My Hometown

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine talk with Bobby Hazen, one of the founding members of The New York Water Safety Coalition and Executive Founder of End Drowning Now. Bobby has been in the swim school and water safety industry for over 26 years.

Bill and Stacy talk with Bobby about what it means to be safe around water, especially when it comes to kids. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4, but there are steps everyone can take to keep kids safe around water. 

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Learn more at End Drowning Now.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about The Long Island Community Foundation - an organization that works to improve the quality of life for all Long Islanders by connecting past, present, and future generations with other nonprofits on Long Island, to make a healthy, equitable, and thriving community. They speak with Marie Smith, the Director of Donor Relations and Communications, and Sol Marie Alfonso Jones, the Program Director.

Learn more about The Long Island Community Foundation.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about the Glen Cove Downtown Business Improvement District - located adjacent to Glen Cove’s waterfront, the downtown encompasses part of State Route 107/Glen Cove Road, Pulaski Street, Glen Cove Avenue, Brewster Street, School Street, Glen Street, and Bridge Street.  They speak with Jill Nossa, their Executive Director.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about the Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center, which explores the relationships between human beings, energy systems, and the environment. Located on the West End of Long Island’s Jones Beach State Park, the Center offers permanent and rotating exhibits, public programs, and educational resources to help visitors understand and appreciate the coastal environment. Bill: Sounds great - and I bet many people listening right now didn't even know this existed right in our backyard. They speak with Mia Ramirez, lead educator of the Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about a non-profit organization from Nassau County that helps women fighting cancer feel beautiful again, creating a six product, six minute beauty routine that is not too physically demanding, and can help restore self-confidence and a sense of personal beauty. The organization is called The Basic Six Inc., and they speak with June Bleich, their President and founding board member.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine talk with Sara DeGennaro, the owner of Tap to Pointe Dance Center in Malverne, and a first time children’s author of a book called “Sofia’s First Ballet Class: Ballet Is Fun”.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine meet a 12-year-old 6th grader from the North Merrick School District who has raised tens of thousands of dollars since she was only SIX years old for the Ronald McDonald House Charities - and the way she does it is quite special. Bill: I would love everyone to meet Julianna Tand, and her mom Jennifer, creator of Julianna’s Works of “HEART” - a 501c3 non-profit organization where Julianna sculpts clay figures and does many other things to raise money for charity to help sick kids.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine talk to a local business looking to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The event is the US COFFEE 4-MILE RUN WALK FOR LLS 2024, and they speak with the organizer and sponsor of the event, happening Saturday, March 30th, Doug Shindler.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine speak with Bonnie Yam, owner of ATAX, a tax-preparation business in Bellmore, to talk about your tax return in 2024. She is also an expert in finance, insurance and Medicare.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine meet Eric Spinner, the Founder and Webmaster of a website that exists to help everyone remember our Veterans, remember our American history, and to let others know that veterans will not be disenfranchised. The website is www.we-are-vets.us.

Bill Horan and Gina Halstead learn about Malverne High School's Spoken Word Poetry Club, something Gina took part in as a student. It’s a space where students, regardless of race, religion, gender identity, or economic background, can come together and express themselves creatively, freely, and emotionally using words. They speak with Jacinta Bowman, a Teacher and Librarian at Malverne High School, and the advisor to the club, along with some of her students - Nirvana Cole, Lucian Valerie, Uche Alozie, and Tatiyana Forbes-Smith.

Bill Horan and Gina Halstead learn about Malverne High School's Spoken Word Poetry Club, something Gina took part in as a student. It’s a space where students, regardless of race, religion, gender identity, or economic background, can come together and express themselves creatively, freely, and emotionally through the use of words. They speak with Jacinta Bowman, a Teacher and Librarian at Malverne High School, and the advisor to the club, along with some of her students - Nirvana Cole, Lucian Valerie, Uche Alozie, and Tatiyana Forbes-Smith.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about the online Facebook group called Renee’s Reading Club - and they speak with the creator of the group, Renee Weingarten from Atlantic Beach.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about FCA, the Family and Children’s Association - an organization that protects and strengthens Long Island’ most vulnerable children, seniors, families and communities. Their guest is Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds, their President and CEO.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about the Community Re-Entry Consortium. Their guests include Marcellus Morris and Demar Tyson, who both spent time in prison and are now back in the community and trying to improve not only their lives but the lives of other people who have had similar life journeys, and L. Antonia Codling, a criminal defense attorney, who for the past 25 years has been fighting for justice and never giving up!

