Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Today on Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we hear about the national day of action around Medicaid. Then, we hear about a lawsuit to require SUNY to disclose its investments in Israel. Later on, our On the Brink segments discusses the rise of far right political parties both at home and abroad. After that, we have an interview with Devon Lander in has campaign for NYS Senate in the 43rd District. Finally, we have Benno Greene's interview with Dave Casner who will no longer be hosting Jazz Sanctuary and will now be sharing his jazz archive on Skidmore College's WSPN. Hosts: Mark Dunlea; Benno Greene Engineer: Joan Eason

An Article 78 lawsuit has been filed against the State University of New York (SUNY) over their refusal to release records regarding SUNY investment funds, bonds, and private equity holdings, as well as any contracts it may have with a list of 97 companies involved in israeli violence against Palestine, such as Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Dell, and Northrop Grumman. The FOIL request is part of a larger effort by SUNY BDS calling on SUNY and New York State to divest from israeli apartheid, also in solidarity with the international BDS movement. SUNY BDS has also worked closely with those who filed and recently won a similar lawsuit against SUNY's sister public university system, the City University of New York (CUNY). Maureen Milligan of SUNY Buffalo BDS talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

The Nonviolent Medicaid Army is a grassroots network of low-income people who organize to fight for healthcare as a human right and to stop cuts to public assistance programs. The group follows the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his 1968 Poor People's Campaign. It is led by people who rely on or are excluded from Medicaid. On September 19, as part of a national day of action, Capital area residents traveled to NYC to participate in the protest. We hear from Rev. Joe Paparone, followed by audio from the protest. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

The Nonviolent Medicaid Army is a grassroots network of low-income people who organize to fight for healthcare as a human right and to stop cuts to public assistance programs. The group follows the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his 1968 Poor People's Campaign. It is led by people who rely on or are excluded from Medicaid. On September 19, as part of a national day of action, Capital area residents traveled to NYC to participate in the protest. We hear from Rev. Joe Paparone, followed by audio from the protest. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

The fracked gas Constitution Pipeline would run from northeast Pennsylvania to Schoharie County, New York. The Women's Water Walk is walking 108 miles along the proposed route to stop its construction for the second time. The walk went along roads, over streams, and through communities. Some of the walkers are doing the whole walk while others pop in just for a day or even one meal or talk. Sina Basila Hickey joined the group as they passed though Pine Lake in Davenport and spoke with various walkers and organizers. Learn more at https://www.womenswaterwalk.org/

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea talks with Alexis Goldsmith of Beyond Plastics about a protest calling out Starbucks for their misinformation around plastic recycling. Then, Sina Basila Hickey reports from the Women's Water Walk where folks are raising awareness around the proposed fracked gas Constitution Pipeline. Later on, we spotlight local photographer Jenni Mahnaz After that, Tyler Artis interviews local comedian Ryan Shipley. Finally, Thom Francis spotlights poet Carol Graser. Co-hosts: Ethan Wilder and Sina Basila Hickey

This week, Thom Francis welcomes poet Carol Graser to the stage. Carol shared her poems at Albany Poets Presents that took place on February 21, 2018 at Restaurant Navona in Albany. +++++ In the late-2010s I hosted a series at Restaurant Navona on New Scotland Ave in Albany. At these readings a poet would share their work and then they would answers questions from me and the audience. On February 21, 2018, the great Carol Graser was the featured poet. Carol Graser is the author of the poetry collections Prayer for the Sorrowful Brain (Kelsay Books, 2025) and The Wild Twist of Their Stems (Foothills Publishing, 2007). She hosts the fourth Tuesday of the month open mic poetry reading at Caffe Lena, a series that she initiated in 2003. For the reading part of the evening, Carol began with “Poem Read in a Dream,” then on to a wedding poem for her son “Dissolving the Distance Between You.” A couple poems from when she worked at a bookstore, the first in the “persona” of a haiku, and then a poem about eating lunch in Congress Park. Ending with “Ghost of Ambitions.” Carol will be reading this Sunday afternoon st Saratoga Arts as part of the weekend-long Saratoga Book Festival.

