Podcast appearances and mentions of mark dunlea

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, Erica William Rodriguez speaks with Sina Basila Hickey, about Serenity Solidarity Farm's current projects to build cooperative housing and farms. Then, Mark Dunlea talks with William McKeever and Jennifer Hillman about their recently released book “Biking the Empire State Trail.” After that, Retired National Weather Service meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us for our weekly look at climate and his weather forecast. Later on, Joanna Dreby brings us the weekly Everybody Moves segment that profiles immigration journeys in our community. This week we hear from Daniella. Finally, Meg Kelly speaks with Lindsey Malek about youth environmental activism and its significance in advocating for a more sustainable future. Co-hosts: Sean Bernyk & Lennox Apudo Engineer: Jalaya Reid

Biking the Empire State Trail: A Guided Tour from Buffalo to Albany was written by William McKeever and Jennifer Hillman. Celebrating its bicentennial in 2025, the Erie Canal fueled America's Midwest expansion. Today's trail closely follows the original Erie Canal from Buffalo to Albany and is one of three spurs that make up the 750 miles of the Empire State Trail. Bill and Jennifer talk with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. https://www.insiders-outside.com/ and https://reedypress.com/shop/biking-the-empire-state-trail-a-guided-tour-from-buffalo-to-albany/.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage on a meeting between climate organizations after a recent report on the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act. Then, Ellie Irons talks to Christian Grigoraskos of More Trees Collective about his upcoming workshop at Collard City Growers Later on, Carolyn Tennant talks about the benefits of art therapy with Creative Arts Therapist, Nicole Porter After that, Benno Green talks about upcoming performances with lead singer of group The Bell Curves Finally, Ellie and Jessie talk smoothies in this weeks Fermentation Friday. Co-hosts: Richard Sleeper & Jacob Boston Engineer: Jalaya Reid

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, Mark Dunlea reports on the air permit renewal for the Wheelabrator garbage incinerator in Hudson Falls. Then, Mark Dunlea speaks with Jewish Voice for Peace about their Rally for Liberation on April 17. Later on, on Armao on the Brink, Rosemary Armao talks about Trump with broadcaster Linda Ellerbee. After that, A'Livija Mullins-Richard and Mary Keating recap the Sanctuary's Critical Conversations: Environmental Justice event with Aaron Mair and Benita Law-Diao. Finally, we hear about the Soil Factory in Ithaca Co-hosts: Benno Greene & Mark Dunlea. Engineer: Jalaya Reid

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea reports on the Global Climate Strike on April 11th at the State Capitol in Albany. Then, Willie Terry brings us to the Reparation town Hall Forum. Later on, Blaise Bryant speaks with Keith Gurgoi about voting privacy concerns for those with disabilities. After that, H Bosh Jr sits down with Sarah Dilallo and listens to her journey to becoming a criminal justice advocate in another episode of Triple E's. Finally, we hear about urban foraging and how to stay safe with Francis Magai.

Wheelabrator Hudson Falls, a 33-year old garbage incinerator, held a public participation meeting Wednesday April 16 as part of its efforts to renew its state-issued air permit. Neighbors and the Clean Air Action Network have long called for plant to be shut down due to its toxic odors and noise. Tracy Frisch of CAAN talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the incinerator.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea's report on the W. Sand Lake Hands Off protest this past Thursday, April 10th. Then we go to Sal Rochelle's interview with home care user and advocate Larissa Martin and caregiver Maggie Ornstein about the upheaval in New York's homecare program CONSUMER–DIRECTED PERSONAL AID PROGRAM. Then we hear from EMPAC music curator AMADEUS JULIAN REGUCERA who talks about how being queer and being Filipino has impacted his work and journey in music. After that, in his weekly Comedy Interview Corner, Juan Panteleon chats with another comedian from the Capital region. Finally, Thom Francis introduces finalists in the 2025 Stephen A DiBiase Poetry Prize contest: poets Susan Kress and Will Nixon. Co-hosts: Caelan McPherson & Marsha Lazarus Engineer: Jalaya Reid

