Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin by talking to the head of the Albany central Labor Federation about the April 30th event for International Workers Day.

Then, we talk to John Amidon about his peace walk in Nevada about nuclear weapons.

Later on, we have a report about the nurses lobby day.

After that, we head to the streets for a SNUG rally and discuss how to deal with gun violence in Troy.

Finally, we hear some words from Victor Davilla at last Friday’s Earth Day rally in Albany.

Amanda Klopott, the principal of School 2 in Troy, NY, spoke with Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Dulcinia Diggs at a recent SNUG demonstration against gun violence. Klopott and her son attended the SNUG event to show their support for the community that is being affected by gun violence.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with an update from the Green Party’s campaign and its Green New Deal.

Then, we turn to Norlite and hear from a resident and scientist about concerns about the facility and hear from an organizer of Lights Out Norlite about the rally on Saturday April 30th in Albany.

Later on, Art Fleischner of the Capital Region May Day planning committee tells us about their planned events on April 30th in Washington Park.

After that, Joe Fama of TAP speaks with Steve Pierce about his recent article on the Uncle Sam Mall.

Finally, we continue to support the search for our missing producer Meghan Marohn and play a piece from our archives in which she is interviewed about her work with Extinction Rebellion.

May 1st is International Worker’s Day, aka May Day! Albany will be celebrating May Day on April 30th from 1pm to 4:20pm in Washington Park by the Lakehouse Ampitheater. Joining us to tell us about the event is labor organizer Art Fleischner: a Solidarity Committee member, Troy Area Labor Council member, and on the planning committee for the Capital District MayDay events.

On April 26, 2022, the Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the New York State Nurses Association lobbying Day at the Empire State Plaza in Albany for Safe Staffing, Nursing Practice, and Health Equity. The NYS Nurses Association called for Universal Healthcare Now and the passage of the "New York State Health Care Act." Willie interviewed Dawn Zipp, RN, and President of Bellevue Woman's Center, about their lobby day in this labor segment.

John Amidon partipated in this year's Nevada Desert Experience Sacred Peace Walk. He talks about why individuals protest annually against nuclear weapons and drones. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. You can check out videos about the walk on John's youtube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSV5E2AunAZSY2XAidm6ULA

This year's International Workers Day event in the Capital District will be celebrated on Saturday, April 30 at the Washington Park lakehouse from 1 to 4:20 PM. Rev. Pedriñán of Albany Central Labor Federation discusses why his group is participating and touches on climate change, Graduate Student Employees Union, and the Nurses Union at Albany Med. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

The Green Party is running Howie Hawkins for Governor and Gloria Mattera for Lt. Governor. They discuss their campaign and its call for a Green New Deal, single-payer heath care, anti-poverty initiatives and grassroots democracy. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with on-site reports from the Climate Can’t Wait coalition’s Earth Day action at the state capitol. The first segment is Mark Dunlea talking with some of the presenters. Then comes a report from Moses Nagel and Andrea Cunliffe.

Later on, Corinne Carey joins us to talk about the candle lighting ceremony to urge the Legislature to Pass Medical Aid in Dying Act in 2022 on Wednesday

After that, Aileen Javier brings us information on an upcoming home buyer fair sponsored by Albany’s Affordable Housing Partnership.

Finally, we have our weekly discussion with retired meteorologist Hugh Johnson. This time we’ll look at Earth Day, and what has (or hasn’t) changed in the 50 years since the first event.

In our weekly discussion with retired meteorologist Hugh Johnson, we’ll look at Earth Day, and what has (or hasn’t) changed in the 50 years since the first event.