Podcast appearances and mentions of mark dunlea

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea speaks with Jess Bennett of Friends of the Mahicantuck about the organization's victory in a 6-year fight to protect a 9-acre parcel of forested land on the shores of the Hudson River. Then, Willie Terry speaks with Arthur Butler, Executive Director of the Schenectady County Human Rights Commission, about what Martin Luther King Day Means to him. Later on, on the Triple E's, H Bosh Jr speaks with Analusette Shaello, founder of DNA BodyWorx. After that, Milexy Campos brings us coverage of the Time to Tea Around the World event hosted by U Albany's Cultural Connections. Finally, we hear part 2 of Marsha Lazarus' 2-part conversation with Holocaust survivor Regina Betts about how she, her mother, and sister escaped Europe during WWII.

The Friends of the Mahicantuck are declaring victory after a six-year fight to stop development of nine acres of forest in Lansingburgh along the Hudson River after the Hudson Taconic Lands announced an agreement to purchase the property from the owner and turn it into a nature preserve. Not only does the property have unique ecological value but it has more than 7,000 years of use by indigenous groups such as the Mohican Indians. Jess Bennett discusses the successful struggle with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea gives us a second report from last week”s IMMIGRATION RIGHTS RALLY to urge NYS Legislators to pass funding for Immigrant's Rights. Then, Sina Basila Hickey talks with Eric Souther about the workshop Cloud Control: Interactive Networks for Audio-Visual Performance he will be giving virtually at RPI on Wednesday January 28. Later on, we hear a report from Andrea Cunliffe on the Anti-Ice Rally on January 23 at West Capitol Park. After that, then we hear from, American Tastes is a course with Dr. Beck Krefting at Skidmore College, an interdisciplinary exploration of the evolution of US cuisines, foodways (these are diverse) and food politics. Finally, this week, Thom Francis welcomes Victor Clevenger to the mic. He performed at The Linda. Hosts: Richard Sleeper and Caelan McPherson Engineer: Caelan McPherson

First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from NY Immigrant Coalition's rally at State Capitol to advocate for funding and policy protections for immigrant New Yorkers. Then, the Sanctuary was nominated for a HUDSY Award! Sina Basila Hickey talks to HUDSY about this community celebration. Later on, UAlbany student Justin Hurley speaks with the graduate director of sociology at the college about the challenges facing immigrant students today. After that, Jean Fei of the Social Justice Center in Albany joins us to talk about the upcoming Community Care Wellness Series. Finally, Caleb Taran speaks with singer-songwriter Grace Corbett about her perspective on life, community, and the artistic process. Co-Hosts: Richard Sleeper, Ember. Produced by: Jacob Boston

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us to the January 13th Climate activist rally. Then, Willie Terry shares excerpts from the All of Us Reclaim MLK Day 2026 event. Later on, Ghauel Yi brings us a sociological talk from Joanne Kaufman. After that, H Bosh Jr. speaks with Analusette Shellello about starting her own fitness company. Finally, Meg Kelly interviews Professor John Garver about Rock Salt ecology.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us Judith Enck of Beyond Plastic, Sam Fein who's the City Auditor in Albany, and Blair Horner from NYPIRG to talk about the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act. Then, Moses Nagel brings us voices from the MLK Day Interfaith Peace Walk on Saturday January 17. Later on, Yi Lu spoke with Prof. Haoyu Wang about Artificial Intelligence: What It Does, What It Means, and Why It Matters. After that, We welcome Thom Francis, the Board President of Hudson Valley Writers Guild , and the producer of the Next up. Finally, Thom Francis welcomes local writers Carlton Wells & Rhonda Rosenheck to the mic. They shared their work at the Poetic License Poetry Reading and Open Mic. Hosts: Vinny DamaPoleto and Caelan McPherson Engineers: Caelan McPherson

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from Governor Hochul's State of the State address where hundreds of activists lined up at to urge the governor to increase investment in renewable and more affordable energy. Then, Moses Nagel brings us coverage from the first Troy City Council meeting of 2026, a meeting entirely dedicated to hearing from the Troy public . After that, Sina Basila Hickey brings us coverage on the Lunar New year with Asian Arts NY. Finally, in commemoration of the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr day. Richard Sleeper will read an excerpt we who believe in freedom, a book from the late Alice Green, a well respected local civil rights activist Co-hosts: Richard Sleeper and Ember Keahi-Grigoraskos Engineer: Jacob Boston *due to a tech issue, the last segment is actually first.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea chats with City Council President Sue Steele about the Council's plans for the upcoming year. Then, Mark Dunlea speaks with Dr. Joseph Romm, a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. Later on, we are joined by Jamaica Miles of All of Us to talk about the upcoming “Reclaim MLK Day 2026” event. After that, on this week's Albany comedy interview corner Juan sits down with Greg Creft and Craig Neslar to learn about the upcoming Josephs House Shelter Comedy show. Finally, up next to the mic Thom Francis welcomes local writers S.L. Maurice & Shannon Kauderer to the mic Hosts: Vinny DamaPoleto and Caelan McPherson Engineers: Caelan McPherson

