Jacob Boston wants you to know about Monday’s Community Radio Day. We laugh, we eat, and, most importantly, we talk about grassroots news and radio. Drop by and join us. Hours begins at 3pm, but a discussion led by EP @eeepee_reel begins at 4:30pm. These days are also an opportunity to sit in on a live radio recording (6-7pm) and our production meeting (7:07pm-8pm).
Stories on today’s program are:
First, Lennox Apudo recently sits down with the Capital District Democratic Socialist of America housing committee co-chair, Hannah Hurley to talk about the organization and their efforts.
Then, Willie Terry brings us part 2 of his coverage from the People’s Conference for Palestine.
Later on, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from a die-in held by Fridays For Future NYC on May 29th.
After that, Andrea Cunliffe brings us coverage from a Little Italy BBQ sponsored by the Troy Police Department.
Finally, Brea Barthel talks to Mary Panzetta, of WeGOTV about how the group is helping people participate in elections.
Video description: Jacob records a video selfie while holding a community radio day selfie and wearing headphones in the radio studio
Headed into the weekend with our Friday night recording with co-hosts Jacob Boston and Richard Sleeper with these stories:
-Mark Dunlea talks with Melanie Trimble @nyclucapital about the Equal Rights Amendment being placed on our ballots this November.
-Elizabeth “EP” Press @eeepee_reel brings us coverage from a Rensselaer County Legislature meeting on the new drug dealer registry law.
-Lennox Apudo brings us coverage from Dr. Lomarsh Roopnarine’s talk at @unioncollege on the potential dangers of oil exploitation in Guyana.
-Mark Dunlea talks to Blair Homer @nypirg about the modernization of the state bottle bill.
-Finally, in this week’s American Tastes segment, Skidmore @skidmorecollege student Cassie Sparrow does a story on the restaurant industry.
Video: Jacob and Richard doing the show in the radio studio.
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Stories on today’s program:
We start off with KP Holler’s conversation with Liz Reiss @capregionartscenter about the rally on March 19th advocating for more money in the state budget to support the arts.
Then, we hear about two great events coming up in Saratoga this weekend for woodworkers and anyone who appreciates the craft: the Woodworkers Showcase and the Totally Turning Symposium.
After that, retired meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us for our weekly look at weather and climate. This time we discuss the winds and rain, and Hugh explains how elevation affects weather.
Later on, we honor the beginning of Ramadan by re-visiting last year’s interview with the Muslim owners of the restaurant Grill Mediterranean @grillmediterranean in Troy.
We end off with part two of Marsha Lazarus talking with storyteller and author Shirah Ozery about her experience fostering cultural sensitivity within Israel.
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Stories on today’s show:
First, Lennox Apudo brings us coverage from a March 2 protest calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Then, Willie Terry interviews Rev. Liz Theoharis as part of his coverage from the March 2 Mass Poor People’s State of the State Assembly.
Later on, March 1st was the Disability Day of Mourning, and we replay Blaise Bryant’s @blaiseb91 interview with Katy Carroll about its significance.
After that, a Skidmore Class called American Tastes created stories for HMM, and this week we begin sharing these stories beginning with a story on maple syrup. @mdocs.skidmore
Finally, we celebrate National Women’s Day with an interview from Marsha Lazurus, who spoke with Shirah Ozery
Vinny DamaPoleto is on the soundboard for the second week. Turn the sound on to hear our halftime plug. The video shows Vinny’s hand working the soundboard.
Today’s stories:
Elizabeth EP Press @eeepee_reel sits down with attorney Ian Silverman to discuss the lawsuit Tiffani Thomas Silverman filed against Mayor Mantello’s Administration for refusal to recognize her appointment by former Mayor Madden to the Zoning Board of Appeals in Troy.
Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry continues his interview with Sean Collins, Troy Area Labor Council President @troy_alc and Labor Organizer for Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
Sina Basila Hickey chats with Debora Brown, President of the Albany NAACP, and Beverly Ivy, Chair of the Civic Engagement for the Albany NAACP @albanynynaacp, about an event happening at The Albany Institute of History and Art @albanyinstitute on February 25th.
Brea Barthel and Albany area “sewist” Lynn DeMaria talk about how learning the techniques of sewing helps individuals support environmental sustainability by reducing landfill, preserving cherished items, and more.
Alisha Washington speaks with Cheryl Marrion, co-founder of Flutters Of Hope Inc., a non-profit organization that supports and advocates for individuals combating and recovering from an eating disorder, to better understand the struggle, the road ahead for individuals facing eating disorders, and the stress it places on the family.
