Hudson Mohawk Magazine

In the open comment period, at the March 5, 2026 Troy City Council Meeting, there were some 45-minutes of community concern and questions about the Flock Safety cameras that are installed throughout the city. Now, according to a News10 article, "the Troy City Council will make a decision on which company to work with when their two-year agreement with Flock Safety ends at the end of the month." To...

Sunshine Committee is a new album from poet Matthew Klane. The sound is playful and energetic with a range of interesting sounds and skilled musicians. Matthew Klane joins Sina Basila Hickey and Marrow on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine for a live interview all about the new album.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us to a rally for immigrant legal services and protection. Then, Willie Terry shares excerpts from a panel discussion of The Role of the Black Church in the Black Freedom Struggle. Later on, the TripleE’s return with H Bosh Jr. interviewing entrepreneur Flerida Santana Johnas. After that, we’re joined live by musician Matthew Klane to...

On Tuesday, March 10, the Campaign for Access, Representation, and Equity for Immigrant Families (CARE4IF) Coalition held a rally at the New York State Capitol’s Million Dollar Staircase in support of the Access to Representation Act (ARA) (S141/A270) and the Building Up Immigrant Legal Defense (BUILD) Act (A2689/S4538) They also caledl for a $175 million for immigration legal services and infrast...

In this episode of The TripleE’S, Flerida Santana Johnas discusses her work in Albany and her role in shaping the city’s economic growth through real estate development and community-focused investments. She also shares insights about her newest venture, Olive & Oregano, a 24-hour restaurant near MVP Arena that blends Dominican and Greek flavors while providing convenient takeout, delivery, and ca...

On Saturday, February 28, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Troy4Black Lives “Faith and Freedom” Black History Month Program, entitled “The Role of the Black Church in Getting and Keeping Us Free.” In this labor segment, Will recorded the panel discussion on the program theme, “The Role of the Black Church in the Black Freedom Struggle. "Thi...

Jazz/ Latino, Inc. presents, “Sounds of the Americas” this Saturday, March 14 at Union College. This concert is a musical journey across the Americas. José Cruz, President of Jazz/Latino, inc. spoke with Benno Greene and Mark Dunlea.

First, we hear about a rally for immigrant rights, tax the rich and climate justice. Then, we get a perspective on the war in Iran for Leila Zand, an Iranian-American activist and scholar. Later on, journalist Rosemary Armao discusses the role of narratives in storytelling. After that, Jose Cruz of Jazz Latino Inc previews the upcoming concert on March 14 at Union College “Sounds of the Americas.”...

Leila Zand is an Iranian-American activist and scholar who works with the Fellowship of Reconciliation, Code Pink, and the United National Anti-War Coalition. Leila, who grew up in Iran, talks about the US' war with Iran with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine

The A.M.E. Zion Church is the oldest Black church in Rensselaer County, and this church is just a few blocks up from the Sanctuary. The current senior pastor Reverend Victor Patterson and Rev. George Smith-Whitfield spoke with Sina Basila Hickey.

A Music Dialogue: Bamboo Meets Brass on the Silk Road is a program inspired by the Silk Road, a historic era when artistic traditions from East and West met. This program is coming to The Egg on March 22, presented by Asian Arts New York. Wei Qin, President of Asian Arts New York, and Jiangnan Liu, a musician who plays the Pipa, spoke with Sina Basila Hickey and Caelan McPherson. https://asianarts...

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea reports on the Glen Falls Town Hall meeting where Congressmember Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Pat Ryan spoke. Then, we have an interview about “A Music Dialogue: Bamboo Meets Brass on the Silk Road” which is coming to The Egg and presented by Asian Arts New York. Later on, March 10 is Harriet Tubman Day, and we have an interview by Lovonia M...

Hundreds of New Yorkers joined a rally at the State Capitol on Tuesday, March 10, organized by Invest in Our New York, Make the Road New York, and NY Renews. Their shared demand: Gov. Kathy Hochul must deliver a budget that protects New Yorkers from predatory ICE agents and billionaires, makes polluters pay for global warming , and makes long-term investments in our state’s future. We hear from th...

