Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, Moses Nagel brings us coverage from an upcoming speakout and vigil for unhoused people in Albany being sponsored by the National Union of the Homeless and the Poor People's Campaign. Then, Sina Basila Hickey brings us coverage from a rally organized by No Kings Collective Albany and Capital Region Sanctuary Coalition to stop ICE’s detainment of immigrant labor workers at Home Depot parking lots. Later on, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from a recent press conference where the Schenectady Food Council discussed their legislative priorities for the year. After that, Sina Basila Hickey talks to Jack Magai of More Trees Arborist Collective about the Sanctuary’s recent loss of one of our spruce trees. Finally, we celebrate Hanukkah with an interview with singer/songwriter and Klezmer musician Adah Hetko about what it means to be Jewish in America.
Seeking the opportunity for work, Home Depot parking lots are often a gathering place for immigrants who hope to get chosen by a contractor for work and wait long hours in the elements without a promise for any job. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have come to Home Depot parking lots to detain immigrant laborers, and the Albany community showed up to condemn this relationship with a rally and short march, coordinated by No Kings Collective Albany and Capital Region Sanctuary Coalition (CRSC). Sina Basila Hickey reported from this rally and spoke with No Kings Collective Albany co-leader Bryan Paz-Hernandez, Jahaira Roldan of New York Immigration Coalition and a volunteer with CRSC, CRSC volunteer Amanda, and Chris, and organizer with the Party for Socialism and Liberation. All donations went to @518CRSC
During the winter months, the stakes are raised for the homeless members of our community. On December 21, the longest night of the year, the National Union of the Homeless and the Poor People's Campaign are so\ponsoring a speakout and vigil in Albany with a free meal to follow. Moses Nagel spoke with Joe Paparone about the event and the bigger picture for homelessness in our region.
To welcome in Chanukah, Marsha Lazarus spoke about her own experience with the Jewish holiday, the meaning of Chanukah, and being proud to be Jewish in a time when there is a rise in antisemitism. She spoke with Lennox Apudo and Sean Bernyk for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Retired National Weather Service Meteorologist Hugh Johnson spoke about the cold winter, how it compares to other years, and the forecasted holiday week with Lennox Apudo and Sean Bernyk.
Black Dimensions in Art is celebrating their fiftieth anniversary at the Albany institute of art. Marisa Espe speaks with Andrea Cunliffe live on air about this special exhibition.
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us to an anti ICE protest outside the Home Depot. Then, Willie Terry attends the fundraiser concert for the Underground Railroad Education Center at the NYS museum. Later on, Mark Dunlea speaks with Alex Patterson about the update to the state energy plan. After that, Sina speaks with Meredith Kooi of Wave Farm about WGXC’s efforts to expand their support of community radio. Finally, We speak with Marisa Espe about Albany Institute's Black Dimensions in Art exhibition
Rev. Dustin Longmire of the Messiah Lutheran Church in Schenectady and Board Chair of Rotterdam Community Center, spoke at a recent press conference of the Schenectady Food Council. The Council has three legislative priorities this year: raising the minimum SNAP benefits in the state, funding statewide hunger relief programs like the Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program, and making it easier for institutions like schools and hospitals to buy food products locally. Rev. Longmire talks about hunger policy with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine, along with discussiing his community food advocates program.
WGXC wants to expand its community radio studio in Catskill. They hope to expand their space for even more community programming, workshops, and in-studio performances. To hear more about this news, we spoke with Meredith Kooi, Radio Program Director at Wave Farm. She spoke with Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. https://wavefarm.org/ instagram: wgxc_90.7fm facebook: WGXCradio they also love to get phone calls: (518) 212-7509
On Sunday, December 14, 2025, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended a "Arias in the Afternoon: Lifting Every Voice" concert at the NYS Museum in Albany. The concert was held to support the fundraising campaign of the Underground Railroad Education Center (UREC) to build an Underground Railroad Interpretive Center in the Arbor Hill Community in Albany. In this labor segment, Willie interviewed Mary Liz Steward, Executive Director of the UREC, about their effort to build the interpretive center.
