Best WOOC 105.3 FM Troy Podcasts (2025)

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1300 at Troy No Kings Protest 12:43

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On Saturday June 14, as President Trump presided over a military parade on his birthday in the nation’s Capitol, millions of Americans joined together in communities across the country under the banner of No Kings to fight to save Democracy in the United State sand to oppose authoritarian rule. In Troy, despite a morning downpour, more than 1300 in…

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Worker Health and Safety with Northeast NY Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health 9:56

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The Northeast NY Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health (NENYCOSH) does work which focuses around training and advocating for the most vulnerable workers. Rossana Coto-Batres of NENYCOSH spoke with Vinny DamaPoleto and Caelan McPherson to discuss the trainings they offer, why health and safety matters, and who tends to get injured on the job.…

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HMM_06-13-2025 58:43

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from a recent roundtable organized by climate organizations with Albany Mayoral candidates. Then, Elizabeth “EP” Press spoke with Troy City Council District 4 Primary candidate Noreen McKee. Later on, Moses Nagel talks to local writer Kat Fitzpatrick about a book she wrote describi…

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Janell Hobson on the Trump Administration's War Against U.S. Academia 11:24

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In this interview we talk with Dr. Janell Hobson, the director of the undergraduate program in the Department of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Albany, about the escalating political attacks on academic institutions in the U.S., why they are happening, what the underlying goals of this are, and how to create a path forw…

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Patrick Harris Jr on Providing Space for Creatives 9:30

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Collectiveffort is an organization dedicated to providing space and resources to creators and storytellers of many mediums. Jacob Boston sat down with Patrick Harris, the organization's President and CEO, to talk more about the work they’re doing to help bring these artists visions to life.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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Kat Fitzpatrick Writes About Vietnam 10:00

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Kat Fitzpatrick is a writer who lives in the Capital District. She has written a book about her experience living in Saigon during the US war against Vietnam when her father worked for the CIA. The book is entitled, 'For the Love of Vietnam: A war, a family, a CIA official, and the best evacuation story never heard' and Moses Nagel spoke to her abo…

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Queer Creative Futures with Cyren Romeo 58:42

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Cyren Romeo joins producers Marrow and Cricket in the studio for a live studio interview all about the Queer Creative Futures program they're launching to help queer youth access supplies for their art as well as like-minded mentors!By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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HMM_06-12-2025 58:43

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Mark Dunlea covers a protest for the New York for All act.Then, we hear Willie Terry’s coverage of Historic Cherry Hill’s Albany History Fair.Later on, Andrea Cunliffe interviews two playwrights on the Capital Region Festival of Theater.After that, a live studio interview with Cyren Romeo on the Queer Cre…

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2 Playwrights "Capital Region Festival of Theatre" 11:15

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This week end is the Capital Region Festival of Theater. Its a 4 day evnt of performances, workshops, panel discussions from loca theatre companies and artists. At 8 different venues it is a FREE event celebrating the Capital Disticts theatre community. I spoke with Two playwrights whose work is being perfored Katherine Ambrosio Actress/Playwright …

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5 Arrested at Capitol over NY For All Act (radio) 9:27

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Thursday, June 12 is scheduled to be the last day for the New York Senate to be in session for 2025. Supporters of the New York For All Act made a final push for the bill to be passed by blockading two of the entrances to the New York State Senate. Five people were eventually arrested and charged with misdemeanors, which is a higher charge than pro…

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5 Arrested at Capitol over NY For All Act 11:54

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Thursday, June 12 is scheduled to be the last day for the New York Senate to be in session for 2025. Supporters of the New York For All Act made a final push for the bill to be passed by blockading two of the entrances to the New York State Senate. Five people were eventually arrested and charged with misdemeanors, which is a higher charge than pro…

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The World of James Knapp: Black Life in Gilded Age Albany (P-3) UREC 10:25

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On Sunday, May 4, 2025, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the 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 part three Labor segment, Willie recorded the presentation given at the history fair by the Co-Founder…

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Volunteer Community ICE Scouting in Albany 9:49

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On June 11, 2025, Albany advocates gathered across from the local FBI building to organize around community scouting, which is when volunteers share know your rights information with the community and alert folks of ICE presence. Sina Basila Hickey reports.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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HMM-06-11-2025 59:06