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about the Community Re-Entry Consortium. Their guests include Marcellus Morris and Demar Tyson, who both spent time in prison and are now back in the community and trying to improve not only their lives but the lives of other people who have had similar life journeys, and L. Antonia Codling, a criminal defense attorney, who for the past 25 years has been fighting for justice and never giving up!

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine talk with a Long Island entrepreneur who started an apparel business that started in his bedroom and garage and now runs out of a full-scale production shop in East Rockaway, called Wakes and Waves. His name is Anthony Capellupo, the Founder, Owner and CEO.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about a local law business on Long Island that concentrates in the areas of real estate, personal injury and commercial litigation. They speak with Enza Brandi of the Enza Brandi Law Firm of Huntington Station, NY.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about an organization that is helping to feed the hungry along Nassau County’s south shore called The Long Beach Soup Kitchen, which had to make numerous changes in how it operates as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. They speak with Robert Blau, the kitchen’s President, and Larry Feldman, their Pantry Manager.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about a non-profit foundation in Nassau County that is committed to spreading awareness of a disease called Neurofibromatosis, or NF, a common genetic disorder that causes the growth of tumors on nerve pathways anywhere in the body. They speak with Kate Doerge, the Chief Executive Officer of Penny’s Flight Foundation, named after her daughter Penny, who passed away after fighting NF in November 2022 at the age of 16.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine meet Donna DeSousa-Schmidt, the founder of Maggie’s Mission, named after her daughter, who passed away after fighting cancer shortly after her 17th birthday. Maggie’s Mission exists to make a difference in the lives of children and families affected by pediatric cancers.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about the unique Long Island business, TOMMY PICKLES - available at fairs, festivals, farm stands, and online, from the man himself, Mr. Tommy Pickles!

Bill McIntyre and Stacy Raine learn about a unique business around the world of quilting. They speak with Jessica Alexandrakis, the founder and owner (from Nassau County, NY) of Life Under Quilts and www.LifeUnderQuilts.com.

Ever wonder what it takes to build a successful website for yourself or your business? Bill Horan and NCC Student Stacy Raine try to find out what is involved and more with Greg Gregorian, the Webmaster of www.LongIslandWebmaster.com!

Bill Horan meets Cal Krinsky, a 9-year-old 4th grader at Sea Cliff Elementary School - who has become a local celebrity here on Long Island for raising money for the Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center in Greenville by donating his homemade artwork to people who make donations that will be used to purchase new art supplies and more. Cal is here with his mom, Jaime Teich.

Bill Horan learns about Operation Splash, an organization that is trying to help you find the beauty of the south shore. Volunteers of this organization dedicate their valuable time by cleaning up Long Island’s bays, waterways, and shorelines. We speak with Rob Weltner, their President.

Bill Horan talks with Paul Mila, who is an author from Carle Place, who is also a scuba diver, and underwater photographer. He is the author of a children's series of 3 books in the Harry Hawksbill Sea Turtle Adventures: Harry Hawksbill Helps His Friends; Gracie Green Turtle Finds Her Beach; and Larry Loggerhead Travels to the Sea Turtle Hospital.

Bill Horan learns about Long Island Cares - The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank. Their mission is to bring together all available resources for the benefit of the hungry and food insecure on Long Island and provide for the humanitarian needs of our community. His guest is Dr. Jessica Rosati, the Vice President of Programs at Long Island Cares.

Bill Horan learns about a unique organization called SULAM-LI, a religious school in Oceanside, NY, for Jewish children with special needs. His guests are Libby Adler, Sulam-LI’s Education Director, along with Dena Stein, the President of their Board.

Bill Horan learns about Nassau BOCES - which is focused on career and technical education, or C-T-E. Nassau BOCES provide hundreds of students every year with an introduction to plumbing, carpentry, automotive technology and many other industries that desperately need workers on Long Island. Bill speaks with Judith Hynes, the Associate Director, and Dr. Christopher Korolczuk, the Assistant Director, both from Nassau BOCES Regional Schools and Instructional Programs.

