Hudson Mohawk Magazine

The People’s Campaign for Parole Justice is back at it and once again in calling on lawmakers in Albany to pass two bills. Advocates and supports of Fair & Timely Parole and the Elder Parole bills believe that, together, these bills will ensure that people in prison have real opportunities for parole.

Elder Parole (S.15A/A.3475A) would allow the State Board of Parole to conduct an evaluation for potential parole release to incarcerated older people who have already served 15 or more years.

Fair and Timely Parole (S.7514/A.4231A) would provide more meaningful parole reviews for incarcerated people who are already parole eligible. 

In this segment you will hear excerpts of Jose Saldana and Jose Di Lenola from RAPP, April Baskin of the Erie County Legislature, Senator Brad Hoylman, Assembly Member Anna Kelles, and former NY State Parole Board Commissioner Carol Shapiro voicing their support for parole reform.

Elizabeth Press produced this piece from the Parole Reform Virtual Advocacy Day.

The People’s Campaign for Parole Justice is back at it and once again in calling on lawmakers in Albany to pass two bills. Advocates and supports of Fair & Timely Parole and the Elder Parole bills believe that, together, these bills will ensure that people in prison have real opportunities for parole.

Elder Parole (S.15A/A.3475A) would allow the State Board of Parole to conduct an evaluation for potential parole release to incarcerated older people who have already served 15 or more years.

Fair and Timely Parole (S.7514/A.4231A) would provide more meaningful parole reviews for incarcerated people who are already parole eligible. 

In this segment you will hear excerpts of Jose Saldana and Jose Di Lenola from RAPP, April Baskin of the Erie County Legislature, Senator Brad Hoylman, Assembly Member Anna Kelles, and former NY State Parole Board Commissioner Carol Shapiro voicing their support for parole reform.

Elizabeth Press produced this piece from the Parole Reform Virtual Advocacy Day.

On January 17, 2022 from 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm EST, The Sanctuary for Independent Media, in collaboration with a diverse group of Troy community and labor organizations, is hosting a virtual celebration of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. featuring keynote speakers, a round table discussion, and readings from local writers and poets.

HMM producer Jody Cowan spoke with candidate for Rensselaer County Executive, Gwen Wright about her campaign experience and the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

On January 17, 2022 from 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm EST, The Sanctuary for Independent Media, in collaboration with a diverse group of Troy community and labor organizations, is hosting a virtual celebration of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. featuring keynote speakers, a round table discussion, and readings from local writers and poets.

HMM producer Jody Cowan spoke with candidate for Rensselaer County Executive, Gwen Wright about her campaign experience and the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

In 2022, the program to honor Rev Martin Luther King Jr will be held on January 17th. This program is a collaboration between community groups and labor union organization uniting for social justice. This interview is with Mr. Jerry Ford, the emcee and community advocate, to discuss the theme "Labor and Community for Social Justice".

In 2022, the program to honor Rev Martin Luther King Jr will be held on January 17th. This program is a collaboration between community groups and labor union organization uniting for social justice. This interview is with Mr. Jerry Ford, the emcee and community advocate, to discuss the theme "Labor and Community for Social Justice".

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with Mark Dunlea’s report on a January 11th gathering to demand that Governor Hochul do more for climate action.

Then, Willie Terry looks at food distribution programs in Troy coordinated by Catholic Charities and the Capital District Area Labor Federation.

Later on, Brea Barthel talks about books with Stephanie Dudek of Troy Public Library.

After that, Andrea Cunliffe talks with fellow volunteer producer Jody Cowan about his views on community news.

Finally, my Sina Basila Hickey talks with Leon Van Dyke about how he and his long history of activism in Albany relate to the legacy of Martin Luther King.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with Mark Dunlea’s report on a January 11th gathering to demand that Governor Hochul do more for climate action.

Then, Willie Terry looks at food distribution programs in Troy coordinated by Catholic Charities and the Capital District Area Labor Federation.

Later on, Brea Barthel talks about books with Stephanie Dudek of Troy Public Library.

After that, Andrea Cunliffe talks with fellow volunteer producer Jody Cowan about his views on community news.

Finally, my Sina Basila Hickey talks with Leon Van Dyke about how he and his long history of activism in Albany relate to the legacy of Martin Luther King.

With Martin Luther King Day coming up on Monday, HMM producer Sina Basila Hickey reached out to local civil rights leader Leon Van Dyke of the Brothers who spoke about how Martin Luther King influenced his own grassroots organizing and why MLK's legacy continues to be relevant today.

On Monday January 17th, various Troy organizations are coming together for an event to celebrate MLK and his relationship to the labor movement. Learn more and register at MediaSanctuary.org/events

With Martin Luther King Day coming up on Monday, HMM producer Sina Basila Hickey reached out to local civil rights leader Leon Van Dyke of the Brothers who spoke about how Martin Luther King influenced his own grassroots organizing and why MLK's legacy continues to be relevant today.

On Monday January 17th, various Troy organizations are coming together for an event to celebrate MLK and his relationship to the labor movement. Learn more and register at MediaSanctuary.org/events