Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Dayburn is a two piece rock band self described as post-rock, post-hardcore, emo, indie band made up of John Glenn and John Luby. Benno Greene spoke with John Glenn about the duo's formation, songwriting, debut EP, and upcoming performance at Song City Troy.

Last week was Young Peacemakers Week in Albany. The Albany Quaker Meeting House hosts a summer camp to teach kids about the values of peacemaking and non-violence. Moses Nagel was in attendance.

This Week Comedian / Producer Ryan Shipley is in Studio to promote the second annual Capital Regions Funniest Comic Competition. An open forum Comedy Competition where the audience decides he winner. It will take place between September 9th and October 13th at The Van Dyck Music Club in Schenectady and September's Too Tavern in Albany. He sits Down With Host Juan Pantaleon to talk details

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea speaks with Ethan Gormely of Citizen Action and Tim Judson of NIRS who went to the NYS Fair to try and convince the governor to reject new nuclear power plants and pipelines for fracked gas. Then, Moses Nagel speaks with Bob Sanders, a 70 year old who is on the final week of a ride across the country to raise awareness and money to oppose the genocide in Gaza. Later on, we will have a live interview with Bruce France of Braver Angels who will be having a workshop The Skills for Disagreeing Better in Colonie. After that, comedian / producer Ryan Shipley is in studio with Juan Pantaleon to promote the second annual Capital Regions Funniest Comic Competition. An open forum comedy competition where the audience decides the winner. Finally, Thom Francis welcomes Matthew Klane to the stage at The Linda in Albany, NY. Co-hosts: Vinny DamaPoleto and Andrea Cunliffe

Bob Sanders is 70 years old and is on the final week of a ride across the country to raise awareness and money to oppose the genocide in Gaza. He is coming through the Capital District this week and will be at the Albany Friends' Meeting House on Madison Avenue on Wednesday August 27 at 6pm for a pot luck dinner and talk. Moses Nagel spoke with him from the road today about his experience.

Retired National Weather Service Meteorologist Hugh Johnson spoke with Sean Bernyk and Lennox Apudo about Hurricane Erin, Humidity, and the weather for Labor Day

Topos is a noun, meaning “place” in Greek and “a space, locality, position” in Latin. The TOPOS festival is taking place this week at EMPAC. It begins on Thursday, August 28, running through Saturday, August–30. EMPAC music curator Amadeus Julian Regucera spoke with Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. https://empac.rpi.edu/events/2025/topos

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, we hear from Jamaica Miles of All of Us speak with Angelo “Justice” Maddox in their latest segment of the Black August series focusing on training. Then, Mark Dunlea speaks with Jason Webley of the Flotsam River Circus to talk about the group's work and upcoming shows in cities along the length of the Erie Canal and the Hudson River. Later on, retired National Weather Service meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us to discuss Hurricane Erin, this month's erratic weather and what to expect from it this week. After that, we hear from Dierdre about her family's immigration story as part of the weekly segment Everybody Moves. Finally, EMPAC music curator Amadeus Julian Regucera joins us to discuss the TOPOS Music Festival taking place on August 28th, 29th, and 30th. Co-hosts: Lennox Apudo and Sean Bernyk.

When Governor Hochul attended Opening Day at the Great New York State Fair , Central New York residents, community leaders and environmentalists planned a press conference to demand the Governor reject dangerous nuclear power plants and major fracked gas pipelines . While the rally was canceled due to thunderstorms, protestors were still there with banners and several encountered the Governor inside the fair. Ethan Gormely of Citizen Action and Tim Judson of NIRS (Nuclear Information and Resource Services) discuss the issues with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Everybody Moves Series: Migration Stories from our Community. This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all, and teaches us much, because it is a part of the human experience. This week: Dierdre. This series is produced by Moses Nagel and Joanna Dreby. Interested in sharing your story? You can reach us at Joanna.dreby@gmail.com or moses.nagel@gmail.com to schedule a 20-30 minute storytelling session, in person or on zoom.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from a pro-Palestine rally outside Senators Schumer and Gillibrand and Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's offices. Then, Lennox Apudo brings us coverage from a protest held outside city hall after Saratoga Springs' passing of an ordinance banning visible homelessness. Later on, Cricket and Marrow bring us coverage from a rally at the Troy City Council on May 22nd in favor of a public hearing for Good Cause Eviction. Finally, we have a story on the importance of the arts with Meghan Van Alstyne. Co-Hosts: Jacob Boston and Sina Basila Hickey Engineered By: Jacob Boston

