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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, as it is a part of the human experience. This episode is a part of Season 2 of the Everybody Moves series. Season 2 features stories collected and produced by a team of students at the University at Albany. This week we feature Jay from Singapore.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea reports on the controversy over Flock license reading cameras. Then, Willie Terry shares words from labor organizer Shana Davis, who was honored at the Capital District Area Labor Federation 18th Annual Appreciation Gala. After that, Andrea Cunliffe brings listeners to the Context Collective gallery space to learn about this relatively new Troy space. Finally, Elizabeth EP Press brings us excerpts from the Skidmore College campus two trees of peace dedication, with words by Tom Porter of the Kanatsiohareke Mohawk Community.

Two trees of peace were dedicated in Saratoga Springs in November with Tom Porter, Founder and Spiritual Leader of the Kanatsiohareke Mohawk Community. Elizabeth Press cut this extended excerpt of the ceremony that took place on the campus of Skidmore College. For more information about the event, the trees and the guests visit https://linktr.ee/mdocs

On Thursday, November 13, 2025, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the 'Capital District Area Labor Federation (CDALF) 18th Annual Appreciation Gala at the Desmond Hotel in Albany. At the event, Shana Davis, President of Civil Service Employee Association (CSEA) Region 4 and President of Capital District Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU), was honored with the CDALF 2025 President's Award for her dedicated career within CSEA, CBTU, and for her labor and community activism. Sharon Lovelady-Hall, CSEA Education Director and CBTU Region President, introduced Shana. This Labor segment is part 2 of 4 on all of the CDALF Gala Honorees.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, we hear about Governor Hochul's decision to delay implementation of the All Electric Buildings Act. Then, we get an update from the Albany Palestinian Rights Committee. Later on on the Brink, Rosemary Armao talks with Anita Sanchez, the Optimistic Activist. After that, Angela Beallor, one of the founders of the Flagsss Day Collective, speaks with us about the Crow Procession taking place on Sunday, December 7 in Troy. Finally, we hear from Drag Queen Noelle Diamond, who will be presenting Drag Story Time at the annual North-Central Troy Interfaith Holiday Justice and Peace Celebration this Saturday 12/6 at the Sanctuary.

When she is not looking at dandelions, poison ivy, animal scat, and other natural "wonders" that come with bad reputations, author Anita Sanchez is out demonstrating for democracy. She writes about both these pursuits in a Substack titled The Optimistic Activist. Sanchez says she sees plenty right now that gives her hope and encouragement about politics, as well as the planet. Hear this rare good news as she talks with Beyond the Brink and Fighting Back podcast host Rosemary Armao -- who is definitely not an optimist.

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The push by the Rensselaer County Sheriff to install Flock license-reading cameras in the town of Poestenkill and at Stewart Stores has focused public attention on the nationwide, controversial program. While the Sheriff promotes it as a public safety measure, civil liberty groups are raising objections. Flock cameras were widely used to track political protestors at the recent No Kings Rally and by ICE seeking to grab immigrants. The cameras are already in place in Troy and the towns of N and E Greenbush. Angela Beallor of the Capital Region Sanctuary Committee talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

The Hochul administration, in a lawsuit that the state had already won, surprisingly agreed to postpone the January 2026 start date for the All Electric Buildings Act, which bans fossil fuels in new buildings six stories or shorter. On Friday, Dec. 5, the NYS Building Council is considering whether to eliminate the law from the pending update to the state's building code. Michael Hernandez of Rewiring America talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Retired National Service Meteorologist Hugh Johnson talks about the upcoming winter storm, defines weather terms, and gives us a forecast of the week ahead.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Sina Basila Hickey reports on the venison donation program by Feeding New York State and the Department of Environmental Conservation. Then, Mark Dunley reports on the recent press conference by NYIC following a community effort that prevented an ICE raid on Canal Street in NYC. Later on, retired weather service meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us to discuss the projected snow storm and other weather news. After that, we have the weekly series Everybody Moves. This week, Chrisley, an international student talks to Gaheul Yi about their journey so far. Finally, Juan Pantaleon talks to burlesque performer, producer, teacher, and emcee Teasy Roosevelt to talk about Krampus Cabaret, a sexy Revue variety show

The Palestinian Rights Committee, formed in 1982, aims to raise awareness, educate and advocate for Palestinian Human Rights across New York's Capital Region. It believes Palestinians deserve to live in dignified peace in Palestine with full civil and economic rights. The PRC believes in equality for all peoples living between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea, regardless of religion, ethnic origin, gender or sexual identity. Tom Ellis of PRC talks to Mark Dunlea of the Hudson Mohawk Magazine. On Saturday Dec. 6 they will hold a fundraiser for farmers and beekeepers in Gaza at the Radix Center in south Albany.

