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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea covers an upcoming rally being held on the Million Dollar Staircase at the NYS Capitol to oppose the Constitutional Pipeline. Then, Arbor Mae takes us to Saratoga Springs for this weeks city council roundup. Later on, Zilpa Oduor learns more about Empire Justice Center’s recently launched the Fair Hearing Help NY website. After that, Sina Basila Hickey introduces us to the new Americorp VISTA working at the Sanctuary– Jasmine Thomas. Finally, Mekhi King speaks with Raei Bridges of Black and Wild about the importance of having a safe community for people of color to connect with nature. Co-Hosts: Jacob Boston, Richard Sleeper | Engineer: Jacob Boston

Jasmine is the new addition to the Media Sanctuary team and joins us as a Americorp VISTA through Siena. She will be our volunteer coordinator for the time that she is here. She loves film and meaningful work, and she is excited to get to know Troy. Jasmine talked with Sina Basila Hickey.

This weeks City Council Roundup features the Saratoga Springs City Council Meeting held on September 15th 2026. Members of the public gave comments about their concerns with the cities flock cameras. They also shared their concerns about the city's last call time of 4 am for local bars. Commissioners responded to public comments concerning Flock, the Mayor spoke about AI and FOIL requests, and the financial commissioner gave a breakdown of, "where your tax dollars go." The financial commissioner also spoke about the cities financial deficits, a need for spending cuts, and the need for tax increases. Special thanks to our correspondent, Arbor Mae, for this weeks roundup.

Empire Justice Center recently launched the Fair Hearing Help NY website, a free virtual resource offer guidance to New Yorkers at-risk of losing public benefits through the NY State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) . Haley Kulakowski, Public Benefits Supervising Staff Attorney talked to Zilpa Oduor for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.