HMM 4 – 6-2020

: Hello Capital Region! This is the Hudson Mohawk Magazine on WOOC-LP 105.3 FM Troy, WOOS-LP 98.9 FM Schenectady, WOOA-LP 106.9 FM Albany, and WCAA-LP 107.3 FM Albany, broadcasting from The Sanctuary for Independent Media in Troy, NY.

Today correspondent Mark Dunlea takes a look at the impact of budget cuts on the state Medicaid program.
Host 1: Then, we’ll hear from Beau Melita, an Assistant Public Defender for the Albany Public Defenders about how COVID-19 and rollbacks in bail reform are affecting his work.

Mayor Patrick Madden talked to HMM correspondent Corinne Carey about how the city is handling the COVID-19 pandemic, its effect on the city budget, and what Troy residents can do to help

We hear from Troy Prep student Erika Boucicaut and her classmates about coping with social distancing

HMM Correspondent Amy Halloran speaks with Capital Roots’ Amy Klein about the adjustments the non-profit has made to keep connecting people to fresh healthy food