Maintaining a blanket of organic matter to keep the micro-life in your soil happy is paramount to a successful garden with plants that thrive. Participants will have the chance to turn a compost pile and take home a starter of biologically active living soil for their home garden with arborist Christian Grigoraskos. He was interviewed by Sean Bernyk about this work and how it leads you down the "worm hole" (pun intended) of loving the soil underneath our feet. Learn more and register: https://www.mediasanctuary.org/event/mulchamania/

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea discusses recent developments with the State Public Commission to reject any public subsidies for the nuclear power expansion with long-time utility rate advocate Fred Harrison. Then, we speak with arborist Christian Grigoraskos about the Mulchamania! workshop he will be leading on Wed. Sept. 30 in Collard City Growers on the Sanctuary campus. Later on, we hear a discussion on AI ethics, how advocates can campaign for digital equity, and concerns about AI replacing workers. After that, Everybody Moves, our weekly series that profiles the immigration stories from members of our community. Finally, Matt Maginley interviews Tim James, the founder and bookbinder at the Renascent Bookbindery in Troy, New York, about bookbindery. Co-hosts: Sean Bernyk and Sina Basila Hickey

Environmentalists are calling on Starbucks to stop telling customers that its single-use plastic cold cups are “widely recyclable,” after a nationwide tracking investigation by Beyond Plastics could not confirm a single cup being recycled. As part of a national week of action, a protest will be held at the Starbucks at 1244 Western Ave. in Albany (near UAlbany) on Saturday Oct. 3 at noon. Alexis Goldsmith of BP talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

September 25 was the close of the public comment period to the State Public Commission (PSC) on the state's Advanced Nuclear Policy Options Paper, which lays out potential approaches to Governor Hochul's desire to add five new nuclear power plants. Three dozen lawmakers submitted a letter urging the PSC to reject any public subsidies for the nuclear power expansion. Fred Harrison, a long time utility rate advocate who has worked with groups like Food and Water Watch and the Alliance for a Nuclear Free New York, talks with Mark Dunlea about concerns by environmentalists about the Governor's proposals.

In this week's episode, Yi talks with Dora about life as a Colombian immigrant in the Capital Region as a new immigrant destination.

"Echoes of Education: Generations of Black Voices in Albany" is the third installation in the Underground Railroad Education Center's Black Experience Series. This exhibit explores stories of Black educators and community advocates who have worked to shape education in Albany. Youth curators Grace Corlette and Tasmia Athoi came to the Sanctuary Radio studio with Lacey Wilson, Teen Museum Studies Program Manager to speak with Sina Basila Hickey. https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/echoes-of-education-generations-of-black-voices-in-albany-opening-reception/ The reception will take place on Friday, October 2nd at the Love Albany Center from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Advance Albany County Alliance and the Carl E. Touhey Foundation and the Bender Family Foundation are funders for this project.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea interviews a co-author of a report about the current American crisis involving elections, economy, climate, and health. Then, Arbor Mae edited a clip from a recent Troy City Council meeting discussing planning and projects and Local Law 3. Later on, Underground Railroad Education Center youth curators talked to us about their upcoming exhibition “Echoes of Education: Generations of Black Voices in Albany” After that, Lennox Apudo shares a recording from a Digital Inequality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence conference Finally, we talk about the autumn equinox with Laura Welch Co-hosts Richard Sleeper and Sina Basila Hickey

Last week the Troy City Council held a meeting to discuss ongoing planning and projects with the Deputy Mayor. They also held public comments and voted on Local Law 3. A law that would limit Troy PD's use of the cities Flock Cameras and any future ALPR systems. The council concluded the meeting by voting to override Mayor Mantello's veto of Local Law 4. A law that limits mayoral power to declare an emergency. Further aligning the cities definition of emergency declarations to that of the state.

On September 29th 2026, the New York State Digital Equity Network will host its 3rd annual conference at the University at Albany. Technology policy strategist and broadband expert Francella Ochillo will be the keynote speaker. Leading up to the conference she talked with Delaney Samson about inequities in technology access and the importance of promoting digital equity especially in the AI age. Lennox Apudo reports.

