Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Troy's Washington Park Association's previous president Lynn Kopka talks with HMM's Andrea Cunliffe about the reformation of the Association and the continuing of the traditions in the historic park, founded in 1880.

Dr Mary Ellen Mallia, Director of the Office of Environmental Sustainability at University at Albany, talks with HMM's Alexx Weihrich about her session for The Sustainable Futures Conference happening April 27 - 30.

Her session will explore how higher ed campuses are walking the talk in sustainable operations and how they are shaping the next generation of leaders. She will discuss some of the operational measures being undertaken by colleges and universities in the region along with the innovative academic programs and research being conducted.

To learn more about the conference, visit https://www.sustainablefuturesconference.com or go straight to Doctor Mallia's section at https://www.sustainablefuturesconference.com/breakout-session-leaders/mary-ellen-malia

In Part 2 of this segment of Reclaiming History, Lovonia Mallory interviews Josh Whelan, Director of Sales & Marketing for Nine Pin Cider, “New York’s First Farm Cidery.” Lovonia gets a tour of the cidery and discuses, the cider making process, bottling, and packaging, of Nine Pin’s signature ciders.

According to Nine Pin Cider website they, “highlight the incredible variety and quality of New York agriculture while also supporting local farms and orchards with a selection of specialty ciders using fresh, local ingredients.” They are open Mon - Thurs 11-9pm, Fri & Sat 11-10pm, and Sun 11-7pm. They are located at 929 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207.

To see additional pictures, go to their website and Facebook page.

In Part 1 of this segment of Reclaiming History, Lovonia Mallory interviews Josh Whelan, Director of Sales & Marketing for Nine Pin Cider, “New York’s First Farm Cidery.” Lovonia gets a tour of the cidery and discusses the history of the company. According to Nine Pin Cider's website they, “highlight the incredible variety and quality of New York agriculture while also supporting local farms and orchards with a selection of specialty ciders using fresh, local ingredients.” They are open, Mon-Thurs 11-9pm, Fri & Sat 11-10pm, and Sun 11-7pm. They are located at 929 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207.

To see additional pictures, go to our website and Facebook page.

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, we hear from Citizen Action Community organizer Gabriel Silva on the events from the Climate, Jobs, and Justice Week for Action

Then Troy Prep Media Club students Kaitlyn Miller and Tayleese Chestnut interview their History teacher on the struggles and future of remote learning

And later on, Rensselaer County Historian Kathy Sheehan speaks on how her job at the Hart Cluett Museum has changed during the pandemic

After that, Julina Guo gives us a history lesson in the racism in US immigration policy, looking specifically at the anti-Chinese and other anti-Asian court cases and policies.

Finally, we go to Opalka Gallery to learn about the current photography exhibition which provides a space to celebrate our region’s young photographers

Community science centers have the potential to have beneficial and even profound impacts on people’s lives through science and education. In this episode, McKenna Conners and Dr. Angela Armendariz, former Director of Operations at Genspace and Living Systems Manager at Exploratorium, discuss community science centers and their impacts.

Julina Guo, Senior Staff Attorney in the Immigration Law Clinic at Albany Law School, gives us a history lesson in US Immigration to highlight how deeply entrenched anti-Asian racism is in the history of the United States of America.

She spoke with HMM's Sina Basila Hickey about policies such as the Chinese Exclusion Act, shares how political cartoons influenced culture, explains anti-Japanese hate during WWII and in the case of Vincent Chin, and ties it all together to what is happening today.

Youth Spotlight Photographic Exhibition at Opalka Gallery director Judie Gilmore and jurist Anna Schupack spoke with Andrea Cunliffe of HMM. In these unprecedented times, Opalka Gallery decided to focus exclusively on showcasing our region’s youth photographers. This exhibition provides a space to celebrate our region’s young photographers and offer them an opportunity to show their work alongside their peers.

Three young jurists with ties to the region: Brooklyn based Photographer Khidr Joseph, Russell Sage College alumni; Jayana LaFounatine, professional photographer in Troy; and Anna Schupack, a student activist and photographer.

Out of 63 submissions, they selected work from 32 young artists with subjects from identity and introspection to activism and representation, and sometimes simply close observation,

This exhibition is running until April 24th.

Opalka Gallery at Russell Sage College - 140 New Scotland Ave, Albany

518 292 7742 [email protected]

Water Justice Fellow Shansanique Pollack talks with family physician Ariela Zamcheck about her role in the Sanctuary's new NATURE Lab initiative People's Health Sanctuary.

NY Renews and One NY Indivisible are organizing the Climate, Jobs, and Justice Week for Action through April 7 to promote state and federal action on climate, including a rally at the State Capitol on Wed. March 7 at noon. We talk about the week's events, including promoting the polluter penalty CCIA bill, with Gabriel Silva, Capital District Community Organizer for Citizen Action. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.