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At last weekend's climate rally in Albany, two of the speakers were Dave Publow of Lights Out Norlite and Peter LaVenia, Co-Chair at Green Party of New York State. A common theme at this rally was asking why the government isn't doing more for its citizens but rather continue to support companies who pollute the air and water and keep us from a green and clean future.

Environmentalists believe that after 40 years it is time to update the state's bottle bill. Ryan Thoresen Carson of NYPIRG discusses proposals to add uncarbonated beverages, wine and liquor to the bottle bill and raise the deposit to a dime. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

On November 7, 2021, the Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended a "Graduate Students Employees Union (GSEU)" rally at SUNY Albany to protest a mandatory fee increase. In this labor segment, he interviewed Andrew Gil, Chief Steward and Vice President of the Graduated Students Employees Union, Adam Pelletier, President of the Troy Labor Council, and Ibrahim Pedrinan, President of the Albany Labor Council, about the fee issue and union involvement. Part 2.

Nicholas Bruckman built a filmmaking business with roots in activism. On Friday November 12th, Bruckman lead a Be The Media! workshop on this topic. Also on Friday will be a film screening of Not Going Quietly (his latest film) and panel discussion with healthcare activists.

In this interview, Hudson Mohawk Magazine asked him about his business, Not Going Quietly, and what actions people can take to support the healthcare for all movement.

On November 7, 2021, the Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended a "Graduate Students Employees Union (GSEU)" rally at SUNY Albany to protest a mandatory fee increase. In this labor segment, he interviewed Shirley Jen, President, Business Agent for GSEU, and others about why they are protesting the university fee increase.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with a report on this Saturday’s November 13 rally for state climate action;

Then, we hear about Peace Action’s campaign to halt nuclear weapons;

Later on, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry focuses on climate justice in part two of his coverage of last Saturday’s COP26 rally;

After that, we speak with Art Omi's co-executive directors;

Finally, Andrea talks with Elliott Ambrosio, his cast and crew (from the Capital Region) about his film “The Last Train to Moscow”;

Save the Pine Bush is working to halt four projects that are seeking permission to develop in the Pine Bush in Guilderland and Colonie, involving gas stations, housing, a bus garage and a solar farm. Lynne Jackson discusses the status of each of the projects. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

Art Omi is an arts center and sculpture park in Ghent, NY, and they recently hired Gavin Berger to join Ruth Adams as Co-Executive Director of the center. HMM’s Sina Basila Hickey went to speak with the co-executive directors about the evolution of Art Omi.

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"The Train To Moscow" first place winner of the Lake Placid Film Festival 2021 director Elliott Ambrosio talks with HMM's correspondent Andrea Cunliffe about the making of this short film. With screenplay writer, actors, and segment designer they talk of their collaboration in creating this independent film.

On November 06, 2021, the Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the "Albany, Capital Region Global Day Rally for Climate Justice." The rally supported the Global Day of Action worldwide, calling for Mandatory Emissions Cuts; Climate Debt Reparations for developing countries; Climate Jobs; and a Just Transition. In this labor segment, you will hear views from participants on the importance of Climate Justice. Part 2.