Hudson Mohawk Magazine, PO Box 35, Troy, NY (2025)

08/08/2025

Hallo, HMM Familie! Hope your summer hasn’t been as *corny* as ours! 🌽

Today’s stories:

First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage on The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s proposal for a significant reduction in funding for the Empower+ program

Then, Jacob Boston sits down with Hudson Valley Community College Writing Professor Rachel Bornn to talk about the art of teaching

Later on, Atlas Seres talks to Tony Iadiccico of Albany Center Gallery about the plans for the new gallery location!

After that, HMM goes to summer camp, where Jacob Boston and Sina Basila Hickey talked to kids at the camp about water safety and their favorite camp activities

Finally, we indulge these summer vibes with a story about solar boating.

See you there 😃✌️

08/05/2025

Some times we have furry friends visit the studio. Today Co-host Caelan Mcpherson’s Dog Nalu.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

* we hear a report from last weekend’s “Bike Life is Not a Crime” rally, hosted by Black and

* we have a story on innovative ways to use mushrooms.

* we will have a live interview with Rossana Coto-Batres, of the () Northeast NY Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health. We will be discussing the health and safety risks that young workers face.

* two of the Quest Buds, Dylan Rees and Max Burke, are in the studio to promote their next show at Bard and Baker in Troy. They also convince Juan Pantaleon to do a little role play with them.

* Francis introduces us to poet Rachel Baum who tells how she began writing during the pandemic, collecting funeral poems, starting an open mic, and finding ways to get new people interested in poetry.

08/01/2025

In July, we published four new videos to SanctuaryTV. Visit www.YouTube.com/mediasanctuary to watch:

Kahstoserakwathe Paulette Moore Indigenous Lens on Media Making

Filmmaker Penny Lane discusses new documentary “Confessions of a Good Samaritan”

FEMeeting Sister Labs: Artist Presentations

Filmmaker Sam Feder discusses new documentary “Heightened Scrutiny”

Image descriptions: screenshots of the online videos

07/29/2025

Vinny DamaPoleto co-hosted today —and Jalaya Reid engineering— with these stories:

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,
First, Mark Dunlea talks with Krista Hesdorfer of Hunger Solutions NY about the cuts that have been made to SNAP at the federal level that will be impacting New Yorkers.

Then, organizers of the Caribbean Festival by Columbia County Sanctuary Movement will join us and let us in on the details of this year’s festivities on August 9.

Later on, H Bosh Jr speaks with Miki Conn, the former executive director of the Hamilton Hill Arts Center in Schenectady, about book censorship.

After that, this week Tyler Artis and Dylan Rees are back in the studio to promote the 4th Artis(t) comedy showcase. They sit down with host Juan Pantaleon to discuss college, dropping out of college and whether or not Dr. Umar would be stoked to have Dylan as a fan.

Finally, Thom Francis welcomes local writers Don Maurer and Alexander Perez, whose poems inspired pieces of visual art that were showcased in the Poetic License 2024 exhibit.

Image description: Vinny stands in front of the radio quilt holding a flyer for the Caribbean Festival

07/25/2025

New engineer, who dis? Jacob Boston takes over the sound board!

On today's show:
First, Mark Dunlea talks with The Food Pantries for the Capital District about ways to improve increasing demand for food assistance.

Then, Calen McPherson talks about the efforts to provide support for those with Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities with members of the NVLD Project.

Later on, Jacob Boston interviews Hudson Valley Community College’s Professor Kohan about teaching and mentorship.

After that, Nancy Klepsch asks poet Alina Pleskova for a short reading and about her work.

Finally, Matt Maginley learns about book binding from Tim James of the Renascent Bookbindery.

Image description: Jacob Boston sits at the soundboard, all serious, working on his new task to engineer the show

07/24/2025

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law 35 years ago on July 26, 1990. This historic civil rights law protects the rights of people with disabilities, and to celebrate this anniversary Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondent Blaise Bryant put together a special episode. Tune in at 6pm on Thursday, 7am and 9am on Friday to the WOOC 105.3fm Troy broadcast or stream online at MediaSanctuary.org.

Image description: a graphic with the text "Blaisin' Access" with neon pink and blue arrows pointing to the text. There is also a neon circle around a headshot of Blaise.