On September 29th 2026, the New York State Digital Equity Network will host its 3rd annual conference at the University at Albany. Technology policy strategist and broadband expert Francella Ochillo will be the keynote speaker. Leading up to the conference she talked with Delaney Samson about the ethics in AI, how advocates can campaign for digital equity, and the worries about AI replacing workers. Lennox Apudo reports.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, we speak with Paul Grondahl of the NYS Writers Institute about the upcoming Albany Book Festival on September 26. Then, Mark Dunlea interviews one of the guest authors at the book fest, Elizabeth Kolbert who is one of America's best-known journalists covering the climate crisis and the natural world. Later on, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry interviewed labor leaders and supporters at the Capital District Area Labor Federation Labor Day Picnic. After that, we have a report on Troy City Council's live property auction that took place yesterday in the council's chambers. Finally, Robert Cooper joins us to talk about how vending is a big part of his work as a freelance artist. Co-hosts: Arbor Mae and Sina Basila Hickey

On Wednesday (9/23/26), The Troy City Council chambers held a live public auction for 15 vacant lots and residential properties. Our correspondent, Arbor Mae, observed the bidding and spoke to residents about what they were hoping to walk away with. For more information on the properties auctioned on Wednesday or future auctions, head to www.troyny.gov/159/Foreclosures

“Iran, Iranians, & Iranian-Americans,” “Trans Athletes,” “Bad Girls,” and “Cats & Dogs” are just some of the discussion themes at this year's Albany Book Festival at the NYS Writers Institute. The Institute's Director Paul Grondahl spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about the themes, the importance of physical books, and local representation at the event. https://www.albanybookfestival.com/

This week on Albany Comedy Corner, Greg gets to sit down with the very funny and ever chaotic, Dee Bellinger. We get to talk about her time with musical theater and what lead her to the world of Stand-Up.

Elizabeth Kolbert will speak on Sat. Sept. 26 at 3:45 PM at UAlbany as part of the 9th Annual Albany Book Festival with the NYS Writers Institute. Kolbert is one of America's best-known journalists covering the climate crisis and the natural world. Her new book is Life on a Little-Known Planet: Dispatches from a Changing World (2025), a landmark collection of her most important pieces, and a New Yorker “Best Book of the Year.” Kolbert's previous books include Field Notes from a Catastrophe: Man, Nature, and Climate Change (2006), The Sixth Extinction (2014), winner of the Pulitzer Prize, and Under a White Sky: The Nature of the Future (2021). Her talk will be moderated by Judith Enck. Betsy talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. www.albanybookfestival.com

On Monday, September 07, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry covered the Capital District Area Labor Federation Labor Day Picnic at Joe Bruno Stadium in Troy. In this part 1 of 3 labor segment, Willie interviewed various labor leaders and supporters about Labor Day 2026 and beyond.

Today on Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we hear about the increasing demand at area food pantries. Then, our peace segment cover's Monday protest of the Rensselaer County sheriff's ongoing collaboration with ICE. Later on, On the Brink examines President Trump's threats to fair elections this November. After that, Benno interviews Cherokee Social, an indie pop musical duo. Finally, with President Trump seeking to bar his least favorite national media outlets from the White House, we hear an archive segment with Susan Arbetter about the importance of local journalism. Hosts: Mark Dunlea; Benno Greene Engineer: Joan Eason

A new 30 page report warns that the United States is entering a consequential six-month period in which threats to election administration, constitutional governance and civil society could converge with economic, climate or public-health emergencies. The American Crisis was inspired by Thomas Paine's pamphlet of the same name 250 years ago. Ben Manski, the report's co-author and Assistant Professor at George Mason University, discusses the report and needed action steps with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Cherokee Social is an indie pop musical duo comprised of singer songwriter and multi instrumentalist Julian Navarro and guitarist Alex Creighton. Benno Greene spoke with them about their current tour, the music that inspires them, their songwriting, and how their name represents them ahead of their performance at No Fun Troy on Wednesday September 23rd.

With the president offering bribes and asking for pledges of allegiance, are threats to the upcoming midterms real or just MAGA joshing around? Opinion journalists Rosemary Armao and Jay Jochnowitz talk in this week's Salon episode of Beyond the Brink and Fighting Back about what are the real threats to fair and open elections in November and about is and should be done about them.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea talks with NYPIRG about their recent lead in water at New York State public schools. Then, we talk to Hettie Barnhill about her company's Full-Length Concert Debut with WHAT WE CARRY at Proctors Later on, we hear from Siena College Students About Climate Change and Fall After that, Greg Creft highlights comedian Dee Bellinger in this week's Albany Comedy Corner. Finally, Thom Francis welcomes poets Mimi Moriarty and Tim Verhaegen to the stage for a recording for a Sand Lake Center recording. Co-hosts: Ethan Wilder and Sina Basila Hickey