New York State has a program where hunters can donate their deer meat to food programs to feed New Yorkers. Donations of venison have been a great assistace to food panties. In this segment we hear from Feeding New York State and some excerpts from the Department of Environmental Conservation. Reporting by Sina Basila Hickey. White-tailed Deer image by Paul Danese Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 Wiki Media Commons

The New York Immigration Coalition and allies on Sunday November 30 held a news conference to respond to the successful effort by local residents and activists to prevent ICE from seizing street vendors on Canal Street. Several people were arrested following the blockade of the entrance to the parking garage, where dozens of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents had gathered for the immigration raid. We hear from Murad Awawdeh, of the New York Immigration Coalition, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and Hannah Stauss of Hands Off NYC.

This Week we switch things up a bit and welcome Comedy's Hot Cousin Burlesque with our Guest Burlesque Performer, Producer, Teacher and Emcee Teasy Roosevelt in Studio to promote Krampus Cabaret a sexy Revue variety show. Host Juan Pantaleon talks to Teasy about the history of Burlesque, its direct correlation to Comedy and why Krampus matters her, They also talk Juan's Experience with burlesque and he reveals his Drag name on air.

On this episode of Hudson Mohawk Magazine we focus a special episode on the Homelands Pow Wow which brought Stockbridge-Munsee Mohicans back to their ancestral homelands for a very special event. Image is by Jane Feldman, cropped to fit this format.

In place of our regular Hudson Mohawk Magazine programing, today we share this episode of The Aunties Dandelion podcast called “Auntie Betty Osceola, Miccosukee, Panther Clan." Betty Osceola (Miccosukee, Panther Clan) grounds us in the spectacular land and life of the Everglades in this visit with host Kahstoserakwathe. She explains how the region's natural filtration system protects fresh water for millions, carries cultural memory for the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, and sustains plant, animal, and water relatives. Betty is well known for her prayer walks that became especially urgent when the cruelty of the “Alligator Alcatraz” outdoor immigrant detention camp surfaced last summer on traditional homelands in South Florida, and her research is instrumental in ongoing lawsuits around the facility. She says our struggle for equitable treatment cannot be separated from the health and well-being of the natural world. Betty spent decades living what environmental justice looks like from an Indigenous perspective: caring for water as kin, community mobilization as a responsibility, and finding joy in walking, guiding, laughing, and listening. She asks us to consider how we reconnect to our own sources of care and to show up when the land says it needs us. This conversation is a clear invitation to walk our lands and raise our voices to protect the natural world and the humanity of our hearts. Stay to the end for her cute stories about mama ‘gators and their babies.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine we bring you a holiday special, focusing today's program on Indigenous People: Murdered and Missing Indigenous People with artist Korina Emmerich and director of R.I.S.E. Demian DinéYazhi'. Heather Bruegl: public historian, activist, & decolonial education consultant. Kahstoserakwathe Paulette Moore: media maker, story teller, artist. Sandra Owén:nakon Deer-Standup who is spearheading the reeducation effort that will be a part of the land-back effort by Waterfall Unity Alliance. Roberto Múkaro Borrero: human rights advocate, consultant, cultural adviser, writer, artist, musician. All interviews by Sina Basila Hickey

Today on Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we have special programming in place of our regular programming. In this segment we have an interview with Myron Dewey by producer Anna Steltenkamp as part of the series "Indigenous Voices at the Intersection of Environmental & Social Justice." Myron Dewey is a filmmaker, journalist, digital storyteller, and the founder of Digital Smoke Signals, a media production company that aims to give a platform to Indigenous voices in media. He co-directed the award-winning 2017 film "Awake: A Dream from Standing Rock," which tells the story of the NoDAPL movement and the Native-led peaceful resistance and fight for clean water, the environment, and the future of the planet. Through both Digital Smoke Signals and his own media work, Myron seeks to bridge the digital divide throughout Indian Country and to indigenize media with core Indigenous cultural values.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, Elizabeth Press speaks with a Co-director of the #HALTsolitary Campaign about Imam Abdalla Hadian, A Muslium chaplain who died while working at Marcy Correctional Facility. Then, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from a recent public hearing held by the Albany County Legislature to amend a law that allows to allow nuclear power to count as green energy. Later on, Illeya Du Boulay speaks with the founder of beyond plastics Judith Enck about her new book The Problem With Plastic. After that, Brea Barthel takes a trip to the Troy Public Library to talk about books for indigenous people for children. Finally, Marsha Lazurus continues her conversation with with Institute for the musical arts co-founder and executive director Ann Hackler reflects on the process of passing the torch and how the music field for girls and young women has evolved. Co-hosts: Jacob Boston, Richard Sleeper, Engineer: Jacob Boston