Coinciding with the 200th Anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal, Flotsam River Circus will be traveling the entire length of the canal and the Hudson River, giving performances in dozens of towns from Buffalo to New York City. Flotsam is a troupe of musicians, circus performers, and puppeteers who travel on a ramshackle raft giving free performances in waterfront towns. Our goal is to bring some magic and whimsy to the world while helping communities engage with their waterways. Flotsam Captain Jason Webley talks to Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. Aug 27 - AMSTERDAM - Riverlink Park - 6:30 pm Aug 28 - SCHENECTADY - Gateway Landing Park - 6:30 pm Aug 29 - WATERFORD - Lock 2 Park - 6:30 pm Aug 30 - RENSSELAER - Riverfront Park 6:30 pm Aug 31 - CAPITAL DISTRICT - Location TBA - 6:30 pm

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, Mark Dunlea speaks to Pippa Bartolotti about the upcoming Kateri Peace Conference. Then, Willie Terry interviews Mandisa Thomas about “Black NonBelievers Inc.” Later on, Moses Nagel brings us to the recent meeting of the Pine Hills Land Authority. After that, another episode of the Triple E's where H. Bosh Jr. speaks with Octavia Maxwell about her skincare company Skin Deep Naturals. Finally, Aileen Javier interviews Krystal Ingram about her work as a tattoo artist.

This week Retired National Weather Service Meteorologist Hugh Johnson speaks about tropical storms, the NY Mesonet, and the upcoming weather with Lennox Apudo and Sean Bernyk.

Cricket and Marrow from Hudson Mohawk Mag attend a rally at the Troy City Council on May 22nd in favor of a public hearing for Good Cause Eviction.

In this labor segment, Hudson Mohawk Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry, replay part of his interview with Mandisa Thomas, founder of "Black NonBelievers Inc" that was recorded at the Capital District Humanist Society Meeting on May 12, 2019, where she talked about Black nonbelievers and religion.

On Wednesday August 20, Jewish Voice for Peace-Hudson Valley plus 16 cosponsoring organizations gathered outside Senators Schumer and Gillibrand and Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's offices to demand that they take action to stop arming Israel and stop the starvation and genocide in Gaza. As Comptroller, DiNapoli Is responsible for investing over $350 million dollars in state pension funds into Israeli bonds. Arthur Camins and Jo Salas of JVP-HV talks to Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Wednesday, August 20, the Pine Hills Land Authority held the first of three scheduled public meetings. The land authority is the body that Albany County created to manage its purchase of the campus of the now defunct College of St. Rose. The meeting was meant to give the public a chance to add their vision of what the newly acquired land and buildings would be used for. Moses Nagel was there.

In this interview on The Triple E's, we hear from Octiavia Maxwell, the founder and owner of Skin Deep Naturals. Octiavia spoke with H. Bosh Jr. about how Skin Deep Naturals got started, why it's important to have a good skincare routine, and shared some helpful tips for taking care of your skin.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, we hear about the documentary UNION on organizing Amazon workers, co-hosted by Troy Area Labor Council and Picture Lock One. Then, we get an update on this weekend's Kateri Peace Conference on August 22-23. Later on, Armao on the Brink discusses the growing fight over Texas gerrymandering its Congressional district to help protect Donald Trump. After that, we hear from a Siena University professor about insects, including hissing cockroaches. Finally, we finish with an archive piece calling to end the starvation taking place in Gaza. Co-hosts: Mark Dunlea and Sina

On July 2nd, Saratoga Springs became the first municipality in the Capital District to ban visible homelessness. Various housing rights advocates from groups such as the CDDSA and Saratoga BLM rallied at the Saratoga City Hall to protest this ordinance, now over 1 month since its passing. (Lennox Apudo)

At Siena University, Professor Rebecca Clark works with a lot of insects, specializing in ants, wasps, and crickets. Her interest in the topic is through their social behavior, and Professor Clark hopes that more people will allow their curiosity to help themselves to better understand insects.