This week, Thom Francis welcomes poets Mimi Moriarty and Tim Verhaegen to the stage. They both read their poems at a special one-day edition of the Word Fest at the Sand Lake Center for The Arts on April 27, 2024. +++++ After a four-year hiatus, the Hudson Valley Writers Guild brought back the Word Fest for a special one-day open mic event at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts. The day was filled with poets and writers taking the stage and sharing their work. For some, it was their first time on stage reading poems in public. For others, this was a time to catch up and reconnect in a familiar setting. Two of the poets who took the stage that day were Mimi Moriarty & Tim Verhaegen, who have been involved in the local writing community for many years, not just as writers, but also as hosts, workshop leaders, and more. Mimi shared two poems, one about being alone and its companion piece about being an introvert. Next up, Tim read a poem reflecting on a visit to the cemetery.

The 70 member programs of the Food Pantries of the Capital District have seen a 15% increase in the number of individuals seeking food. Their 14th Annual Harvest Evening Celebration will take place on Thursday Oct. 22 at Franklin Plaza in Troy. Natasha Pernicka talks to the Mark Dunlea of the Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the growing problem of hunger locally. https://thefoodpantries.org/

Over the span of two-week, a 108 mile prayer walk will be led by women, walking through towns along the route of the proposed fracked gas mega-pipeline Constitution Pipeline in New York State.​​ This walk begins on September 19, 2026. Liv Bigtree (community outreach for the walk) and Tanja Konwinski (land owner with property along the proposed pipeline construction), spoke with Sina Basila Hickey and Richard Sleeper for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. All are encouraged to join or support this journey. Learn more here https://www.womenswaterwalk.org/

WAKE, a celebratory ritual for grief that centers queer, Filipino life and processes both personal and community loss through a combination of sound, dance, and video projection. WAKE is a work in progress that will be taking place at EMPAC On September 24th 2026, and the day before, on September 23, the composer Micaela Tobin, and choreographer Jay Carlon will give folks a look behind this performance in a Be The Media! workshop that will take place at The Sanctuary for Independent Media. EMPAC's Theater and Dance curator, Tara Aisha Willis, spoke with Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. https://www.mediasanctuary.org/event/btm-choreographing-grief/

No Kings Collective Albany and community leaders protested on Monday, Sept. 21st outside the Rensselaer County Sheriff's police department (4000 Main St, Troy, NY) building to show opposition to the fact they continue working with ICE to arrest, detain, and deport countless local immigrants, despite a new state law that prohibits such activity. We hear from Autumn Anderson and John Cutro of No Kings; Jahaira Roldan of the NY Immigration Coalition; Dawedo Sanon of the Columbia County Sanctuary Movement; and, Alan Gaynor, a recent candidate for Rensselaer County Legislature (Dist. 5) By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, we hear from Elizabeth EP Press as they spoke to candidates for the Troy Library board of trustees. Then, we hear a report from Andrea Cunliffe on the September 2nd Rensselaer County Forum. Later on, EMPAC theater and dance curator Tara Aisha Willis talks to us about WAKE and the Be The Media! workshop titled the Process Behind Choreographing Grief, at the Sanctuary on Wednesday September 23. After that, we have Everybody Moves, our weekly series that profiles the immigration stories of members of our community. Finally, we have a segment about water quality by Water Justice Lab. Co-hosts Sean Bernyk and Sina Basila Hickey

In this week's episode, Joanna talked to Sam about the experience of being Puerto Rican all day everyday.

A new NYPIRG–Environment America report found that 42% of New York State public schools had at least one drinking or cooking water outlet testing above the state's 5 parts per billion (ppb) lead limit, representing over 12,000 outlets statewide . Blair Horner discusses the report with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

There are three people campaigning to join the Troy Library Board in the election on Tuesday, September 22nd but only one person on the ballot. Elizabeth Press spoke to all three people Evelyn Greenstein, Alizah DeVit, and Sean Millington. For more information on the Library Budget and Trustee vote, you cal visit https://www.thetroylibrary.org/vote/

