Hudson Mohawk Magazine

The State Committee of the Green Party of New York gathered in Troy to discuss plans for moving forward post the mid term elections. Nationwide, the party in 2026 elected more than 50 Green Party members to office, including to the State Legislature in Hawaii where the candidate had helped lead the struggle amoung local residents in response to the wildfire in Maui. This was the sixth time a Green...

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Elizabeth EP Press brings us a report from the Troy City Council’s unanimous vote against a crow dispersal contract with the US Dept. of Agriculture. Then, Lennox Apudo shares an excerpt from the recent Albany Common Council meeting. They spoke about the legacy of Brian "Dunkin" Hines, and how the city is honoring him Later on, we will talk about FOIL r...

Dan Wilcox talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about why Veterans for Peace will be marching once again in Albany's Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday November 11.

The Troy City Council voted unanimously against a resolution for a crow dispersal contract with the USDA. Today we air excerpts from the City Council meeting where the decision was made. The segment starts with City Council President Sue Steele.

The Albany Common Council introduced a resolution to honor the ongoing legacy of Brian "Dunkin" Hines by renaming a portion of Delaware Avenue in his honor. Mr. Hines is known for his youth advocacy work and his efforts to provide positive outlets for kids in the community. We hear the reactions from Mr. Hines and his mother following the introduction of this resolution. Lennox Apudo reports.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea provides coverage on environmental groups and climate activists urging the Senate not to approve permitting reform. Then, Willie Terry continues revisiting his conversation with his mentor and activist David V. Walker. Later on, Sina Basila Hickey speaks with Unbridled Sanctuary about their horse sanctuary and the film about them, Our Dark H...

In this week's episode, Joanna has a coffee with Carter to talk about Gen'Z perspectives about the Island

On today's episode of the Comedy Corner we had Heath Rappleyea on. A new comic in the scene who puts on amazing shows in the capital region. We talked about is career into comedy so far, the shows he's producing and the great quality of every show plus the diverse lineups he puts on and also the new open mic he's running at Juniors on Madison. It's a great interview hosted by Tyler Artis and hope...

Environmental groups and climate activists are urging the Senate not to approve permitting reform (aka Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act or BAAJA). The renewable energy industry is pushing it to speed up the deployment of solar and wind. Opponents argue that BAAJA would create more legal runway for this president to make corrupt deals and greenlight harmful projects of all kinds, and...

After the US midterm elections in November 2026, Mark Dunlea reflects on the results and Andrea Cunliffe talks about the experience of being a poll watcher. Benno Greene moderated the conversation.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, following the Democratic Party victory in taking over the House and the Senate, Mark Dunlea will analyze the results in the Capital District. Then, we will have Andrea Cunliffe on to talk about her experiences on Tuesday as a poll inspector. Then, we hear from Kevin Martin, national President of Peace Action, who will be in Albany for an event on Nov. 8...

Lily Lothrop joins Arbor Mae at the Hudson Mohawk Magazine Studio to talk about her experiences as a trained operatic vocalist doing church gigs by day and a singer/songwriter making indie-rock music with her band at night. You can find Lily on all streaming platforms along with her band, "Almost Francis." To see Lily Lothrop live in Troy NY November 12th, head to www.songcitytroy.com for info and...

On Friday, November 1, 2024, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry revisited long-time activist, educator, and labor organizer David V. Walker at his home at East Greenbush Evergreen Commons Nursing Home, where he interviewed him about his life as an activist. In this part, six labor segment, David V. Walker talks about his education and life growing up. (You can...

Amy Goodman hated the idea of a film crew following her, but she is so committed to spreading the gospel of independent media that she did it anyway. Steal This Story, Please! tells the story of Democracy Now! and Amy’s prolific career. Along with the film’s co-director Tia Lessin, Reed Dunlea discussed making the documentary, Trump’s manufactured war in Iran, Bush’s manufactured war in Iraq, 9/11...

The midterms are over but we can’t stop talking about them. At least Rosemary Armao host of the podcast Beyond The Brink cannot. Listen in for a bit as she and Ohio political analyst Mary Ann Sharkey talk about the ads, strategies, and bad behavior that led to yesterday Blue Tidal Wave.

Resolution 99 authorizing a contract with The United States Department Of Agriculture to mitigate the crow roost in Troy, NY is on the agenda for the Troy City Council regular meeting on November 5, 2026. The work would cost up to $13,450. On Thursday, October 29, 2026, the Troy City Council’s General Services Committee, chaired by Council member Jona Favreau, met to discuss the proposed contract....

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, this Thursday The Sanctuary for Independent Media is screening the Democracy Now! film Steal This Story, Please!, and our first interview is Reed Dunlea’s interview with Amy Goodman and the film’s director Tia Lessin. Then, Mark Dunlea reports on the recent press conference to Stop the Rush to Build Data Centers. After that, Tyler Artis interviews Heath...

Looking for seasonal film suggestions? We invited Wisdom Johnson of the Albany Troy Black Film Club into the studio for a few recommendations.

Ahead of the Tuesday election, Mark Dunlea and Andrea Cunliffe talk about their work covering candidate interviews for Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Election Watch, and what's notable in our local races.

Thom Francis welcomes Erren Geraud Kelly to the stage for a reading at The Linda, presented by the Hudson Valley Writers Guild and literary journals Hobo Camp Review and Trailer Park Quarterly. +++++ On August 5, 2023, the Linda, WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio, played host to a special event featuring poetry and spoken word presented by the Hudson Valley Writers Guild, Hobo Camp Review, and Trailer...

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea and Andrea Cunliffe will discuss elections ahead of this Tuesday’s US midterms. Then, we welcome retired National Weather Service Meteorologist Hugh Johnson to talk about the weather. After that, we have Everybody Moves, our weekly series that profiles the immigration stories from members of our community. Finally, Dee Bellinger talks with t...

Kevin Martin, the long-time national president of Peace Action, is coming to Albany on Sunday Nov. 8 to speak at an Upper Hudson Peace Action event (St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 10 N. Main) about what the results of the midterm elections portend for peace and social justice issues. Peace Action -- the descendant of the National Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy and the Nuclear Weapons Freeze Ca...

A growing community of friendship has been founded in the Capital Region rooted in sharing a name-- Ryan! The two Ryans who started it in the capital region are Ryan Daly and Ryan Savage, and they spoke with Dee Bellinger about their meet up, some history of the organization outside of the capital region, and how this meet up is giving back to the community. The first “Ryan” club was founded by a...

On October 28, four dozen climate and environmental advocates held a press conference outside of the state Public Service Commission to call upon the PSC and Governor Hochul to do a better job in analyzing the various environmental, public health and financial challenges related to the construction of data centers. The PSC is doing such a study as part of the Governor Hochul’s moratorium on data c...

This special episode of Hudson Mohawk Magazine features the book talk by Bill McKibben: Here Comes the Sun. This event took place at The Sanctuary for Independent Media on April 3, 2026.