Being Frank

Frank's guest is James Riley, Rockland County Democratic Committee Chairperson

Frank gets a youth perspective on the upcoming Midterm Elections with Dylan Smith, a volunteer with the Cait Conley campaign. Frank also celebrates Italian American Heritage Month with actress Antoinette LaVecchia, with a discussion about her new work celebrating Italian women.

Dr. Adriana Suarez-Ligon is Medical Director for The Breast Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital. For more info go to: Breast Center webpage: https://www.montefiorenyack.org/services/breastcenter Info on the Rides and Strides fundraiser event: https://montefiorenyackfoundation.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MontefioreNyack Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/montefiore_nyack/ LinkedIn: ht...

Frank is joined by Dr. Everett Newton from The Center for Safety and Change. The Center for Safety and Change Hotline #: 845 694 3344 www.centerforsafetyandchange.org Frank also talks with Nicholas Smyth of “The Polka Time” Band about the upcoming Rockland Polka Festival in Nyack, NY.  www.rocklandpolka.com

Frank is joined by guests: Orangetown Democratic Committee Chairman Harman Droge Community Organizer Sonia Leavey (9W Safety Campaign) 

Guests: Randi Rios-Castro, CEO of Jawonio Robbie Sosa, Nyack Historical Society Trustee plus music from The Jim Donica Quintet

Dr. Paul Levinson, Communication and Media Studies Professor at Fordham University, addresses the latest AI (Artificial Intelligence) controversary. Veteran Broadcaster Elliott Forrest discusses his Directorial role in the upcoming production of "The Exonerated" at The Angel Nyack.  https://theangelnyack.com 

Cait Conley is the Democratic Candidate for Congress New York's 17th District. For more info go to: www.caitconley.com

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Frank is joined by Danny Mager, author of "Some Assembly Required", and "Roots and Wings: Mindful Parenting in Recovery" and is a regular contributor to Psychology Today. Danny's books are avaiable on Amazon. The Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack, NY celebrates its 80th season, and Frank talks with Kathleen Mahan, the director of their opening play, "I Hat...

Edward R. Murrow's name will forever be associated with the journalist’s goal of speaking truth to power. Joining Frank are guests Craig Smith, Managing Director of The Phoenix Theatre Ensemble and Joseph Vitale, author of the play "MURROW" that is scheduled to run in Nyack, NY in October. Craig Smith is a director, actor, and producer. His is a founding member and Director of NYC's  award-winning...

Lifelong Rockland County Resident Joseph Damian is a candidate for the Clarkstown Town Council.

You've heard the stories: You can own your own place in Sicily... and it's true!  Frank did and so did his guest, Ilze Kinnear-Porter, who moved to the tiny village of Motta D'Affermo, Sicily from South Africa and never looked backed. She shares the challenges and rewards of living what the Sicilians call "La Dolce Vita." Taped LIVE From Sicily!

Harry Nilsson is a musical legend, and he was also a resident of Nyack, NY. Joining Frank is singer, songwriter, producer and friend of Harry Nilsson, Ernie Savage, who brings the man and his music back to life. Ernie Savage will be appearing on Saturday, 7/25/2026 at Maureen's Jazz Cellar in Nyack, performing a special musical tribute to Harry Nilsson.

Frank is joined by one of the foremost environmentalists in the world, Dr. Gidon Eshel, of Bard College. They discuss the causes and effects of Global Warming and some possible solutions.  They also promote a new documentary film on the effects of Global Warming on olive production called "Sicily: An Island in Crisis" that will be shown at the Nyack Library, Tuesday, July 21 at 6:30pm.

Being Frank celebrates America 250 w/ filmmakers Tina Traster and Lennon Nersesian as they discuss their new documentary "The Story of US." Tina Traster is an award-winning journalist, author, and filmmaker. She is also the editor and publisher of a local independent news site in New York. She has worked in the newspaper and magazine industry since the early 1990's. Lennon Nersesian is an Emmy-nom...

Being Frank celebrates 250 by acknowledging Rockland County's role in the history of America.  Former Rockland County Executive and President of the Historical Society of Rockland County, Scott Vanderhoef, picks the Top 10 Historic Events and Places in Rockland County.  Nyack Village Trustee Joe Carlin discusses the celebrations that are planned for the 4th of July.

Have you ever driven on North Broadway in Upper Nyack, NY and wondered what it might be like to have lived in one of those magnificent mansions that line the road? Well, you can! Visit Friends of River Hook at The Hester Haring Cason Preserve, a forever green space now owned by the Village of Upper Nyack. Current President, Sheryl LeRoy, gives us the unique history of the preserve and discusses th...

Formal volunteer participation in the US recently hit historic lows of roughly 23%, causing a critical service gap nationwide. Joining Frank is longtime firefighter Daniel Goswick, Sr. who continues a family tradition of Volunteer Service in the village of Piermont, NY, and they discuss the causes, effects, and possible solutions to this growing problem. Also, Matt Koke of The Rockland County Prid...

On this episode, Frank welcomes back documentary filmmaker Greg Mitchell to discuss his new PBS documentary “Woody Guthrie and the Ghost of Tom Joad Today” about the seminal meeting between Guthrie and the great American author John Steinbeck. A meeting that altered America's way of thinking in ways that are still felt today. Being Frank also continues its month-long Celebration of Pride with our...

Frank is joined on this episode with guests Dr. Everett Preach Newton, pastor of the First Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church of Christ, Inc. in Central Nyack, NY, who discusses Juneteenth, and musician and entertainer Bobby Belfry, who celebrates Pride Month with some original music.

Frank and a panel of Democratic Committee Leaders discuss the importance of the upcoming midterm elections in Congressional District NY-17. Suzanne Berger, Chair of the Westchester County Democratic Committee Jennifer Colamonico, Chair of the Putnam County Democratic Committee Peter Reilly, Chair of the Stony Point Democratic Committee Gina Ironside, Member NYS Democratic Committee, AD97

Being Frank is Celebrating Jewish-America Heritage Month. Frank is joined by 3 outstanding Jewish American leaders from Rockland County, NY: Andrea Meyer-Winograd, E.D. of the Holocaust Museum and Center for Tolerance and Education  David Kirschtel, CEO of the Lewis JCC. Paul Adler, attorney and Member of the Board of the Holocaust Museum and Center for Tolerance and Education.

Frank is joined by Alden Wolfe, Rockland County Legislator and candidate for NYS Supreme Court Justice, 9th JD. They talk about the issues and the challenges facing our Judicial System. Also, new music from one of our favorites, Andrew Ace Greenspan, as he debuts his new single, "Hudson River Water View."

MAY is MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH.  Joining Frank are special guests, Jacqui Drechsler and Barbara Green, Volunteer Board Members of NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) Rockland. NAMIRockland.org Helpline: 1-845-359-8787

On this episode, Frank celebrates Independent Book Store Day (April 25) w/ Richard Fulco, owner of Nyack's Big Red Books, and 4/20 (April 20) with Seth Marks, owner of Rockland's #1 Cannabis distributor, Treehouse Cannabis. Plus original music from Jim Donica.