Dr. Joseph Romm is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media (PCSSM). He joins Mark Dunlea of the Hudson Mohawk Magazine to discuss his new report New York's Nuclear Anti-Affordability Fiasco: Why the State's Deeply Flawed Energy Plan Would Explode Electricity Rates . Romm also responds to Governor Hochul's State of the State address, where she called for the development of 5 GW of new nuclear power.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from the launch of the Hinckel United Tenant Union at Hinckel Brewery Apartments in Park Avenue in Albany. Then, Mark Dunlea talks to members of various advocacy groups at the Peoples State of State advocating for various issues such as: a more robust food assistance program and the rejection of building new nuclear capacities in NY state. Later on, Hugh Johnson joins us to discuss some of the significant weather events of 2025. After that, we have our weekly series Everybody Moves where Yue, an international student from China joins us to talk about his migration journey to the US. Finally, Yi Lu talks to end of life doula Michele Polacinski about her work at the Albany Death Cafe.

First, Mark Dunlea reviews Governor Hochul's second climate report card with Climate Can't Wait' Bob Cohen Then, Frances Sweet of Indivisible joins us in the studio to talk about their upcoming events that contrasts the the efforts of civil rights activist Martin Luther King to those of President Trump Later on, Yi Lu from UAlbany talks to Amanda E., of the Capital Region Sanctuary Coalition, about community members have come together to report ICE activity and stand against mass deportation After that, we have some youth book recommendations from the Troy Public Library Finally, we hear about chickens and compost at Radix Co-Hosts; Richard Sleeper, Ember. Engineer: Jacob Boston

The Democrats in last year 's elections won all six Council seats in Troy. City Council President Sue Steele discusses the Council's plans for the upcoming year with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. Issues discussed include increasing public input; Good Cause eviction; City Hall; and a proposed moratorium on Battery Storage.

Climate Can't Wait, a statewide coalition of over 55 environmental, climate, and community groups, released its second climate report card for Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY). The final grade was an F based on her track record of backsliding on implementation of critical climate legislation and failing to take actions to achieve the mandates of New York State's 2019 Climate Law (the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act or CLCPA). An Albany Supreme Court decision last October, Citizen Action of New York vs. DEC, found that the Hochul administration's failure to issue greenhouse gas reduction regulations as required by the Climate Law was illegal. Bob Cohen reviews the report card with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Medea Benjamin, co-founder of Code Pink, discusses the kidnapping of Venezuela's President Maduro by the Trump administration with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine. ON Tuesday, Medea interrupted a presentation by the American ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS) to challenge their claim that this was purely a law enforcement action rather than regime change and seizure of oil. Medea expects a close but losing vote along party lines on Thursday when the Senate votes on a War Powers Resolution seeking to rein in Trump and restore constitutional rules.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea talks with Joe Seeman, who is a volunteer with Indivisible ADK/Saratoga, who held a rally in Glens Falls to remind people of the coup attempt on January 6th, 2020. Then, we have a segment about the resources provided by the YWCA and speak with Jamie Crouse. After that, we mark the new year with a recording from a peace walk. Finally, Thom Francis welcomes local poets Celeste and R.M. Engelhardt to the mic. Co-hosts Vinny DamaPoleto and Sina Basila Hickey

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage of a protest on Wolf Road against the US government's actions to kidnap and criminally charge the President Maduro of Venezuela. Then, Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood will be showing the documentary film “Heightened Scrutiny” in Troy on January 22, and we'll hear from the film's director, Sam Feder. Later on, we welcome back retired National Weather Serviceman Hugh Johnson for our weekly weather update. After that, we have Everybody Moves our weekly series that profiles the migration stories from people in our community. Finally, we have Mark Dunlea brings us his coverage of the protests to demand the release of the Bakhtani family from ICE detention. co-hosts Sean Bernyk and Sina Basila Hickey

January 6, 2026, is the 5th anniversary of Donald Trump's unsuccessful coup to overthrow the election of Joe Biden as President. Unfortunately, the Justice Department and Democrats failed to hold Trump accountable for the coup and once re-elected, Trump pardoned all those convicted of violent actions at the Capitol. On January 3, Indivisible ADK/Saratoga held a rally in Glens Falls to remind people of the coup. That morning Trump kidnapped the President of Venezuela, killing at least 40 people in doing so. Joe Seeman talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the event.