Palestine and Israel is the theme of the 27th annual Kateri Peace Conference in Fonda on August 22 and 23. Pippa Bartolotti is one of the presenters at a workshop on Saturday on Opportunities on Action Embraced. She talks to Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. www.kateripeaceconference.org

This week Blake Whitbeck and Will Johnson are in studio to promote 2 reoccurring shows. Jokers Grab bag a bucket style open mic / comedy show with a twist every Tuesday and The Secret Show a comedy showcase wih a secret lineup every Thursday. Both at Son of Egg Restaurant in Rensselaer. They sit down with host Juan Pantaleon to talk details while Will confronts him live on air about their relationship Drama, Listen now

There have been developments this week in the gerrymandering war that Republicans recently launched at the behest of the White House. First, California Gov. Gavin Newsom took the bait and told Texas that two can play this game of early redistricting. If Texas can whip up five new Republican districts, California can find five new Democratic districts. And then second, Texas Democrats who tried to delay the inevitable by hightailing it out of Austin so that majority Republicans could not act began returning home. How's this all going to play out? Albany Times Union editorial writer Jay Jochnowitz posits in a big recent editorial that Dems should not try to out-compete in a dirty politics contest. Blue states -- like California and New York cannot ignore their own citizens who want fair elections. On the Brink Podcast Host Rosemary Armao counters that the high road is for chumps and unilateral disarmament has never worked. Listen to this excerpt from their recent debate on the topic.

Labor Day Weekend kicks off on Wednesday August 27 with a screening of UNION, co-hosted and with a post-screening discussion about labor unionizing with the Troy Area Labor Council. The film is at 7 PM at Picture Lock One, 50 4th St., Troy. Union is a 2024 American documentary film, directed by Brett Story and Stephen Maing. It follows the Amazon Labor Union as they seek to unionize Amazon's JKF8 Warehouse in Staten Island. As Chris Smalls and his fellow organizers formed the Amazon Labor Union and began a union drive at the warehouse, Story saw the opportunity to make a film about “a new generation of labor organizers, a generation that's grown up entirely in the post-Reagan era of union decline and globalized corporate capital, and who would be learning, in real time, how to organize collectively and outside of mainstream union support”. Sean Collins, President of TALC, talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea who speaks with Robert Ciesielski of the NYS Sierra Club Energy Committee; Michael Richardson of Third Act Upstate; Jeanne Bergman of Sane Energy Project; and Anne Erling of Albany of the Climate Reality Project about the New York Power Authority which is holding hearings on its proposal to build 7 GW of renewable electricity to meet the mandates of the Build Public Renewables Act Then, we have a clip from the Black August series by All of Us, this segment focusing on the importance of study. Later on, you'll hear from Joseph Piasek, founder of WIOX 91.3 FM in Roxbury, NY, as he talks with Caelan McPherson about the resilience of local radio and its role in keeping communities connected. After that, Blake Whitbeck and Will Johnson are in the studio to promote 2 recurring shows. They sit down with host Juan Pantaleon to talk details while Will confronts him live on air about their relationship Drama. Finally, Thom Francis introduces us to Bob Sharkey, a local poet and short fiction writer. He is a board member of the Hudson Valley Writers Guild serving in many capacities over the years.

