Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Frederick Douglass’ legacy demonstrates the importance of archives. Using speeches, photography, and print media, this man who was born into slavery became one of the most important figures in Black history. This conversation discusses his impact on Black archives and what Black archives are from a public historian perspective. This is part of a longer conversation with Lacey Wilson a local histor...

Edward Simon, a native of Venezuela, is an incredible pianist who performs with his trio, exploring the commonalities between jazz and the folkloric sounds of Latin America. The Edward Simon Trio is coming to the capital region, presented by Jazz/Latino in partnership with The Union College Department of Music as part of the series AHORA, latin/jazz! 2026. Sina Basila Hickey and Caelan McPherson t...

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea talks with two representatives from WPH about single payer universal health care in New York state. Then, Ren Lee spoke about Frederick Douglass with Lacey Wilson of the Underground Railroad Education Center, the historical figure at the center of the Sanctuary’s event Saturday event “Frederick Douglass and the Power of the Black Archives“ L...

The Northeast experiences a blizzard over the weekend. Retired National Weather Service Meteorologist reviewed the storm, where it hit really hard, reviewed specific terms, and looked at the weather ahead with Lennox Apudo and Sean Bernyk.

Thom Francis welcomes Mary Panza and Charlie Rossiter to Poets Speak Loud stage at McGeary's for the annual Tom Nattell Memorial Reading and Beret Toss on January 28, 2019. +++++ On Monday, January 28, 2019, poets and writers from all over the region gathered at McGeary's in downtown Albany for the annual Tom Nattell Memorial Reading and Beret Toss, paying tribute to one of the founding fathers of...

NY Health is a single payer universal health care proposal for NY. Instead of private health insurance, all New Yorkers would be covered - with no premiums, co-pays or deductibles. Despite majority support in both houses of the legislature, enactment of the program has been blocked by the insurance and drug companies. Julie Schwartzberg and Ayanthi Gunawadana of Working People for Health discuss t...

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from a recent Troy City Council hearing on the Good Cause Eviction Law. Then, Moses Nagel brings us coverage from the Albany Common Council meeting during which some prominent African American residents in the Capital District were inducted into the New York State Hall of Fame. Later on, Hugh Johnson joins us to discuss th...

The Albany Common Council honored the African American residents of the city of Albany who have been inducted into the New York State basketball hall of fame. On February 19, the regular meeting hosted ceremony which included the mayor and many of the people honored We will hear from Council Member Johnson first.

On Thursday, Feb. 19, the Finance Committee of the Troy City Council held a public hearing on the proposed Good Cause Eviction Law. The Committee approved the measure after the hearing and sent it to the full council, which is now all Democrats. Republican Mayor Carmella Mantello opposes the measure and is calling for further study before enacting it. It guarantees lease renewals for eligible tena...

First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage on the NYS budget hearing on human services from February 5th Then, Cat Jones brings us the story of a teacher who overcame homelessness and now helps others in need Later on, Brea Barthel brings us a monthly library update After that, Thom Francis introduces us to local poets Alyssa Michelle & Christa DeMarco. Finally, Willie Terry brings us coverage from the...

February 5 was the NYS budget hearing on human services, including public assistance, children, and seniors. A major focus is the Governor’s $1.7 billion proposal to expand various child care programs. The proposals also expands the state’s child tax credit to $1,500 per child per year. Unfortunately, as has been true for two decades, the Governor proposed no increase in the welfare grant which no...

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea speaks with Laura Wheelock of the Public Utility Law Project. Then, Willie Terry interviews Shawn Young at All Of Us: Reclaim MLK Day 2026. Later on, Lennox Apudo discusses the importance of celebrating Black History Month with Georgenna Jones of Redemption Christian Academy. After that, Sean Bernyk interviews Charles Clark III about Brenda...

Governor Hochul has proposed a ratepayer protection plan aims to try to reign in soaring utility costs. When requesting rate increases, utilities will be required to present a budget constrained option that keeps their operating and capital costs below the rate of inflation. This exercise will require utilities to prioritize efficiency and affordability and prove why any spending is truly necessar...