In place of our regular Hudson Mohawk Magazine programing, today we share this episode of The Aunties Dandelion podcast called “Nikaronhya'a Dawn Martin (Kanyen'kehà:ka) Miss Six Nations, Teacher, Two-Spirit Advocate, Farmer” by The Aunties Dandelion.” The interviewer is Kahstoserakwathe Paulette Moore who presented on “Indigenous Lens on Media Making” at The Sanctuary for Independent Media on 10/03/2023. Show notes from The Aunties Dandelion: Wa'tkwanonhweráton Sewakwékon. On this edition of The Aunties Dandelion we visit with Emergent Auntie Nikaronhyá'a Dawn Martin who is Kanyen'kehà:ka (or Mohawk) from Six Nations of the Grand River Rotinonhsón:ni Territory and who recently won the title of Miss Six Nations. Nikaronhyá'a is a two-spirit culture and language carrier, a teacher, and a farmer who honors the foundation of the feminine. NIKARONHYA'A: The way I translate it is… that's my power… that is my power. My mother is my power, my mother is my strength – that is where I get – all the will to live comes from her and that could be Mother Earth or my birth mother, right? AUNTIE: During our visit we discuss Nikaronhya'a's relationship with the beauty and trauma of her community and family and how the power of our Mohawk language – through her father's influence – has become her support and guide. NIKARONHYA'A: He said it's about the voices of your ancestors. It's not even about a word. And that's what he would talk about is vibration and energy. That that word don't live on the paper. That word don't live in the text book. That word only lives with us in our being and our energy and our voice and our breath to make it come into existence. AUNTIE: We are Yethi Nihsténha ne Tekaronyakánere – the Aunties Dandelion. We're a media collective focused on revitalizing our communities through stories of land, language, and relationships. We are thrilled today to say “nyá:wen” which means “thank you” in Mohawk to the our friends at the Indigenous Screen Office of Canada onkak teyonhkiwihstekénha who are funding our podcast for the coming year. So make some tea, get comfortable and take some time to… listen to your Aunties.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, we talk with Liv Bigtree and Tanja Konwinski about the Women's Water Walk, a 108 mile walk along the proposed Constitution Pipeline in protest against its construction. Then, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry brings us audio and interviews from Troy For Black Lives's Black August event. Later on, Elizabeth “EP” Press reports on the 2027 Library Budget Vote and Board of Trustees Election that is taking place on Tuesday September 22. After that, we hear about The Sanctuary for Independent Media's upcoming season, “Tools for Resistance” this Fall 2026. Finally, we listen back on the last time Arm-of-the-Sea theater came to the Sanctuary in anticipation for their performance at StoryHarvest on Sunday, September 20. Co-hosted by Richard Sleeper and Sina Basila Hickey

The 2027 Library Budget Vote and Board of Trustees Election is taking place on Tuesday September 22, 2026 at both the Lansingburgh and Troy branches of the library. This year there is only one person on the ballet for three positions so that means that the voter gets to write in two people. Alizah DeVit and Sean Millington have been campaigning for the write in vote. To discuss this and the library budget, Elizabeth Press spoke to Interim Library Director, Rita Covelli.

On Sunday, August 30, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry covered the Troy4BlackLives Black August event on Ninth Avenue in Troy, New York. In Willie's part-two Labor Segment on Black August, he interviewed Naomi Jaffe, a longtime Capital Region Activist and Feminist, about her thoughts and relationship with Capital Region Activist Alice Green.

Today on Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we hear about the problems with DEC's oversight of air permits. Then, we hear about a protest on Mon Sept 21 against the Rensselaer County Sheriff and ICE. Later on, we review a person's legal rights with respect to Child Protective Services. After that, we hear about the September 19th Art and Souls competition. Finally, we hear an interview with Todd Shapiro about his work experience at Target. Hosts: Mark Dunlea; Benno Greene Engineer: Joan Eason

Todd Shapiro is a software developer, management, and logistics specialist who has worn many hats over his career. in this interview with Skidmore students as a part of Eric Morser's American Labor History class he discusses his career path, the jobs he's had, and his time as a manager at a Target distribution center. if you would like to hear more stories like this you can find them at the Saratoga Labor History Digital Archive.

This week on the Comedy Corner we had Melany Bradshaw on to talk about her shows at Orange Fort Brewery and miSci Museum of innovation. She talked about producing shows through Cloud City Production and the stress that entails and the most bizarre spots we've done comedy.