The 27th annual Kateri Peace Conference will take place in Fonda on August 22nd and 23rd. This year's them is Palestine and Israel: Tragedy, Trauma, Truth and Compassion. This year's Kateri Peace Conference will invite us to grieve together, over the unfathomable suffering of the Palestinian people as well as the Israeli people. For many years, generational trauma born of violence and persecution have been weaponized by the “settler colonialism” of a Zionist vision. Maureen Aumand of Women Against War and a co-coordinator of the Conference talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Thom Francis introduces us to Bob Sharkey, a local poet and short fiction writer. He is a board member of the Hudson Valley Writers Guild serving in many capacities over the years. Bob and his family run the annual Stephen A. DiBiase Poetry Prize contest, named after Bob's best childhood friend. Bob read his poem "After ODing on Peanut M&Ms during Game 6" that local poet and photographer Dan Wilcox described as “a funny piece on what a white nationalist world would look like,” at the Poets Speak Loud open mic on November 27, 2017. In their conversation, they discuss that poem, the local open mic scene, and more. ————— Bob Sharkey is the editor of the Stephen A. DiBiase Poetry Prize contest which is sponsored by his family. They decided to name the contest afterBob's best childhood friend. They grew up together in the Libbytown section of Portland, Maine. They liked to explore the fields, wooded areas, and marshes in the area between their homes on Wood Street and the Fore River. Stephen was like a big brother to Bob. Stephen went to Vietnam as an Army photographer. After he returned, he urged his friend Bob to avoid Vietnam at all costs and Stephen and his family helped Bob obtain conscientious objector status. In 1973, Stephen drowned in shallow water off the coast near Bath, Maine. The contest was designed by Bob to be unlike other contests and avoid some of the things that discouraged him from submitting to them. There are no entry fees. The $2,500 or so prize money is spread out among the top entrants with a modest first place prize award of $500. There are no line or page limits and the contest gladly reads all forms of poetry and is open to all subjects and topics or none. Published or unpublished work is welcome. There are no age limits and we typically receive many submissions by younger poets, some who have won prizes or recognition.

The New York Power Authority is holding hearings on its proposal to build 7 GW of renewable electricity to meet the mandates of the Build Public Renewables Act. Climate activists want that target increased to 15 GW. We hear first from Robert Ciesielski of the NYS Sierra Club Energy Committee; Michael Richardson of Third Act Upstate; Jeanne Bergman of Sane Energy Project; and Anne Erling of Albany of the Climate Reality Project. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea talks with Rachel Bellis of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) about the group's PSA blitz warning drivers to never leave dogs in hot cars. Then, NATURE Lab's Water Justice Lab (WJL) Fellows report from Poestenkill Dam with Mathew Best, the habitat restoration manager for RiverKeeper who discusses the impact of dams on our local rivers and creeks. Later on, retired National Weather Service Meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us to talk about hurricanes, NYS mesonet's 10 year anniversary, and weather for this coming week. After that, we hear from Jennifer Zhao as she recounts her story of immigrating to the US as part of the weekly Everybody Moves series. Finally, Melissa Bromely speaks with Jillian Hermanski on the importance of community radio.

On July 22nd, NATURE Lab's Water Justice Lab (WJL) Fellows joined Matthew Best of Riverkeeper to inform on the relevance of dam removal and waterbody restoration. Taking place on the Poestenkill between two dam sights, the WJL and Riverkeeper teams sample macroinvertebrates between the dams to investigate differences in the health of the surrounding aquatic life.

They play superheroes on the big and small screens, and now, Marvel stars Danai Gurira and Krysten Ritter are acting as real-life superheroes to dogs as they star in a PSA blitz popping up above gas pumps across Albany, warning drivers never to leave an animal in a hot car. The campaign follows reports that 14 dogs died in Albany in June after being left in a hot RV overnight. This year in the U.S. alone, at least 94 dogs and cats have died from heat-related causes, including at least 72 inside vehicles. On a 70-degree day, the temperature inside a parked car can soar to 99 degrees in 20 minutes. Rachel Bellis of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