Jewish Voice for Peace - Albany chapter, together with Capital Region immigrant rights and solidarity organizations and members of the Capital Region's Jewish, Christian, Palestinian, Muslim, and Arab American communities will hold a rally for liberation in Townsend Park in downtown Albany on Thursday, April 17 starting at 5:30 PM to honor the Jewish celebration of Passover and to stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine, as well as with immigrants under increasing attack in the United States. Ava Agree of JVP talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, Sina Basila Hickey speaks with Sara Ogger the Executive Director of the Humanities New York (HNY) about recent DOGE cuts to NEH funding. Then, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from the State Capitol during this past Saturday's Global Climate Strike by Fridays For Future to raise the alarm on continuing global warming and to ask the state to embrace renewable energy. After that, Retired National Weather Service meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us for our weekly look at climate and his weather forecast. Later on, Joanna Dreby speaks with Violetta, an immigrant from Canada about her immigration journey to the US. Finally, Black Feminist Ethnomusicologist and Assistant Professor at the University at Albany, Kyra Gaunt speaks with Kathleen Beaudoin about how music has shaped her approach to all things, especially in this political climate.

Friday April 11 was the Global Climate Strike called by Fridays For Future, the group started by Swedish teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg. More than 50 people, mainly students, demonstrated at the State Capitol in Albany. We hear music by Terri Roben; Ryan, the local FFF organizer; Mark Dunlea of PAUSE/350 Albany and GELF (Green Education and Legal Fund); Kelsey from UAlbany; Vena; Matt Oill from XR and Socialist Alternative; and Hannah and RPI Sunrise. With President Trump having declared war on the transition to clean, renewable energy, it is critical that state lawmakers and Governor Hochul reverse course and include major climate measures in the state budget, starting with NY Heat, GAP, and the Renewable Capitol Act. Many spoke about the need to oppose capitalism and colonialism.

On Thursday, April 10, several dozen protestors gathered at the intersection of Rt. 43 and 150 in the hamlet of West Sand Lake to voice their opposition to the actions of President Trump and Elon Musk. Protestors carried signs calling to protect democracy, health care, social security, immigrants and federal workers. Mark Dunlea interviewed several of the protestors for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Michael Richardson of Third Act Upstate was live on HMM to discuss Trump's recent Executive Order seeking to block state action on climate, such as holding fossil fuel companies responsible for the damages they have caused , such as New York's recent Climate Superfund Act. He also provides an update on climate in the state budget. With Benno Greene and Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We have a report from Andrea Cunliffe from last Saturday's Hands Off rally. Then, we talk to Michael Richarson of Third Act Upstate about climate at the federal and state level. Later on, on Armao on the Brink, Rosemary Armao speaks with three students about why they feel young people and people of color are not more active in protesting Trump. After that, we hear from participants in the Sanctuary's workshop on Critical Conversations about journalism and democracy. Our final segment is by Kathleen Beaudoin about Ethnomusicology: the study of music in a cultural context. Co-hosts: Benno Greene & Mark Dunlea. Engineer: Jalaya Reid

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We start with part 2 of Mark Dunlea's report on Saturday's Hands Off rally in Albany. Then, Sina Basila Hickey talks with Jennifer Black, who co-authored the 2024 book “Beneath the Mountain: An Anti-Prison Reader” with Mumia Abu-Jamal. Later on, we replay a 2021 interview with Aaron Mair about environmental justice. Dr. Mair and environmental lawyer Eleanor Stein will be participating in a “Critical Conversation” event at the Sanctuary this Thursday, April 10th. After that, in his weekly Comedy Interview Corner, Juan Panteleon chats with another comedian from the Capital region. Finally, Thom Francis talks with poet Howard Kogan about the loss of his father and his poem “Mourning Becomes Her.” Co-Hosts: Caelan McPherson & Brea Barthel Engineer: Jalaya Reid

