Best Schenectady Podcasts (2025)

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Art Night Schenectady 9:46

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Art Night Schenectady is a free monthly community celebration of local and regional creatives. held the third Friday of the month. President of Art Night Schenectady, Craig Petreikis, spoke with Susan Brink. The next event is July 18th, starting at 5pm with local fine artists and music at over a dozen locations in downtown, including the Museum of …

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Schenectady County SummerNight with Rich Ruzzo and Maureen Neufeld 49:18

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Schenectady County legislator Rich Ruzzo and Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation executive director Maureen Neufeld stopped by the podcast studio to talk about the 19th annual Schenectady County SummerNight event on Friday, July 11. The guests discussed the economic impact, as well as the community bond that an event of this magnitude has …

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Sydney Worthley - Singer, Songwriter, Schenectady SummerNight opening act 49:27

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At just 14 years old, Sydney Worthley released her first album. Fast-forward through the pandemic, and two more albums later, she is the opening act for the Schenectady County Summer Night free concert series on State Street, in front of thousands of fans. The 2025 Eddy Pop Artist of the Year award-winner talks about her musical influences as a Tay…

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HMM_07-11-2025 59:36

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage on the Department of Environmental Conservations’s recent environmental assessment on cryptominingThen, Blaise Bryant shares a tribute to Denise DiNoto, a life-long disability rights advocate who passed away from COVID-19 complications in June.Later on, Andrea Cunliffe cover…

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Denise DiNoto Tribute Covid-19 Pandemic 10:48

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Denise DiNoto, a life-long disability rights advocate passed away in June after a long illness. In the first of several tributes Blaise Bryant shares with us part of a conversation from 2021 about how people with disabilities were impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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Behind the Plate at Troy Central Little League's Summer Tournament Home Opener 9:59

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On June 30th, 2025, the Troy Central Little League baseball team played their home opener in this year's summer tournament. Jacob Boston was in attendance and spoke to both players and coaches of the team as they begin their championship chase!By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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Censorship in the Arts 10:25

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The summer of 2025 marked the First Capital Region Festival of Threatre:4 days of theatre productions, readings, discussions, workshops, and panel discussions. Hudson Mohawks Magazine’s Andrea Cunliffe attended the panel discussion “Fighting Censorship Today.” The discussion was about the impact censorship has on the arts and its mutual responsibil…

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DEC Issues Environmental Assessment of Cryptocurreny 10:35

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Climate activists several years ago successfully to get a moratorium on the use of fossil fueled power plants for cryptomining while an environmental impact assessment was completed by the NYS DEC (Dept. of Environmental Conservation). While the moratorium has expired, the draft Environmental Impact Statement was recently released. Irene Weiser of …

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"Generations of Art" Opens at Art66 11:39

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“Generations of Art” is an upcoming exhibition taking place this weekend at Art 66 in Averill Park. It featured Tali Saxton and her 7 grandchildren. Tali spoke with Sina Basila Hickey and Khin for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.https://www.instagram.com/art66averillpark/By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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Middle Aged Dad Jam Band in Albany 29:44

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David Wain and Ken Marino are names you may recognize from their many movie and TV credits, including the “Wet Hot American Summer” franchise, “The Residence” on Netflix, and MTV’s ‘90s sketch comedy show “The State.” Their latest venture is something a little different—they formed a garage band during the pandemic, and their jam session videos too…

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HMM_07-10-2025 59:04

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Ellie Irons interviews artist Nicole Chochrek on Broken Plastics and working with the Water Justice Lab on the Sanctuary campusThen, Willie Terry speaks with the founders of the Underground Railroad Education Center in Albany about Black communities during the time of James Knapp in the gilded age.Later o…

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The E Block is on their Welcome to the Neighborhood Tour 10:04

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The E Block is on their Welcome to the Neighborhood Tour, and members Luke Pascarella and Devin Tetlak spoke with producer Brad Monkell.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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Artist Nicole Chochrek on Broken Plastics 10:02

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Artist Nicole Chochrek spoke with Ellie Irons and Ileya du Boulay about her ongoing project Broken Plastics, her workshop with Water Justice Lab, and how microplastics are present across aquatic habitats.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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The World of James Knapp: Black Life in Gilded Age Albany (P-6) UREC 10:18