We welcome back long time host Lovonia Mallory! As while as Lavender who has been away for awhile.
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,
First, Mark Dunlea talks with James Browning of F-Minus.
Greg Campbell-Cohen talks to Elizabeth (EP) Press about the lead pipe replacement plan and the budget for that. He also discusses Timber’s new initiative called Adopt-A-FOIL, an attempt to make getting information from various agencies more transparent.
we hear from, Shawn Young, and Tony Gaddy, Founder & President/CEO, Upstate New York Black Chamber of Commerce. To talk about economic and entrepreneurship.
Lisa A. Phillips talks about her 2015 book, Unrequited: The Thinking Woman’s Guide to Romantic Obsession,
Video description: video shows @lavender.officialinsta on zoom , then we zoom out to Lovonia Mallory , also we see Joan Eason
Walk with us to the studio where Caelan @hysterical_vlogs is editing the show.
On today’s show we had these stories:
-Mark Dunlea @markdunlea1 speaks with Albany County Legislator Mert Simpson about the slow transition to green energy at the NY State Plaza complex
-Linda LeTendre of Our Lodge Foundation talks about the upcoming event BLACK & BANNED: Refusing to Let Our History Be Whitewashed at @frederickallenlodge.
-Marsha Lazurus speaks with Rabbi Debora Gordon about her 27 years as rabbi for the Reform Synagogue in Troy, NY,
-For a weekly dose of laughs we welcome comedian Will Hughes
-Thom Francis spotlights the poetry of Kathleen Anne Smith who took part in the 2023 Poetic License - Albany exhibit.
Video: beginning from the front steps of the Sanctuary under a half circle of colorful stained glass, the camera takes us through the Sanctuary main space, through the cafe and the Angry Peace Dove mural, to the radio studio where Caelan is sitting and editing the show.
Jacob Boston loves to read the halftime station ID!
On today’s show:
-Mark Dunleas reported on the newly signed Clean Slate Act.
-Elizabeth (EP) Press brings us an interview about a bill that would offer reparations for slavery in New York State.
-Sina Basila Hickey gives us a look into opportunities to celebrate Friendsgiving with Cafe Euphoria @cafeeuphoria518
-Brea Barthel gives us a preview of the events happening at the Troy Public Library @thetroylibrary in November and December
-For this week’s The Rhythm of Rebellion segment, Taina Asili @tainaasili interviewed Ivelisse Diaz about the world of bomba.
The video is a closeup of Jacob Boston speaking the station ID into a mic. He is wearing a light blue hoodie
We welcome Alycia Bacon of Mothers out front and Janice Kruger of Rewiring American , Janice and Alycia talk about how you can take advantage of funding available to transform your house or apartment to renewable energy.
Also Today, on the Hudson Mohawk,
* We begin with an overview of Tuesday’s local election results.
* for our weekly peace segment, we talk with an attendee of the historic Palestinian rights rally held in Washington DC on November 4th.
* we get an update from the Save the Burdett Birth Center Coalition.
* we hear from Jamaica Miles of All of US about her analysis of the election results in Schenectady.
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Video starts with a Zoom meeting with Brea Barthel on the top, Mark Dunlea in the middle and Janice Kruger and then the video pans over to Alycia Bacon
Today on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine we got an update on journalist Juliane Assange. We began with a report on the recent state legislative hearing on reducing packaging
we have an update on the campaign to free journalist Juliane Assange.
Brea Barthel talks about spooky Halloween books for children and young adults.
Lavender files a story about the Youth FX Summer Film Program
we finish with a segment from our archives about the art of dumpster diving. In the video you see a Zoom call and a conversation between Mark Dunlea and Virginia Bryant.
Have you listened to our Election Watch interviews? Click on the red bar on the homepage of MediaSanctuary.org to go directly to our coverage.
Co-hosts for today were Alexis Goldsmith @alexis_goldsmith and Brea Barthel. Todays stories are:
-Mark Dunlea talks with Dr. Sandra Steingraber of the Science and Environmental Health Network about the variety of ways that gas fracking affects health and the environment.
-Elizabeth “EP” Press introduces us to Karen Splain McLaren, a candidate for Troy City Council’s District 3 seat.
-Brea Barthel gets some interesting book suggestions from Ian Hauck from Troy Public Library @thetroylibrary.
