Airports in the Hudson Valley region originated as military bases, strategically positioned due to their proximity to New York City. The Cold War era emphasized their significance, stemming from nuclear fears, the Manhattan bombing radius, and the region’s sanctuary status during that time. Beyond aviation activities, the Hudson Valley’s atmosphere conceals another intangible refuge: radio waves. Tracing back a century, Union College’s inaugural ham radio broadcast established these airwaves as a haven for marginalized voices. The convergence of research into airwaves and airports led us to New York Stewart International Airport, situated in Newburgh, a sanctuary city. The airport’s historical relevance is encapsulated in its former identity as SAGE (Semi-Automatic-Ground-Environment), the first line of defense against potential Soviet nuclear attacks. Our vision involves repurposing the SAGE Building into a media incubator, fostering small businesses, local journalism, language justice, and grassroots initiatives, encapsulating the spirit of the Hudson Valley’s historical sanctuary while adapting it to modern needs.