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, Mark Dunlea reports from the State Capitol during the Hands Off protest held on Saturday 5th to resist the assault on the government, the economy and basic rights by the current administration. Then, Willie Terry brings us coverage of a roundtable discussion titled “ The Struggle Continues: From Black History to Women's History Month.” After that, Retired National Weather Service meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us for our weekly look at climate and his weather forecast. Later on, we hear from Elena, an immigrant from Guatemala, as she speaks with Joanna Dreby about her immigration story to Albany. Finally, Sina Basila Hickey talks with Prof. Eleanor Stein and Jeff Jones on Environmental Justice ahead of the Critical Conversation on Environmental Justice slated for April 10th at 7:00 pm here at the Sanctuary. Co-Hosts: Sean Bernyk & Lennox Apudo. Engineer: Jalaya Reid

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from a lawsuit filed against New York State centered around greenhouse gas emissions. Then, Sina Basila Hickey speaks to Head Chef Intaba Liff-Anderson about the Blue Mountain Center. Later on, Lennox Apudo talks to the founder of AuesomeTech, Darlene Bowman as part of Autism Awareness Month. After that, Brad Monkell talks about the Albany hip hop scene with local rapper and producer Soo Do Koo. Finally, Ellie Markovitch brings us another segment with Jessy of Fermentation Friday.

Four climate justice groups have sued NYS, claiming it is failing to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as mandated in the CLCPA climate law. Much of the suit focused on the Governor's delay in implementing her cap and invest program to reduce emissions, “prolonging New Yorkers' exposure to air pollution … especially in disadvantaged communities.” Caroline Chen of New York Lawyers for the Public Interest and Eric Walker of WE Act for Environmental Justice, discuss the case with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea reports on Capital Region groups heading down to Washington DC on April 5 to protest the US-funded Israeli genocide in Palestine. Then, Willie Terry brings back “The Struggle Continues," this time focusing on Black history to women's history month. Later on, Blaise Bryant continues his conversation with Julie Farrar, who relies on the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program for her healthcare. After that, H Bosh Jr speaks with Rev. Jerry Ford, founder and CEO of Team HERO. Finally, Amal Berredjem interviews journalist Jill Konopka.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea reports on the local Hands Off protest on Saturday, April 5. Then, Benno Greene talks with Black Lives Matter activist Lexis Figuereo about a march on Palestine and immigrant rights in Saratoga on March 27. Later on for Armao on the Brink, Rosemary talks with Albany Sheriff Craig Apple about his 38-year work with the Sheriff's Department. After that, Raneem Afifi talks about Journalism & Democracy with Susan Arbetter, the host of Spectrum's Capitol Tonight show. Finally, Kathleen Beaudoin asks SUNY Adirondack's Professor Kathleen McCoy about her experience of being a feminist poet.

On Saturday, April 5th, Americans in more than 1200 communities are taking to the streets nationwide to fight back against President Trump and Elon Mushk with a clear message: Hands off! This is a nationwide mobilization to stop the most brazen power grab in modern history, an all-out assault on our government, our economy, and our basic rights—enabled by Congress every step of the way. Mary Panzetta of We Got Out the Vote NY and Indivisible talks about local organizing, including the 11 AM rally at the state Capitol, with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

As Israel restarts its massacre in Gaza, Capital District residents will travel to DC to join the April 5 rally to say enough is enough. Protestors will demand an end to the US-funded Israeli genocide in Palestine once and for all. Chris Garramone of the local Party for Socialism and Liberation talks with Mark Dunlea about the upcoming event.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, Mark Dunlea talks with Joseph Gerson, Co-founder of Committee for a Sane US China Policy, about his upcoming talks on US tariffs on China, and China-Taiwan-US relations during a forum organized by Women Against War. Then, Brea Barthel reports on what's coming up with the Love Your Block Albany program. After that, Retired National Weather Service meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us for our weekly look at climate and his weather forecast. Later on, as part of the weekly Everybody Moves series Joanna Dreby talks with Emilly Obuya a professor at Russell Sage College and migrant from Kenya. Finally, we have Marsha Lazarus interviewing Layla Khafaga on her Palestinian and Muslim heritage and empowering the community