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, we hear about Governor Hochul agreeing to sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act. Then, for our peace segment, we explore the bromance between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin After that, Rosemary Armao looks at Trump and the military Finally, we finish up with a recent meeting of the Albany Common Council about a new landfill and transfer station
On Tuesday December 16, the Hochul administration approved an update to the state energy plan which embraced an All-of-the-Above energy policy including fossil fuels and nuclear power. Many climate groups challenged the plan as being out of compliance with the goals included in the CLCPA, the state's climate law five years ago. Many are disappointed that not only has Hochul and NYPA failed to commit to build 15 GW of publicly owned renewable energy to meet the state's climate goal, but recently backed down to 5.5 GW. Alex Patterson of the Public Power NY Coalition talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
On Dec. 17, Governor Hochul announced that she was willing to sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act - provided lawmakers passed a new version with several amendments. Corinne Carey, who lead the decade long fight for the measure on behalf of Compassion and Choices, talks about the victory with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
At the Albany Common Council's meeting on December 15, a public hearing took place on a proposed new transfer station and landfill. The old location will be full by 2027 so the need for a new site is urgent. However the proposal has met some opposition from environmental groups and from the current residents of the property the city wants to use. Here are some excerpts from the hearing.
This week on Beyond the Brink (and Fighting Back) Rosemary Armao speaks with Military reporter Mike Fabey . The US military under Secretary of Defense Mark Hegseth and Commander in Chief Donald Trump may be aiming to become more ready, fit and alert, but Fabey says this effort has led to piracy and the issuing of illegal orders. Fabey talks about warfare in the Caribbean and what traditional military professionals think of stopping drug trafficking with bombs.
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea covers a rally to urge Governor Hochul to sign the repeal of the 100 foot rule. Then, the Sanctuary’s Executive Director Ren Lee reflects on the past Sanctuary season. Later on, we talk with visitor John Menger about rocket competition. After that, Juan Pantaleon brings us a comedy interview. Finally, Thom Francis highlights local poets.
In "Great Power Imperialism or Democratic Global Governance?", Larry Wittner, Emeritus Professor of History at SUNY Albany, explores the political ramifications of the bromance between Donatd Trump and Russian President Putin. Wittner talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about Europe, Ukraine, Venezuela, South America, and the rise of the neonazi movement. https://columbusfreepress.com/article/great-power-imperialism-or-democratic-global-governance
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea speaks with Bebhin Francis of the National Union of the Homeless about their advocacy efforts to get the county of Albany to increase the support offered to unhoused individuals during the winter. Then, Sean Bernyk talks with Paul F. Cole of the Kate Mullany National Historic Site about the site's history and the iconic labour leader Kate Mullany who organized the first national all-female labour union, the Collar Laundry Union, here in Troy. Later on, Hugh Johnson joins us for our last weather show for the year where we’ll have a recap of this year’s significant weather events and what’s in-store for the weather this week. After that, we have the weekly segment Everybody Moves. This week we hear Joanna Dreby talk to Hoora, a University at Albany alumnus about her immigration journey from Iran to the Capital District. Finally, Marsha Lazarus joins us for a special live interview to talk about the preparations and festivities of this Hanukkah which runs from December 14th to December 22nd.
Here I speak with Paul F. Cole, executive director of Kate Mullany National Historic Site, to speak about the Kate Mullany House and discuss Kate Mullany herself to find out more about this icon of women's and labor history. Story by Sean Bernyk Artwork Attribution: By English Wikipedia user Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4184211
On Saturday, December 13, local immigrant rights advocates joined in a national day of protest against ICE and Home Depot with a rally and clothing drive at Crossgates Common. The activists demanded that the company take immediate action to stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in and around its stores nationwide. Across the country, Home Depot locations have become flashpoints in a growing human rights crisis. Immigration raids at and around stores have led to chaotic, violent, and frightening encounters—not only for immigrant workers and day laborers, but also for customers and surrounding communities. We hear from No Kings Collective Albany co-leader Bryan Paz-Hernandez, Tara from the Party of Socialism and Liberation, and Jahaira Roldan of the NY Immigration Coalition. This has been Mark Dunlea for the Hudson Mohawk Magazine.