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On Sunday, May 4, 2025, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended Historic Cherry Hill's Albany History Fair. The theme of the history fair was "The World of James Knapp: Black Life in Glided Age Albany." In this sixth Labor segment, Willie recorded the presentation given at the history fair by the Co-Founders of the …

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HMM_07-09-2025 57:51

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Mark Dunlea reports on the proposed greenhouse gas reporting regulations by the Hochul administrationThen, we have a special twenty-minute segment with a woman who was caught up in an ICE raid here in the Capital District.After that, an archived segment of Armao on the Brink on government secrecyFinally, …

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Dio Kaufman on Saratoga Spring's Anti-Homeless Ordinance 10:21

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On July 1st 2025 the government of Saratoga Springs passed an ordinance that made camping and the use of camping equipment on city property a fineable offense. However, community members and activists objected to this ordinance at the public hearing held on July 1st saying that the vague wording essentially criminalizes homelessness in the city. I …

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ACIC - Revhouse Promotions 10:18

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This week Revhouse Promotions aka Joe Revette and Jakeb House are in studio to promote their next show Lol @ Lucy's in Glens Falls featuring Shawn Barnes who also joins us and sits down with Host Juan Pantaleon to discuss Revhouse's contribution to local comedy and steady rising success.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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HMM_07-08-2025 59:18

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Mark Dunlea speaks with Doctor Angela Pressley of The Fort Stops PFAS about a research project that the organization Clean Earth wants to conduct over a couple of weeks where they will perform a “thermal desorption treatment” of 5,000 tons of PFAS-Contaminated soil.Then, Marsha Lazarus, continues their co…

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Talking With Poets - Kendall Hoeft and Poetyc Visionz at The Low Beat 10:08

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This week, Thom Francis welcomes poets Kendall Hoeft and Poetyc Visionz to mic. They shared their work at the Brass Tacks open mic at The Low Beat in Albany, NY, on December 4, 2018. —The Brass Tacks open mic series at The Low Beat continued on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 with many poets signing up to share their work with the pre-holiday crowd. On t…

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Hugh Johnson on Texas Floods and Tropical Storm Chantal 10:06

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This week Hugh Johnson talks about the devastating flooding in Texas and he also tells us about Tropical Storm Chantal and where this tropical storm his heading next. the weekly weather report.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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HMM_07-07-2025 57:58

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Sal Rochelle reports on the Saratoga City Council meeting where Saratogans turned up to oppose a so-called "camping ban" Then, Moses Nagel reports from the ICE Out of Albany protest on July 2. Later on, we have an interview with retired National Weather Service Meteorologist Hugh JohnsonAfter that, Joanna…

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Galway Jazz Festival 8:24

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Susan Brink speaks with musician, educator and founder of Capital District Jazz, Keith Pray about the inaugural edition of the Galway Jazz Fest.https://www.facebook.com/events/1402686467554611?active_tab=aboutBy Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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Citizen Action on DEC Greenhouse Gas Reporting Regs 9:59

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July 1 was the deadline for public comments on NYS's reporting regulations for greenhouse gas emissions. Bob Cohen of Citizen Action talks about the regs but notes that far more important and not yet issued are the state's regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.…

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Residents Oppose Burning of PFAS Soil in Ft. Edwards 9:36

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Clean Earth has submitted an application to the NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to conduct a two-week pilot thermal desorption treatment of 5,000 tons of PFAS-Contaminated soil at their Ft. Edwards facility. While described as a research project, none of the staff of Clean Earth have sufficient scientific credentials for such a study.…

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Report from ICE Out! Rally 10:00

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On July 2, Local groups held a rally on Frisbie Avenue facing the FBI headquarters where ICE has been staging vehicles and people for local raids. The rally demanded ICE OUT of Albany in order to protect immigrants and reinforce Albany’s status as a sanctuary community. After the rally, groups spread out to various Albany neighborhoods to pass out …

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Everybody Moves- Renee 9:58

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Everybody Moves Series: Migration Stories from our Community.This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all, and teaches us much, because it is a part of the human experience. This week: R…