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, we hear about protests on Tuesday in support of the Packaging Reduction and New York for All.Then, for our peace segment, we hear from Kathy Kelly about the Fast for Gaza.Later on Armao on the Brink, Rosemary talks with RISSE about ways local residents can help immigrants deal with ICE.After that, the ACL…

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ACLU "Know Your Rights!" 10:05

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"Know Your Rights" Excerpts from the American Civil Liberties Union/People Power Training on line, advising what to expect and how to stay safe ahead of the upcoming June 14th day of action and other peaceful protests happening across the country. Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Andrea Cunliffe brings you this report. The full recording of this training i…

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Armao on the Brink: RISSE on ICE in the Capital Region 9:59

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Rosemary Armao talks in this week's chapter of her podcast On the Brink with Dan Butterworth the executive director -- very busy director of RISSE (Pronounced RISE). -- a small Albany non-profit dedicated to helping and supporting immigrants and refugees in the Capital District. That part of upstate New York is not cosmopolitan and the nearest immi…

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Kathy Kelly on 40 Day Fast for Gaza 9:39

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A coalition of military veterans, religious, and humanitarian organizations is conducting a 40-day fast for Gaza, with more than 700 participants worldwide. The fast aims to raise awareness and demand peace for the people of Gaza, who are facing death tolls and famine. It calls for humanitarian aid to be delivered to Gaza under UN auspices and to h…

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ACIC-Afraid of the Dark 4 9:57

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This week Comedian power duo Will Johnson and Blake Whitbeck are in studio to promote the 4th installment of their Dark Humor Comedy Series. Afraid of the Dark Comedy 4 at Son of Egg Restaurant in Rensselaer on June 14th. They discuss different types of Dark Comedy with host Juan Pantaleon on what is definitely the first time this episode was recor…

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Troy City Council District 4 Primary - Noreen McKee 11:07

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There is a primary election coming up on June 24th and there are a few Troy City Council seats included. In District 1 the Conservative line has a primary. In District 4 the Democrats have a primary. And, in District 5 the Working Families Party get a chance to choose who will go up for election in November. Elizabeth Press spoke with Noreen McKee …

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HMM-06-10-2025 58:56

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Mark Dunlea reports on the NY For All action where advocates shut down Albany streets by the state capitol for close to four hours. Then, Andrea Cunliffe interviews Jona L Favreau who is a June 24th primary candidate for the Troy City Council’s District 5, Working Family Party line Later on, with birds bu…

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Packaging Reduction, NY For All Make Final Pushes 9:42

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On Tuesday June 8, various groups were at the Capitol making a final push on their bills. We first cover the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act, which featured a 50 foot long art display of one family’s plastic waste from 6 months. Then immigrant advocates rallied for the New York for All Act. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Maga…

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Armao on the Brink: Summer Short with Dana Williams 9:41

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Dana Williams was one of about 1,000 Voice of America employees put on administrative leave in March and then fired as the Trump administration has shuttered the 80-year-old Voice of America. A newspaper woman with experience in Florida and Guam Williams loved her job as overnight web editor for the service based in Guam. She saw no fraud and waste…

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Collar City Pride Resonds to Troy City Council Keal's "No" vote on Pride Month 9:22

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Troy City Council District 1 member Bill Keal voted “no” on the annual Pride month resolution, for the second time in a row. In response, Collar City Pride is asking the Troy community is show up at the Troy City Council. Collar City Pride founder and board chair Meagon Nolasco spoke with Sina Basila Hickey.…

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Protestors Block Street Outside Capitol to Push NY For All 9:45

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On Tuesday, June 10 , the New York Immigration Coalition elected officials, allies, and immigrant New Yorkers rallied at West Capitol Park in support of the New York For All Act. In the final days of the legislative session, immigrant communities across the state are sounding the alarm: without immediate action from Albany, families remain at risk …

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Talking With Poets Pride Month Special with Elizabeth Gordon, Nancy Klepsch, and Tim Verhaegen 9:59

