Hudson Mohawk Magazine

On the last day for public comments to DEC, opponents of the Greenidge cryptomining currency power project in the Seneca Area held a press conference turned in over 5,000 comments urging the state to deny the Title V Air permit for the plant, largely due to its large climate impact and air emissions. We hear from Liz Moran of Earth Justice, Assembly member Pat Fahey, Conor Bambrick of Environmental Advocates, Rus Haven of NYPIRG, and Eric Weltman of Food and Water Watch. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

"To Feel Myself Beloved on the Earth" is the exhibition by Jeffrey Gibson, currently on view at Art Omi. Nicole Hayes, curator and project Manager of the Sculpture & Architecture Park, gave HMM's Sina Basila Hickey a tour of the exhibition which is on view until January 2nd (and possibly a week longer). More information at ArtOmi.org

The Transgender Day of Remembrance happens annually on November 20 to honor the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost. Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Elizabeth Press spoke with Julius Faulkner, the TransCare Program Coordinator at In Our Own Voices about his work supporting the Transgender community in the Capital Region, the Transgender Day of Remembrance and more.

On November 13, 2021, the Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the "Capital City of New York Black Expo." Black Expo promotes economic and business opportunities in communities throughout New York State. CNYS Black Expo also inspires cultural and local pride in the Black Communities in the Capital District. In this segment, at the Black Expo, you will hear Willie interview Brother Howard Underwood, a musician and songwriter. Brother Howard was playing the kalimba, a type of lamellophone, at the Black Expo.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We first visit with Natasha Pernicka of The Food Pantries of the Capital District;

Then, Brother Malik Muhammad gives us a history lesson at the Black Expo;

Later on we ask, what changes need to be put into action for climate justice?;

After that, Brea Barthel goes to Troy Public Library;

Finally, Andrea Cunliffe interviews author and illustrator Hudson Talbott on his newest book, A Walk In The Words;

Hear about just some of the many services offered at Troy Public Library. Stephanie Dudek, head of reference services, talks with Brea Barthel about programs, helping people get library cards, and more in this segment of Talking about Books. For more info, see . Brea welcomes your suggestions for books or topics for future TaB segments.

Hudson Talbott's newest book, A Walk In The Words, is his own story about how he turned the challenge of being a slow reader to his advantage. By letting his curiosity and love of language lead him into reading he became a storyteller himself, and discovered that he could paint with words. Here he speaks with HMM's Andrea Cunliffe .

Hudson Talbott has written and illustrated over twenty- seven books for young readers. His books have been made into films, musicals, and have won several awards, including a Newbury Honor.

The Food Pantries of the Capital District represents 75 food pantries serving 4 million meals annually. Natasha Pernicka discusses their efforts, which includes assisting infants and the working poor. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

On November 13, 2021, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the "Capital City of New York Black Expo." Black Expo promotes economic and business opportunities in communities throughout New York State. CCNY Black Expo also inspires cultural and local pride in the Black Communities in the Capital District. In this segment you will hear Willie Terry interview Brother Malik Muhammad of Albany on Black history.

In this episode of "Is Radio Dying," we talk with radio talk show host and teacher, James Lerch who is a teacher at SUNY Oswego and radio sports show host. James spoke with Caelan McPherson about what the radio industry looks like right now, what the future holds for radio, and how radio is trying to get the younger generation into listening.