Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Holter Indian Point LLC is planning to dispose of low-level radioactive wastewater into the Hudson River from the decommissioning of the nuclear plant. Many local residents and governments are opposed but the company argues that wastewater from the nuke has routinely been discharged into the Hudson. Marilyn Elie of the Indian Point Safe Energy Coalition explains why this is a bad idea. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

If you find an animal in need of assistance, what do you do? North Country Wild Care (NCWC) is a hotline of trained volunteers ready to take your questions and direct you to qualified animal rehabilitates. HMM's Sina Basila Hickey spoke with Debbie Philip of NCWC about the service.

Emergency Hotline is 518-964-6740

On March 2, 2023, at the City Council Finance and General meetings, Troy voted to move forward with allocating more funds to deal with the lead service line issue. Although the City does not have a complete inventory, they are estimating that some 4,500 water service lines need to be replaced in Troy. Concerned community members have been nudging the city about dealing with the lead pipes ever since it came to light that the City was still sitting on a grant from 2018 designated for this issue. Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Elizabeth (EP) Press spoke with Mark Speedy of the Troy DSA to debrief the City Council Meeting on this topic.

Future of Small Cities Institute has some interesting programs on the calendar beginning with David Dixon will discuss how growing our local—and regional—economies starts with attracting and retaining “talent”, the educated and skilled workforce which in turn attracts and retains jobs and investment. This will take place on March 9.

Then on March 15, there will be a screening of "Lost Rondout: A Story of Urban Removal," about Kingston’s Rondout neighborhood, which was gutted by an urban renewal road and bridge project.

HMM's Sina Basila Hickey spoke with Reif Larsen of https://www.futureofsmallcities.org/

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Mark Dunlea’s conversation with Canyon Ryan of United Tenants about the Albany court’s rejection of Good Cause Eviction Law.

Then, Brea Barthel reports on the period pantries that are popping up around the Capital Region with free menstrual products.

Later on, we hear from WMHT about the upcoming screening of “Storming Caesars Palace at the Sanctuary on March 8.

After that, Dulcinia Diggs talks child development, small business, and goals with Walter King of Little Kings and Queens Fun Place.

Finally, Taína Asili speaks with Jeneda Benally about Punk Rock for Hope and Healing for this week’s Rhythm of Rebellion interview.

"Storming Caesars Palace" is about Ruby Duncan, who after losing her job as a hotel worker in Las Vegas, joined a welfare rights group of mothers who defied notions of the “welfare queen.” In a fight for guaranteed income, Ruby and other equality activists took on the Nevada mob in organizing a massive protest that shut down Caesars Palace.

Mara Drogan, Director of Community Engagement & Education at WMHT, tells us what else you need to know.

Link to event page: https://www.mediasanctuary.org/event/storming-caesars-palace-film-screening/

Walter King says Little Kings and Queens Fun Place "is the next Disney World." He spoke with Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondent Dulcina Diggs about the challenges of opening a small business, how Little Kings and Queens Fun Place came to fruition, and what Walter envisions for the center.

To learn more about this business visit https://www.lkqfunplace.com/

The state's mid-level appeals court has affirmed a lower court ruling overturning the City of Albany's Good Cause eviction law that established conditions to restrict when landlords could remove tenants or how much they can raise rents. The court said that it was up to the state legislature to make laws on such issues. Canyon Ryans of United Tenants discusses what happens next with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

(Last name pronounced Ger-lik)

Taína Asili speaks with Jeneda Benally, a bassist, vocalist, and songwriter, and one half of the multi-award winning duo Sihasin. Jeneda and her brother Clayson Benally are from the Dine’ (Navajo) Nation in Northern Arizona. Together with their family, they grew up protesting the environmental degradation and inhumane acts of cultural genocide against their traditional way of life. Today they create a politically-charged explosive organic sound out of just bass, drums and vocals, inspiring their listeners with a punk backbone, softened by a folk heart, thumping by pop and international sounds, and based in Navajo Rhythm.

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

More info about Taína Asili at TainaAsili.com

More info about Jeneda Benally and Sihasin at Sihasin.com