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HMM_07-04-2025 The Aunties Dandelion 55:11

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In place of our regular Hudson Mohawk Magazine programing, today we share this episode of The Aunties Dandelion podcast called "Auntie Katsitsionni Fox (Kanyen'kehà:ka) Filmmaker, Artist, Potter."Show Notes:AUNTIE: Wa’tkwanonhweráton. Greetings, love, and respect from me to all of you. On this edition of The Aunties Dandelion we’re visiting with Ka…

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Food is a Human Right: from the Capital Region to Palestine 11:45

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Jewish Voice for Peace Albany is addressing hunger with their current campaign, a Solidarity fundraiser for Gaza Soup Kitchen and Soul Fire Farm. While Gaza Soup Kitchen is working on supplying food for people in need of food in Gaza, Soul Fire Farm will be supplying food for local, undocumented families. JVP-Albany member Branda Miller spoke about…

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HMM_07-03-2025 58:38

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Mark Dunlea reports on President Trump’s push to cut food safety nets. Then, Blaise Bryant shares Medicaid stories from the folks in the disability community. Later on, Willie Terry takes us back to the history fair with the theme "The World of James Knapp: Black Life in Gilded Age Albany."After that, Mar…

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Cathy Gatta talks about Freedom Park concert series and muisc around the Capital Region 40:35

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Freedom Park board president Cathy Gatta stopped by to talk about this year's Freedom Park concert series in Scotia along with all things music in the Capital Region. There were plenty of laughs as Stan kept on referring to the '3rd on the 4th' celebration in Schenectady instead of the '4th on the 3rd' that led into a poor Abbot and Costello mistak…

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Garland Nelson - Musician, singer, founder Soul Session on life, spiritual journeys and more 54:13

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By Stan Hudy

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Saratogans Turn Up Against "Camping Ban" 11:32

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On July 1, many Saratogans turned up to oppose a so-called "camping ban" ordinance that would criminalize a wide range of actions and situations of homelessness. The proposal was put forth by Councilmember Coll on the eve of the Saratoga racetrack opening for the season, and residents were alarmed that he broadcast photographs taken of sleeping peo…

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The World of James Knapp: Black Life in Gilded Age Albany (P-5) UREC 9:48

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On Sunday, May 4, 2025, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended Historic Cherry Hill's Albany History Fair. The theme of the history fair was "The World of James Knapp: Black Life in Glided Age Albany." In this fifth Labor segment, Willie recorded the presentation given at the history fair by the Co-Founders of the …

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Kieran of Stoker Talks About the Band's Sound and Upcoming Performance 10:35

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Stoker is a rock band from Albany NY heavily influenced by progressive rock, metal, and math rock. Benno Greene talked with Kieran Robbins, one of the guitarists and vocalists of the band, about their upcoming performance on July 11th and their new sound.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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HMM_07-02-2025 58:48

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, we hear about the efforts to keep ICE out of Albany.Then, we get a first hand report about the recent peace protests at the NATO summit.Later on, Rosemary Armao reviews the threats by President Trump to cut off funding for public broadcasting.After that, Benno Greene talks with Kieran of the band Stoker a…

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Connect to Nature at Grafton Lakes State Park 10:05

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Grafton Lakes State Park has a great balance of trails and lakes, having the largest beach in the Capital Regions. The summer swimming season began on Memorial Day, with the Sand Castle competition taking place on the 4th of July. Andrea Cunliffe from Hudson Mohawk Magazine meets up with Grafton Lake State Park Manager Melissa Miller to talk about …

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Trump Pushes to Cut Food Safety Net 9:54

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With President Trump massive tax cut and budget bill having moved back from the Senate to the House for a final vote, feeding programs are facing even larger cuts. The proposals include shifting some of the costs on to states, which will give them more incentives to deny food benefits to applicants. The Republicans are also seeking to increase the …

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Armao on the Brink: Trump's Cuts to Public Broadcasting 10:20

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The Trump administration is determined to make good on a threat Republicans have made for 30 years — to cut or eliminated funding for public broadcast. In this week’s On the Brink Rosemary Armao talks with Mitch Teich, the station manager of North Country Public Radio based in Canton about what the loss of federal tax dollars might mean in the rura…

