Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Good government groups have filed a complaint with the State Board of Elections challenging the ability of former Governor Cuomo on how he gets to spend the $18 million remaining in his campaign account. The first question relates to whether he can use the funds to pay for media to defend his behavior. Blair Horner, Executive Director of NYPIRG, discusses this with Mark Dunlea of the Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

In this their 73rd year the Friends of Chamber Music - Troy , Jennifer Laursen speaks about the history, the influence of immigration on Chamber Music, the development of the genre in the Americas, and this seasons return to live performances. With HMM's Andrea Cunliffe Jennifer talks about her 'Performance in Context' series bringing audience and musicians together in conversation combining virtual connections with their live concert season.

This seasons' 'Friends of Chamber Music Troy's' concerts are in September, November, January, and April.

For full information visit

www. friendsofchambermusic.org

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with an interview with Liz Moran of NYPIRG about the effect of cryptocurrency on the climate and environment.

Then, we will hear from Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry, who spoke with Albany Nursing Association Leader Jennifer Bejo about their recent victory in obtaining a contract with Albany Medical Center.

Later on, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Capital Region Director Sandra Goldmeer talks about some events for September, which is National Suicide Prevention Month.

After that, Jamaica Miles joins us to give us an update on the recent arrest of protesters in Saratoga Springs

Finally, Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Andrea Cunliffe speaks with Brook Speltz, cellist of the Esher Quartet.

While interning at the Sanctuary, Catie Rafferty was an editor for “Echoes From Lock One,” worked with the Water Justice Lab, and helped on Hudson Mohawk Magazine. Sina Basila Hickey spoke with Catie about her work at the Sanctuary and where she is now.

Hugh Johnson is a retired meteorologist, formerly with the National Weather Service in Albany. He spoke with HMM hosts Andrea Cunliffe and Mark Dunlea about the thermometer that the National Weather Service continues to use at the Albany Airport which is about 2.5 degrees too low.

Today we air an excerpt of the press conference held by All of Us on Thursday, September 9 in Saratoga Springs after activist Jamaica Miles was arraigned on Thursday morning. This follows a series of arrests that took place on Tuesday just before the City Council meeting. After Jamaica Miles speaks in this clip, Saratoga Black Lives Matter activist Lexis Figuereo also comments about his arrests.

Brook Speltz, Cellist of the Esher String Quartet in Conversation by WOOC 105.3 FM Troy

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. September 5-11 is the National Suicide Prevention Week. AFSP Capital Region Director Sandra Goldmeer speaks with HMM about the multiple events that the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is offering this month plus other programs through out the year. Sandra emphasizes that we must normalize the conversations about our mental health and that Together, we can help Stop Suicide.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is hosting a day-long livestream event on Friday, September 10, World Suicide Prevention Day. The event will feature artists, advocates, AFSP experts and live music to honor people impacted by suicide. Tune in from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET from the AFSP Facebook Live Event: https://fb.me/e/1z7lMwyrK For the events this week go to: National Suicide Prevention Week: https://afsp.org/nspw To sign up to one of Out of The Darkness Walks in the area please visit: http://afsp.org/capitalregiontogether

Interview by HMM Correspondent Aileen Javier

On September 6, 2021, the Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Capital District Solidarity Committee "Labor Day Event" at Cook Park in Colonie. He interviewed Albany Nursing Association Leader "Jennifer Bejo" about their recent victory in attaining their first contract with Albany Medical Center.

Daniel Smith, who teaches at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, spoke with us about what the history of public health and medicine can teach us about the current corona virus. He also shared his own personal experience of having his family infected with breakthrough COVID-19 (getting covid although fully vaccinated) and possible ways forward.

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