Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with Tom Ellis from the Solidarity Committee of the Capital District talking alternatives to Governor Hochul’s hydropower plans for NYC

Then, we check in on the Break Free From Plastic movement

Later on, coverage of our Election Watch 2021 series, with Community organizer Marketa Edwards running for Troy City Council's District 6 seat

After that, Gaby Hall interviews NASA optics engineer, Margaret Dominguez

Finally, Jade Warrick, aka Trash Kid gets busy under the Hoosick Street Bridge in Troy

Peter Grimm represents District 1 in the Rensselaer County Legislature, and he'll be on the November 2 ballot seeking another term in office. Grimm spoke with HMM correspondent Corinne Carey about what motivated him to run for county legislature in the first place, what the Black Lives Matter movement means to him, and how he feels about some of the important issues facing our county. This interview is part of HMM's Election Watch 2021 series.

The community around the Hoosick Street Bridge in Troy chose Jade Warrick, aka Trash Kid, as the artist best suited to design the mural to alleviate this scar through the neighborhood. HMM's Sina Basila Hickey spoke with Jade about her concept and its relationship to the community.

image by The Arts Center of the Capital Region

Uniting Line is a collaboration of the City of Troy, The Arts Center of the Capital Region, TAP, Inc. and Collar Works.

Scientists, governments, and the public have increased attention to plastics in recent years, as the impacts of plastic pollution can be found in food, air, and drinking water around the globe. Plastic and petrochemical production also has major climate and health impacts. Yet, the plastics industry is booming at an accelerated rate, with more infrastructure being built in the U.S. to pump out new plastics every year. In October 2021, The Center For International Environmental Law released a comprehensive report titled "Formosa Plastics Group: A Serial Offender of Environmental and Human Rights." Formosa Plastics is a case study of an industry-wide problem of human rights abuses in the plastics sector. HMM's Alexis Goldsmith was joined by Jane Patton, Campaign Manager of Plastics and Petrochemicals for the Center For International Environmental Law.

The full report can be found at CIEL.org

Photo: facebook.com/ciel.org

A growing, international campaign call #BreakFreeFromPlastic is determined end plastic pollution. On Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 1pm ET, the US Break Free From Plastic Movement will host a national event calling on President Biden's Administration to immediately halt permit approvals for new and expanded petrochemical projects, and to address environmental justice. HMM's Alexis Goldsmith was joined today Mary Aguilera of the Buckeye Environmental Network in Ohio.

To participate in the event and sign the petition, visit bit.ly/StopPetrochemNow

Community organizer Marketa Edwards spoke with HMM correspondent Corinne Carey about her race against both a Democrat and a Republican candidate for Troy City Council's District 6 seat. In this interview, Edwards addressed her priorities, what distinguishes her from the other candidates, and where she stands on some of Troy's pressing issues. This interview is part of HMM's Election Watch 2021 series. Neither of Edwards' opponents, Irene Sorriento (R) nor Cheryl Kennedy (D) responded to repeated requests for an interview.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with hearing a heated exchange from the Saratoga Springs City Council meeting on October 19th regarding a proposed ordinance creating a “Community Police Board.”

Then we move to a report on an upcoming rally against a new fracked gas plant proposed for Newburgh, NY.

Later on, we get a historical perspective on the history of race and religion in the Sudanese independence struggle.

We then come back to the present to hear about the Film Columbia 2021 festival in Chatham.

Our final segment is a report on another recent arts event, “VoidFest,” that featured music, art, and clothing from Capital Region upstarts.

Lisa Thomas of Thin Edge Films meets HMM's Andrea Cunliffe outside the Crandell Theatre in Chatham NY for the opening of the 21st Film Columbia film festival. Lisa's award winning film "Candy Store, Candy Store" begins the festival with her music video. The Festival coordinatorCalliope Nicholas joins the conversation about the 40 world class international and independent films being presented over a 10 day period.

From October 22 to the 31st for more information www.filmcolombia.org

Local musician and apparel producer Courtney EG recently put together the first annual VoidFest at DIY venue Sheep Town. The showcase featured music, art, and clothing from capital district upstarts as well as plenty of good vibes for and from everyone involved. HMM producer Jody Cowan attended the festival and spoke with both Courtney and the Sheep town crew.

Check out Nullvoidapparel.com for future show info and art releases.

*Music by Soo Do Koo

A proposed ordinance to adopt a new chapter of the City Code called the “Community Police Board,” was tabled by Public Safety Commissioner Robin Dalton at the meeting of the City Council on Oct. 19. Tonight we air an excerpt of that City Council meeting where the Mayor and Public Safety Commissioner battled. The segment starts with Public Safety Commissioner Dalton.

Next week we will hear from a representative from the Saratoga Springs Police Reform Task Force about what they envisioned in recommending a review board and what they hope can come out of this process.