Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Rayford Faulkner, the local legend and host of Schenectady based public access TV show "The Unreal Variety Show" rarely descends from his mountain of greatness. Hudson Mohawk Magazine was granted an exclusive sit down with the misanthropic man behind the white bag and sunglasses for this interview produced by Jody Cowan

The Unreal Variety Show hosted by the Legend Rayford Faulkner is currently celebrating its 20th year in broadcasting. Visit Unrealvarietyshow.tripod.com for more information

Rayford Faulkner, the local legend and host of Schenectady based public access TV show "The Unreal Variety Show" rarely descends from his mountain of greatness. Hudson Mohawk Magazine was granted an exclusive sit down with the misanthropic man behind the white bag and sunglasses for this interview produced by Jody Cowan

The Unreal Variety Show hosted by the Legend Rayford Faulkner is currently celebrating its 20th year in broadcasting. Visit Unrealvarietyshow.tripod.com for more information

On Sunday, February 27, Tarz Youngblood was found dead in his cell on Rikers' Island. His death is the first of the year, but 16th in the last 12 months. All the deaths are of men who are awaiting trial - no one at Rikers has been convicted of their crimes.

On Monday, the Black Attorneys of Legal Aid Caucus (BALA), Color Of Change, the Freedom Agenda of the Urban Justice Center, VOCAL-NY, elected officials, impacted New Yorkers and others held a rally outside the gates of Rikers Island calling on judges, District Attorneys, elected officials and others to immediately facilitate the decarceration of the city’s jails.

On Sunday, February 27, Tarz Youngblood was found dead in his cell on Rikers' Island. His death is the first of the year, but 16th in the last 12 months. All the deaths are of men who are awaiting trial - no one at Rikers has been convicted of their crimes.

On Monday, the Black Attorneys of Legal Aid Caucus (BALA), Color Of Change, the Freedom Agenda of the Urban Justice Center, VOCAL-NY, elected officials, impacted New Yorkers and others held a rally outside the gates of Rikers Island calling on judges, District Attorneys, elected officials and others to immediately facilitate the decarceration of the city’s jails.

The St. Rocco's Poetry Collective launches its 2022 season celebrating its 3rd Baratynsky Day. The marathon reading on Saturday, March 5 honors the underappreciated Russian poet with readers from around the world sharing poems and connecting across the cultural divide. Moses Nagel spoke with one of the founders of the collective.

For more info: http://www.stroccos.xyz

Event info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-baratynsky-day-celebration-of-russian-poetry-tickets-261905154367

The St. Rocco's Poetry Collective launches its 2022 season celebrating its 3rd Baratynsky Day. The marathon reading on Saturday, March 5 honors the underappreciated Russian poet with readers from around the world sharing poems and connecting across the cultural divide. Moses Nagel spoke with one of the founders of the collective.

For more info: http://www.stroccos.xyz

Event info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-baratynsky-day-celebration-of-russian-poetry-tickets-261905154367

Maybe some listeners remember the altar that was installed in the middle of Freedom Square at the beginning of 2021. Nancy Weber-- eco artist, gleener, witch-- organized that altar with other community members. Nancy has a long relationship with altars and is one of the organizers of the upcoming Digital Ofrenda/ Altar event.

The Digital Ofrenda/ Altar event is happening on Thursday March 3rd from 7pm to 9pm. Hear interviews with the artists, learn more, and register for the virtual event at MediaSanctuary.org/events

Maybe some listeners remember the altar that was installed in the middle of Freedom Square at the beginning of 2021. Nancy Weber-- eco artist, gleener, witch-- organized that altar with other community members. Nancy has a long relationship with altars and is one of the organizers of the upcoming Digital Ofrenda/ Altar event.

The Digital Ofrenda/ Altar event is happening on Thursday March 3rd from 7pm to 9pm. Hear interviews with the artists, learn more, and register for the virtual event at MediaSanctuary.org/events

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with Mark Dunlea speaking with Dr. Alice Green about the recent report saying police officers violated policy by covering their badges when confronting protesters.

Then for our Plastic PSA segment, Alexis Goldsmith brings us to the Ohio River Valley to the site of the PTT Global Chemical ethane cracker project.

Later on, Reif Larsen talks with us about the Greening Small Cities Talk happening virtually on Tuesday March 1.

After that, Aileen Javier brings us another update from Lakeview Mobile Home Park resident Angela Kaufman.

Finally artist Nancy Weber talks to us about her relationship with Altars and what she expects for the upcoming Digital Ofrenda / Altar event on March 3.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with Mark Dunlea speaking with Dr. Alice Green about the recent report saying police officers violated policy by covering their badges when confronting protesters.

Then for our Plastic PSA segment, Alexis Goldsmith brings us to the Ohio River Valley to the site of the PTT Global Chemical ethane cracker project.

Later on, Reif Larsen talks with us about the Greening Small Cities Talk happening virtually on Tuesday March 1.

After that, Aileen Javier brings us another update from Lakeview Mobile Home Park resident Angela Kaufman.

Finally artist Nancy Weber talks to us about her relationship with Altars and what she expects for the upcoming Digital Ofrenda / Altar event on March 3.