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To celebrate Pride Month, Thom Francis shines the spotlight three incredible local LGBT poets and their work – Elizabeth Gordon, Nancy Klepsch, and Tim Verhaegen.Pride Month is dedicated to celebrating and commemorating lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) pride. Pride Month began after the Stonewall riots, a series of gay liberation prot…

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Troy City Council District 5: Jona Favreau 10:06

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There is an important primary election coming up on June 24th for the Troy City Council. 6 Candidates for 3 positions have been invited to Hudson Mohawk Magazine to talk about their candidacy. Andrea Cunliffe speaks with Jona L Favreau running on the Working Families party this primary for District 5.Early Voting Location ONLY FOR JUNE 2025 PRIMARY…

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HMM_06-09-2025 58:40

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:We start with Mark Dunlea’s coverage of the June 5th rally at Albany’s State Capitol by the New York Immigration Coalition and other immigrant rights advocates that gathered to urge the state legislature to pass the New York for All Act.Then, Andrea Cunliffe talks with Eric Wisher of the Working Families Party, …

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'Site Specific' Exhibit at Pine Hills Branch of Albany Public library 8:55

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Albany Public Library unveiled a new art exhibit at its Pine Hills Branch on Friday, June 6. The title of the exhibit, curated by Opalka Gallery, is Site Specific. Moses Nagel was at the opening and reports.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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Troy City Council District 5: WFP Eric E Wisher 11:08

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There is an important primary election coming up on June 24th for the Troy City Council. 6 Candidates for 3 positions have been invited to Hudson Mohawk Magazine to talk about their candidacy. Andrea Cunliffe speaks with Eric Wisher running on the Working Families party this primary for District 5.Early Voting Location ONLY FOR JUNE 2025 PRIMARY:50…

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Albany Mayoral Forum on Sustainabililty and Climate June 4 9:48

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Sustainable and climate organizations organized a roundtable with candidates for Mayor in the City of Albany on Wednesday June 4. Sponsoring groups included Zero Waste Capital District; PAUSE (People of Albany United for Safe Energy); Sierra Club Hudson-Mohawk Group; SHARE (Sheridan Hollow Alliance for Renewable Energy); and Radix Ecological Sustai…

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Everybody Moves- Justin 9:59

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

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HMM-06-06-2025 57:50

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,Mark Dunlea brings us his coverage from a demonstration held at the state assembly in support of the NY Heat ActThen, Blaise Bryant talks to the CEO of The Ronald McDonald House of the Capital Region about their annual Family Fun Day and 5K. Later on, Ellie Irons and Dan Phiffer speak to author Brendan C. Byrne …

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NY For All Would Protect Immigrants Against ICE (full) 13:26

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On Thursday June 5, the New York Immigration Coalition and other immigrant rights advocates rallied in the State Capitol to urge the state legislature to finally pass the New York For All Act which would prohibit state and local government agencies, including law enforcement, from collaborating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. We talk…

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Ronald McDonald Family Fun Day 5K Part 1 10:02

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The Ronald McDonald House of the Capital Region is holding their annual Family Fun Day and 5K on Saturday, June 14. In the first part of this conversation Blaise Bryant spoke with their CEO Kimmy Venter about how she became involved with the Ronald McDonald House.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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Brendan C. Byrne: Another World Isn't Possible 10:00

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Brendan C. Byrne is a local author who recently published a collection of short fiction entitled "Another World Isn't Possible," available from Wanton Sun press. Ellie Irons and Dan Phiffer spoke to Brendan about this new work.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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Hundreds Make Last Minute Push for NY HEAT 13:38

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Hundreds of climate activists gathered outside the State Assembly on Thursday, June 5, to urge lawmakers to pass the NY Heat Act. The bill would align the policies of state agencies with the climate measures included in the CLCPA, the state’s climate law, including ending the massive subsidy involved in providing free gas hookups if within 100 feet…

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HMM_06-05-2025 59:21

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Mark Dunlea was at the Albany Capitol to report on a news conference in support of the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act. Then, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry records a presentation about James Knapp and his life as a Black person in the Gilded Age at the Historic Cherry Hill'…

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What is NY4All? 8:34

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Immigrant justice groups have been trying to pass NY4All for years, but what is it, and how would it benefit NYers? Jahaira Roldan of New York Immigration Coalition spoke with Mark Dunlea and Sina Basila Hickey about the bill.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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TroyAsia Night Market was full of energy! 10:05

