Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with a review of the state’s disappointing progress on climate issues in the 2022 legislative session, in Mark Dunlea’s conversation with Pete Sikora of New York Communities for Change.

Then, keeping missing HMM producer Meghan Marohn close in our thoughts, we play a piece of hers from our archives.

Later on, Moses Nagel talks with Alliance for Creative Economy Executive Director Cory Aldrich about recent highlights of the local arts scene.

After that, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry brings us the final part of his conversation with Albany’s Brother Minister X about the legacy of Malcolm X.

Finally, regular host Blaise Bryant brings us the weekly climate update with Meteorologist Hugh Johnson.

Another legislative session has come to a close with disappointing results on climate. Pete Sikora of NY Communities for Change discusses the progress the state has made on since the major CLCPA climate law was passed 3 years ago. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio.

Moses Nagel speaks with Corey Aldrich, Executive Director at ACE! (Upstate Alliance for the Creative Economy) highlighting and amplifying the interesting and unique voices participating in the creative economy of New York State Capital Region.

PART ONE : Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company's Annual EGG Performance | 05.14.2022

Explore this event through the voices of the collaborators and performers as they discuss their individual approaches to creating a collaborative performance.

WEB: sinopolidances.org | IG: @ellensinopolidancecompany

PART TWO : SPARK! Art Happening | 05.13.22

Hear the voices and sounds of this underground art event produced by Albany based artist and event producer Lily Buckley.

IG:@visualilypleasing

THREE QUESTIONS : Ali Herrmann, Fine Arts Practitioner and Educator

WEB: aliherrmann.com | IG: @aliherrmann

Blaise Bryant chats with retired Meteorologist Hugh Johnson about the different types of thunderstorms and the week's forecast.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with Mark Dunlea exploring the State’s recently passed two-year moratorium on new cryptocurrency mining.

Then, our roaming labor correspondent Willie Terry brings us part three of his discussion with Brother Minister X of Albany.

Later on, Mona Golub shares info on the upcoming summer concert programs in Schenectady’s Prospect Park.

After that, Troy Prep High School’s Media Club member Laila asks entrepreneur Jamel Mosely about what is involved in starting and running a small business.

Finally, correspondent Corinne Carey stops by Troy’s Helderberg Meadworks to find out about “drinking like a Viking.”

In the early hours of Friday morning, the New York State Senate passed the bill to impose a two-year moratorium on new cryptocurrency mining. The bill had been viewed as dead even though the Assembly had earlier past it. Liz Moran of Earth Justice discusses the bill and the fate of other key climate legislation in New York. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio

For HMM's weekly check-in with a community organization, Jerry Ford, Vice President of NAACP, Troy Branch, talks with producers Cathy Silber and Sina Basila Hickey about the organization's key issues so far in 2022, and Juneteenth––its history, recent changes and plans for this year's celebration in the Capital District.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Mark Dunlea’s conversation with Sonal Jessel of WE ACT for Environmental Justice about the Cumulative Impact Act currently awaiting the governor’s signature.

Then, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry brings us the second part of his conversation with Albany’s Brother Minister X about the legacy of Malcolm X.

Later on, we hear more from Director Ira McKinley in advance of another Capital District screening of his film “Outta the Muck” on Friday, June 3 at Albany’s First Unitarian Church.

After that, Sina Basila Hickey visited Troy Bike Rescue to get the latest on this year’s Bike Fest, happening Saturday June 4 at the Oakwood Community Center.

Finally, for our weekly check-in with a community organization, we’re joined by Mr. Jerry Ford, Vice President of the Troy Branch of the NAACP.

If you like bikes, cake, and games, Troy Bike Rescue is gearing up for its annual Bike Fest, taking place this weekend at Oakwood Community Center in Troy. This will be Troy Bike Rescue's 11th Annual Bike Fest, which allows them to support their programming. Sina Basila Hickey went to the uptown TBR shop to learn more.

Bike Fest takes place on Saturday, June 4th from 3-7pm at Oakwood Community Center: 313 10th Street Troy

Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondent Corinne Carey stopped by Helderberg Meadworks in Troy to talk with barkeep Ashleigh Ellis about what's on tap (and in bottles)at the newly-opened Helderberg Meadworks spot on 3rd Street. From ciders and mead to a drink called a "braggot," Corinne and Ashleigh shared some drinks and talked about how -- no matter what your drink of choice -- you'll find something interesting to try at Meadworks' bar.