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Blair Horner of NYPIRG talks to Mark Dunlea about revenue, higher education, climate, ethics, and the bottle bill in relation to the NYS Budget. Then, Willie Terry reports on the postal workers rally on Sunday March 23rd in Albany. Later on, we get a behind the scenes look at the musical Anastasia at Troy High School. After that, comedians Padrick Smith and Kay Goutos tell us about their first open mics experience and the benefits of having an open mic at a comedy club. Finally, Thom Francis highlights Jonathan Bright and Siobhan Hotaling who read their poems at the 16th Word Fest Open Mic.

While the state will once again fail to have a new budget in place by the April 1 target date, some details are becoming clearer as legislative leaders and the Governor ramp up negotiations. The leaders normally focus on resolving a few big issues first and then deal with the hundreds of smaller issues over a very compressed time period. Blair Horner of NYPIRG talks to Mark Dunlea of the Hudson Mohawk Magazine about revenue, higher education, climate, ethics, and the bottle bill.

Joseph Gerson, Co-founder of Committee for a Sane US China Policy, will speak at a forum organized by Women Against War and others on Tuesday, April 1st at 7 PM about: From Tariffs to Taiwan: Trump, China & Competition for 21st Century Dominance. The event is at St. Vincents, 900 Madison Ave, Albany. He will also speak on April 2, 12:40-1:40 PM, Siena College, Siena Hall, Classroom 119, and from 5-7 PM, Skidmore College, Ladd Hall, Classroom 107. He talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. (Full interview)

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, Mark Dunlea reports on Rewiring America's push for funding Empower+, supporting low income folks lower energy bills Then, Moses Nagel takes us to the Behind the Wall: Friends and Family Speak Out rally Later on, we have part 2 of Willie Terry's coverage of the rally to stop the dismantling of the US Postal Service After that, Sina Basila Hickey speaks with Lightforce Bakery which works out of the Philmont Cooperative Finally, we hear about Fermentation Fridays and the “friends who ferment together” Ellie and Jessie. Co-hosts: Sina Basila Hickey & Richard Sleeper Engineer: Jalaya Reid

Residents across the state are struggling to keep up with rising energy bills - and these surging bills are hitting low and moderate-income New Yorkers particularly hard. The state's Empower+ program, which is designed to help low-income homeowners and renters make energy-related improvements to their homes to help lower energy bills, is at risk of being severely underfunded this budget cycle. Michael Hernandez of Rewiring America talks about the program and the state budget with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

On Saturday, April 5, groups such as Indivisible are helping to organize more than 600 "Hands Off" protests around the county, telling Trump, Musk and cohorts to keep their hands off people's health care, data, jobs, and services. Prof. Steven Leibo, Professor Emeritus of International History and Politics at Russel Sage College, joins Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine to discuss the constitutional crisis presented by the actions of President Trump. In Albany, a rally will take place at 11 AM outside the Egg in Albany, with a rally at 2 at Schenectady CIty Hall. Other events in Saratoga, Saugerties, Pittsfield, Bennington. (Prof. Leibo's documentary on how the Vietnam War played out in the Capital District. https://stevenleibo.com/other-writings/from-albany-to-saigon-vietnam-the-capital-region/)