Everybody Moves - International Students: Chrisley by Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Judith Enck, Beyond Plastics' founder and president, has a new book: “The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late”, co-authored by climate reporter Adam Mahoney, and published by the New Press. NATURE Lab mentor, Ileya du Boulay, interviews Enck who expressed what inspired the release of this book, how people can get involved in the anti-plastics movement, find the book, and more. Beyond Plastics is working hard to pass the New York State Packaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act. You can learn more about it by going to their website at BeyondPlastics.com

On Tuesday November 18, the Albany County Legislature held a public hearing on amending an existing county law to allow nuclear power to count as green energy, which would allow firms involved in the nuclear industry to qualify for county subsidies for up to 10% of the cost of the project. We hear from three speakers in opposition – Mark Schaeffer, Tom Ellis, and Anne Rabe – and one in support – Keith Schue. The were many union members, RPI students, and business people who spoke in favor of the amendment.

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In the White Pine Therapy workshop by Raei Bridges and Azuré Keahi, participants will learn to make small containers out of white pine bark while learning about other medicinal aspects of this Vitamin C-rich tree. This event will take place at The Sanctuary for Independent Media on 11/21 from 4-7pm, as is one part of a workshop series called Strands of Regeneration started by artists Ellie Irons and Azuré Keahi, an eco-socially engaged project rooted in participatory art and creative practice centered on reciprocity, building connections between humans, the land, and more-than-human life.

Imam Abdalla Hadian died at work in Marcy Correctional Facility in early November 2025, and advocates are demanding a full independent investigation. In this segment, Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer, Elizabeth Press, spoke to Jerome Wright, a Co-Director of #HALTsolitary Campaign, about Imam Hadian, Robert Brooks, and correctional facility closures.

Starbucks workers across the country are striking since November 13 in what they are calling the Red Cup Rebellion. The baristas are protesting Starbucks' union busting and failure to finalize a fair union contract four years after individual Starbucks began unionizing. Moses Nagel spoke to some striking workers at one of the local stores that unionized on New Scotland Avenue in Albany.

On Thursday, November 13, 2025, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the 'Capital District Area Labor Federation 18th Annual Appreciation Gala at the Desmond Hotel in Albany. At the event, Natasha Pernicka, Executive Director of Food Pantries of the Capital District, was honored with the CDALF 2025 Solidarity Award for her work with the pantries. Mark Emanatian, CDALF Executive Director, introduced Natasha. On Saturday, November 22, 2025, she will coordinate one of the most significant single-day food distributions in state history in the New York State Capital Region. This Labor segment is part 1 of 4 on all of the CDALF Gala Honorees.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, we hear about how labor unions are helping with a mass food distribution in the Capital District on Saturday November 22. Then, we hear about how the US military is the world's largest institutional polluter. Later on, Beyond the Brink discusses the ongoing saga around the Epstein files. After that, we hear about the recent Fall Healing Day at the Sanctuary. Finally, we hear from the co-founder of the Institute for the Musical Arts.

Ann Hackler, Executive Director and Cofounder of the Institute for the Musical Arts (in Goshen, Mass) speaks with Marsha Lazarus about how her (and co-founder and partner June Millington's) thinking evolved as they started and built the institute. Part 1 of a 3-part series. Produced by Marsha Lazarus

In this story, we discuss an overview of the history of Disability rights and the developments therein. With Blaise Bryant, a fellow contributor to the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we learn more about the root of disability rights. Story by Sean Bernyk Image Attribution: By Disability symbols 16.png: NPS Graphics, put together by WcommonsPictograms-nps-accessibility-wheelchair-accessible.svg: NPS Graphics, converted by ZyMOSPictograms-nps-accessibility-low vision access.svg: NPS Graphics, converted by ZyMOSPictograms-nps-accessibility-sign language interpretation.svg: NPS Graphics, converted by ZyMOSAutismbrain.jpg: National Institutes of Mental Health, National Institutes of Healthderivative work: Hamiltonham - Disability symbols 16.pngPictograms-nps-accessibility-wheelchair-accessible.svgPictograms-nps-accessibility-low vision access.svgPictograms-nps-accessibility-sign language interpretation.svgAutismbrain.jpg, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=12864774

Podcast host Rosemary Armao and Times Union Editorial Writer Jay Jochnowitz are abuzz about the latest Epstein File news, including the sketchy ethical behavior of writer Michael Wolff, the outlandish remarks about what is pedophilia by Megyn Kelly, and whether American voters will ever really get to read this controversial set of documents.