-Hugh Johnson joined us for his weekly look at weather and climate, this time talking about the unusually late initial frost in the area, and more about the impact of El Nino and other phenomena on weather.
-and at a rally last week in Albany there was a call for peace in Gaza and Israel from local Jewish anti-racist activist Naomi Jaffe plus musicians and activists Taina Asili @tainaasili and Gaetano Vaccaro @gaetanomusic.
Co-hosts Caelan @hysterical_vlogs and David had a live interview on history and the industrialization of Troy with guests Robilee Mcintyre @troybricks and Don Ritter. Tonight’s show also included stories on poets and Poetic License by @thomjob, @dulci__2 interviewed @theprettypawlounge a cat cafe in Rotterdam, Mark Dunlea reported on Northeast Organic Farm Association’s remarks on healthy soil and reforms in the Farm Bill, and an Albany Common Council meeting on complaints about the Albany Police Dept’s obstruction of investigations.
Video is from the outside of the radio studio. It shows the “quiet please” and red light go on and then we see Caelan and David speak.
Gabe Cruz-Allen is aBout to do a live interview about Latinx music. Here’s what else is on tonight’s show: @eeepee_reel reports on Harbor Point Gardens Apartments, Brea Barthel gets youth book suggestions from the @thetroylibrary, a replay segment from “Indigenous Voices” about agency over one’s own representation, Andrea Cunliffe interviews Creative License Theatre Collective about the Moonlight Mystery Reading.
Video of inside the radio studio showing our quilt and co-host Gabe
People’s Health Sanctuary presents: Dying with Dignity in New York
In the midst of unprecedented personal, national and global oppression, suffering and death, how do we process loss to maintain hopeful connections? The People’s Health Sanctuary has offered a 3-part series, End-of-Life in the Age of Covid featuring conversations about our experiences of death, end of life care, and the creation of social and spiritual community during the pandemic.
As a result of COVID-19, far too many New Yorkers have been forced to confront death, spurring what used to be uncomfortable, avoidable discussions about life and death issues among family and friends. What death looks like, when it comes, is something far too many of us now think about regularly yet many of us remain awkward about discussing.
Advance care planning can help ensure that you get the care that you want at the end of life, but terminally ill New Yorkers don’t have the full range of options that our neighbors in New Jersey and Vermont, and 8 other US jurisdictions have: the right to medical aid in dying. Nearly 20% of people living in the United States have access to this compassionate end-of-life care option, which allows terminally ill, mentally capable adults with six months or less to live to ask their doctor for a prescription they can take to avoid needless suffering and die peacefully on their own terms.
Participants will discuss what it means to have a “good death,” explore what advance care planning means and what tools exist to help put those plans in place, and learn about the option of medical aid in dying.
This event is part of the “End-of-Life in the Age of Covid” series of virtual conversations every 6 weeks presented by People’s Health Sanctuary.
People’s Health Sanctuary presents: Community Forum to Address Capital Region Health System Merger
In October 2020, the Albany Times Union reported a planned merger between Ellis Medicine in Schenectady and St. Peter’s Health Partners. Mergers between Catholic Health Systems and secular hospitals have raised concern in communities across the country and they have for many years as evidenced by this 1995 article in the New York Times about Leonard and St. Mary’s Hospitals in Troy.
According to the national group MergerWatch, Catholic hospitals follow a set of ethical guidelines that prohibit the provision of certain kinds of patient care, most often, reproductive, LGBTQ+-inclusive, and end-of-life care.
Concerns about the financial stability of Ellis Medicine and its importance to the community reportedly drive the need for a partnership between two of the largest health systems in the region, a solution that is the result of years of planning.
But religious restrictions and forces of healthcare economics threaten to have a disparate impact on residents who already face barriers in our healthcare system. A knowledgeable panel will discuss, answer questions, and hear comments from the community about:
• How religious restrictions will affect (and how religious biases may affect) equitable access to healthcare services
• Possible solutions to eliminating gaps in services through other local healthcare providers
• Potential community benefits resulting from the partnership.
• History of SPHS’s aggressive medical bill collection
• Process required for partnership approval by the NYS Department of Health
• The importance of memorializing the community’s priorities in the application for certificate of need, including an effective enforcement mechanism
• Opportunities for advocacy and continuing dialogue
Speakers:
Michelle Ostrelich is a Schenectady County Legislator and Chair of the Legislature’s Health & Human Services Committee.
Lois Uttley, MPP, is Women’s Health Program Director for Community Catalyst, a national consumer health
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