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, Mark Dunlea covers the March 19th rally for NY Heat at the capital, with speakers Liz Moran of Earth Justice followed by the two main legislative sponsors of the bill” Senator Liz Krueger and Assemblymember JoAnn Simon. Then, we have an interview about The International Symposium on Assistive Technology for Music and Art and their work with EMPAC. Later on, Marsha Lazarus sat down with Entrepreneur and founder of Meezan Kitchen LAYLA KHAFAGA to learn more about her own business. After that, Juan Pantaleon talks with Local comedian Tyler Artis about his upcoming Dark Comedy show. Finally, Thom Francis Highlights the poetry of Kathleen Anne Smith at the Honest weight food co-op. Co-hosts: Caelan McPherson & Vinny DamaPoleto Engineer: Jalaya Reid

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from a recent demonstration in Albany in support of NY Health Then, Moses Nagel brings us coverage from a town hall meeting in Poughkeepsie centered around Trump's recent policies Later on, Benno Greene talks to singer-songwriter Caity Gallagher about her upcoming project. After that, Andrea Cunliffe speaks with Michael Kirsty of the Friends of Chamber Music Troy about her upcoming Medicus Memorial Concert Finally, We go to our archives to bring you a food diary with Amy Halloran and Ellie Markovitch Co-hosts: Richard Sleeper & Jacob Boston Engineer: Jalaya Reid

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us to the packaging reduction press conference. Then, Willie Terry goes to the black family expo in schenectady and interviews Owen Gilbo. Later on, Blaise tells us how Gov. Kathy Hochul's recent comments on the CDPAP are harmful and the need for this vitally important program. After that, Moses Nagel covers the Albany Common Council Meeting acknowledging the transgender day of visibility. Finally, Previous Intern Eunice Jeong interviews Dr. G about hw economics disrupts healthcare.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, Mark Dunlea talks with Jerome Wright Co-Director of the Halt Solitary campaign; Rachel Fauss of Reinvent Albany who was part of a coalition calling to overhaul the state's Freedom of Information laws; and Dr. Oliver Fein of Physicians for a National Health Program with the NY Health Campaign. Then, Willie Terry interviews Joni Richter, Associate Director of the American Cancer Society, Cancer Center Partnership, about their project "Voices of Black Women." Later on, Andrea Cunliffe chats with Assistant Professor Tassiana Moura deOliveira about her experiences living in Brazil under Dictatorship and Democracy as a Law and Political Science Professor. After that, Juan Pantaleon talks about the competitive side of comedy with Ryan Shipley and Drew Moore who host a monthly Open Mic Comedy Competition on the last Wednesday of every month at the Van Dyck Music Club in Schenectady. Finally, Thom Francis highlights poets Jill Crammond and Cheryl A. Rice Co-hosts: Vinny DamaPoleto & Sina Basila Hickey Engineer: Jalaya Reid

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, Mark Dunlea speaks with Chris Delaney, President of AFGE Local 3343, David Banks of UUP, Seth Cohen, President of the Capital District Area Labor Federation, and Mike Keenan, a PEF Retiree on the recent Federal Unionists Network to protest federal job cuts. Then, Joanna Dreby and Moses Nagel bring us their weekly piece on migration stories from folks in our community. This week we hear from Cheikh, who grew up in Senegal and is now a professor at Union College. After that, Retired National Weather Service meteorologist Hugh Johson joins us for our weekly look at climate and his weather forecast. Later on, Khin Naing talks to two people who are a part of the upcoming Anastasia performance at Troy High School. Finally, maple syrup season is in full swing in upstate NY, so we take you to a small maple syrup operation. Co-hosts: Lennox Apudo & Brea Barthel Engineer: Jalaya Reid

Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello and her administration recently released designs to improve Ferry and Congress Street which includes additional parking space, a 12-foot car lane, and an 8-foot bike lane and a buffer between them. James Rath of Capital Streets spoke with Benno Greene & Mark Dunlea about the design, what could have been done differently, and a push for more transparency from the City of Troy in the process.

