Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

Mark Dunlea speaks with David King, Deputy Director of the Center for Law and Justice, about recent effort in New York to address gun violence, and their disproportionate impact on young people of color.

Then, on Reclaiming History, Lovonia Mallory, we hear part 2 of Lovonia’s interview with Egyptologist Dr. Solange Ashby, author of Calling Out to Isis: The Enduring Nubian Presence at Philae.

After that, Elizabeth Press speaks with Saratoga Spring Black Lives Matter leader Lexis Figeureo about Assistant Police Chief John Catone’s effort to pin violent crime on social justice movements.

Then, Sanctuary Intern Claire Hutchinson interviews Peter Dupigny of The Salvation Army.

And to close out the show, Dulcinia Diggs sits down with WCAA’s Cynthia Pooler to talk about the upcoming Bottle/ Can Drive, to be held on Western Avenue Albany NY 12205 on July 10th, from 11:00- 3:00 p.m.

During a June 28, 2021 press conference in Saratoga Springs, Assistant Police Chief John Catone essentially blamed the uptick in violence in the community on the social justice movements when commenting on a brawl on Caroline Street. Today we air an interview with Black Lives Matter leader Lexis Figeureo discussing his reaction to Catone and his fight for justice in Saratoga Springs. The segment starts with Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer, Elizabeth Press.

In this segment of Reclaiming History, Lovonia Mallory interviews Pastor Robert of Faith Deliverance Tabernacle, Schenectady. Pastor Robert will be hosting the annual March for Jesus, an event to celebrate Jesus and bring peace and love to the City of Schenectady on Saturday July 31, 2021 at 12:30 in the afternoon.

It will take place at Jerry Burrell Park, in Hamilton Hill. To find out more about this event visit www.fdtchurch.com or contact Pastor Gewan Robert at : (518) 322-6511. The church is located at 1028 Ostrander Place, Schenectady, NY, 12303.

The CDC and Health Department will be there making the COVID vaccine available free to community members.

HMM's Claire Hutchinson interviews Peter Dupigny of The Salvation Army who stopped by the Sanctuary to drop off a whole case of donated toilet paper. He sits down to share the many ways he has worked to impact the Capital Region both on his own time and in conjunction with The Salvation Army.

The Our Soil project is taking action in regards to soil safety through promoting easier, more affordable soil testing and dissemination of information on how to handle potentially contaminated soil. In this podcast, Dr. Salvatore-Di Mauro, Geology professor, author, and researcher, discusses with McKenna Conners his work with the Our Soil project and the intricacies of studying soil and protecting oneself from pollutants.

Producer, event organizer, on-air personality, and overall entertainer DJ Hollyw8d speaks with HMM's Jody Cowan live on air from Albany's South End Night Market. DJ Hollyw8d discusses his artist showcase and upcoming plans for working with creative youth in Troy, NY

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with an update on the Albany Common Council’s ongoing discussion of how to handle the annual Holiday Lights exhibit, currently in Washington Park.

Then, we have part 2 of “Solidarity Notes” with Willie Terry and Fred Pfeiffer.

Later on, for “Tonko Tuesday,” we hear from U.S. Representative Paul Tonko and environmental activist Joe Ritchie about the proposed “Clean Future Act.”

After that, co-host Jody Cowan interviews radio personality “DJ Hollywood” live from Albany’s South End Night Market.

Finally, we hear about an upcoming open air production of Shakespeare in the Park.

In a zoom call between Paul Tonko and community members, feedback on the proposed Clean Future Act was given. Joe Ritchie, organizer for Lights Out Norlite, gives us his thoughts following the meeting.

Several weeks ago AG Tish James announced a major crackdown on guns and weapons with the arrest of 50 Capital District residents. This week Governor Cuomo issued an Executive Order targeting gun violence. Critics however worry that such actions often primarily result in prison terms for young people of color rather than solving the problem. David King, Deputy Director of the Center for Law and Justice, talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

Will Kemp Players open their 2021 summer season with Shakespeare's Romantic Comedies "Much Ado About Nothing" and "As You Like It". Performing Open Air in Troy's Prospect Park for three weekends in July. HMM correspondent Andrea Cunliffe talks with co-founder, director, actor, and musical director Kristoph DeMaria about the theatre company's performances and its mission to perform and make the work of Shakespeare accessible.

Will Kemp Players are performing Shakespeare's Romantic Comedy's on Saturdays and Sundays at 3:00 beginning July 10th in Troy's Prospect Park, its free and open to the public.