This is the Hudson Mohawk Magazine's holiday special on Gaza, produced and hosted by Moses Nagel. The stories we highlight include: - Benno Green's interview with with a healthcare worker at Albany Medical Center. - Elizabeth EP Press speaks with a nurse who volunteered in Gaza and the WestBank.  -Mark Dunlea speaks with Phylis Benis ahead of this years' Kateri Peace conference. -Albany's Jewish Voice for Peace chapter on the detention of Columbia student Mahmoud Kahlil. -A public Sukkot celebration to demand an end to the starvation of Gaza -Mark Dunlea speaks to Tom Ellis of The Palestinian Rights Committee about the current ceasefire and fundraising for Gaza.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, Moses Nagel brings us coverage from an upcoming speakout and vigil for unhoused people in Albany being sponsored by the National Union of the Homeless and the Poor People's Campaign. Then, Sina Basila Hickey brings us coverage from a rally organized by No Kings Collective Albany and Capital Region Sanctuary Coalition to stop ICE's detainment of immigrant labor workers at Home Depot parking lots. Later on, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from a recent press conference where the Schenectady Food Council discussed their legislative priorities for the year. After that, Sina Basila Hickey talks to Jack Magai of More Trees Arborist Collective about the Sanctuary's recent loss of one of our spruce trees. Finally, we celebrate Hanukkah with an interview with singer/songwriter and Klezmer musician Adah Hetko about what it means to be Jewish in America.

Rev. Dustin Longmire of the Messiah Lutheran Church in Schenectady and Board Chair of Rotterdam Community Center, spoke at a recent press conference of the Schenectady Food Council. The Council has three legislative priorities this year: raising the minimum SNAP benefits in the state, funding statewide hunger relief programs like the Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program, and making it easier for institutions like schools and hospitals to buy food products locally. Rev. Longmire talks about hunger policy with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine, along with discussiing his community food advocates program.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us to an anti ICE protest outside the Home Depot. Then, Willie Terry attends the fundraiser concert for the Underground Railroad Education Center at the NYS museum. Later on, Mark Dunlea speaks with Alex Patterson about the update to the state energy plan. After that, Sina speaks with Meredith Kooi of Wave Farm about WGXC's efforts to expand their support of community radio. Finally, We speak with Marisa Espe about Albany Institute's Black Dimensions in Art exhibition

On Tuesday December 16, the Hochul administration approved an update to the state energy plan which embraced an All-of-the-Above energy policy including fossil fuels and nuclear power. Many climate groups challenged the plan as being out of compliance with the goals included in the CLCPA, the state's climate law five years ago. Many are disappointed that not only has Hochul and NYPA failed to commit to build 15 GW of publicly owned renewable energy to meet the state's climate goal, but recently backed down to 5.5 GW. Alex Patterson of the Public Power NY Coalition talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea covers a rally to urge Governor Hochul to sign the repeal of the 100 foot rule. Then, the Sanctuary's Executive Director Ren Lee reflects on the past Sanctuary season. Later on, we talk with visitor John Menger about rocket competition. After that, Juan Pantaleon brings us a comedy interview. Finally, Thom Francis highlights local poets.

On Dec. 17, Governor Hochul announced that she was willing to sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act - provided lawmakers passed a new version with several amendments. Corinne Carey, who lead the decade long fight for the measure on behalf of Compassion and Choices, talks about the victory with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

In "Great Power Imperialism or Democratic Global Governance?", Larry Wittner, Emeritus Professor of History at SUNY Albany, explores the political ramifications of the bromance between Donatd Trump and Russian President Putin. Wittner talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about Europe, Ukraine, Venezuela, South America, and the rise of the neonazi movement. https://columbusfreepress.com/article/great-power-imperialism-or-democratic-global-governance

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea speaks with Bebhin Francis of the National Union of the Homeless about their advocacy efforts to get the county of Albany to increase the support offered to unhoused individuals during the winter. Then, Sean Bernyk talks with Paul F. Cole of the Kate Mullany National Historic Site about the site's history and the iconic labour leader Kate Mullany who organized the first national all-female labour union, the Collar Laundry Union, here in Troy. Later on, Hugh Johnson joins us for our last weather show for the year where we'll have a recap of this year's significant weather events and what's in-store for the weather this week. After that, we have the weekly segment Everybody Moves. This week we hear Joanna Dreby talk to Hoora, a University at Albany alumnus about her immigration journey from Iran to the Capital District. Finally, Marsha Lazarus joins us for a special live interview to talk about the preparations and festivities of this Hanukkah which runs from December 14th to December 22nd.

