Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Local singer-songwriter SolLA talks to Jacob Boston about how she got her start, the art of covering music, her own writing process, and her recent return to the stage after a short hiatus.

Artist/ Historian Kamau Ware recently visited the capital region to do research for Battle in the Margins, a special project of the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation in collaboration with his organization Black Gotham Experience, a project which commemorates the African Diaspora's impact on the American Revolution. Kamau visited the NYState Museum's new exhibition Revolutionar...

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, we hear from historian Kamau Ware about his work looking at the African Diaspora's impact on the American Revolution and other conversations we should be having around history. Then, Willie Terry discussed the “Politics of Juneteenth” with Troy4BlackLives Organizer Alfonso Rodriguez at the Troy Juneteenth passport “Freedom Crawl” celebration. After that...

Valerie Onifade joins Arbor Mae in the studio to talk about the upcoming Gay Aunties Day celebration happening at Albany Center Gallery from 1 pm - 4 pm on August 1st, 2026. For more information head to @thehubforlesbianssc on Instagram.

Susan Brink talks to Keith Pray about the Galway Jazz Festival taking place on Sunday, July 12. More info: https://cdjazz.org/2026-galway-jazz-festival

On Friday July 10, Albany Symphony is bringing the event Water Music NY: More Voices to Waterford. This event uses the location, Lock E-2, to inform the featured composer Celka Ojakangas and light artist Adam Frelin, and it also offers an opportunity for the public to get up and close with the Erie Canal and lock system. Emily Fritz-Endres, Executive Director of Albany Symphony, spoke with Arbor M...

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea reports on the Albany Common Council meeting and some issues raised, including a data center moratorium, Ranked Choice Voting, and tenant unions. Then, we will have Valerie Onifade in the studio to talk about Gay Aunties Day, on August 1 at Albany Center Gallery. Later on, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry talks to Alfonso Rodriguez o...

There were a variety of issues raised during the Monday, July 6, public comment period of the Albany Common Council. A major focus was support for a resolution in favor of having Governor Hochul sign the legislation for a one-year moratorium on new data centers in the state, which the council approved. Speakers also urged the council to either adopt a local moratorium on data centers or outright r...

On Friday, June 19, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry covered the Troy Juneteenth passport, the “Freedom Crawl” celebration, and events at five locations in Troy. One Juneteenth celebration that was not among the Freedom Crawl stops was the “Troy4BlackLives” event, held in a garden on 9th Street in Troy. Willie covered that event as well. In Part 3 of th...

On Friday, June 19, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry covered the Troy Juneteenth passport, the “Freedom Crawl” celebration, and events at five locations in Troy. One Juneteenth celebration that was not among the Freedom Crawl stops was the “Troy4BlackLives” event, held in a garden on 9th Street in Troy. Willie covered that event as well. In Part 3 of th...

Local Rapper Shiloh the Messenger talks tours, inspiration, and......messaging in his music with Jacob Boston.

Today on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we talk with Corinne Carey about her future advocacy efforts. Then, we hear from activist lawyer Kathy Manley about her view of patriotism. Later on, Rosemary Armao explores how life has changed since her friend grew up on the eastern shores of Virginia. After that, rapper Shiloh the Messenger joins us in the studio to talk about his music style and upcoming pe...

Kathy Manley had a recent letter in the Times Union titled "Patriotism Means Fighting for Your Ideals." She discusses this with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine. Here concluding paragraph in her letter: At this point I am pessimistic about the future of this country. But I am still hopeful because the struggle now involves millions of people, young and old. We are fighting to stop ICE, embold...

We all remember the place where we grew up, but as writer Thomas Wolfe taught us, you can't go home again. Albany journalist Rosemary Armao remembers an old West Albany village of Italian immigrants that no longer exists, so her podcast interview this week with friend Greg Hamilton is evocative of feelings we all have. Hamilton grew up in tiny Webbs Island on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. An isol...

The US Supreme Court Case Olmstead v. L.C. ensured a lot more support for people with disabilities independently from institutionalization. A memo issued by the U.S. Department of Justice could take away support for independent living. Elizabeth McCormick, Director of Advocacy at New York Association on Independent Living, spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about this DoJ memo, why Olmstead v. L.C. is...

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea talks with Clearwater about their ship being removed from the Sail4th 250 Parade of Sail by the Coastguard. Then, Sina Basila Hickey discusses the Department of Justice memo which could lead to a reversal of independent living support for people with disabilities. Later on, Erin Blanding talks with Dr. Kamil Gedeon, a chemical engineer, for...

Retired National Weather Service Meteorologist Hugh Johnson spoke about last week's heatwave, micro bursts, and if there is more heat ahead. He spoke with Lennox Apudo and Sean Bernyk.

This week, Thom Francis welcomes poets Frank Robinson and Therese Broderick who both took the stage at the 2024 Word Fest Open Mic at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts. +++++ Frank Robinson & Therese Broderick have been a part of the local literary community for decades. They have led workshops, featured at regional events, and written many books over the years. Frank S. Robinson is a 1970 graduat...

After nearly 11 years with Compassion & Choices, helping to enact Medical Aid in Dying Act in both New Jersey and New York, Corinne Carey is entering the next phase of her career. She will help lead a campaign to establish a legal pathway for access to psilocybin for healing in New York, while continuing to take on mission-driven public policy and public affairs projects through Carey Strategic Co...

Will Kempe's Players are presenting summer productions of "Much Ado About Nothing" and "Measure for Measure" at various locations. Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondent Garrett McCarey speaks with Jack D. Ellis, director of "Much Ado About Nothing," about the summer season. Learn more at https://www.willkempesplayers.com/currently-performing

Clearwater was invited by Sail4th 250 to participate in the celebration of our country’s 250th anniversary in both the Class B Tall Ships Parade on July 3 and the Parade of Sail on July 4. On July 4, before beginning the parade, they raised their sails with banners carrying messages of clean water, climate solutions, Indigenous rights, and racial justice. Over an hour after the July 4 parade began...

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First,Mark Dunlea speaks with the Campaign for a Nuclear Free North Country about their fight against Hochul’s nuclear energy expansion efforts. Then, we head into the kitchen to make a green sauce in the heat. Later on, Hugh Johnson joins us to discuss this week’s weather. After that, we have Everybody Moves, our weekly series that profiles the migration stor...

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine we feature a special episode featuring a community reading of Frederick Douglass's speech commonly known as “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” This community reading took place at The Sanctuary for Independent Media on February 28, 2026 in partnership with Underground Railroad Education Center (UREC), with moderation from historian Lacey Wilson, Teen Mu...

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea reports on the problems with data centers building their own gas power plants. Then, we hear part 2 of Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry’s coverage of Troy’s Juneteenth “Freedom Crawl”. Later on, Sia Patel has a story on a UAlbany international student’s journey through campus life, from Japan to Albany. After that, we hear from Scott...

Kyle Nisonger is the owner of Maple View Farm, an organic produce farm in Dutchess County. Kyle spoke with correspondent Lavender about what it's like being a small town farmer in the current economy and climate. You can get more details about Maple View Farm at mapleviewfarmny.com and on Instagram @maple_view_farm_ny. You can also reach Kyle by phone at 203-249-1925 or by email at Kyle. Nisonger@...