The communal aspects of shared film screenings and discussions is a wonderful alternative to our atomized, isolated viewing of media that has become so prevalent in our culture. Picture Lock One founders discuss their upcoming offerings at their micro-cinema in Troy with Caleb Taran. For those interested, on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 you may watch the movie UNION about efforts to organize Amazon workers. On Thursday, September 25th you may view the film: SMOKE, SAUNA, SISTERHOOD

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, Mark Dunlea speaks with Brian Terrell of the Catholic Worker Community in Iowa about his upcoming talk at the 27th annual 27th Annual Kateri Peace Conference. Then, Willie Terry continues his coverage from Create A Space NOW's 2nd Annual Capital Region "Activated Artist Fest" at the Proctors Theatre. Later on, Matt Mcginley continues his conversation with book binder Tim James from the Renascent Bookbindery in Troy. After that, Moses Nagel speaks with Paul Smart about his return to upstate New York to show his new film ‘Don Barry: A Quixotic Exploration'. Finally, Caleb Taran the three founders of PICTURE LOCK ONE return to tell us about upcoming films in their series.

Paul Smart is a long time resident of upstate New York who now lives in Guanajuato, Mexico. He is returning to the area next week to show his new film, ‘Don Barry: A Quixotic Exploration'. The film is an abstract retelling of the story of Don Quixote. It will be shown on Wednesday, August 20 at the Byrdcliffe Theatre in Woodstock, NY and on Thursday, August 21outdoors at the Radix Center in Albany. Moses Nagel spoke to him about the film.

Everybody Move Series: Migration Stories from our Community. This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all–and teaches us much–because it is a part of the human experience. This week Jennifer Zhao who moved to the US from China as a child, and now lives in Portland, Oregon. Interested in sharing your story? You can reach us at Joanna.dreby@gmail.com or moses.nagel@gmail.com to schedule a 20-30 minute storytelling session, in person or on zoom.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us to rally for improving conditions in the Albany county jail. Then, Willie Terry interviews dancer Andre Robles at the Activated Artist Fest. Later on, Sina Basila Hickey brings us back to the Caribbean Festival in the Corning Preserve. Finally, Mark Dunlea interviews Mark Bittman about his book and the industrial food system.

Part 2 of the interview with master book binder Tim James by Matt Maginley from the Renascent Bookbindery in Troy NY

The Caribbean Festival organized by Columbia County Sanctuary Movement took place on August 9, 2025, and Sina Basila Hickey was there to speak with some organizers and vendors. This is part two of the coverage from that event.

On Saturday, August 9, 2025, Create A Space NOW held its 2nd Annual Capital Region "Activated Artist Fest" at the Proctors Theatre in downtown Schenectady, NY. The Fest was a vibrant convergence of community, art, and activism, where a diverse range of art forms-dance, visual art, theatre, film, and spoken words-were celebrated as tools for social change. In this part two of two labor segment, HMM Roaming labor Correspondent Willie Terry, interviewed Andre Robles, Dancer, Educator & Choreographer and Hattie Bernhill, Director of AAF and Founder of Createaspace.org, about the event.

On Saturday, August 9, 2025, Create A Space NOW held its 2nd Annual Capital Region "Activated Artist Fest" at the Proctors Theatre in downtown Schenectady, NY. The Fest was a powerful convergence of community, art, and activism, where dance, visual art, theatre, film, and spoken words became tools for social change. In this part one of two labor segment, HMM Roaming labor Correspondent Willie Terry, interviewed Andre Robles, Dancer, Educator & Choreographer about his thought on AAF and his Harlem Renaissance workshop he was conducting at the Fest.

