Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Troy DSA(Democratic Socialists of America) are endorsing 3 city Council candidates in Troy this November - Marketa Edwards, Kiani Conley-Wilson, D. Colin Charleston - along with Alex Flood of Schodack for County Legislature. We discuss with Troy Cochair Mark Speedy why DSA is endorsing these candidates. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with hearing excerpts from the Excluded Workers Fund press conference on their call for expanding funding.

Then, we air part one of an interview with Gary Pavlic, a local activist who died unexpectedly at Albany Medical Center on September 22, 2021, about his early days as an activist.

Later on, Gaby Hall interviews Dr. Francine Berman, an American computer scientist, and RPI professor about her career and being a woman in STEM.

After that, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Correspondent Steve Pierce talks to Camille Pawlowski,the new program director at STRIDE Adaptive Sports

Finally, HMM's Andrea Cunliffe speaks to John Zoccoli about his journey of 25 years in prison to emerge as a successful and gifted Artist with the support of rehabilitation through the arts.

HMM correspondent Corinne Carey spoke with Anne Coonrad, who is challenging sitting Judge Jill Kehn for the position of Family Court Judge in Rensselaer County. Carey spoke with Coonrad about her experience, her priorities, and what characteristics she thinks a family court judge ought to have. This interview is part of a series of interviews with candidates for public office that comprise HMM's Election Watch 2021 work.

Workers and community members from across upstate New York held a Zoom press conference tomorrow, October 7, to join the growing calls for Governor Kathy Hochul and state legislators to add funding to the state’s Excluded Workers Fund, which could be closed in the coming days as the program runs out of funding amid skyrocketing demand.

Here are some excerpts from the press event, edited by Sina Basila Hickey

John Zoccoli, visual artist talks with HMM's Andrea Cunliffe about the opening of his exhibition "Out of Darkness" at Collar City Mushrooms in conjunction with Bliss Arts. He talks about his journey of 25 years in prison to emerge as a successful and gifted Artist with the support of RTA (Rehabilitation through the Arts). His work of 50+ paintings with workshops and talks will run through the middle of November. The opening event on October 16th includes live Music by Kenyatta Huges poetry by Jose Perez, a variety of Culinary Treats made with Collar City Mushrooms grown Fungi.

Gary Pavlic died unexpectedly at Albany Medical Center on September 22, 2021. He was an accomplished public servant who held positions with the N.Y.S. AIDS Institute and the N.Y.S. Department of Health. Gary was an activist who worked tirelessly on behalf of Troy's residents. Today we air part one of an interview Elizabeth Press and Angela Beallor did with Gary Pavlic about his early days as an activist.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin by hearing about the petition to demand the Army Corps of Engineers stop issuing permits for fossil fuel projects

Then, for our Labor Bucket, Felicia Kuhn, President of the Kate Mullany Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW), speaks about reproductive justice and access to abortion healthcare

Later on, we hear why Neighbors Protecting Neighborhoods are protesting a new development in Troy

After that, founder of WIOX, Joseph Piasek, is asked, “is radio dying?”

Finally, Erin Johanns, Collard City Garden Coordinator, will tell us about the Garlic Planting Party happening on Monday, October 11

Collard City Growers will be hosting a Garlic Planting Party to honor Indigenous People’s Day and prepare for next year’s growing season. Erin Johanns, the Collard City Growers Garden Coordinator, joined us to tell us about the event on Monday, October 11th from 3pm - 6pm at Collard City Grower Garden at 3337 6th Ave in North Troy 12181.

A new development in Troy is being opposed by the group Neighbors Protecting Neighborhoods. The development is called King's Landing 2 and Moses Nagel spoke to Drea Leanza about why the community group thinks it will hurt the neighborhood.

380 plus groups have sent a petition to the Army Corps of Engineers (i.e., Biden) demanding they stop issuing permits for fossil fuel projects as being contrary to the public interest. Kassie Siegel, Director of the Climate Law Institute of the Center for Biological Diversity, discusses the petition as well as the Oct. 11-15 People vs. Fossil Fuels direct actions in DC. With Mark Dunlea for the Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.