Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Camtron 5000 is an Albany based rapper and songwriter with an at time comedic and irreverent lyrical style. Benno Greene talks to him about his new album "His Master's Voice," his musical influences, and his upcoming performance at Song City Troy on November 11th.

Albany's cabaret license law was enacted in 2012 to limit bars and other venues holding live performances. Business owners, DJ's and music fans have complained ever since about the comlicated and vague rules which can take a great deal of time and be difficult to navigate. On November 3, the Albany Common Council took up a proposed revision to the law. We will hear excepts from the meeting, beginning with public comment from Marlon Anderson and followed by the Council's debate.

Here we are joined by Paul Stewart of the Underground Railroad Education Center as we discuss the overall history of the Underground Railroad. With this, we discuss the organization's varied elements. Produced by Sean Bernyk Art By Charles T. Webber - Cincinnati Art Museum, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=20699526

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlean speaks with Prof. Peter LaVania, co-chair of the NYS Green Party about a Ranked Choice Voting and Proportional Representation presentation at Albany Public Library this Saturday Nov 8. Then, Willie Terry, Roaming* Labor Correspondent covers the “No Kings Protest” held October 18. Later on, H Bosh Jr sat down with Tatiana Cunningham to talk about the upcoming CNYS black expo. After that, Sean Bernyk discusses the Underground Railroad Education Center and its elements with co- founder Paul Stewart. Finally, Marsha Lazarus sits with EP on seeking CLEMENCY for individuals in NYS prisons, who have already served long sentences as part 4 of Avoiding Drinking the Kool Aid! How do we do that?! series. Hosts:A’Livija Mullins-Richard and Caelan McPherson Engineer:Caelan McPherson

On Saturday, October 18, 2025, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Albany and Troy "No King Day Protest." The No Kings protests, also known internationally as the No Dictators or No Tyrants protests, were demonstrations against what the organizers describe as the authoritarian policies of Donald Trump and corruption in his administration. In this part 4 of a series of labor segments, Willie recorded sounds and speakers from the event and interviewed participants about why they were at the No King protest.

The Albany Civilian Police Review Board has seen several members leave or resign in the last few months. The resignations occur as the board has come into conflict with the Albany Common Council and Mayor over the implementation of a voter mandated re-organization of the board. It has proven difficult and complicted to move the review board into the city bureaucracy while maintaining its investigative independence. Moses Nagel spoke with long time CPRB member Paul Collins-Hackett, also known as Batman, about the state of affairs.

The Albany Green Party, working in coalition with RCV Albany and Unite NY, is hosting a presentation on Ranked Choice Voting and Proportional Representation on Saturday Nov. 8 at 2 PM at the main Albany Public Library on Washington Ave. PR-RCV is a simple method used around the world, including in the United States in the cities of Cambridge, MA, Portland (Maine and Oregon), and Minneapolis, and historically in NYC, to elect candidates to a legislature based on the proportion of votes they receive in the general election. Prof. Peter LaVania, co-chair of the NYS Green Party, talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, Mark Dunlea starts with an overview of elections on November 4th. Then, for our peace segment, we hear about nuclear disarmament and Venezuela. Later on, Rosemary Armao discusses the shutdown of US AID. After that, Benno interviews singer, songwriter and guitarist Sabrina Trueheart. Finally, we have part 3 of a 4 part interview with Media Sanctuary Board member Elizabeth Press. Co-hosts: Mark Dunlea & Benno Greene Engineer: Jalaya Reid

Albany area native Michelle Dworkin back home after the Trump administration shut down USAID this year ending her foreign service career talks about people dying globally, disasters like Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica unanswered, taxpayer dollars wasted and national security endangered by the ill-informed closure of that agency. Michelle Dworkin was until 2025 a career foreign service officer with the US Agency for International Development. Over, some 23 years, she served in Latin America, the Middle East, Asia, and Washington, DC. She possesses In-depth knowledge of government processes, congressional affairs, and project development. She lives now near Albany NY with her parents and daughter.

