Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with an interview about climate groups organizing Tonko Tuesdays.

Then, Dan Wilcox talks about Veterans for Peace and Memorial Day

Later on, Willie Terry holds a roundtable discussion about policing in black communities.

After that, we hear from Jerome Brown of 518 SNUG Outreach about gun violence in Albany

Finally, we hear from Jinah Kim about the newly created 518 Asian Alliance and the Troyasia night market taking place on Friday night.

Climate groups are organizing a weekly protest outside of Cong. Paul Tonko's office to push him to be stronger on climate change issues and in opposing fossil fuels. Many are concerned about false solutions such as garbage incineration, carbon capture technology and nuclear that Tonko is promoting in his CLEAN Futures Act. Sandy Steubing of PAUSE (People of Albany United for Safe Energy) talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Radio Network

Albany Housing Authority is planning to demolish the three high rise apartment blocks it owns and manages on the edge of Lincoln Park, known as the Lincoln Towers. They explained what was happening, and timelines for action, at a recent South End Community Collaborative meeting. Paul Smart reports.

Local poet and peace activist Dan Wilcox discusses the participation of Veterans for Peace in the annual Albany Memorial Day parade starting in 1999. He reads a poem from their first time in the parade. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

The Troyasia Night Market is back for it's sixth year, this year in combination with the Asian Heritage Month. All funds will go towards event costs and the 518 Asian Alliance. Jinah Kim, owner and founder of SunHee's Farm + Kitchen, spoke with HMM's Sina Basila Hickey about the creation of the 518 Asian Alliance and what to expect at this year's Troyasian Night Market.

Event details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/troyasia-night-market-vip-happy-hour-tickets-156582499471?fbclid=IwAR1h-iDWFrgQqk71FO5p33NA9xvlvROhHzySYpdo2zcXKvqkQXh9fEBnd5I

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with a segment about ending qualified immunity in New York by Elizabeth Press

Then, Brendan Maslauskas Dunn interviews Rome, NY resident Greg Davis who is fighting a series of, what he and activists are calling, trumped up charges

Later on, we speak with fellow community radio station WGXC which is celebrating their ten-year anniversary on Wednesday with a drive-in event

After that, Dulcinia Diggs speaks with Perry Junjulas, the Executive Director of Albany Damien Center

Finally, we learn about local writer and musician, Brett Petersen

Community radio station WGXC 90.7 fm turns 10 this year. WGXC is a part of the larger non-profit arts organization, Wave Farm. To celebrate the 10 year mark, a drive-in musical celebration will take place on May 26 from 7:30pm-11pm. Find more information on WaveFarm.org or WGXC.org . HMM’s Sina Basila Hickey spoke with WaveFarm Artistic Director Tom Roe

HMM Roaming Labor Correspondent, Willie Terry, started a new segment entitled "The Struggle Continues." He defined it as a roundtable discussion on topics that impact the freedom struggles. The subject of the May 2021 talk was "Policing the Black Community: Help or Social Control." The panelists are David Walker, Leon VanDyke, Carlo Dufflar, and Angel Martinez. In this part 7 (final) segment they discuss policing in Black Community and "What need to be done."

HMM Roaming Labor Correspondent, Willie Terry, started a new segment entitled "The Struggle Continues." He defined it as a roundtable discussion on topics that impact the freedom struggles. The subject of the May 2021 talk was "Policing the Black Community: Help or Social Control." The panelists are David Walker, Leon VanDyke, Carlo Dufflar, and Angel Martinez. This part 6 segment discusses policing in Black Community from "cointepro" to what lies ahead.

HMM Correspondent Dulcinia Diggs spoke with Perry Junjulas, the Executive Director of Albany Damien Center. The Damien Center doesn't just speak on living with A.I.D.S Junjulas discussed how the staff focuses on the mental health on a patient. This is part two of a three part interview. To learn more about the Albany Damien Center go to

Albany Damien Center Website: wwwAlbanyDamienCenter.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/albanydamiencenter

Twitter: twitter.com/AlbanyDamienCtr

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