Bill Horan and Gina Halstead learn about the Baldwin Foundation for Education, an organization that benefits the students of Baldwin Public Schools and help sustains Baldwin’s tradition of excellence in education. Our guests are Robert "B.A." Schoen, their President, and Steven T. Carroll, a retired Physical Education teacher and Football Coach at Baldwin Schools.

Bill Horan learns about "Humane Long Island," an animal advocacy organization on Long Island and the premier domestic fowl rescue. His guest is John Di Leonardo, the President and Executive Director of Humane Long Island.

Bill Horan learns about a Long Island organization called Bethany House - which supports women, and women with children, experiencing homelessness. His guest is DawnMarie Goins, their Assistant Executive Director.

Bill Horan and Gina Halstead learn about the Oceanside Community Warriors, with a mission to promote a strong community through voluntary involvement! Their guests are Brian Driscoll and Joseph Cibellis, who are both members of the Board of Directors.

Bill Horan meets a unique Long Island company that helps people over 50 find jobs to stay mentally, socially, or physically active. Retired or not, they want to bring together - people who are eager to explore their hidden talents through fulfilling and rewarding jobs. The company is called Jollity - and his guests are Evan Vieira, the Founder of Jollity, and Dr. Carl Kirschner, their Business Development Consultant, and Former Dean of Students at Suffolk County Community College.

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 the organization, who is also a Private Psychotherapist, Adjunct Professor, and School Social Worker.

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 organization.

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 Garden Club.

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 Renigen, Site Director of Bach to Rock in Port Washington.

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 Central, one of which is located outside the Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City.

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 Heroes.

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 professor at Hofstra University.

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 FIGHT.

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 "Girls Five-eva" on Peacock!

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.

Bill Horan and Jess Sanchez learn about The Franklin Square Historical Society, and the Franklin Square Museum - both with the goal to preserve the Franklin Square community’s rich history. Guests include Nancy Youngfert, the Vice-President, and her husband, Bill Youngfert, who is the Secretary, of the Franklin Square Historical Society.

Bill Horan and Matt Leonard meet a man that went through a forced career change at the start of the COVID pandemic, and is now one of the most successful, and youngest independent store owners inside the Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City. Our guest today is Malik Dupri Morris, the owner and creator of Malik Dupri, a store that focuses on luxury sunglasses and everyday stylish wear.

Bill McIntyre and Mike DeMarco learn about ELDER ABUSE - what it is, what to look for if you or someone you know is a victim, and an organization that is working to assist people who are victims. Their guest is Stephanie Citerman, the Enough Abuse Campaign & Elder Abuse Enhanced Multidisciplinary Team Coordinator at The Safe Center Long Island.

Bill Horan and Matthew Leonard meet a Long Island organization that wants to better the lives of children with cancer, pediatric cancer survivors, and their families, as well as other chronic pediatric illnesses. Their guest is Terri Magro, the co-founder and Vice President of the Michael Magro Foundation.

Bill Horan and Matt Leonard meet Long Island’s largest volunteer orchestra, the South Shore Symphony. They speak with the President of the South Shore Symphony, Wayne Lipton.

Bill McIntyre and Matt Leonard meet members of, and get a live performance from the rock band KONKUSSION - including 15-year-old twins from Great Neck, Noa and Ella Pourmoradi, as well as 15-year-old Ava Peterson and 13-year-old Wes Peterson from Sea Cliff.

Bill Horan and Mike DeMarco learn about the Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center, a full-service JCC on Long Island’s North Shore, which is dedicated to serving every aspect of community wellness, regardless of age or ability. Their guests are David Black, their Executive Director, Taylor Graf, their Vice President of Specialized Services, and Susan Berman, their Vice President of Community Engagement.

Bill McIntyre and Mike DeMarco meet Micah Dank, a Long Island author who has written seven books into a series on astro-theology called “Into The Rabbit Hole.”

Bill Horan and Matt Leonard meet a Long Island artist who is well known for his large murals seen in towns like Baldwin and Huntington - Efren Andaluz the Third, otherwise known as Andaluz The Artist.