This November, more than 3 million New Yorkers are facing a food emergency. Between the rising costs of groceries and expiration of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, working families across New York are at risk. In the Capital District (and elsewhere), labor unions are working with the Regional Food Bank of NENY and others for a mass food distribution at multiple sites on Saturday Nov. 12. Mark Emanation of the Capital District Area Labor Federation talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine. https://regionalfoodbank.net/2025-thanksgiving-food-distribution-live/

Institute co-founder and executive director Ann Hackler reflects on the process of passing the torch and how the music field for girls and young women has evolved forty years after the institute was founded. Part 3 (final segment) of 3-part series. Produced by Marsha Lazarus

Part 2 of interview with Executive Director and Co-founder Ann Hackler, of the Institute for the Musical Arts in Goshen, Mass. Ann talks about how the institute evolved to offer summer sessions, called Rock the Summer for girls and young women - all that goes with doing rock n' roll. In fact, it's how the institute is best known today. Produced by Marsha Lazarus

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us many voices from an environmental protest organized by a local Fridays for Future chapter. Then, Vinny DamaPoleto will talk about the Town of Brunswick and how the Town Clerk's Office, Tax Receiver's Office, and Water departments serve residents. After that, we have a throwback to the early days of Hudson Mohawk Magazine to when Stanley Hadsel of Market Block Books would come on weekly for book recommendations. Finally, Thom Francis introduces us to poet Shelby Hafener. Hosts: Vinny DamaPoleto and Caelan McPherson Engineer: Caelan McPherson

As we just passed election day, there are many local roles that many of us might not be familiar with. HMM Volunteer, Vinny DamaPoleto, works for the Town of Brunswick as the Deputy Town Clerk, Assistant to the Receiver of Taxes, and Assistant to the Superintendent of Water dept., and we wanted to ask him about his many hats and their functions to keep the town running.

Last week, the Bottle Bill coalition held a press conference to announce the results of our statewide survey, which found that the large majority of stores that sell Bottle Bill-covered beverages do not post the legally required "Bottle Bill of Rights" sign. These signs are meant to alert consumers that they can take back the covered beverages they purchased there for their nickel return. Two arrests were made outside of the Governor's Mansion in Albany, Monday morning, after Bottle Bill protestors dumped a truckload of cans and bottles at the gate. Employees from bottle redemption centers across the state gathered to dump the multiple days' worth of waste. They are seeking an increase in the handling fee as well as increasing the nickel deposit to a time. Blair Horner of NYPIRG gives an update about the Campaign to Mark Dunlea of the Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Earth's Greatest Enemy, the second feature film project by Abby Martin, is a groundbreaking anti-imperialist environmental documentary. Exempt from international climate agreements and rarely scrutinized in mainstream reporting, the Pentagon is the world's single largest institutional polluter—spewing carbon, contaminating water, and scarring landscapes across the globe. Abby discusses her film, which recently played at the Spectrum in Albany, with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. https://earthsgreatestenemy.com/

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This week, Thom Francis introduces us to poet Shelby Hafener. They were one of the featured readers at the Eight Poets event at The Fish Market on Saturday, October 11. That day, Shelby was joined by poets from the Hudson Valley Writers Guild, online zines Trailer Park Quarterly and Hobo Camp Review, and Troy-based bookstore Paper Moon. ——— Online literary zines Trailer Park Quarterly and Hobo Camp Review presented an afternoon of poetry and spoken word at the Fish Market with Troy-based bookstore Paper Moon and the Hudson Valley Writers Guild. Eight poets took the stage that day and shared their work that afternoon, including Shelby Hafener, who read “God Bless the Forever War,” “This House,” a poem about her grandmother, “Different” in commemoration of National Coming Out Day, and “New Moon Child.” Shelby Hafener (she/they) is a free-form poet based in Troy, NY. Her works are inspired by their life as a lesbian, her struggles with mental health, and a response to the world at large. She uses poetry as a form of expression, showing herself to the world in a way that makes sense. Their first collection of poems is titled “Two Years Under My Teeth” and was self-published in 2023. Hudson Valley Writers Guild Vice President, Mary Panza, introduced Shelby to the audience.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea talks to Liz Moran from Earth Justice on Gov. Hochul's decision to delay the implementation of the All Electric Buildings Act. Then, Sean Bernyk speaks with Blaise Bryant about the history of disability rights advocacy in the country. Later, Lennox Apudo has a conversation with Dio Kauffman about Saratoga's Camping Ban ordinance, which was passed in July 2025, and its impact on unhoused people. After that, as part of the Everybody Moves weekly show, Yi Lu talks to Huey-Rong Chen, a former international student from Taiwan at UAlbany. Finally, Moses Nagel brings us coverage of an evolving story involving the criticism of the Schenectady School Board following the suspension of several students at Freshman Leadership Academy.

