Hudson Mohawk Magazine

As the Climate Action Council prepares to vote on their Final Scoping Plan on Dec. 19, climate advocacy groups criticized last minute environmentally unsound proposals advanced by the fossil fuel industry. The groups said that the Council has so far refused to release a copy of the draft plan in apparent violation of the state's open meetings law. Bob Cohen of Citizen Action talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with the Community Equity Agenda which promotes economic democracy and racial justice by Mark Dunlea.

Then, it’s been a year since Ms. Q was released from ICE custody from the Rensselaer County Jail, and we replay Elizabeth Press’s interview with Ms. Q's lawyer.

After that, Andrea Cunliffe brings us with her to the Troy Farmers Market which this month holds Sunday Fairs for local vendors selling holiday goods.

And we close out with more holiday joy with Sina Basila Hickey's coverage of the Hillside North Holiday Showcase at Oakwood Community Center.

Oakwood Community Center and TRIP are collaborating to bring the arts to the community. On December 3, 2022, the Center was alive with activity and holiday excitement for the Hillside North Holiday Showcase. Hudson Mohawk Magazine went to report. In this segment you'll hear Sina Basila Hickey speak with Beverly Hickman of TRIP, Rachel Lorimer of TRIP, and Justin Relf of Oakwood Community Center.

H Bosh Jr has been attending the Interfaith Holiday Justice and Peace events at The Sanctuary for Independent Media since 2017, so Sina Basila Hickey asked him about his past experiences attending these events and what is expected for this Saturday.

More information at: https://www.mediasanctuary.org/event/freedom-square-holiday-peace-and-justice-celebration/

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Jamaica Miles who spoke with Mark Dunlea about the upcoming All Of Us community conversation on housing taking place on Sat. Dec. 10 in Schenectady.

Then, Willie Terry went to the event “Kicks, Cuts & Careers” at the Troy Boys and Girls Club with Steven Figueroa.

Later on, H Bosh Jr reaches into the archives to bring us a Triple E’s in tribute to Lasone Garland -Bryan who recently passed away.

After that, we will hear from SNUG social worker Anneka Vanderveen.

Finally, we’ll remember the past years of the Interfaith Holiday Justice and Peace Circle at Freedom Square, and what to expect this Saturday.

46 groups are calling on state lawmakers to enact a Community Equity Agenda that embraces economic democracy and racial justice, with a focus on public banks, housing, and redlining. Sarah Ludwig of the New Economy Project and Alÿcia Bacon of Mothers Out Front talks with Mark Dunlea of the Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Troy Farmers Market offers specialty food from local farmers and producers this holiday season. Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Andrea Cunliffe brings you to the market and samples some of the seasonal special offerings this holiday season.

All of Us is hosting a community conversation in Schenectady on Sat. Dec. 10 on the issue of housing and theme of Wacanda Forever. The event will be at 11:30 AM at the SICM office on Albany Street. Jamaica Miles discusses the event with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

On Saturday, December 3, 2022, Hudson Mohawk Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended a community event at the Troy Boys and Girls Club entitled "Kicks, Cuts & Careers." The community received information about jobs, insurance, free haircuts, and free food at this event. Steven Figueroa, Troy City Councilman and Director of Troy Boys and Girls Club, Workforce Development Program, sponsored the event. In this labor talk segment, Willie interviews Steven about the event.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with a story on the effort to ensure tenants facing eviction have access to an attorney.

Then, we have an update on the campaign against killer drones.

Later on, we hear from Future of Small Cities Institute about an upcoming event based on the book “The Fight to Save the Town.”

After that, Andrea Cunliffe shares excerpts from the Clean Slate Rally that took place last week in Albany.

Finally, we finish with Troy Bike Rescue who are supporting the upcoming Holiday Interfaith Justice and Peace Circle at Freedom Square with bike donations.