Thom Francis introduces us to Howard Kogan & Malcolm Willison who read their poems at the Up The River, Issue Three launch event on April 12, 2015 McGeary's in Albany, NY. +++++ For over 15 years, the Albany Word Fest was a sure sign of spring. Taking place every April to celebrate National Poetry Month, the Word Fest featured readings, open mics, workshops, and more to showcase the poets and writ...

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Food & Water Watch has released a statement calling for a moratorium on the construction of AI data centers. Mark Dunlea talks with Eric Weltman. Then, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from the March 5th Troy City Council meeting during which the city passed the Good Cause Eviction Law. Later on, we welcome back retired National Weather Service Meteorolog...

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage on the Troy City Council after the city of Troy opted into the Good Cause Eviction Law. Then, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage on the Green New Deal with Howie Hawkins. Later on, Sina Basila Hickey and Caelan McPherson bring us coverage from the Black History Youth Breakfast in Troy. After that, Rev Victor Patterson and Rev...

On Sunday March 8th, Congressmember Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Pat Ryan held an overflowing Town Hall meeting in Glens Falls. Congressmember Elise Stefanik, who has represented the area, has been unwilling to host such Town Hall meetings to hear from constituents, apparently out of concerns over protests. Many of the comments at the meeting focused on the present wars in Iran and Gaza, access to...

Food & Water Watch has released a letter that makes a compelling, urgent case for a nationwide moratorium on the construction of new AI-driven data centers. In New York, more than 100 community and faith groups signed on to a letter calling for a three-year moratorium. Eric Weltman, senior organizer for Food and Water Watch, talks to Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

The EcoAction committee of the Green Party of the US will hold an open discussion on Monday March 9 at 8 PM ET about its ecosocialist Green New Deal proposal, which it first promoted in 2010, and how to push the GND in the current political climate. At the NYS Capitol. Governor Hochul is making a major push to weaken the state's climate law and goals. Howie Hawkins, the initial author in the US of...

On Thursday, March 5, after years of community organizing, the City of Troy opted into the state’s Good Cause Eviction Law. The law however is expected to be vetoed by Mayor Carmella Mantello, with the Council then needing to override it. The law offers important protections for tenants in some rental housing. Landlords cannot evict tenants or refuse to renew their leases without a valid reason. T...

Ta-Sean Murdock is the Executive Director of Albany's Center for Law and Justice. He has concerns about the state of the city’s Common Council and Community Police Review Board, and is calling on them to regain the public's trust. Murdock spoke with Sina Basila Hickey and Doug Bierend for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, Elizabeth EP Press reports on the community concern about Flock license plate recognition cameras in Troy. Then, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry interviews Charles Jenkins—the President of the NYC Coalition of Black Trade Unionists and a member of the Transport Workers Union Local 100. Later on, we will speak with Albany Center for Law and Just...

A community member had no idea that Flock Safety cameras have been installed in Troy, NY since 2023. Once Dierdre Shea noticed one in her neighborhood, she started researching these Automated License Plate Readers. Now, she is speaking out and hopes you will join her at the March 5, 2026 Troy City Council Meeting. Reporting by Elizabeth "EP" Press

On Saturday, February 14, 2026, the NYS Association of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislators held its 55th Annual Legislative Conference at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, New York. One of the featured events was the Labor Luncheon, held in the ESP Convention Center. Labor Correspondent Willie Terry covered the event, interviewing Charles Jenkins—the President of the NYC Coalition...

Tonight on Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we start off with the February 27th state budget hearing on taxes. Then, we discussed Iran with the 9/11 Families for a Peaceful Tomorrow. Later on, Rosemary Armao discusses how the media coverage of East Asia differs from the reality of average residents. After that, We have an interview with teacher Derek Bull conducted by Skidmore students from the Saratoga Di...