 2023, it appears that Assembly Democrats are getting cold feet. One factor is that due to court challenges, Assemblymembers will have to run in new districts in 2024, reducing the power of incumbency. Karen Wharton of Citizen Action discusses the issue with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Hear about an upcoming musical comedy "Who Let the Jews Out?" The community theater group Drama Mamas tells the Exodus story in a new play by the community, for the community, at the Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center on March 12th at 2 pm. Elisheva Liberman, writer and director, talks about the production as well as the Jewish tradition of plays by and for women. For more information, visit www.shalomfoodpantry.org/who-let-the-jews-out.html. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

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 one of his report, you will hear from the program speakers, Renee Powell, President of the Troy NAACP; Paul Tonko, US House of Representative; Shana Davis, President of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, and Kristen (KP) Holler, Executive Director of The Sanctuary for Independent Media.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with Elizabeth Press’s interview with Mark Speedy of the Troy Democratic Socialists of America about the Troy Council’s plan to replace lead service water lines

Then, What do you do if you find a wild animal in need of assistance? Sina Basila Hickey with Debbie Phillips from North Country Wild Care

Later on, Andrea Cunliffe speaks with artist ransome about his work “Up South: Reflections on the Great Migration"

After that, We have a live interview with Derek Baranski from Albany Riverfront Collaborative

Finally, Thom Francis speaks with Poetyc Visionz is a poet, spoken word artist, and graphic designer

Poetyc Visionz is a poet, spoken word artist, and graphic designer living in Albany, NY. He has been writing since a young age and performing on stages all over the country for nearly 20 years.

On December 4, 2018, PV performed his poem "Be Great-ful" at The Low Beat.

In our conversation, we talk about what inspired that poem, how he uses that mantra - Be Great - in his daily life, and what it's like on stage getting a reaction from a live audience.

Opalka Gallery presents a solo exhibition featuring work about the Great Migration by ransome. Hudson Mohawk Magazine Correspondent Andrea Cunliffe spoke with ransome who reflected on the impact that migration had on the culture of the United States, and interweaving this historic narrative into new paintings with collage, sculpture, and installation. 

“Up South: Reflections on the Great Migration" by ransome is on view March 7 through April 22, 2023 in collaboration with Black Dimensions in Art, Inc.

Retired National Weather Service meteorologist Hugh Johnson joined Brea Barthel and Blaise Bryant for a conversation about power outages, warm winter, and the week's forecast.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Mark Dunlea’s report on opposition to Holter Indian Point’s plan to dispose of low-level radioactive wastewater into the Hudson River.

Then comes my conversation with Fred Breglia from Landis Arboretum about the region’s biggest and oldest trees.

Later on, Moses Nagel talks with folks from UAlbany’s Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program.

After that, Sina Basila Hickey and Reif Larsen bring news of upcoming events for the Future of Small Cities Institute.

And for our final segment, retired meteorologist Hugh Johnson is back in town to talk with us live about climate and weather issues, plus a forecast for the week ahead.

Hear about many ways that the Capital Region Clean Energy Hub helps homeowners, renters, and businesses access energy-related resources and programs available through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Brad Towle, from Cornell Cooperative Extension, shares information on heat pumps, solar energy programs — even for those who can’t afford or install solar panels — and more. He also notes the related workforce development activities offered by fellow Hub organizations, including TAP and SEAT Center. The Hub serves Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, and five other regional counties. For more details, see www.ahphome.org/addressing-climate-change. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. (Creative Commons image by gnokii through wikimedia.)

The Department of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies began in 1971. Over the years it has grown from a few classes to a department at the University and has educated many students who are engaged in a wide variety of fields. Moses Nagel found out more.