Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine and Bob Cohen of Citizen Action of Working Families Party provide an overview of the primary results from August 23 They discuss both local races as well as noteworthy ones throughout the state and look forward to the November elections.

Over the last 7 years, residents of Rensselaer have been fighting for the closure of the Dunn Landfill due to its negative impacts; including noise, diesel exhaust, hydrogen sulfide odors, truck traffic, and proximity to a local school. Rensselaer Environmental Coalition held a news conference to discuss the many problems it has cited in the original review of the permit by DEC. Dave Ellis of Rensselaer Environmental Coalition discusses what the group hopes the Governor and DEC will do in the pending renewal process. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Aaron Marquise, of the Contemporary Circus and Immersive Arts Center (CCIAC), talks with Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Andrea Cunliffe about creating a circus hub in Troy and the art form of contemporary circus. They also talk about circus skill workshops, artists residencies, and clown hosted dinner parties.

Their current production is showing in Prospect Park: "One Man’s Trash: A Repurposed Circus!" Residing behind bins and beneath trash can lids, inventive acrobats, high-flying aerialists, and quirky clowns welcome you into their world for a junkyard adventure.

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Mark Dunlea’s story about the call for Congress to do a better job at protecting forests from non-native insects.

Then, we speak with Roberto Múkaro Borrero at a gathering to support a Land-Back to the Mohawk.

Later on, Willie Terry continues his conversation with EOC Community Fair Executive Director Dr. Denise Fernandez-Pallozzi.

After that, we join the Water Justice Lab as they visit the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Finally, we go into our archives to share a segment by Meghan Marohn, our producer who is still missing. We continue to keep her in our consciousness.

The Climate Action Council has received 35,000 comments on its draft climate plan. At is August 23 meeting, the Council heard a summary of the comments plus an overview of the recent federal Inflation Reduction Act which provides funding for climate action but also supports fossil fuels and other false climate solutions. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

At the Waterfall Unity Celebration, a weekend event in the Schoharie Valley to support a Land-Back effort to the Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk), people gathered to support the building of a longhouse, celebrate Indigenous music and culture, and to fundraise for the purchase of a berry farm. Roberto Múkaro Borrero (Human Rights Advocate, Consultant, Cultural Adviser, Writer, Artist, Musician) spoke with Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Sina Basila Hickey about Land-Back, misrepresentation of Indigenous culture, and co-existing governments.

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As part of the Source to Estuary summer program, the Water Justice Lab Youth Fellows and lab mentor Ellie Irons visited the Rensselaer Wastewater Treatment Plant. They got a behind-the-scenes look at how waste water is treated for human consumption, and fellow Muzzamil interviewed plant operator Charles Remington.

The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Dutchess County is asking Congress to hold a hearing on invasive forest species. The group wants to know why the government’s current practices for limiting invasive pests aren’t working. Dr. Gary Lovett, Forest Ecologist, talks about the Tree Smart Trade effort with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Mark Dunlea’s interview about how the new restrictions on packages for incarcerated people causes hardships for both inmates and their families.

Then, our roaming labor correspondent Willie Terry reports on the community fair held on August 16th at the Capital District Educationall Opportunity Center (or EOC).

Later on, just in time for Tuesday’s election, Moses Nagel brings us excerpts from a recent debate between House representative Paul Tonko and his Democratic challenger Rastislav Rar.

After that comes my interview with Chloe Whittaker of Troy Public Library on August books and activities for adults.

And we end with Blaise and retired meteorologist Hugh Johnson discussing hurricanes and the week’s weather forecast.

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