Hudson Valley Hidden Issues: Recent Episodes
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Hosts Laurette Giardino and Elliot Torres keep our local community informed of developing legislation and issues, revealing the hidden facts that impact our region.
Our hosts are joined by the Howie Hawkins, the co-founder of the Green Party and their 2020 presidential candidate, to discuss the fight for ranked choice voting in New York, the implications of third parties in the US, and the history of the Green Party.
Local Dutchess County legislators Giancarlo Llaverias (DC 1) and Nick Page (DC 18) describe their fight to save a redistricting effort, voted on by the people, from Republicans who are attempting to disband it.
Save Historic Hughsonville! On this special episode of Hudson Valley Hidden Issues, we interview Robin Licari and hear statements from Ben Amundson on the facts behind the controversial gas station development in the historic hamlet of Hughsonville and the community that has come together to oppose it.
We discuss the highly disputed Amazon development coming to East Fishkill in Dutchess County. What does this mean for us local residents and what can we do about it?This episode of Hudson Valley Hidden Issues:Written and produced byLaurette Giardino, Ben Amundson, and Elliot TorresEdited byElliot TorresResearch byErick EckleyLogo design byTami Eckley Guest appearance:Rebecca EdwardsSpecial Thanks to: Barbara Walsh, Matt Caroll, and Jackie Cruz