Columbia County for Palestine, Jewish Voice for Peace Albany, Palestinian Rights Committee of Albany and others are hosting a talk next Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the Hudson, NY public library on Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions campaigns with Riham Barghouti and Rebecca Vilkomerson, at 3:30 pm. One focus is to “Break the Bonds”: to have New York State wind down the $340 million it holds in risky Israel bonds. As with apartheid South Africa in the 1980s, the aim is to increase non-violent pressure to reduce the violence and force democratic change. Jim McCabe of Columbia County for Palestine talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine. (full segment)

Columbia County for Palestine, Jewish Voice for Peace Albany, Palestinian Rights Committee of Albany and others are hosting a talk on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the Hudson, NY public library on Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions campaigns with Riham Barghouti and Rebecca Vilkomerson, at 3:30 pm. One focus is to “Break the Bonds”: to have New York State wind down the $340 million it holds in risky Israel bonds. As with apartheid South Africa in the 1980s, the aim is to increase non-violent pressure to reduce the violence and force democratic change. Jim McCabe of Columbia County for Palestine talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine. (radio segment)

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, A'Livija Mullins-Richard brings us a story of someone advocating for long covid awareness. Then, Andrea Cunliffe speaks with the author of “Acting Out: How A Prison Theatre Workshop Broke Free.” Later on, Mark Dunlea reports on the March 18 NY Health Act advocacy day After that, we have an interview about RPI Black Students' Alliance Fashion Show on Eco-Futurism Finally, we end with Fermentation Friday by Ellie Markovitch who is joined by Jessie. Co-hosts: A'Livija Mullins-Richard & Richard Sleeper Engineer: Jalaya Reid

The NY Health Act is a single payer universal health care proposal, similar to an improved and expanded Medicare for All. Morgan Moore of the Metro Chapter of the Physicians for a National Health Program talks about the March 18th advocacy day for NY Health at the Capitol with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

The State Legislature this week passed their one house budget resolutions. As usual, the state Senate was stronger on climate than the Assembly or Governor. Pete Sikora of New York Communities for Change discusses the climate proposals with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

The Federal Unionists Network (FUN for short) is an informal association of federal unionists and allies organizing to support each other in strengthening unions, improving agencies, and building solidarity across the federal sector of the labor movement. Adam Pelletier is a local organizer with FUN and spoke with Mark Dunlea and Benno Greene for Hudson Mohawk Magazine about organizing a rally to protest President Trump's massive layoffs of federal workers at the Federal O'Brien Building in Albany on Friday, March 14, at 5:00 PM.

This weekend ICE officers seized Mahmoud Khalil, a leading pro-Palestinian organizer at Columbia University, who holds a green card and is married to an American citizen who is eight months pregnant. He has never been charged much less convicted of a crime. In addition to the threat to immigrants, many American who care about the first Amendment right to protest are in an uproar. Mark Dunlea interviewed UAlbany Journalism Professor Rosemary Armao about this issue. It's not the only looming danger to Freedom of the Press today. I have a few questions for Rosemary.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from the rallies at the state capital from March 4th. Then, Benno Greene talks with jazz singer Kaitlyn Fay about her upcoming performances. Later on, Benno Greene will keep the music rolling when he talks to singer-songwriter Colin Mccarthy about song-writting and the future of his music. After that, Danny Killion joins us in the studio to talk about his business, Weathered Wood. Finally, Ellie Markovitch brings us an excerpt from her series, Fermentation Fridays. Co-hosts: Richard Sleeper & Jacob Boston Engineer: Jalaya reid

Of the many rallies at the state Capitol on Tuesday March 4, two contrasting ones stand out. The first involved hundreds of striking correction officers and their supporters standing in front of the capitol calling for better working conditions in the state's prisons, starting with more staffing, less mandatory overtime, and the repeal of the HALT act which restricts the use of solitary confinement. While the Governor thought that a deal to end the illegal wildcat strike had been reached by March 7, including reviewing potential changes to the Halt Act, the union blocked it on the grounds that they had not been consulted. On Tuesday inside the Capitol, prison reform advocates called to enact several bills in response to the recent killings of two inmates by upstate correction officers – Robert Brooks and Messiah Nantwi. We hear from several state legislators – Assemblymembers Latrice Walker, Eddie Gibbs, and Anne Kelles, and Senator Julia Salazar. This was Mark Dunlea for the Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