Bill Horan and Michael DeMarco meet a brand new unique business in Nassau County called BUZZ’D EXPRESS COFFEE! Their guest is Gregory Camarda, the Co-Owner, President and CEO, located at 1799 Bellmore Avenue in North Bellmore.

Bill Horan and Mike DeMarco learn about a non-profit organization that is based on Long Island called Hair We Share, with the mission to help maintain dignity, confidence and self-esteem to those affected by medical hair loss. Our guest is Dean Riskin, their co-founder and CEO.

Bill Horan and Mike DeMarco re-introduce us to the Long Island STEM Hub, an organization consisting of industry, academic, and not-for-profit volunteers working to advance science, technology, engineering, and math - otherwise known as STEM - here on Long Island - with our guest, Andrew Parton, Long Island STEM Hub Co-Steward and President of the Cradle of Aviation.

Bill McIntyre and Matt Leonard learn about On The Road Again Motorcycle School - a unique business here on Long Island, with classes that happen here on the Nassau Community College campus, as well as out at Suffolk County Community College. Our guest today is Steve Bertoline, the President of On The Road Again Motorcycle School.

Bill Horan and Mike DeMarco talk with Richard Panchyk, the author of a new book called Roosevelt Field Through Time, from Arcadia Publishing and The History Press.

Bill Horan and Mike DeMarco learn about an organization that helps to provide prevention and wellness education, with access to affordable healthy food, in a socially engaging environment, that builds healthy lives called The Harmony Cafe, with their guests, Rosemarie McCarthy, their founder and president, and Mary Ellen Grimes, who is on their advisory board and their Feast Program instructor.

Bill Horan and Mike DeMarco learn about a new book titled “Boat Building and Boat Yards of Long Island - a Tribute to Tradition," from Arcadia Publishing, with the author, Nancy Solomon, who is also the Director Long Island Traditions.

Bill Horan and Michael DeMarco talk with former Congressman Steve Israel, who decided to “turn the page” from a career in politics, to opening an independent bookstore named Theodore’s Books in Oyster Bay.

Bill Horan and Mike DeMarco talk with Christopher Verga and Karl Grossman, the authors of a new book from Arcadia Publishing called Cold War Long Island, and learn about what Long Island was like after the end of World War 2 and how that shapes our home today.

Bill Horan and Michael DeMarco talk with Michael Medvedev, the co- founder of a company founded in Nassau County called Earth Brands. Their goal is to make ‘sustainability’ cool and universal through their products and ventures, including Earth Cups and more.

Bill Horan and Mike Demarco learn about a non-profit organization from Long Island called the Gateway Youth Outreach. GYO’s goal is youth development and preventing adverse behavior by enhancing the community's efforts to provide an environment where adolescents can develop self-awareness while engaged in productive and healthy pursuits. Our guest today is Patrick Boyle, the Executive Director of Gateway Youth Outreach.

Bill Horan and Michael DeMarco learn about a grassroots nonprofit organization from Long Island that creates opportunities that connect communities called the Love Your Neighbor Project from their guests, Aimee Renaud, their President, and Jaime Teich, their founder and “Chief Neighbor!”

Bill Horan and Michael DeMarco learn about the law in the areas of real estate, personal injury, and commercial litigation - with their guest and friend of the show, Enza Brandi, Esq., the founder of the Enza Brandi Law Firm, with an office in Huntington Station.

Bill Horan and Mike DeMarco learn all about the Long Island Parrot Society, an organization that is dedicated to responsible bird ownership through education and example. Our guest today is Robert Gross, a board member of the Long Island Parrot Society, and the “Bird Man of Wantagh.”

Bill Horan and Michael DeMarco introduce you to an organization called Sunshine Alternative Education & Prevention Center - who are working to build drug- free and violence-free communities here on Long Island. Their guest is Carol Carter, their Founder and CEO.

Bill Horan and Mike DeMarco talk with Eva Kopelman, a sophomore at South Side High School in Rockville Centre, and a recent contestant on Top Chef: Family Style, which can be seen on the Peacock streaming service from NBC. Eva is joined by her co-star and mother, Jenn.

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 Community College. Our guests are Kevin Fox, the Director of CSTEP, and Matthew DiGiovanni, the Associate Director.

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 housing. Their guest is Gwen O’Shea, the President & CEO of CDCLI.

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.