No Kings Collective Albany is organizing a peaceful protest outside the Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office / Jail (4000 Main Street, Troy, NY) on Monday, September 21st at 5:30pm to demand they stop working with ICE to arrest, detain and deport countless, innocent immigrants. While 15 County Sheriffs have gone to court to challenge a new state law prohibiting such cooperation, Rensselaer is the only one violating the law. Bryan Paz-Hernendez talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. They are also asking people to donate via venmo to the Capital Region Sanctuary Committee. @CRSC-MUTUALAID

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea talks with whistleblower Dylan Keenan, the winner of the NYS Environmental Justice Hero Award. Then, we mark the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month with an interview between family members about Hispanic culture. Followed by, some Hispanic themed book suggestions. After that, for this week's comedy spotlight Tyler Artis interviews local comedian Mel Bradshaw. Finally, Thom Francis highlights poet, writer, and long time local open mic host R.M. Engelhardt

This week, Thom Francis welcomes poet, writer, and long time local open mic host R.M. Engelhardt, who read his poems, with accompaniment by Will Nivens, at The Linda on August 8, 2021. +++++ In the summer of 2021, as venues were re-opening to in-person performances post pandemic, poets and spoken word artists were invited to share their work and the stage with some of the area's best musicians at The Linda, WAMC's Performing Arts Center, in Albany. On August 8, poet R.M. Engelhardt kicked off an amazing evening of poetry and music headlined by The Dust Bowl Faeries. Engelhardt read is poetry with accompaniment by guitarist Will Nivens. R.M. Engelhardt is an American poet, writer, and author who lives in Upstate NY. His work often explores themes of love, loss, and social commentary, and he has published several collections of poetry and short stories. Engelhardt's writing style is known for its lyricism, intensity, and emotional depth, and he has been praised for his unique voice and perspective. He has also been involved in various artistic collaborations and performances, and has read his work at numerous venues and events. His work has been published by such journals as Retort, Red Fez, Rusty Truck, Sure! The Charles Bukowski Newsletter, Thunder Sandwich, Fashion For Collapse, 2nd Avenue, The Angry Poet, Black Noise, Winedrunk Sidewalk, Full of Crow, The Outlaw Poetry Network, The Rye Whiskey Review, Fishbowl Poetry Press, The Black Shamrock, Trailer Park Quarterly, Spillwords, Dumpster Fire Press, Punk Noir Magazine & in many others.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, during the Albany Common Council's September 10th meeting, local members urged the Common Council to pass a local moratorium to halt the construction of the Kenwood data center. Lennox Apudo reports. Then, Arms of the Sea co-founder spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about the upcoming Estuary Tales performance as part of the Sanctuary's StoryHarvest festival on September 20. Later on, we have Everybody Moves and their season 3 introduction Finally, we have a story on revitalizing Native American cuisine. Co-hosts: Sean Bernyk and Sina Basila Hickey

Dylan Keenan, an engineer for DEC in Albany, was loaned out to the Western Region office to help with the renewal on an air pollution permit for Goodyear Chemicals in Niagara Falls with no expiration date required to be renewed by DEC in October 2017. He found that Goodyear had provided false data for its air permit renewal but even then they far exceeded the legal level for a toxic air pollutant. DEC, while not contesting his findings, fired him for continuing to discuss the matter with the federal EPA after being told to keep quiet. In part 2 of our discussion with Dylan, he reviews the overall problems with DEC's handling of air permits and the need for reforms. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Dylan Keenan, an engineer for DEC in Albany, was loaned out to the Western Region office to help with the air pollution permit for Goodyear Chemicals in Niagara Falls with no expiration date required to be renewed by DEC in October 2017. He found that Goodyear had provided false data for its air permit renewal but even then they far exceeded the legal level for a toxic air pollutant. DEC, while not contesting his findings, fired him for continuing to discuss the matter with the federal EPA after being told to keep quiet. The winner of the NYS Environmental Justice Hero Award, Dylan discusses the situation with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magaine.

Young Futures is a community organization that creates unique art and educational programs that promote the conversation of health and wellness. They will host the Art and Sole Competition on September 19th to raise funds to support youth art and education initiatives throughout the Capital Region. James Mitchell, the groups founder, tells us what to expect from the event. Lennox Apudo reports.