Hudson Mohawk Magazine

The Latin American, Caribbean and US Latino and Latina Studies program at the University at Albany has many students working on interesting and important research projects to improve the understanding of people who make up a large part of our population. Moses Nagel spoke to Anyeline Mejia-McDonald about her research on the transnational effects of domestic violence.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with Hoosick Falls resident Michele Baker speaking at a community meeting about water contamination.

Then, Mark Dunlea talks with Anna Kathawala, the co-chair of Fridays for the Future NYC

Later on, we hear from Dr. David Carpenter about public health dangers from the Dunn Landfill in Rensselaer.

After that, Dr. Yager from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences talks with HMM correspondent Spencer Keable about COVID science and research

And finally, Joanna Dreby and Moses Nagel report on The Upper Madison Street Fair in Albany

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with Mickie Lynn of Grannies for Peace to talk about their upcoming vigil on Indigenous People’s Day

Then, excerpts from the recent Congressional Black Caucus Foundation 5th Annual Legislative Conference

Later on, Gaby Hall interviews Francine Berman for her Notorious S-H-E podcast

After that, Dave Ellis of the Rensselaer Environmental Coalition confronts the public health dangers at the Dunn Landfill in Rensselaer

Finally, Capital District Reclaim Pride joins us to talk about their upcoming Halloween-themed art event

Capital Region Reclaim Pride is organizing events for the LGBTQIA+ community that is intersectional and accessible. Resurrect Pride will take place in October and will be a Halloween themed event. They are looking for vendors! The application is fast approaching: deadline is October 2nd.

Find out more information on @CDReclaimPride on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

On Friday, September 24, young people around the world took to the streets to demand urgent action to avert disastrous climate change, in their largest protest since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The strike took place five weeks before the U.N. COP26 summit. We hear from Anna Kathawala, co-chair of Fridays for the Future NYC, about the demands of the Climate Strike, including the need to lift up the voices of the poor, indigenous people, and the Global South. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

The Upper Madison Street Fair is a tradition in the Pine Hills neighborhood of Albany. Every year the community gets together for an outdoor party to mark the end of summer. After skipping last year the fair was back in full swing last Saturday. Joanna Dreby and Moses Nagel filed a report.

Dave Ellis of the Rensselaer Environmental Coalition spoke about the process required to confront public health dangers at the Dunn Landfill in Rensselaer NY before a standing room only audience at a public meeting in the East Greenbush Town Hall on September 29, 2021.

View the archived video stream of the full meeting:

townhallstreams.com/stream.php?loca…id=119&id=40256

Grannies for Peace and allies will hold an in-person vigil on Monday, October 11, 2021 [Indigenous People’s Day] 3:30 PM at Wolf Road and Central Avenue, Colonie. The theme this year is Stop Pipelines and Fossil Fuels. Mickie Lynn talks about the vigil with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

On September 14, 2021, the Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the virtual "Congressional Black Caucus Foundation 5th Annual Legislative Conference (CBCF). In today's labor segment, Willie shared exerts from a workshop chaired by Senator Cory A Booker of New Jersey on "Food Justice: The State of Food and Nutrition in Black Communities." Other speakers were Jasmine C Leyva, Karen Washington, and Tambra Raye.

Public health physician Dr. David Carpenter spoke about the public health dangers at the Dunn Landfill in Rensselaer NY before a standing room only audience at a public meeting in the East Greenbush Town Hall on September 29, 2021.

View the archived video stream of the full meeting:

https://townhallstreams.com/stream.php?location_id=119&id=40256