Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Historian and feminist Ellie Burhans of Albany has recently taken on a new role, demonstrating against and decrying energy and water hogging data centers. One has been proposed for an old convent property in Albany, and it is one of nearly 30 such centers proposed in the state of New York despite growing concern over how many resources go into centers to support AI and crypto mining. New York may...

Student Association President at the University at Albany, Trevor Pettit, discusses the importance of fostering a strong sense of community within the campus and shares strategic ideas for connecting UAlbany students more meaningfully with the broader Albany County community.

On Tuesday June 9, Capital Region Border Watch and Capital Region Sanctuary Committee held a protest at Lark and Madison in Albany calling to get ICE out of Albany. They were protesting ICE’s brazen kidnapping of community residents, including a 4 year old recently seized on her way to school and deported to Venezuela. We hear from, among others, Karen Beetle of Border Watch, Fred Pfeiffer; Senato...

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Tandra La-Grone of In Our Own Voices talks with us about this year’s BIPOC Pride festival. Then, Mark Dunlea has a report on a forum hosted by Break the Bond Campaign who talked with two of the candidates for NYS Comptroller. Later on, we hear from some artists of the Global Performance + Sound Lab cohort during their visit to The Sanctuary for Independ...

With over 30 years of advocacy for the BIPOC LGBTQI+ community, Tandra LaGrone has been on the front lines fighting for equal housing opportunities, access to HIV testing and prevention measures, domestic violence, after-school programs, and so many more vital human rights initiatives. Lavender and Caelan McPherson talk with Tandra LaGrone, executive director of In Our Own Voices to learn more. ht...

Thom Francis welcomes poet Don Levy who shared his work at the 2024 Word Fest Open Mic at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts on April 27, 2024. +++++ The Word Fest first took shape in 2001 as a one-day open mic in Thatcher Park, bringing together poets from across the region to share their work. Over the years, it has expanded into a week-long celebration of poetry and spoken word, incorporating wo...

On Monday June 8, Break the Bonds invited the three Democratic primary candidates for NYS Comptroller to answer questions on the role of the comptroller, their positions on Israel Bonds and fossil fuels, and other questions related to fiscal responsibility and ethical investment. The forum also covered investment strategies related to the military-industrial complex, affordable housing, and other...

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea speaks with Flo Perez and Gary Bowitch of Earth Law Center about the center’s work in converting the “New York Green Amendment” into meaningful local policy. Then, Bebhinn Francis speaks with Lennox Apudo about the REST Act being added to the State Senate’s agenda. Later on, Hugh Johnson joins the show to talk about local weather. After that...

Tracy Schober is the executive director of Autism Society Greater Hudson Region (ASGHR), which serves the autistic community across 21 counties in New York state. Correspondent Lavender spoke with Tracy about their services and events. On June 28th (2026), ASGHR is having a Walk for Autism & Safety Awareness from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at Dutchess County Fairgrounds. You can register for the event at...

Hugh Johnson joins the show to talk about local weather. Co-Hosts: Sean Bernyk and Lennox Apudo Engineer: Kalix Sausville

A conversation with UA Democrats on student political engagement, campus organizing, and creating space for student voices at the University at Albany.

In 2021, New Yorkers voted overwhelmingly to amend the state constitution with what became known as the “New York Green Amendment” (NYGA): “Each person shall have the right to clean air and water, and a healthful environment.” The Earth Law Center works with municipalities and community leaders to help translate this constitutional right into meaningful local policies. Flo Perez and Gary Bowitch d...

Alizabeth Claudio, an Albany native, found herself homeless in the winter of 2025. She shares her story, detailing her resilience while going through this difficult period, the experiences of other unhoused people, and her ideas on reforming housing assistance programs across the country. Lennox Apudo reports.

First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from a forum held by Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace to discuss the proposal for a new data center to be built in Albany. Then, Sina Basila Hickey talks with Dr. David Borton about the gas crisis in the 1970s and alternative energy. Later on, Willie Terry continues his coverage from the National Union of the Homeless "Summer Cookout" in Albany. After that, Jacob...

Gas prices are up, but what happens when gas supply is critically limited? In this next interview we get some insight from the gas crisis of the 1970s from Dr. David Borton. He remembers that time, and it influenced his directions towards solar energy. He spoke with Sina Basila Hickey.

Hip hop legend, Capital Region resident, and New York Knicks super-fan Billy Waring,is known most notably for writing the iconic song "Basketball" for Kurtis Blow in 1984,. Waring joined Jacob and Liz at the Hudson Mohawk magazine studio.

On June 5, 1967, as part of the 6 Day War, Israel displaced more than 300,000 Palestinians in what is know as Naksa. The Palestinian Rights Committee and others rallied on Friday outside the federal O'Brien Building to protest Senators Schumer and Gillibrand's support for the ongoing genocide by Israel, even as many other Senate Democrats have voted against continuing to send weapons and funds to...

On Thursday, June 4, Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace held a forum on data centers with a focus on the proposal for the one in the old Kenwood Convent in the South End of Albany. We hear from one of the presenters, Isaac Silberman-Gorn of Frack Action. Much of the data center explosion in the US is being driven by the development of artificial intelligence. We hear from Joe Lombardo of the United Ant...

On Sunday June 14, 2026 in Albany's historic Washington Park there will be The Capital PRIDE Parade & Festival featuring David Archuleta. Deb Vincent, Board President of the Pride Center of the Capital Region, spoke with Lavender and Sina about the power of visibility, the importance of this event, and the headliner. https://www.518capitalpride.com/

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea reports on the Naksa Day Rally for Palestine that will be held in Albany on Friday, June 5th to mark the event on this day in 1967 when more than 300,000 Palestinians were displaced during its 6 Day War. Then, Mark Dunlea profiles AlbaNY Visibility Brigade and their Saturday, June 6th D-Day & Democracy Day actions on overpasses all over the...

The Rent Emergency Stabilization for Tenants Act, also know as the REST Act was recently added to the New York State Senate Agenda and may be voted on before the end of the 2026 legislative session. Bebhinn Francis, an organizer with the United Tenants of Albany joins us to discuss this development. Lennox Apudo reports.

On Friday, June 5th, the Palestinian Rights Committee and others are holding a Naksa Day Rally for Palestine at 11:30 AM at the Federal O'Brien Building at Pearl and Clinton Ave. in Albany. Naska refers to June 5th, 1967, when more than 300,000 Palestinians were displaced during its 6 Day War. The rally will protest Senators Schumer and Gillibrand for their ongoing support of Israel's genocide tak...

On Thursday, May 28, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry covered the National Union of the Homeless "Summer Cookout" at Corning Preserve in Albany. The Cookout was a gathering of the Capital Homeless Union and their supporters. In this part 2 of 2 labor segment, Willie continues his interview with one of the key organizers of the National Union of the Home...

On Thursday, May 28, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry covered the National Union of the Homeless "Summer Cookout" at Corning Preserve in Albany. The Cookout was a gathering of the Capital Homeless Union and their supporters. In this part 1 of 2 labor segment, Willie interviewed one of the key organizers of the National Union of the Homeless, Bebhinn Fra...

On this interview of 518 Rising Stars with H Bosh Jr. Deacon Elijah "Eli" Jackson shares his journey as a standout student-athlete, community leader, and graduating senior earning both his diploma and associate's degree in Mathematics and Science while inspiring others though leadership, faith, and service.