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Co-organizers of the 2022 Martin Luther King Program, Renee Powell(Pres, NAACP Troy Branch) and Adam Pelletier(President of Troy Area Labor Council, AFL-CIO), speak together about the theme of the program: "Labor and Community Uniting for Social Justice" with a focus on the Troy, NY community. The event will be held virtually on January 17, 2022, from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Registration is at MediaSanctuary.org/events

Angela Kaufman's new crime novel is about a violent attack that threatens to put a damper on tourist season in the affluent city of Saratoga Springs, NY. Police are quick to make arrests, reassuring the public that everything is under control. Levi Kingston, a private investigator, is not convinced that this is true as he uncovers layers of corruption in the city while Jesse, a young witness to the attack, is getting attention from the public, including a vigilante militia group. In this crime novel, Angela explores the fine line between justice and vengeance in the gilded city of Saratoga Springs; those who can't get one will settle for the other.

Interview by: Aileen Javier

Governor Hochul delivered her first State of the State on January 5th. Blair Horner, Executive Director of NYPIRG, analyzes her statements on higher education, ethics reform, and the environment. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

On Tuesday, January 4, 2022, Jamaica Miles appeared in court and was hoping that the charges against her related to a July 2021 protest would be dropped. They weren't. She joined Elizabeth Press to discuss this and more.

(outro)The next hearing called the Clayton hearing is scheduled for January 20 at 1:30 p.m.

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 speakers, a round table discussion, and readings from local writers and poets.

HMM producer Jody Cowan spoke with poet Ian Macks about his art, and his inclusion in this year's celebration.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with a discussion with the state’s $200 million climate investment in the Port of Albany and how it might impact the nearby South End Community;

Then, for our peace bucket, we review President Biden’s first year foreign policy record;

Later on, Andrea interviews Congressperson Paul Tonko about what it was like on Jan. 6 in DC during the insurrection;

We finish with a segment on reforming childcare in New York State

Three women in Bethlehem, NY, have organized extensive efforts to get out the vote, coordinating dozens of volunteers to write and mail over 45,000 letters & cards before the 2020 election. Kate Murray, Dee Burkins, and Felicia Bordick talk with HMM producer Brea Barthel about their work, and their plans for gearing up for another push in 2022. For more information, contact [email protected]

Many experts have signaled a crisis in our nation's child care system, which has only been exacerbated by the COVID pandemic. The Empire State Campaign for Child Care is working to revolutionize the way we deal with child care in New York and HMM correspondent Corinne Carey spoke with campaign organizer Blue Carreker about her hopes and expectations for action from state government in the coming year.

HMM's Andrea Cunliffe speaks with Congressman Paul Tonko recounting the events at the Capital on January 6th 2021 insurrection.

Congressman Paul Tonko spoke with HMM Correspondent Andrea Cunliffe 4 days after the January 6th, 2021 insurrection in Washington, D.C. Tonko recounted the experience of being at the Capital on that day.

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