Hudson Mohawk Magazine

In February, the NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation put the Norlite Hazardous Waste Incinerator in Cohoes on notice that the company is violating its Air Permits. For more on what this means, HMM's Alexis Goldsmith speaks with environmental attorney, Phillip Oswald.

HMM correspondent Steve Pierce speaks with Darien Lamen and Leslie Hannon, producers with the weekly program "Reclaiming the Narrative" at WXIR Community Radio in Rochester NY. You can find out more about the show and explore the archive at: www.reclaimingthenarrative.org

Like many people across the country, Aimee Wagner baked a lot in the early days of the pandemic, and gave a lot of her home-baked items away. Her cinnamon rolls were so popular among her family and friends, that they encouraged her to start her own business. So she did! Aimee opened Rolly-Poly Buns & Stuff, an online home bakery, and now accepts orders for pick-up and delivery. Self-proclaimed apple fritter aficionado and HMM correspondent, Corinne Carey, spoke with Aimee about the business and her approach to creating the perfect apple fritter. These and other baked goods can be ordered by visiting rolly-polybuns.com.

Gwen Wright launched her campaign to unseat Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin on Saturday, March 6 with an online rally. HMM correspondent Corinne Carey spoke with Gwen about what exactly a county executive does; how her background has prepared her for the role; her priorities; and what she does when she's not on the campaign trail.

Gwen Wright launched her campaign to unseat Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin on Saturday, March 6 with an online rally. HMM correspondent Corinne Carey spoke with Wright about what exactly a county executive does; how her background has prepared her for the role; her priorities; and what she does when she's not on the campaign trail.

Natélegé Turner-Hassell is the principal at Troy's School 2 elementary school. She recently spoke with correspondent Melissa Bromley about how the role of education in bringing about lasting social change.

This is the Hudson Mohawk Magazine on WOOC-LP 105.3 FM Troy and WOOS-LP 98.9 FM Schenectady broadcasting from The Sanctuary for Independent Media in Troy with Lovonia Mallory and Guy Schaffer.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

First, Mark Dunlea speaks with Rev. Nicolle Harris, head of the Schenectady NAACP, about the community reaction to the proposed reforms for the Schenectady Police Department

Then, in PART 2 of Reclaiming History, Lovonia Mallory continues her discussion with Scott Richman, Regional Director of the ADL about white supremacy, the attack on our capital, and ways to recognize hate symbols.

After that, McKenna Conners hears from botanist and ornithologist, Richard Ring, about the wonders of and how one can preserve the biodiversity of the American North-East.

Then we have part 2 of HMM Roaming Labor Correspondent, Willie Terry’s interview with Hudson Valley Community College Professor Tamu Chambers about her "365 Days a Year Black History Educational Video Project."

And to close out the show, Erika Dulcinia Diggs speaks with Simone Agoussoye a glass artist who primarily focuses on showcasing the beauty in African American culture

The Rev. Nicolle Harris, head of the Schenectady NAACP, discusses the community reaction to the proposed reforms for the Schenectady Police Department. She discusses strengthening the Civilian Police Review Board, the need for increased diversity, and redirecting funding to community services. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

This is the Hudson Mohawk Magazine on WOOC-LP 105.3 FM Troy, WOOS-LP 98.9 FM Schenectady, WOOA-LP 106.9 FM Albany, and WCAA-LP 107.3 FM Albany., broadcasting from the Sanctuary for Independent Media in Troy, NY with Caelan and Erika.

Tonight, Melanie Trimble, of the Capital Region’s NYCLU, talks about the New York for All Act

Then, we bring you part 5 of the ongoing segment "LESSONS LEARNT FROM THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT TO THE BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT"

Later on, our weekly TripleE’s segment continues last week’s interview with Hudson Mohawk Magazine’s Multi-media producer Sina Basila Hickey

After that, an update on the Thevenin family civil rights lawsuit with Professor Emerita at Albany Law School, Laurie Shanks

Finally, Ross Lazear, an instructor in the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences at UAlbany speaks to the difficulties students have with online learning.

The American Northeast is brimming with fascinating and fantastic wildlife, yet the biodiversity and survival of species inhabiting this region is threatened. In this Podcast, McKenna Conners speaks with Richard Ring, botanist and ornithologist, about the wonders of and how one can preserve the biodiversity of the American Northeast.