A rash of student suspensions at a Schenectady public school have led to recriminations, concerns about racial disparities in punishments and an official letter of criticism from the school board to one of its well-known members. Moses Nagel reports.

In July 2025 Saratoga Springs passed a camping ban ordinance marking a major escalation in criminalizing homelessness. Dio (Dee-yo) Kaufman (Coughman) is a housing advocate and member of a coalition of activists who are challenging the Saratoga Springs Camping Ban Ordinance, while advocating for tenants and the unhoused to know their rights in court. They/She discuss this piece of legislation with Lennox Apudo. Link to petition: https://www.change.org/p/rescind-the-ordinance-against-saratoga-s-unhoused-community?source_location=local_page&pt=AVBldGl0aW9uACKOPx0AAAAAaRCyKOdGTAYyODkxZjIwNQ%3D%3D

Friday November 14 was another Global Climate Strike by Fridays For Future, the international student climate group started by Swedish activist Greta Thurberg. Earlier in the week the 30th COP began in Brazil on the tenth anniversary of the Paris Climate Accords. In the Capital District, several dozen protestors gathered outside Governor Hochul's 2nd floor office in the State Capitol. We first hear from Ryan, the local Fridays for Future organizer, who talks about getting the City of Albany to join the Non Fossil Fuel Treaty which Chicago recently joined. We then hear from a number of climate activists. WIth Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage on governor Hochul's recent decision to approve both the NESE (Northeast Supply Enhancement Extension) fracked gas pipeline under the NYC Harbor; and a 5 year air permit for the Greenidge Frack Gas Cryptocurrency facility at Seneca Lake. Then, Willie Terry brings us coverage from the HVCC Pride of Our Nation, Pride of Our College Exhibition. Later on, Andrea Cunliffe covers her experience with acupuncture Dr Xavier Coughlin of the Peoples Health Sanctuary. Finally, Anna Steltenkamp speaks with Devon Mihesuah, a co-editor of the book entitled: “Indigenous Food Sovereignty in the United States: Restoring Cultural Knowledge, Protecting Environments, and Regaining Health,” about her work. Co-Hosts: Jacob Boston, Richard Sleeper Engineered By: Jacob Boston

Governor Hochul capped off a week of startling reversals on climate action by agreeing to delay the start of the All Electric Buildings Act. The law requires all new buildings of six stories or less to be all electric (no gas or other fossil fuels) starting January 1, 2026. Liz Moran of Earth Justice discusses the issue with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

A Big Gay Market is coming to Sanctuary on November 16th. Cyren Romeo, A Big Gay Market's Founder, joins Cricket and Marrow to discuss their work building queer community spaces, the Linus Project, and what the future holds for the Big Gay Market.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Ellie Irons interviews Sarah Cadieux about her microplastics research. Then, Willie Terry brings us to the HVCC Pride of our Nation and Pride of our College exhibition. Later on, Triple E's returns with H Bosh Jr interviewing Tatiana Cunningham about the CNYS Black Expo. After that, We have a live interview with Cyren Romeo, the mastermind behind the Big Gay Market. Finally, Sina Basila Hickey interviews Adam Elabd about his connection to SWANA music.

At the September StoryHarvest, 20th Anniversary celebration of the Sanctuary for Independent Media, Hudson Mohawk Magazines' Andrea Cunliffe recorded her experience with Acupuncture and conversation with Dr Xavier Coughlin of the Peoples Health Sanctuary. The continued the conversation a month later at the October Healing Day at the Sanctuary. The next Healing Days are: November 21, 2025 and December 12 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the Sanctuary's Main Space For more information: mediasanctuary.org/initiatives/peoples-health-sanctuary/ People's Health Sanctuary: 3319 6th Avenue, 2nd Fl Troy, New York 12180 United States 518-272-2390

On Friday November 7, Governor Hochul made two critical decisions that appalled climate activists: approving the NESE (Northeast Supply Enhancement Extension) fracked gas pipeline under the NYC Harbor; and approving a 5 year air permit for the Greenidge Frack Gas Cryptocurrency facility at Seneca Lake. Both reversed prior decisions denying the permits. Eric Weltman of Food and Water Watch discusses the NESE decision with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.