Collard City Growers saw a surplus of food in their garden as a way to give back to the community that is located in a food desert. Neighbors in the immediate area can get a box of FREE produce brought to their house. Erin Johanns, one of the CCG Garden Coordinators told us more about the idea behind the CSA. Photo by Tara Bryan of an Uptown Summer participant delivering a CSA box

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Collard City Growers Starts a CSA

More than 60 groups as Partners for Green Affordable Housing and Jobs are pushing President Biden and Congress to fund 4 million energy efficient homes in the next four years. We discuss this proposal with former State Senator Jen Metzger, now an advisor to New Yorkers for Clean Power. We need to decarbonize our housing to reduce greenhouse emissions and meet the climate goals in the new CLCPA law. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network

Metzger Green Housing Initative Congress

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with coverage of the news conference where 122 groups urged DEC and the Cuomo administration to deny the permit renewal for the Norlite hazardous waste incinerator. Then, for our peace bucket, I talked to Larry Wittner about the escalating Cold War between the US and China Later on, Yolissa Richardson discusses inmates and mental health with Dr. Alice Green. After that, we hear from retired Meteorologist Hugh Johnson about the difference between climate and weather, hurricane season and more. Finally, we have an interview with Lauren DesRosier on LGBTQ+ Asylum Seeking

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The 2021 Uptown Summer Youth program started July 6th at the Sanctuary for Independent Media. Radio program mentors Sina Basila Hickey and Jody Cowan hosted a round table meeting with the incoming group as they discussed their relationships to radio. This is part 2 of 2

Media Sanctuary welcomes it's Uptown Summer Youth Program part 2

HMM producer Anna Steltenkamp speaks with Lyla June for her podcast series, "Indigenous Voices at the Intersection of Environmental & Social Justice" (https://www.mediasanctuary.org/project/indigenous-voices-at-the-intersection-of-environmental-social-justice-podcast-series/). Lyla June is an Indigenous musician, scholar and community organizer of Diné (Navajo), Tsétsêhéstâhese (Cheyenne), and European lineages. Her dynamic, multi-genre presentation style has engaged audiences across the globe towards personal, collective, and ecological healing. She blends studies in Human Ecology at Stanford, graduate work in Indigenous Pedagogy, and the traditional worldview she grew up with to inform her music, perspectives and solutions. She is currently pursuing her doctoral degree, focusing on Indigenous food systems revitalization. In this dialogue, Lyla speaks about the role that the creative arts have played in her own life, as well as the impact of the creative arts in movement spaces for environmental and social justice. She reflects on the value of community-level organizing, as well as the negative consequences of the notion of private property and the need to challenge this idea in order to act in a manner that acknowledges and respects our connectedness and interdependency throughout space and time. The conversation then transitions to a discussion about Lyla’s own learning journey and the lessons she has learned about food systems, land stewardship practices, and reciprocal relations with(in) the natural world, in which she shares tangible examples discovered through her journey and emphasizes the importance of prioritizing Indigenous wisdom traditions.

A Dialogue with Lyla June on Restoring Connection, Gaining Wisdom, & Localizing Justice Movements

Prof. Larry Wittner discusses his recent Counterpunch Op Ed on Conflict or Cooperation in US - China Relations?, looking at Taiwan, Hong Kong, climate and nuclear weapons. With Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

Wittner on US-China Politics

Lights Out Norlite and allies held a press conference on Wednesday, July 28th and delivered a letter signed by 122 organizations calling on DEC and the Cuomo Administration to deny the Norlite hazardous waste incinerator in Cohoes NY a renewal of their permits to pollute. We hear from Joe Ritchie, Lights Out Norlite; Patricia Sibilia, League of Women Voters; and, Judith Enck, former EPA Regional Administrator. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

122 Groups Urge DEC To Reject Norlite Incinerator Permit Renewal

HMM Producer Lizzy Kramer discusses Creative Action Unlimited, an organization which performs plays about issues of social justice in the community, with the organization's founder and director Michael Kennedy. For more information on Creative Action Unlimited, see https://www.creativeactionunlimited.com/

Creative Action Unlimited with Michael Kennedy

WOOC Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry started a new segment entitled "Solidarity Notes." In this part one labor segment, he will discuss various labor articles in the August issue of "Solidarity Notes" with Tom Ellis, Writer and Member of the Solidarity Committee of the Capital District. The "Solidarity Notes" segment will air on the 3rd or 4th Thursday each month. Part 2.

August Labor Solidarity Notes (Tom Ellis) P2

WOOC Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry started a new segment entitled "Solidarity Notes." In this part one labor segment, he will discuss various labor articles in the August issue of "Solidarity Notes" with Tom Ellis, Writer and Member of the Solidarity Committee of the Capital District. The "Solidarity Notes" segment will air on the 3rd or 4th Thursday each month. Part 1.

August Labor Solidarity Notes (Tom Ellis) P1

Yolissa Richardson interviewed Dr. Alice Green for her series ‘Crowned.‘ Alice Green is a member of the board of directors of the New York State Defenders Association, founder of the African American Cultural Center of the Capital Region, and worked as a prison volunteer for over 20 years. This interview discussed the topics of recurring issues faced by minority groups and the law system as well as the mental health state of prisoners and how prison facilities are at fault for their mental health decline.

A Discussion with Dr. Alice Green on Minority Groups and the Law System

Agnes McCray works for ARISE in Syracuse, which is part of the independent living center network across the state (Membership organization is New York Association on Independent Living). She testified alongside others supportive of the NY Caring Majority. Katy Carroll, disabled woman from the Capital Region and volunteer with NY Caring majority, interviewed Agnes and shared this: The Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA turned 31 years old on Monday, and it is not just about nondiscrimination in employment, curb cuts/ramps, accessible restrooms at your favorite restaurant, or lifts on buses. Homecare for people who need services and supports at home is also part of the right to community integration. For people like Agnes McCray, it is essential but her access to it is far from readily available. NY Caring Majority https://www.nycaringmajority.org. NYCM recently launched ICantFindHomeCare.com to help gather data on the extent of the homecare workforce shortage. #FairPay4HomeCare

Fair Pay for Home Care

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin by speaking with Agnes McCray who testified alongside others in support of the New York Caring Majority. Then, we hear an update on protests against the LaFarge Cement plant in Coeymans with Joe Ritchie and guest Christine Primomo. Later on, we look at actions of the Capital District Labor Action Federation to support passage of the federal “Protecting the Right to Organize” Act. After that, meteorologist Nick Johnston provides insight into this summer’s local flooding and heat waves, with tips on staying cool. Finally, we’ll hear from artist Eugene O'Neill about public art and activism

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Retired registered nurse Christine Primomo talks about her communities struggles with the LaFarge cement plant in Coeymans. She also thinks that Norlite should be shut down.

Christine Primomo Talks about LaFarge and Norlite

Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Sally Becker spoke with local Meteorologist Nick Johnston about the recent weather in the area. Johnston touches on local flooding, the heat and tips for staying cool in the Summer. You can learn more about Nick Johnston and watch his daily forecasts on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeteorologistNickJohnston

Capital Region Weather With Meteorologist Nick Johnston

The Hudson Mohawk Magazine is a locally-produced nightly news hour that provides sanctuary for the discussion of a wide range of topics, scaling from the global to the hyper-local. The show is broadcast on WOOC 105.3 FM, The Sanctuary for Independent Media's low-power radio station based in Troy, NY. With the support of people like you, the Sanctuary uses art and participatory action to promote social and environmental justice and freedom of creative expression.

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