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ICE OUT Rally in Albany on July 2 9:29

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On July 2nd, the Capital Region Sanctuary Committee held a rally saying ICE OUT of Albany in order to protect immigrants and reinforce Albany's status as a sanctuary community. Carrie Kuehl of the Capital District Board Watch talked to Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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Zine Store Paper Moon Moves Locations 11:29

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Paper Moon sells books, magazines, local art, and also hosts events. Owner Joshua Gruft spoke about the store's recent move and how the 6 Brunswick Rd, Troy location offers new possibilities with Vinny DamaPoleto and Caelan McPherson.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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UNAC, GWUAN Report on NATO Summit 10:01

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On June 24-25, the 32 members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), their partner countries, and the European Union met in Hague, Netherlands, on 24–25 June 2025. Joe Lombardo of Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace and United National Anti-war Coalition (UNAC) and Pippa Bartolotti of Global Women United for peace Against NATO, (GWUAN) talk to…

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ACIC - Hilarity and Hops 8:30

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This week Comedy Power couple Kay Goutos and Padrick Smith are in studio promoting Hilarity and Hops a multi venue Open Mic comedy competition in Glens Falls. They talk with Host Juan Pantaleon about what to expect from the Competition and how you can get involved.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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ICE Out of Albany rally on Wed. July 2 11:56

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Due to the frequent ICE raids in Albany, Capital Region Sanctuary Coalition has organized the "ICE Out of Albany" rally, taking place on Wednesday, July 2 at Frisbie Ave at 5:30pm. Kelley of CRSC talk with Vinny DamaPolito and Caelan McPherson.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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HMM_07-01-2025 59:12

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, we speak with a representative of the Capital Region Sanctuary Coalition about the Wednesday ICE Out of Albany protest.Then, Sina Basila Hickey speaks with a veterans group about the toll of fireworks on veterans with PTSD. Later on, Marsha Lazarus speaks with Sheilah Sable, owner of Call Sheilah, and dis…

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Troy Central Little League Coach Uncle Mac Talks Building Commmunity 10:06

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Troy Central Little League baseball coach Uncle Mac is back at Hudson Mohawk Magazine to talk to Jacob Boston about building community, mentorship, and how his motivation has shifted throughout his tenure with Troy Central ahead of the teams upcoming tournament starting Monday, June 30th.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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Peter Goutos - Lighting up the Firecracker 4 4-mile race for decades 39:13

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The All-American celebration in Saratoga Springs has stepped off with the annual Firecracker 4 4-mile race throughout the city for the past 18 years. Its creation, growth, and continued success began with a meeting among a dedicated group of parents seeking to raise funds for Saratoga Springs High School’s cross-country, track, and field programs. …

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Talking Pool Halls, Trailer Parks, & Zines with Rebecca Schumejda (Revisited) 9:59

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Thom Francis introduces us to poet, editor, and educator Rebecca Schumejda. In their conversation they discuss writing about the people she met at the pool hall she once owned, her online zine “Trailer Park Quarterly,” and keeping poetry accessible. The latest edition of “Trailer Park Quarterly” will be available online at https://trailerparkquarte…

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HMM_06-30-2025 58:34

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Mark Dunlea speaks with Joe Ritchie, chair of Lights Out Norlite to give update on the status of lawsuits against Norlite by the state and public citizens due to the health and environmental impacts of the waste incineration facility.Then, Andrea Cunliffe brings us coverage from the June 16th townhall at …

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Voices from Rep. Paul Tonko's Troy Town Hall 10:07

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The recent events and the ongoing challenges facing our federal government are producing urgent questions and uncertainties. In response Rep. Paul Tonko invited the public to a Town Hall on Monday, June 16th at Hudson Valley Community College. The goal of this Town Hall goal was his offer to hear the public’s concerns and thoughts on how to move fo…

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Update from Lights Out Norlite 9:47

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While Norlite in Cohoes has shut down, at least temporarily, the hazardous waste incineration part of its operation, the blowing dust from Norlite's massive uncovered piles from its shale mining continue to be a public health and environmental problem. The various lawsuits filed against Norlite by the state and by private citizens move forward slow…