This week Hudson Mohawk Favorite and Albany Comedy's own Brad Monkell joins host Juan Pantaleon in studio to talk to their mutual friend Brian Enck from Syracuse who's here to promote his special Firstiest available on YouTube he also officially the shows first out of town comic guest.

As the threat of nuclear war continues to increase, President Trump says he plans to start testing nuclear weapons. He is also escalating his threats to Venezuela, sending a large naval force there as he kills people in boats that he claims are part of the drug trade. David Swanson of World Beyond War discusses various peace issues with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Sabrina Trueheart Singer Songwriter, and very talented guitarist, playing folk and Americana music. Benno Greene talks with her about her new single, her change in sound, her guitar skills, and her upcoming performance at Song City Troy

Today, with Hugh Johnson, we talk about the windy Halloween we had this past week. Then tells all about the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa that just hit Jamaica, and finally ends with the weekly weather report.

In this special presentation of Hudson Mohawk Magazine, Blaise Bryant brings us a two-part conversation about accessible voting for people with disabilities. First Cliff Perez from the Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley in Troy discusses the history behind the Help America Vote Act, his experiences as a disabled voter, and what he sees for the future. Then we hear from Keith Gurgui with the Resource Center for Accessible Living in Kingston who shares his voting experiences and his perspectives on the future of accessible voting.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea talks to Pastor Mike Sevello about Bargain Grocery, an organization now in Troy Then, Katie Spain-McLaren talks with Elizabeth Press as part of Hudson Mohawk Magazine’s election watch coverage Later on, we have retired National Weather Service meteorologist Hugh Johnson to talk about climate and the week's weather After that, we have Everybody Moves, our weekly series that profiles the migration stories of members of our community Finally, Juan Pantaleon and Brad Monkell speak with Brian Enk, about his latest special firstist. Host: Lennox Apudo and Sean Bernky Engineer: Caelan McPherson

Katie Spain-McLaren is running for Troy City Council District 3 on the Democratic and Working Families Party lines against John Mancinelli. Katie spoke with Elizabeth Press as part of Hudson Mohawk Magazine’s election watch coverage. HMM reached out to John Mancinelli for an interview, but we have not heard back.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, Jacob Boston brings us a Halloween special. First, Marrow and Sina Basila Hickey bring us their coverage from The Black Box: Not for the Faint of Art, a haunted house produced by The Arts Center of the Capital Region. Then, we go to the Troy Central Little League’s “Halloween Safe Night.” Later on, Jody Cowan sits down with a group of young people to find out what they think about Halloween. After that, Sina Basila Hickey talks to Phyllis Galembo about her photographed series titled "Dressed for Thrills: 100 Years of Halloween Costumes and Masquerade." Finally, Brea Barthel takes you to the Lansingburgh Public Library, where you’ll hear some recommendations for some "witchy" romance novels to read with your Halloween candy this year.

Bargain Grocery is a mission-driven retail grocery store where every purchase helps fight hunger. Started in Utica and recently expanded into Troy, the store sells quality groceries—often 30% to 50% below big-box retail prices—by sourcing surplus, close-dated, and overstocked food from major suppliers. At Bargain Grocery, a Cornell University study found that a $100 basket of food at our store was equivalent to $400 elsewhere. With many worried about increased hunger as the federal shutdown threatens funding for the SNAP program, program founder Pastor Mike Sevello talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark dunlea interviews Rob Hayes of environmental advocates about the ongoing effort to replace lead pipes in New York State. Then, Willie Terry brings us back to the No Kings rally. Later on, H Bosh Jr interviews Tatiana Cunningham about the CNYS Black Expo on another episode of the Triple E’s. After that, we have a live interview with Elodie Eid about Nut Fest. Finally, Moses Nagel reports on the Menands ‘Day of The Dead’ festival.

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