My Hometown
295 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★ - 2 ratingsExploring clubs, organizations, businesses, and issues in towns across Nassau County, Long Island.
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Glen Cove Downtown Business Improvement District
April 18, 2024 20:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBBill 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.
Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center
April 11, 2024 20:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBBill 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 righ...
The Basic Six
April 04, 2024 19:50 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBBill 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.
Tap To Pointe Dance Center
March 28, 2024 20:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBBill 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”.
Juliana's Works of HEART
March 21, 2024 20:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBBill 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 h...
US Coffee 4-Mile Run-Walk for LLS 2024
March 14, 2024 20:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBBill 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.
ATAX Bellmore
March 07, 2024 21:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBBill 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.
We-Are-Vets.us
February 29, 2024 19:20 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBBill 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.
Malverne High School Spoken Word Poetry Club - Part 2
February 22, 2024 20:30 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBBill 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, Uc...
Malverne High School Spoken Word Poetry Club - Part 1
February 15, 2024 21:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBBill 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, Lucia...
Renee's Reading Club
February 08, 2024 21:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBBill 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.
Family and Children’s Association (FCA)
January 25, 2024 21:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBBill 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.
The Community Re-Entry Consortium - Part 2
December 21, 2023 21:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBBill 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!
The Community Re-Entry Consortium - Part 1
December 14, 2023 20:35 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBBill 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!
Wakes and Waves
December 07, 2023 21:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBBill 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.
Long Beach Soup Kitchen
November 16, 2023 21:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBBill 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.
Penny's Flight
November 09, 2023 21:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBBill 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.
Maggie's Mission
November 02, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBBill 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.
Tommy Pickles
October 26, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBBill 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!
Life Under Quilts
October 19, 2023 20:36 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBBill 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.
LongIslandWebmaster.com
October 12, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBEver 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!
9-Year-Old Artist Raises LOTS of Money
October 05, 2023 20:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBBill 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.
Operation Splash
September 28, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBBill 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.
Paul Mila - Long Island Children's Author
September 21, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBBill 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.
Long Island Cares: The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank
September 07, 2023 21:39 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBBill 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.
Sulam-LI
September 07, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBBill 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.
Baldwin Foundation for Education
June 15, 2023 20:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBBill 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.
Humane Long Island
June 08, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBBill 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.
Bethany House
May 25, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBBill 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.
Oceanside Community Warriors
May 18, 2023 20:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBBill 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.
Jollity
May 11, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBBill 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.
National Association of Social Workers: Nassau County Division
May 04, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBBill 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.
Patriot Man Gregory Waxman
April 27, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBBill 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.
Balloon Mission Inc.
April 20, 2023 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBBill 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!
QB Generational Change
April 06, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBBill 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.
New York Islanders Girls Elite Hockey
March 30, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBBill 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.
Merrick Garden Club
March 23, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBDid 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.
Bach To Rock in Port Washington
March 16, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBHave 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.
Havana Central Restaurant
March 09, 2023 21:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBThere 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.
Long Island Author Jason Karpf
March 02, 2023 21:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBYou 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.'
Bourbon & Brews in Merrick
February 23, 2023 21:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBYou 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.
Paw It Forward Pet Pantry
February 16, 2023 21:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBWe 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.
'Speak To Me' Short Film
February 09, 2023 21:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBBill 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.
NICE: The Nassau Inter-County Express Bus
February 02, 2023 21:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBBill 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.
Team E.V.A.
January 26, 2023 21:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBBill 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.
The Manna Project
December 15, 2022 21:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBBill 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.
Embassy Diner in Bethpage
December 08, 2022 20:30 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBBill 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.
Hilary Topper: From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete
December 01, 2022 21:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBBill 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.
The Nest Food Pantry at NCC
November 17, 2022 21:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBBill 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.
For All Who Fight
November 10, 2022 21:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBBill 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.