On Saturday, December 13, local immigrant rights advocates joined in a national day of protest against ICE and Home Depot with a rally and clothing drive at Crossgates Common. The activists demanded that the company take immediate action to stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in and around its stores nationwide. Across the country, Home Depot locations have become flashpoints in a growing human rights crisis. Immigration raids at and around stores have led to chaotic, violent, and frightening encounters—not only for immigrant workers and day laborers, but also for customers and surrounding communities. We hear from No Kings Collective Albany co-leader Bryan Paz-Hernandez, Tara from the Party of Socialism and Liberation, and Jahaira Roldan of the NY Immigration Coalition. This has been Mark Dunlea for the Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from a demonstration where over 100 climate activists rallied at the state capital urging Governor Hochul to sign legislation that would lower utility bills. Then, Sina Basila Hickey learns about ear seeds acupuncture with Gina Mauro. Later on, Chloe, a student at Skidmore College, will talk about how to prevent and treat cooking burns as the holiday seasons approaches. After that, artist Delphi, one of the A Big Gay Market vendors, joins us in-studio to talk about his work as well as his journey as an artist. Finally, we'll hear some kid community voices from Healing Day. Co-hosts: Richard Sleeper, Jacob Boston, and Ember. Jacob Boston engineered.

At a recent meeting of the Albany County Legislature, 8 individuals with the Albany Chapter of the National Union of the Homeless urged the county to create a shelter for homeless individuals at the closed College of St. Rose campus. The group will also participate in the longest day, a national day of action, with an event and march on Dec. 21 starting at the Albany DSS office on Washington near Dove. St. Bebhinn Francis provides an update to Mark Dunlea for the Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea speaks with Mario Bruzzone about the NYIC's latest report on ICE activity. Then, we hear more about the Afghan Family who was taken to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement office on Monday, even though this family's visa was originally valid until 2026. Later on, Willie Terry brings us to the site of a massive thanksgiving food distribution thanks to the regional food bank. After that, we get some perspective on learning new things and working through frustration from Laurel. Finally, Carolyn Tennant interviews author Pamela McColl about the history of Christmas poetry in a piece from our archives

On September 6th, regular US Americans set out from Philadelphia's Independence Hall, carrying a copy of the U.S. Constitution on a 160-mile pilgrimage to the steps of Congress in Washington, D.C. Janet Carmosky spoke about this march, the message, and why it's important to speak up when "the promises of the Constitution are being broken" with Mark Dunlea.

The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) has released a new report analyzing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforcement practices in New York. The report reveals disproportionate impact of ICE arrests on Latino communities across the state. Mario Bruzzone, VP for Policy at NYIC, discusses the report with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea discusses the status of the Medical Aid in Dying Act with Corinne Carey of Compassion & Choices' New York and New Jersey. Then, Sina Basila Hickey has a story on an unexpected report to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement visit for an Afghan family which prompted a community response. Later on, retired national weather service meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us to discuss last week's snow storm and what to expect from the weather this winter. After that, Armanee Stenor chats with Jay, an international student from Singapore as part of Everybody Moves. Finally, Sean Bernyk talks with Kathy Sheehan of Hart Cluett Museum about the history of the city of Troy.

On Saturday, December 6, the Albany Palestinian Rights Committee did a Joy and Resilence event at the Radix Ecological Sustainability Center in the South End of Albany to raise funds to be directly distributed to beekeepers and farmers in Palestine! Hana and Nora, both of whom will shortly travel to Palestine, talks about the group's effort with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.b

The NYS Legislature has passed the Medical Aid in Dying Act, which would give terminally ill individuals in pain the option of a physician assisted suicide. The Governor has indicated that she wants several changes in the law before she will agree to sign it. Corinne Carey, Compassion & Choices' Senior Campaign Director for New York and New Jersey, discusses the status of the bill with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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/

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.

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/

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.

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.

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.

On Friday, Nov. 7, Gov. Hochul announced her approval of a 17-mile underwater natural gas pipeline near New York City and an agreement that allows Greenidge Generation to continue using fracked gas to power its Bitcoin mining operation on Seneca Lake for the next five years. Both reversed previous decisions that the projects conflicted with the state's climate law. Yvonne Taylor of Seneca Lake Guardian talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the Greenidge decision.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea talks with Danny Boudreau, the co-chair of the Ranked Choice Voting campaign on rank choice voting in Albany. Then, Sean Bernyk speaks with University at Albany's Prof. David Hochfelder on about the 98 acres of land that were seized and demolished by the government in 1962. Later on Meg Kelly talks with John Garver on the impact of road salt on local rivers and creeks. After that, we hear from Darian, a sociology student at UAlbany and an international student from the autonomous region of Inner Mongolia in China as part of the Everybody Moves series. Finally, Benno Green speaks with singer-songwriter Girl Blue about her musical influences and her debut album “Forever For Awhile.”