Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Troy High School student, Tyler Zimmerman, talks about Esports, college planning, managing work and fun, and making the necessary moves to be able to do what you love as a career. He speaks with HMM's Jacob Boston and gives advice to high school freshmen.

On March 30, 2022, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended a zoom webinar on "Labor and the Russian War in Ukraine" sponsored by the United States Labor Against War, the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington DC, and the Coalition of Labor Union Women. In today's labor segment, Willie plays segments that include moderator Elise Bryant and speaker Phyllis Bennis about their views of the war.

A proposal by the Superintendent of Schenectady schools to add 6 police officers inside of the middle schools and high school has caused controversy in the community. The School board meeting to consider the contract on March 30th highlighted an ongoing debate about the meaning and priorities of public safety. Moses Nagel reports for HMM.

The Rensselaer Plateau Alliance is helping to organize an Earth Day event at Oakwood Community Center in May as part of its Youth Outdoors Program. Celia Kutz discusses the efforts to connect youth with urban forests, wildlife, and waterways. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with an update from Save the Pine Bush.

Then, for our peace bucket, we have a report from the Housing Justice Rally this week at the Albany Capitol.

Later on, Andrea talks to Elaine Schuyler of Russell Sage College about the production of the Laramie Project this weekend.

After that, we hear about the tree pruning workshop on Saturday April 2 from 12-2pm at Freedom Square of The Sanctuary.

Finally, we hear from Omar Sosa, a world renowned jazz pianist, who will be performing at The Sanctuary for Independent Media at 7 PM on April 1.

The Laramie Project at Russell Sage is a theatrical production around the 1998 assault of Matthew Shepard, a young gay man that became a symbol for LGBTQ+ justice. Director Eileen Schuyler spoke with HMM’s Andrea Cunliffe.

Performances of THE LARAMIE PROJECT are April 1-3 at the James L. Meader Little Theater on Russell Sage College’s campus at 65 1st Street in Troy. The show is recommended for ages 14 and up.

https://theatre.sage.edu

Save the Pine Bush was in appeals court last week over their lawsuit against further Pyramid / Crossgates Mall expansion. Lynne Jackson provides an update, including an upcoming April 20 virtual event with Tina Lieberman on reducing your carbon footprint. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

Join the tree lovers of the More Trees Arborist Collective for a workshop in the urban forest. Learn to identify common opportunist species of urban trees, discuss different techniques and objectives of pruning, when to remove trees, when to plant trees and help the crew manage the Sanctuary’s fledgling reforestation projects.

Christian Grigoraskos spoke with Hudson Mohawk Magazine about tree care and what to expect on Saturday April 2 from 12-2pm at Freedom Square of The Sanctuary.

Register and learn more at: https://www.mediasanctuary.org/event/ccg-tree-day-pruning-workshop-with-more-trees-arborists/

As the state budget nears completion, dozens of activist groups from around the state joined in a protest at the capitol Tuesday to demand that the Governor prioritize housing and the needs of the most vulnerable. Moses Nagel spoke to some of the participants.

As the state budget nears completion, dozens of activist groups from around the state joined in a protest at the capitol Tuesday to demand that the Governor prioritize housing and the needs of the most vulnerable. Moses Nagel spoke to some of the participants.