My Hometown

Bill Horan and Gina Halstead learn about the National Association of Social Workers, the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, that works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies. Their guest is Dr. Kari Tabag, the Nassau County Division Director of t...

Bill Horan talks with a local hero from Malverne who has become known as “Patriot Man" - Gregory Waxman, and since the Pandemic, he has become known for running around the town carrying the American flag to lift spirits - who has taken his running to new lengths, and turned it into charity events.

Bill Horan and Regina Halstead talk with Cynthia Seibold, the Founder and Executive Director of Balloon Mission Inc., an organization that aims to collect balloons after people are finished using them, but before they end up as trash, causing harm to the environment, wildlife, and even us!

Bill Horan and Gina Halstead meet an organization that is making the maximum positive effort for our community. Their members and volunteers provide the momentum that helps affect change. Using data driven models, they provide solutions that make a long-lasting difference. The organization is called Q B Generational Change, and their guest is "Queen Belinda" Watkins, the Founder of the organizatio...

Bill Horan and Regina Halstead learn about the New York Islanders Girls Elite Hockey program with Alexis Moed, the President of the organization, along with Maddy Smith, one of the players.

Did you now that National Garden Clubs have existed in the United States since 1891? In these clubs, members learn about horticulture and how to sustain a healthy garden so they can teach others about it. Bill Horan learns that there is a club on Long Island that is a part of this greater national movement from guests today are Ginny Meltzer & Cheryl Bennett, Co-Presidents of the Merrick Garde...

Have you ever wanted to learn how to play the piano? Or maybe the guitar? How about the drums? Saxophone? Trumpet? Accordion? Maybe you want to learn how to play them all at once? OK, maybe we're kidding about that last one, but the unique business we are going to feature today isn’t kidding about being able to teach you how to play these instruments and more. Bill Horan talks with Kristine Renige...

There are so many different restaurants across Nassau County, and so many different cuisines to try from around the world without even having to cross a single bridge. Today, as we like to do sometimes on this show, we are going to feature one of these unique businesses. Bill Horan talks to Jeremy Merrin, the Owner and CEO of Havana Central Restaurant Group, which owns three locations of Havana Ce...

You may have said to yourself at one point or another... I should write a book. Well, our guest today, a fellow Long Islander, has done just that and wants to share details of how it came about and all about his writing process with us today. Bill Horan talks with Jason Karpf, the author of 'Say What? Stories and Tales Twiddled From Phrases and Principles.'

You know the saying, it’s five o’clock somewhere? Let’s pretend it’s 5:00 right now by introducing you to Merrick’s first and only craft beer and craft bourbon bar. It’s called Bourbon & Brews, and Bill Horan's guest today is the owner, John Amaruso.

We always think of food insecurity issues could affect people like us, but our guests today want to remind us that our pets can also suffer with similar issues during times of need. Bill Horan talks with Danielle Scala, the founder, and Linda Guckian, a board member, of an organization called PAW IT FORWARD PET PANTRY, which assists pet owners when they fall on difficult times.

Bill Horan and Gina Halstead talk with Nersheen Lotus, one of the actors, and Kurt Damas, the co-Director, of the short film, SPEAK TO ME, which is having its Long Island Premiere on February 16th at Sayville Cinemas.

Bill Horan and Matt Leonard meet representatives from NICE - that’s the Nassau Inter-County Express, and learn how the public transportation operates and is here to help all of us. Our guests are Jonathan Feldman, their Director of Planning and Scheduling, and Erika Richards, their Director of Marketing and Communications.

Bill Horan and Matthew Leonard meet Long Island Resident Eva Casale, who is an ultramarathon runner who has run long distances consecutively for days. She has taken her gift of running and is using it to make a difference for veterans through her organization, Team E.V.A., which stands for Every Veteran Appreciated, which raises funds and awareness for our troops, our veterans, and our Fallen Hero...

Bill Horan and Matthew Leonard learn about The Manna Project of Long Island: a food pantry that serves Nassau County and its adjacent communities, with a goal to end food insecurity for adults AND children in the communities they serve. Their guests are Yvette Hester, the Founder and CEO, and Christina Curry, a Volunteer with The Manna Project of Long Island.

Bill Horan learns about the classic Long Island Diner, and meets one man who is taking the classic in new directions. His guest is Gus Tsiorvas, the new owner of the Embassy Diner, located on Hempstead Turnpike in Bethpage.

Bill Horan meets a successful businesswomen from Merrick who wrote a book about being a triathlete. Hilary J.M. Topper is the CEO of HJMT Public Relations, and the author of “From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete - a Portrait of a Non-Athletic Triathlete.” Hilary has over 30 years of experience in public relations, marketing and social media services. She is also a blogger, podcaster and adjunct...

Bill Horan and Matthew Leonard learn about the on-campus food pantry at Nassau Community College, called “The Nest at NCC.” Our guests today are Sharon Masrour, the Executive Director, and Valerie Fasanello, the Assistant Director at the NEST. They are also both Professors in Nassau’s English Department.

Bill Horan and Matthew Leonard meet three sisters from Long Island, two of whom are cancer survivors. Together, they started a non-profit that, through fundraisers, supports those who won the fight, lost the fight, those still fighting and those who are unaware of the fight that lies ahead, called FOR ALL WHO FIGHT. They speak with Mikaela, Marguerite & Morgayne Rix, the co-founders of FOR ALL WHO...

Bill Horan and Matthew Leonard meet the world’s LARGEST no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization - and it is right here on Long Island! It's North Shore Animal League America, who has a goal to make sure that homeless pets find loving homes. Their guest is 
Kristie Buccella, Shelter Director of North Shore Animal League America.

Bill Horan and Matthew Leonard learn about the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, located in Glen Cove, with a mission to teach the history of the Holocaust and its lessons through education and community outreach. Their guests today are Andrea Bolender, chair of their board and acting executive director, and Gayle Peck, their Director of Development and Communications.

Bill McIntyre and Mike DeMarco meet a high school English teacher from Valley Stream who is also the author of 'Songs For The Visitor Upon Leaving.' It features compilations of short stories, memoirs, flash fiction, and vignettes, and its all written by their guest, Adam Bjelland.

Bill McIntyre and Mike DeMarco meet 12-year-old Tori Bizzoco and 14 year-old Natalie Bizzoco from Oceanside, Long Island. Tori is a powerhouse vocalist, musical theater actor and competitive dancer who has already starred off-Broadway and in music videos. Natalie has also performed in theatre both in New York City and Long Island, and has appeared on your TV in shows like “And Just Like That,” and...

Bill Horan and Mike DeMarco learn about The Viscardi Center, which provides a lifespan of programs and services that educate, employ and empower children and adults with disabilities, with their President & CEO, Dr. Chris Rosa.

Bill Horan and Michael DeMarco learn about a free youth basketball clinic called the Five Towns Legends - which meets in Inwood in Nassau County. Our guests today are Krystal Mackey, the organizer of The Five Towns Legends, and Michael Gajadhar, one of their coaches.