"The Black Experience in the Adirondacks" exhibition will include the story of Brenda Valentine and her connection to The Great Adirondack Moose Festival. Curator Charles Clark III speaks with Sean Bernyk about Brenda Valentine's connection to the Adirondacks. "The Black Experience in the Adirondacks" will be an interactive exhibition at the Adirondack Experience, the Museum on Blue Mountain Lake,...

On Monday, January 19, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the ALL OF US “Reclaim MLK Day 2026: A Day of Action, Education & Resistance” at the First United Methodist Church in Schenectady. In this labor segment, Willie recorded comments and interviewed Shawn Young, Community Organizer and Co-Founder of the organization “All OF US,” as he shared his views...

Tonight on Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we have a report from the recent state budget hearing on public protection. Then, we hear about why the Albany Muslim Advocacy Coalition gave their Bridge Builder Award to Jewish Voice for Peace. Later on, Rosemary Armao discusses Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance. After that, as part of Black History Month, we hear about the African Burial Ground at Historic St...

Danielle Peláez of Soul Fire Farm discusses seed keeping with NATURE Lab Co-Director Ellie Irons in advance of the Sanctuary's annual seed swap.

On Feb. 1, the Albany Muslim Advocacy Center awarded Jewish Voice for Peace ALbany its Bridge Builder Award. In 2023, several of the founding members of AMAC and several members of JVP Albany met each other and became close working together for a number of months to get the Ceasefire Resolution passed in Albany. Zarina Jalal of AMAC and Keren Carmeli of JVP Albany talk with Mark Dunlea for Hudson...

In this week's On the Brink and Fighting Back, opinion journalists Rosemary Armao and Jay Jochnowitz Trump talk with an audience about the controversial Bad Bunny show. Rarely do Super Bowl halftimes lead to consideration of racism, the nexus of art and politics, and language practices of Americans.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Hundreds rallied on Tin Cup Day urging Governor Kathy Hochul to tax the wealthy to address New York’s affordability crisis. Mark Dunlea sits down with Campaign Director Brahvan Ranga to learn more. Then, Sean Bernyk tells about "The Black Experience in the Adirondacks" an interactive exhibition coming to the Sanctuary. Later on, Shirley Chen talks with...

This week, Thom Francis welcomes Jason Baldinger to the mic. He performed shared is poetry at the Fish Market in Troy as part of the joint reading put on by the Hudson Valley Writers Guild, Hobo Camp Review, and Trailer Park Quarterly on October 11, 2025. +++++ Every year the Hudson Valley Writers Guild teams up with literary journals Trailer Park Quarterly and Hobo Camp Review for a reading to sh...

"The Black Experience in the Adirondacks" exhibition will include the story of Roland Brown, a Tuskegee Airman, and his connection to a WWII flight jacket. Curator Charles Clark III speaks with Sean Bernyk about Roland Brown's connection to the Adirondacks. "The Black Experience in the Adirondacks" will be an interactive exhibition at the Adirondack Experience, the Museum on Blue Mountain Lake, co...

On Feb. 12, the state budget hearing was om public protection. Many testified about the need to protect state residents from ICE, including $175 million in funding for lawyers to represent immigrants facing deportation and the NY For All Act to prohibit local governments from cooperating with ICE. We hear from three speakers: Thomas Gant from the Center For Community Alternatives; Alyssa Bradley f...

Local elected officials joined their state legislature colleagues and nearly 300 Invest in Our New York coalition members Wednesday for a Tin Cup Day rally and press conference to demand that Governor Kathy Hochul, Speaker Carl Heastie and Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins protect New Yorkers from federal attacks and make lasting public investments to combat the devastating affordability cris...

On this special episode of Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we focus on Black history, more specifically, archiving the Black experience in the Adirondacks. The Sanctuary for Independent Media is collaborating with The Adirondack Experience and their upcoming exhibition "The Black Experience in the Adirondacks," with curator Charles Clark III. This special features interviews with Clark, first with the San...