My Hometown

Bill Horan and Michael DeMarco learn about a program at Nassau Community College called The Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program, or CSTEP, which aims to increase and support the number of economically disadvantaged or historically underrepresented minority students, through programs in mathematics, science, technology, health-related fields, and the licensed professions at Nassau Commu...

Bill Horan and Michael DeMarco introduce you to an organization that does some great work here on Long Island for health care workers facing the world’s greatest health crises to help build resilient communities and a healthier, more equitable world. Their guests are Cassie Peppe and Dan LaConti, who are both Crisis Counselors with the organization Project Hope.

Bill Horan and Michael DeMarco introduce you to a new business that opened in the summer of 2021 on Long Island - and learn what it was like to open a new business centered around food and hospitality in the middle of a pandemic! It's called Irish Poet Restaurant Bar, located at 1891 Wantagh Avenue in Wantagh, and our guest today is one of their owners, Mike McNiff.

Bill Horan and Michael DeMarco learn about a non-profit organization called Last Hope Animal Shelter - who are dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of death-due pound, stray and abandoned animals. Their guest is Joanne Anderson, Last Hope’s outreach coordinator.

Bill Horan and Michael DeMarco learn about the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum, a non-profit organization located at 1 Railroad Plaza, adjacent to the entrance to Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park, in Oyster Bay, with their guest, the museum’s President, John Specce.

Bill Horan and Michael DeMarco learn about a new unique business on Long Island that specializes in alcoholic "boozy" ice cream called Tipsy Scoop with their guest, Melissa Tavss, the Founder and Owner.

Bill Horan and Michael DeMarco learn all about solar energy from Dan Sabia, the founder and President of Built Well Solar, Long Island’s original solar energy company.

Bill Horan and Mike DeMarco talk with Kerriann Flanagan Brosky, the author of a new book: Haunted Long Island Mysteries.

Bill Horan and Mike DeMarco learn about a unique business that just opened in Seaford (in Nassau County) called the Sweet Spot Cafe, with our guest, Christopher Paci, their Operations Manager.

Bill Horan and Matthew Leonard learn about The Long Island Music Hall of Fame, an organization recognizing musicians who have contributed to the musical heritage of Long Island, with their guest, Norm Prusslin, the Co-Founder of the Long Island Music Hall of Fame.

Bill Horan and Matthew Leonard learn about Irish Step Dancing with Kassidy McGlynn of Bellmore, the Under-16 United States National Champion in Irish Dancing.

Bill Horan and Matthew Leonard learn about Long Island Traditions, a non-profit organization that helps support preserving local grassroots culture, ethnic and maritime traditions, vernacular architecture and family traditions, with Nancy Solomon, their Director.

Bill Horan and Matthew Leonard learn about an organization that has been doing great work helping people stay in their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic called CDCLI - the Community Development Corporation of Long Island, a non-profit organization that was started in 1969 by government, business, and civic leaders on Long Island, who came together to address the growing demand for affordable hous...

Bill Horan and Matthew Leonard learn about Girls Inc. of Long Island, an organization that inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold, through direct service and advocacy. Their guest is Renee Flagler, the Executive Director, who is also an award-winning writer, adjunct professor, and a speaker who is passionate about encouraging women and youth to pursue their passion and purpose.

Bill Horan and Matthew Leonard learn about one organization and Nassau County, Long Island, have come together to help county renters that are behind on rent due to COVID-19. Our guests are Kevin Crean, the Director of Community Development for Nassau County, and Gwen O’Shea, the President & CEO of CDCLI - the Community Development Corporation of Long Island.

Bill Horan and Matthew Leonard learn about a new summer camp program - as well as an after-school program and online learning center called MusicBreeds, with a mission to inspire, empower, and mentor young musicians from disadvantaged communities by supporting their professional and personal development. Our guest is MusicBreeds founder Isaiah Grigg.

Bill Horan and Matthew Leonard rev up their engines to talk to Karen Davis-Farage, the President and Co-Founder of RPM Raceway - a unique Long Island business featuring go-karting and more, with a location in Farmingdale, NY.

Bill Horan and Matthew Leonard learn about a company that provides treatment to families and individuals across the Long Island area. Their guest is Lauren Klimek, the owner and founder of Long Island Music Therapy.

Bill Horan and Matthew Leonard learn about a Long Island organization of mural artists dedicated to transforming healthcare environments "From Clinical To Colorful" called Splashes of Hope, from Liz Schafer, their Volunteer Manager.

Bill Horan and Matt Leonard learn about a non-profit organization called the Family and Children’s Association - or FCA - which is dedicated to providing help and hope to Long Island’s most vulnerable children, families, seniors and communities. Their guest is Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds, the President and CEO of the FCA.

Bill Horan and Matt Leonard learn about a nonprofit organization on Long Island called Momma’s House, that provides young mothers, aged 18 to 24 years, who are homeless or close to it, the guidance and direction they need to support themselves and their babies independently, with their guest, Patricia Shea, the Executive Director of Momma’s House.

Bill Horan and Matt Leonard learn what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter on Long Island from Robert Leonard, who is the Assistant Chief of the Syosset Fire Department and a Second Deputy Chief Instructor at the Nassau County Fire Service Academy. He is also the Chairman of the Public Relations Committee for the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York.

Bill Horan and Matthew Leonard learn about Shift Group, an education business focused on entrepreneurship and business support, that offers business owners on Long Island trainings on how to shift their business during - and for after - the pandemic. Their guests are Stefan Doering, Founder and CEO of Shift Group, and Thomas Moebus, Advisor of Shift Group.

Bill Horan and Matt Leonard earn about the recruitment process for the United States Army, which takes place right here on Long Island, with their guests, Staff Sergeant Andre Williams and Staff Sergeant Marlon Ortiz.

Bill Horan and Matt Leonard learn about a new podcast called New York Gritty, which explores the resiliency of New Yorkers in this time of crisis. Their guest is the host of New York Gritty, longtime New York journalist, Steve Kastenbaum.