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New York Rep. Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus on the Congressional Corner. This conversation was held April 14.
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We start off with a report from the Renewable Heat Now lobby day at the State Capitol. Then, we hear about a forum in Hudson this Saturday on Boycott, Divestment and Sanction. Later on, Armao on the Brink examines the impact of Trump's efforts to defund USAID After that, we have a live interview with James Rath of Capital Street about Troy's efforts to redesign the Congress and Ferry Streets. We finish with a report from Monday's Town Hall meeting in Schenectady with Congress member Paul Tonko. Co-hosts: Benno Greene & Mark Dunlea Engineer: Jalaya Reid
Tonight on The Last Word: Trump-Musk cuts are creating chaos inside the federal government. Also, Donald Trump invokes the Alien Enemies Act for the fourth time in history. Plus, Democrats issue a warning over possible GOP Medicaid cuts. The Black Lives Matter Plaza is removed amid Trump funding cut threats. And Tulsi Gabbard says Trump and Putin are “very good friends.” David Fahrenthold, Barbara McQuade, Rep. Paul Tonko, and Amb. Michael McFaul join Jonathan Capehart.
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Moses Nagel reports on a rally held by democratic representatives and members of the immigration community opposing an Albany visit by Trump's border czar. Then, federal workers and Congressman Paul Tonko speak at the Roundtable Discussion with Fired Federal Workers to Highlight the Local Impact of the DOGE Cuts in Albany. Later on, another episode of Disability Trivia with Blaise Bryant and Cara Liebowitz. After that, a representative of the Troy DSA joins us in the studio to discuss Good Cause Eviction. Finally, Shawn Young, co-founder of civil rights group All of Us in Schenectady, discusses women's history month and the ongoing crisis in New York prisons with Eva Bass.
On Friday, March 7, 2025, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended a "Roundtable Discussion with Fired Federal Workers to Highlight Local Impact of the Doge Cuts" hosted by Congressman Paul Tonko at the Albany Community Action Partnership on Sheridan Avenue. In this part one Labor segment, Willie recorded exerts from Congressman Tonko and various Federal Workers who were fired.
Who will go to Congress when New York Representative Elise Stefanik heads to the UN?In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, wraps up his conversation with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded February 13th.
A major budget fight is on tap in Washington.In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, continues his conversation with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded February 13th.
It has been a bruising start to the second Trump administration.In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded February 13th.
Democrats don't have many chips to play next year.In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, wraps up his conversation with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded November 13th.
Is the CHIPS Act here to stay?In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, continues his conversation with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded November 13th.
Not all Democrats were on the outs on election day.In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded November 13th.
Welcome back to the World Series of Politics! This week Brandt Iden and Brendan Bussmann digest last week's election results, digging into the ballot measures that prevailed and the ones that failed. The top of the ticket is also up for discussion. The Presidency, Senate and most likely the House are all under Republican control. Does that mean the federal regulation bill filed by Democrats Richard Blumenthal and Paul Tonko is dead in the water? Find out in another episode of the World Series of Politics!
On Friday Sept. 29, about 100 people rallied in Townsend Park to protest Israel's expansion of the war against Palestinians into Lebanon. The group called for a US arms embargo to Israel. They then marched to Cong. Paul Tonko's office. We hear from various voices, including Anthony, Eyad Alkurabi and Tom Ellis of the Palestinian Rights Committee, Paul Dworkin, Andrew Seeman of the Party of Socialism and Liberation, and a young Lebanese woman. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. Photos at https://photos.app.goo.gl/uqXcE8egyp9kV9nd9
The key to power in Washington is often longevity.In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, wraps up his interview with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded September 3rd.
A new bill is aimed at curing Parkinson's disease.In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, continues his conversation with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded September 3rd.
It's election season, but Congress still has some big work to do.In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded September 3rd
Bibi is coming back to Washington. In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, wraps up his interview with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This conservation was recorded June 25th.
What will the Supreme Court do next term? In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, continues his interview with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This conservation was recorded June 25th.
The over/under on this segment is 10 minutes at +150. If that makes sense to you, you've probably wagered on sports. In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded June 25th.
Congressional primaries are almost here. In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, wraps up his conversation with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded April 24.
President Biden sure loves chips. In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, continues his conversation with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded April 24.
Congress has finally delivered some big bills to President Biden. In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded April 24.
March Madness means sports gambling madness, too.In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, wraps up his conversation with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded March 14.
Congressional lines are changing again in the Empire State.In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, continues his conversation with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded March 14.
Are we getting closer to a cure for Parkinson's?In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded March 14.
President Biden delivered a forceful State of the Union address.In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded March 8.
New York's governor used to be a New York Congresswoman. In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, wraps up his conversation with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded January 8.
A deal to avert a government shutdown is within reach. In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded January 8.
A deal to avert a government shutdown is within reach. In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded January 8.
After a brief pause, the Israel-Hamas war is back on. In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, wraps up his conversation with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded December 5.
The College of Saint Rose is going under. In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, continues his conversation with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded December 5.
Congressman George Santos is now former Congressman George Santos. In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded December 5.
The Republican civil war continues in the House.In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, wraps up his conversation with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded October 5.
Speaker Kevin McCarthy is now former Speaker Kevin McCarthy.In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, continues his conversation with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded October 5.
October 6, 2023 was the fifth anniversary of the Schoharie limo crash. In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded October 5.
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Willie Terry's interview with Larry Wittner about the upcoming 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Solidarity Committee of the Capital District. Then, we have Mark Dunlea's profile of Democrat-Working Families Party candidate for Troy Mayor Nina Nichols. Later on, for this week's Triple Es, H Bosh Jr interviews Cora Schroeter, senior constituent representative manager for congress member Paul Tonko. After that, Elizabeth EP Press profiles Republican candidate for Troy City Council President Brad Lewis. Finally, Andrea Cunliffe interviews Barry Shiffman of the Banff International String Quartet Competition.
Governor Hochul says New York needs help from the feds. In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, wraps up his conversation with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded August 25th.
Will the federal government shut down again? In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, continues his conversation with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded August 25th.
The August recess is winding doing. In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded August 25th.
The horse racing industry is under new oversight.In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, wraps up his conversation with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded June 26.
Should Congress investigate the OceanGate disaster?In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, continues his conversation with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded June 26.
All eyes are on Russia. In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded June 26.
In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, wraps up his conversation with WAMC's Alan Chartock.
Democrats say the House Republicans' budget bill is bad news for Americans.In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, continues his conversation with WAMC's Alan Chartock.
Nearly five years after the tragedy, a trial is starting in the Schoharie limo case.In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, speaks with WAMC's Alan Chartock.
March Madness means millions in sports betting.In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, wraps up his conversation with WAMC's Alan Chartock.
August sounds far away, but in terms of the debt ceiling, it's getting closer.In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, continues his conversation with WAMC's Alan Chartock.
Train derailments around the country are leading to environmental concerns.In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, speaks with WAMC's Alan Chartock.
It remains to be seen if divided government will work.In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, wraps up his conversation with WAMC's Alan Chartock.
Celebrating their legislative victories of 2022, House Democrats are getting adjusted to life in the minority. In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, continues his conversation with WAMC's Alan Chartock.