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Street food, karaoke, dragon dancing, and happy folks, this is what the TroyAsia Night Market was composed of. Jacob Boston and Sina Basila Hickey visited when most food vendors were already sold out to hear about the vibe and the value of the event. 518sian-- an all-volunteer, Asian-led initiative which both brings together and celebrates the Asia…

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The World of James Knapp: Black Life in Gilded Age Albany (P-2) Music 11:03

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On Sunday, May 4, 2025, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the 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 part two Labor segment, Willie recorded exert from Dr. Christopher Brellochs lectures and interviewed …

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EJ Leaders Support Bill to Cut Plastic Pollution 18:15

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On June 4, Beyond Plastics organized a news conference to support the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act and to respond to lobbying from the chemical and plastics industry, which is attempting to mislead environmental justice communities in order to protect their own profits. Chemicals found in plastic packaging are linked to heal…

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HMM_06-04-2025 57:59

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, we begin with a live interview about the New York for All legislation to help protect immigrants.Then, on reflection of Trump spending $100 million plus on giving himself a military parade on this birthday, we hear a piece from our archives about the military and climate.Later on Armao on the Brink, Rosem…

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ACIC - Artis Comedy 2 9:32

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This week Comedian / Producer Tyler Artis is in studio along side fellow touring Comedian Shawn Barnes who will be closing out the 3rd installment of Tyler's Successful Comedy Show The Artis Comedy Showcase at the 217 Taproom in Albany on June 6th at 8PM. They talk about the show With Host Juan Pantaleon and share some of the exciting opportunities…

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HMM_06-03-2025 59:14

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Mark Dunlea brings us multiple speakers from the Rally for Community Solar that was at the Capital on May 28th. Then, Andrea Cunliffe talks with people at the Stop Avelo Airline Deportation rally on Saturday May 31st. Later on, we’ll be joined by representatives of Northeast NY Coalition for Occupational …

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Avelo Airlines Assists Deportation Flights 11:00

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The Capital Region protested outside Albany Airport on May 31st, engaging in a National Day of Action against Avelo Airlines which operates flights out of Albany International Airport and is contracted with the Trump Administration to deport and help disappear the people that ICE has been kidnapping and sending to foreign gulags. Protesters brought…

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Talking With Poets - Erin Lynn at Mojo’s Cafe 9:54

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Thom Francis introduces us to Erin Lynn, a Queens-based poet who was one of the poets who read at Mojo’s Cafe in Troy as part of an afternoon of poetry and spoken word. The Hudson Valley Writers Guild sponsored the event featuring writers from online zines Trailer Park Quarterly and Hobo Camp Review on October 5, 2024.—On a beautiful fall day in Tr…

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HMM-06-02-2025 58:31

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Mark Dunlea’s coverage from the State Capitol where groups including Vocal NY, Release Aging People in Prison, and New Hour for Women and Children gathered to ask for various criminal justice reforms.Then, Brea Barthel interviews Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway’s Executive Director Susan Ouellette about …

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Rally for Community Solar at Capitol May 28 9:48

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New York State’s climate law , the CLCPA, set a goal of installing six gigawatts of distributed rooftop and community solar energy generation by 2025. New York achieved the 6 GW goal in 2024 - one year ahead of schedule and $421 million under budget! While the state decided to expand distributed solar goal to 10 GW by 2030, the state’s Public Servi…

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Elizabeth Murray Artists-in-Residence Visit the Sanctuary 10:31

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5 artists currently in residency at the Elizabeth Murray residency visited The Sanctuary for Independent Media on Fri. May 30. They stopped by Hudson Mohawk Magazine to speak with Richard Sleeper and Jacob Boston. "The Elizabeth Murray Artist Residency (EMAR) program by Collar Works is designed to provide a diverse group of emerging and established…

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Gateway-collections 10:20

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What do church bells, iron stoves, rototillers, tractors, horseshoes, pianos, nurses' uniforms, and . . detachable shirt collars?. . . all have in common? These were all produced at some point in Troy, NY. The nonprofit Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway has a collection of these items and so much more in their Burden Iron Works Museum in South Troy.…