The City of Albany's Community Police Review Board, which scrutinizes misconduct and abuse complaints lodged against the police, finds itself increasingly in conflict with the Common Council, its longtime ally, which supported the Board's efforts to end the role of the Mayor in overseeing it. To understand the situation, Ta-Sean Murdock, Executive Director of the Center for Law and Justice, was invited onto Hudson Mohawk Magazine where he spoke with Mark Dunlea and Benno Greene.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, we have a live interview on the conflict between the Albany Common Council and the Civilian Police Review Board. Then, we hear from Phyllis Bennis, the keynote speaker at the upcoming Kateri Peace conference. Later on, Armao on the Brink explores the war of gerrymandering launched by Donald Trump. After that, we hear about an emergency mobilization in response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detaining 5 laborers in South Troy. Finally, All of Us explores the role of fasting in Black August Co-hosts: Mark Dunlea and Benno Greene

Retired National Weather Service Meteorologist Hugh Johnson spoke about air quality, the difference between smoke and ozone quality, the heatwave this week, and what's coming up in weather. He spoke with Sean Bernyk and Sina Basila Hickey.

Immigrants in Troy are being taken as they head to work, at traffic stops, and at the DMV by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In response to 5 community members being taken on August 12, an emergency mobilization was organized by the Capital Region Sanctuary Coalition (CRSC) at 7am on August 13. Troy Residents showed up to denounce what is happening in their community and to educate other residents that this is happening in Troy.

Republicans urged by the president have launched a gerrymandering war in Texas in an attempt to keep control of the US House by creating more assuredly deep red voting districts. So how should Democrats respond. Albany Times Union editorial writer Jay Jochnowitz argues that Dems should not try to out-compete in a dirty politics contest. Blue states like California and New York threatening to ignore their own citizens who overwhelmingly favor fair elections and carve up their voting maps to give their party more victories are betraying democracy -- just the same as Republicans. On the Brink Podcast Host Rosemary Armao says the high road is for chumps and unilateral disarmament has never worked. Listen to this excerpt from their recent debate on the topic.

Several dozen people rallied last night before the meeting of the Albany County legislature calling for the creation of an Independent Corrections Review Board to deal with the conditions at the Albany County Jail. The protestors cited a recent video of an inmate, Marquis Norwood, being beaten by multiple correction officers and allege that restrictions on solitary confinement are often abused. They says that such conditions have existed for years, despite the positive public reputation of Sheriff Apple. We hear from TeAne Taylor of the Release Aging People in Prison Campaign; Natisha, the fiancée of one of the inmates allegedly abused; Jamaica Miles of All of US; Roni Minter, founder of Freedom Unshackled; and Reverend Jim Ketchum of the NYS Council of Churches. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Black August was started in the 1970's by incarcerated men marking the long fight for black liberation including the fact that Marcus Garvey's birthday, the first enslaved Africans landed here in 1619, the Haitian Revolution all took place in August. To celebrate the month, All of Us will be hosting a series of conversations about the different facets of Black August. The first session featured All of Us co-founder, Jamaica Miles hosting Patrick Stephens to discuss the value of fasting.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea talks with a resident who lives near the Rt.7 corridor, and why the increase in traffic on Rt.7 is becoming a problem. Then, Sina Basila Hickey heads to the Jennings landing to tell us all about the Caribbean Fest. Later on, in honor of National Radio Day next Wednesday we hear from the former General Manager of WCDB Fiona Donovan. After that, in this week's Albany Comedy interview Corner Juan Pantaleon sits down with the Producers of Revhouse Productions. Finally, Thom Francis introduces us to poet, rapper, and filmmaker Michael “ILLiptical” Sloman. ILLiptical performed his poem “Vegan Knowledge” at the Getting Down to the Brass Tacks spoken word event.

The 27th annual Kateri Peace conference in Fonda on August 22 to 23 will focus on Palestine and Israel. The keynote speaker on Saturday is Phliss Benniss who will talk on Genocide in the Times on Monsters. Institute of Policy Studies fellow Phyllis Bennis directs its New Internationalism Project, focusing on the Middle East, particularly Palestinian rights, U.S. militarism, and UN issues. She is also a fellow of the Transnational Institute in Amsterdam. In 2001 she helped found the U.S. Campaign for Palestinian Rights and more recently spent six years on the board of Jewish Voice for Peace. She talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.