Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Each year more than one billion dollars is stolen from the paychecks of low-income workers in New York. A coalition of workers and community groups worked for years to pass the SWEAT bill to address the problem, only to have Cuomo two years ago veto the bill on New Year's Day. We talk with restaurant worker and NMASS member Carlos Herrera about a recent protest outside the Governor's office in Manhattan. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk radio network.

Jared Enriquez, lecturer of Environmental and Land Use Planning at the University at Albany, talks with HMM's Alexx Weihrich about her session for The Sustainable Futures Conference happening April 27 - 30.

His section will discuss expanding local partnerships and engaging with college students about environmental and climate justice.

To learn more about the conference, visit www.sustainablefuturesconference.com or go straight to Jared Enriquez's section at https://www.sustainablefuturesconference.com/breakout-session-leaders/jared-enriquez

There will be a protest about the relationship between the military and climate change on Earth Day, April 22 at 11 AM at Hancock Air Force Base in Syracuse. We talk with John Amidon of Veterans for Peace and Upstate Drone Coalition. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

This is the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, broadcasting on WOOC-LP 105.3 FM Troy and WOOS-LP 98.9 FM Schenectady, from the Sanctuary for Independent Media in Troy, NY.

Today, Paul Smart talks about the use of tear gas used by the Albany police force.

Then Andrea Cunliffe talk with previous president of Troy’s Washington Parks Association about the past and future of the park

And later on, Mckenna Connors Speaks with Dr.Dennis Sheldon about the Sustainable Futures Conference.

After that, Sina Basila Hickey talks with Meghan Van Alstyne about the importance of music.

Finally, Lovonia Mallory interviews Josh Whelan, Director of Sales & Marketing for Nine Pin Cider.

HMM Correspondent Caelan McPherson Talks with John Murphy the owner of The Snowman. They talk about how a small business ice cream shop is surviving in a pandemic. We also hear what customers have to say about The Snowman.

On April 11, 2021, the Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry spoke to long-time labor Organizer Saladin Muhammad of the Southern Worker Assembly and Black Workers for Justice. In this labor segment, you will hear his discussion with Saladin on the theoretical outlook of Black Workers' in the South struggling for the right to unionize. Saladin Muhammad in this three-part segment will talk particularly about the Bessemer's Amazon Warehouse Workers' in Alabama who lost their election against Amazon for the right to organize a union in the plant. Part three.

On April 11, 2021, the Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry spoke to long-time labor Organizer Saladin Muhammad of the Southern Worker Assembly and Black Workers for Justice. In this labor segment, you will hear his discussion with Saladin on the theoretical outlook of Black Workers' in the South struggling for the right to unionize. Saladin Muhammad in this three-part segment will talk particularly about the Bessemer's Amazon Warehouse Workers' in Alabama who lost their election against Amazon for the right to organize a union in the plant. Part two.

Heather Bruegl is the Director of Cultural Affairs for the Stockbridge Munsee Community. She recently spoke with producer Melissa Bromley about bringing an indigenous perspective to the upcoming Sustainable Futures Conference.

To learn more about the Sustainable Futures Conference, visit their website here: https://www.sustainablefuturesconference.com/

On April 11, 2021, the Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry spoke to long-time labor Organizer Saladin Muhammad of the Southern Worker Assembly and Black Workers for Justice. In this labor segment, you will hear his discussion with Saladin on the theoretical outlook of Black Workers' in the South struggling for the right to unionize. Saladin Muhammad in this three-part segment will talk particularly about the Bessemer's Amazon Warehouse Workers' in Alabama who lost their election against Amazon for the right to organize a union in the plant. Part One.

Artists and the Arts are incredibly important for cultural identity, personal identity, and for mental well being, so why is arts funding constantly at risk?

Artist Meghan Van Alstyne spoke with HMM's Sina Basila Hickey to break down what goes into being an artist, how the arts influence other subject areas, and how artists are important for our economy.