This Week's Long Island News

Bill McIntyre talks with Nassau County Legislator Olena Nicks, representing District 5 that covers West Hempstead and surrounding areas, about Juneteenth not being recognized as a holiday in Nassau County.  They also speak about interest or investment income earned on opioid settlement money remaining parked in the settlement fund, legalizing Class 1 and 2 e-bikes and electric scooters, and other...

For many Long Islanders, the strain these days isn’t coming from one major expense, but from everything at once —property taxes, electricity, transportation and gas, childcare - all of that running higher here than in much of the rest of the country. And we didn’t even mention housing, which is the main focus between a conversation between host Bill McIntyre and Jonathan LaMantia and Brianne Ledda...

Bill McIntyre talks to Cynthia Nuñez, an independent who ran on the Democratic Party line, who is the Nassau County Legislator in District 14, which covers areas including Valley Stream and Lynbrook.  They speak about a possible "gas tax holiday" in the county, unused opioid settlement funds, a rally for childcare, and more.

Bill McIntyre talks with Joe Scianablo, candidate on the Democratic ticket for Town of Hempstead Supervisor.  They speak about what is different in the 2026 campaign over last year, the latest on Levittown's housing development, and Joe's new podcast.

Long Island and other areas of New York State had been projected to be among the nation's pivotal battlegrounds for party control of the U.S. House heading into this fall’s midterm elections. Our guest today has reported that Republicans have struggled to recruit, or keep, top-tier candidates against incumbent Democrats in the Hudson Valley, central New York, and this month right here in Nassau Co...

Bill McIntyre talks with Nassau County’s Chief Fire Marshal and County Fire Coordinator, Michael F. Uttaro about fire safety, emergency response, fire hydrants in winter, and what really goes on behind the scenes when alarms go off and sirens are blaring. Plus, we find out if he’s ever slid down a fire pole, just for fun.

Bill Mcintyre talks with Samantha A. Goetz, a Nassau County Legislator, who ran on the Republican ticket, who represents District 18, which covers areas including Syosset, Oyster Bay, East Norwich, Bayville, Locust Valley, and surrounding areas.  They talk about The First Responder Zone of Protec;on Act, The Nassau County Mask Transparency Act, The Nitrous Oxide Consumer Protection Act, and her ot...

Bill McIntyre talks with the Mayor of the Village of Sea Cliff, and President of the Nassau County Village Officials Association, Elena Villafane.  They speak about her election win against the owner of Pirates Booty, the role of villages on Long Island, and other policy considerations facing the village.

Patrick Mullaney, a Legislator who ran on the Republican ticket, representing District 4, covering Nassau County’s South Shore communities of Oceanside, Island Park, Long Beach, Lido Beach, and Point Lookout.  They speak about his career with the FDNY, the assessment issues surrounding taxes in Nassau County, and how to find equal ground despite differences between people.

Bill McIntyre talks with Mike LePetri, Republican candidate for NY-03 Congressional Seat in 2026.  They speak about affordability, what's different in 2026 vs. the 2024 race, and what separates him from Tom Suozzi, the incumbent.

There have been a lot of developments this month in the upcoming race for the Governor of New York. Incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul is now officially being challenged by Nassau County Executive, Republican Bruce Blakeman.  Blakeman said winning two consecutive terms in Nassau, where Democrats outnumber Republicans, shows he can produce a statewide victory. But what will voters say this November an...

Bill McIntyre talks with Patrick Ryder, the Commissioner of Police at the Nassau County Police Department.  In this second of a 2-part episode, they speak about shoplifting and how to prevent it, diversity in the NCPD, the rise in gun permit requests since COVID, and more.

Bill McIntyre talks with Patrick Ryder, the Commissioner of Police at the Nassau County Police Department.  In this first of a 2-part episode, they speak about Nassau County being "the safest county in America," ICE in Nassau County and Minnesota, the announcement regarding adding cameras along Nassau's border with NYC, and more.

Bill McIntyre talks with Mr. Steve Beery, the owner of Mr. Beery’s, a local bar and music hall, located at 4019 Hempstead Turnpike in Bethpage.  And recently, Mr. Beery announced that he will be retiring in about a year, in February 2027, and closing the doors after 41 years in business, to allow for a celebratory, "blaze of glory" send-off.

Bill McIntyre talks with Mr. Arnold Drucker, who just won his fifth term on the Democratic ticket as a Nassau County Legislator. Mr. Drucker represents the 16th district, which includes Jericho, Plainview, Old Bethpage and parts of Woodbury, Syosset and Farmingdale.  They talk about what's changed in the legislature in a decade, his thoughts on the current state of the county, and the legislation...

Bill McIntyre talks to Philip Dalton, a professor in the Rhetoric and Public Advocacy program, & serves as Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Hofstra University. He is also the author of a new book called Deliberating Police Reform: Managed Agonism in Long Island’s Police Reform, and co-author of Public Policy Argumentation and Debate: A Practical Guide for Advocacy. And, he is an...

Bill McIntyre talks with Mr. Carrié Solages, who just won re-election on the democrat ticket, representing the 3rd district, which includes Bellerose, Bellerose Terrace, Elmont, North Valley Stream, Malverne, Lakeview and parts of Franklin Square and West Hempstead.  They speak about property tax assessments, MWBE's, infrastructure, affordability and more.

Bill McIntyre talks with Ms. Viviana Russell, a democrat, who is about to represent the 2nd district, which includes Carle Place, Westbury, New Cassel and parts of Hempstead, Uniondale and Hicksville. Ms. Russell won the seat that was open due to redistricting, as current representative Olena Nicks won in the 5th District.  For 12 years, she has served on the North Hempstead Town Board.  They spea...

Bill McIntyre talks with Nassau County Legislator Thomas McKevitt, a Republican, who represents the 13th district, including East Meadow, Salisbury, North Levittown, and a part of Bethpage.  They speak about his political career, public safety, affordability, and the bill regarding banning transgendered athletes from county arenas.

Bill McIntyre talks once again with Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé, who represents the 6th district.  Together they talk about infrastructure, the Nassau University Medical Center, food insecurity on Long Island, and more.

Bill McIntyre talks with Pamela D. Panzenbeck, the Mayor of Glen Cove.  Topics include the financial budget for 2026, transparency over employee promotions, commuter ferry service to Manhattan from the city, infrastructure improvements, e-bike enforcem

Bill McIntyre learns about the results of the 2025 Election with Ms. Candice Ferrette, Nassau County Government and Political Reporter, and Mr. Yancey Roy, Albany Bureau Chief, from Newsday and Newsday.com. 

One of the consequences of the government shutdown has been the upcoming loss of SNAP - the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the federal program formerly known as food stamps. Now, New York’s Democratic and Republican Congress members and Governor Kathy Hochul engaged this week in dueling blame-throwing news conferences from Washington to Harlem.  We get the latest from Billy House, News...

Bill McIntyre talks with Ryan Johnson, the candidate on the Democratic ticket for the Nassau County Legislature's 17th District seat.  They speak about affordability in the County, the controversy surrounding the Young Republicans (and his own endorsements from the Young Democrats), ICE involvement in the county, and more.

Bill McIntyre talks with Kris Kalender, the President of CSEA Local 830, and the Vice President of CSEA Region 1.  They speak about health insurance issues in the latest contract negotiations, Juneteenth as a County holiday, offering buyouts to county employees, and more.