First, We get a New York State budget update from Mark Dunlea, this time focusing on taxes and state revenues. Then, we hear a report on the recent protest held by Indivisible ADK Saratoga from Moses Nagel. Later on, my co-host Brea Barthel brings us recommendations on Youth book picks for the month from Carol Roberts at Troy Public Library. After that, we get our laughs from Juan Pantaleon who talks with Alanna Gill about an upcoming show at Stella's Pasta Bar. Finally, Thom Francis highlights Pierre Joris, the international poet, translator, and essayist. Co-hosts: Caelan McPherson & Brea Barthel Engineer: Jalaya Reid

Inspired by Finger Lakes ReUse, "Capital District ReUse" aims to establish a comprehensive, community-based reuse center that will encompass redistribution of goods, deconstruction and building materials reuse, ongoing repair opportunities, and a workforce development component for the underemployed. This center will serve as a hub for donated items from clothing to furniture, housewares to construction materials. Nancy Tudor with Zero Waste talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. For more details, see https://www.zerowastecd.org/ .

Our first story comes from Mark Dunlea, who reports on a public hearing about a recently released revised draft of the 2024 Building/Energy Code from the NY Department of State (DOS) and NYSERDA. Then, Carol Roberts from Troy Public Library tells us about many cool activities coming up this month for youth from tots to teens. After that, in their next segment of the “Everybody Moves” series, Moses Nagel and Joanna Dreby [DREH-bee] talk with Jimmy about his migration story. Later on, Elizabeth (EP) Press speaks to two formerly incarcerated reform activists about the effect of the strike by corrections officers on those currently incarcerated. Finally, Benno Greene talks with Matthew Klane, a poet, author, collage maker, and new singer-songwriter. Co-hosts: Brea Barthel & Lennox Apudo Engineer: Jalaya Reid

On Friday March 7, Chris Hedges will return to the Sanctuary for Independent Media to give the talk “Normalizing Genocide and the New World Order” which asks how the world has changed since the genocide began, how we navigate a world without rules or humanitarian law and how the genocidal violence perpetuated by the Global North, especially as the climate crisis deepens, will be turned with ever more frequency on the peoples of the Global South. He talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. (Full)

First, we start with an interview with Chris Hedges, who will be at the Sanctuary on Friday, March 7 for the talk "Normalizing Genocide and the New World Order." Then, we hear from the Ukraine Solidarity Capital District about the status of peace negotiations. Later on, on Armao on the Brink, we hear the story of one Jewish family's escape from the Soviet Union in the 70s, After that, Jalaya Reid interviews Kevin Pryor about his recent lifetime achievement award. Finally, we hear from African American journalist Walter Thorne of the Albany Business Review. Co-hosts: Mark Dunlea & Benno Greene Engineer: Jalaya Reid

Despite the significant financial and environmental problems with nuclear power, Governor Hochul is making a major push to develop more of it in NY. Partly it is out of the desire to respond to the skyrocketing electrical demands of data centers, AI, the Micron chip fab plant in Syracuse, and cryptocurrency. Many call nuclear a false climate solution since it does have a carbon footprint related to the use of cement in construction and the footprint from the processing, mining and distribution of the fuel. Plus the enormous problem of radioactive waste and the very long time needed to build nuclear plants when global warming is already breaking through the target cap of 1.5 degree C. Anne Rabe of Don't Waste NY talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Troy City Council President Sue Steele is calling for Troy to issue a statement opposing federal legislation that will reverse the 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) which strengthened lead pipe replacement requirements and lowers the allowable level of lead in drinking water. Steele talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the federal bill and the status of Troy's efforts to replace such lead pipes.