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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently visited the Middle East, with stops in Egypt, Israel and the occupied West Bank. The visit came with Netanyahu presiding over the most right-wing government in Israeli history as violence and killings escalated. For our peace bucket, Stephen Zunes , Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco, talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Protect the Adirondacks! Inc. has filed a lawsuit against the state Department of Environmental Conservation demanding that a one mile stretch of wilderness road be returned to nature and that barriers be erected to prevent using it. Chris Amato, the group's Conservation Director and Counsel, talks about the lawsuit with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

George Gorman spends much of his time raising awareness around Multiple Sclerosis (MS). He spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about his work, and how good nutrition has helped him regain control over his own health. For more information visit www.nationalMSsociety.org

Special thanks to Melissa Bromley

On Saturday, January 28th, Troy came together to rally against police brutality in front of Troy City Hall in reaction to the death of Tyre Nichols. Troy DSA, Troy 4 Black Lives, and The Community Rising Project organized this rally. Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondents Willie Terry, Elizabeth Press, Aileen Javier, and Sina Basila Hickey showed up to cover the rally, and Moses Nagel edited the recordings.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin coverage of the Troy January 28 rally to protest police brutality

Then, we will hear from Lexis Figuereo, one of the founders of the Saratoga Chapter of Black Lives Matter, during a press conference calling for Justice for Tyre Nichols.

Later on, Mark Dunlea speaks with Troy City Council member, Emily Menn, about ways households can test their water for lead

After that, Sina Basila Hickey speaks with George Gorman about raising awareness around multiple sclerosis

Finally, your co-hosts with interview Mark Dunlea about the history of peace movements in the Capital Region

Ms. Delgado has been working on the READY programs (health classes in the past) at Emma Willard School for 6 years out of her 8 years at EWS. HMM correspondent Eunice Jeong spoke with Ms. Delgado to question the classes that heavily focus on the scientific aspect of health, thinking about the importance of the emphasis on ethics and identity in the field. What are the future plans for the READY programs at EWS that will benefit freshmen to seniors?

the City of Troy has found elevated lead levels in some of the 60 homes and buildings they tested throughout the city. The city said that the higher readings may be due to lead water service lines or interior lead plumbing. City Councilmember Emily Menn discusses what households can do to test their water for lead and explains what government funding is available to replace lead pipes. The City asks those living in homes built prior to 1975, and who have not had a water service inspection, to contact the Department of Public Utilities at 518-237-0343. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

On Saturday, January 28, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended on online webinar of the National Action Network forum and membership meeting. In this part four of the four labor segment, he recorded exerts of Rev. Al Sharpton, President and Founder of NAN, speaking on the police killing of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee.

On Saturday, January 28, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended on online webinar of the National Action Network forum and membership meeting. In this part three of the four labor segment, he recorded exerts of Rev. Al Sharpton, President and Founder of NAN, speaking on the police killing of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee.

Saratoga BLM held a press conference on the steps of Saratoga Springs City Hall Tuesday to express outrage over the killing of Tyre Nichols in Memphis and at the lack of progress in combating police violence closer to home. Lex Figuereo, one of the founders of the Saratoga chapter spoke. Mr. Figuereo has been an outspoken leader who in recent months has been exonerated of excessive charges from the Saratoga police department stemming from previous police brutality protests.