07/18/2025

Happy Friday HMM family, Today we were joined by Evens who told us about his series. Stay tuned, interview coming soon!

Tonight’s Stories:

First, Mark Dunlea Brings us coverage from a day of “Making Good Trouble” at Townsend park, where hundreds came together to stand for justice, voting rights, and dignity for all

Then, Sina Basila Hickey speaks with a member of the Capital Region Sanctuary Coalition to revisit Rensselaer County Jail’s long time collusion with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Later on, Andrea Cunliffe gets the scoop on the film production coming to Troy but set in 1930s N**i Germany.

After that, we talk with Nancy Klepsch about poetry and her upcoming poetry interviews on Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Finally, we follow the Sanctuary’s Rensselaer Summer Youth Employees into Collard City Growers garden to taste what’s ripe and ready to pick right now.

Question of the day: what do you consider to be upstate New York? Is it just everything above NYC? Is it just the Capitol Region. What do you think

07/17/2025

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Month. In this Thursday’s show, one of our very own cohosts, Khin Naing, was interviewed about his student-led initiative for AAPI Month to bring diversity and awareness at Troy High School.
(Picture Description: Neya Simone’Quarles on the left, Khin Naing in the middle, Mary Celestino Vasquez on the right. Behind them is one of the displays made.)

Here’s the headlines for today:
First, Moses Nagel brings us excerpts from the Schenectady City Council meeting on Good Cause Eviction.
Then, Willie Terry visits the Citizen Action of New York - Capital District Chapter, “Open House Celebration,”
Later on, Blaise Bryant pays tribute to the late Denise DiNoto
After that, Khin Naing discusses how he brought Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage celebrations to Troy High School.
Finally, a piece from our archives with Avery Stemple of Collar City Mushrooms.

07/11/2025

THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN!

Producer Jalaya is back behind the wheel after celebrating her graduation

Tonight’s stories,

First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage on the Department of Environmental Conservations’s recent environmental assessment on cryptomining

Then, 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 covers the first Capitol Region Festival of Theatre where she attended a panel on censorship in the arts.

After that, Susan Brink interviews Craig Petreikis of Art Night Schenectady , a monthly community celebration of local and regional creatives.

Finally, Jacob Boston brings us coverage from Troy Central Little League’s summer tournament home opener.

Come Tune in!

Hope you’re staying cool in this summer weather.

07/07/2025

Howdy HMM,
Hope you’re keeping cool on this muggy Monday.

Lennox and Sean are at the helm for tonight’s show.

Tonight’s Stories:

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 Johnson

After that, Joanna Dreby interviews Renee about their migration story.

Finally, Susan Brink interviews Keith Pray about the inaugural edition of the Galway Jazz Fest

We also hosted our Monthly Community Radio Day! Where YOU, yes YOU, can come into the Sanctuary and talk all things radio with your favorite host as well as other radio enthusiasts. If you would like to join us next time find more information at www.mediasanctuary.org

06/30/2025

Timing is important in live interviews, and it’s especially important when talking to Hugh Johnson about meteorology (he loves to talk about how weather works). He spoke with Lennox Apudo and Sina.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,
First, Mark Dunlea speaks with Joe Ritchie, chair of 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 with Congressman and other attendees comment on recent events in Washington including The Big Beautiful Bill.

Later on, Hugh Johnson joins us to give the weekly forecast, to celebrate the first weekend without rain since Thanksgiving, and to talk about heatwaves.

After that, Joanna Dreby and Moses Nagel bring us the weekly series Everybody Moves that profiles the migration journeys of members of our local community. This time we hear from Rosanna.

Finally, Jacob Boston interviews Mac Henderson of Troy Central Little League about mentoring young folks through sports.

Image: Lennox’s hand with the various time keeping methods such as paper and sand timers

06/26/2025

Our newest engineer, Little Sage Dragon, is doing excellent work.
On today’s show:
First, Mark Dunlea speaks with Kathy Manley about the Global March to Gaza
Then, Willie Terry brings us part 4 of coverage on the Cherry Hill Albany History Fair.
Later on, Khalid Sidahmed examines media coverage of the Sudanese War with Lennox Apudo.
After that, Sina Basila Hickey covers the No Kings Rally in Troy.
Finally, Sina speaks with Professor Rebecca Clark about her invertebrate research!
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