Hudson Mohawk Magazine

On January 17th the Sanctuary for Independent media hosted a virtual celebration of the life and work of Rev. Martin Luther KIng Jr.

In part 5 of this previously recorded segment we'll hear from event emcee Deacon Jerry Ford, event organizer Adam Pelletier, Aileen Javier of the People's Health Sanctuary, and Troy DSA's David Banks

On January 17th the Sanctuary for Independent media hosted a virtual celebration of the life and work of Rev. Martin Luther KIng Jr.

In part 5 of this previously recorded segment we'll hear from event emcee Deacon Jerry Ford, event organizer Adam Pelletier, Aileen Javier of the People's Health Sanctuary, and Troy DSA's David Banks

The Public Service Commission recently gave National Grid a 2% annual hike in their rate case, much less than they had requested. But climate activists intervened in the case to address other issues impacting on energy and climate. Bob Cohen of Citizen Action of NY talks with Mark Dunlea of the Hudson Mohawk Radio Network. For more information, see https://climatecantwait.org/

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The Public Service Commission recently gave National Grid a 2% annual hike in their rate case, much less than they had requested. But climate activists intervened in the case to address other issues impacting on energy and climate. Bob Cohen of Citizen Action of NY talks with Mark Dunlea of the Hudson Mohawk Radio Network. For more information, see https://climatecantwait.org/

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Buying a home can be intimidating, especially if it's the first time. Caitlin Burns discusses how TRIP offers one-on-one coaching and supports first-time homebuyers to prepare them for the process and how to be confident in the process. Caitlin also explains the benefits of meeting with a HUD-Certified Housing Counselor like TRIP.

TRIP's homebuyer orientation courses are offered virtually through Zoom. Scheduled dates are Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 5pm and Monday, Feb. 28 at 5pm. To register or for more information about their homebuyer education course please visit their website: www.triponline.org or call (518)816-2205.

Interview by Aileen Javier

Buying a home can be intimidating, especially if it's the first time. Caitlin Burns discusses how TRIP offers one-on-one coaching and supports first-time homebuyers to prepare them for the process and how to be confident in the process. Caitlin also explains the benefits of meeting with a HUD-Certified Housing Counselor like TRIP.

TRIP's homebuyer orientation courses are offered virtually through Zoom. Scheduled dates are Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 5pm and Monday, Feb. 28 at 5pm. To register or for more information about their homebuyer education course please visit their website: www.triponline.org or call (518)816-2205.

Interview by Aileen Javier

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with the Norlite press conference that took place in front of the DEC office in Albany to demand Norlite stop mixing toxic ash into its aggregate product.

Then we hear excerpts from another press conference that took place earlier in the week to extend funds to and create permanent alternatives to Funds for Excluded Workers.

Later on, Brea Barthel gives us a better understanding of services at the Albany County Crime Victims and Sexual Violence Center.

After that, ER doctor Xavier Coughlin updates on what he’s seeing in the hospital where covid is rampant and doctors and nurses are facing burn out.

Finally, Eunice Jeong interviews RPI Professor Nancy Campbell on her work researching drug overdoses and medical ethics.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with the Norlite press conference that took place in front of the DEC office in Albany to demand Norlite stop mixing toxic ash into its aggregate product.

Then we hear excerpts from another press conference that took place earlier in the week to extend funds to and create permanent alternatives to Funds for Excluded Workers.

Later on, Brea Barthel gives us a better understanding of services at the Albany County Crime Victims and Sexual Violence Center.

After that, ER doctor Xavier Coughlin updates on what he’s seeing in the hospital where covid is rampant and doctors and nurses are facing burn out.

Finally, Eunice Jeong interviews RPI Professor Nancy Campbell on her work researching drug overdoses and medical ethics.

On January 19, 2022, Columbia County Sanctuary Coalition emceed a press conference in Albany to launch excluded workers’ demands for the 2022 legislative session, building on calls for a permanent alternative to unemployment insurance and an additional $3 billion for the Excluded Workers Fund (EWF). The representative voices in this segment are Sen. Robert Jackson, Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes, Assembly Member, and Assembly Member Harvey Epstein.

This recording by Columbia County Sanctuary Coalition was edited by HMM's Sina Basila Hickey

Photo credit to Bryan MacCormack with Left In Focus

On January 19, 2022, Columbia County Sanctuary Coalition emceed a press conference in Albany to launch excluded workers’ demands for the 2022 legislative session, building on calls for a permanent alternative to unemployment insurance and an additional $3 billion for the Excluded Workers Fund (EWF). The representative voices in this segment are Sen. Robert Jackson, Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes, Assembly Member, and Assembly Member Harvey Epstein.

This recording by Columbia County Sanctuary Coalition was edited by HMM's Sina Basila Hickey

Photo credit to Bryan MacCormack with Left In Focus