This Week's Long Island News

Bill McIntyre talks with Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe, a Democrat who represents the 2nd district which includes New Cassel, Uniondale and parts of East Meadow, Hempstead and Westbury. AND, In December, she announced that she will run for the 6th District State Senate seat in this year’s election. Together they talk about why she is running, her thoughts on the Nassau Coliseum Sands deal, the futute of the Nassau University Medical Center, and more.

Bill McIntyre talks with Ms. Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, a Nassau County Legislator since 2012, who in December was appointed the new Democratic Minority Leader by the members of her caucus. They talk about what the leader is responsible for, her thoughts on the Nassau University Medical Center's future, and more.

Bill McIntyre talks with Yancey Roy, Newsday's Albany Chief, about the special election and the candidates that have been selected for NY-03, George Santos' seat, redistricting throughout New York State, and other important issues.

Bill McIntyre talks with Mr. Richard Kessel, who back in October was appointed to the Nassau County Interim Finance Authority in the role of chair and director for the board, by New York’s Governor, Kathy Hochul. NIFA was formed over 20 years ago to monitor and oversee Nassau County’s finances and to ensure that the County is fiscally strong and has long term plans to have balanced budgets and stable finances to protect taxpayers and residents. And Mr. Kessel’s resume is extensive as an expert on energy and consumer issues. He previously served as the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency’s Board Chair and as CEO of the New York Power Authority.

Bill McIntyre speaks with Laura Gillen, Laura Gillen, who is the Democratic candidate running in the 4th district, the seat currently held by Republican Anthony D’Esposito - setting up a rematch of the 2022 election in the district. Ms. Gillen held the title of Hempstead Town Supervisor, when she was elected back in 2017. They speak about George Santos (before he was removed from Congress), Justice Sandra Day O'Connor passing away, and other issues affecting the upcoming election next year.

Bill McIntyre talks with Jim Toes - a candidate running on the Republican ticket in the 2024 election for NY's 3rd Congressional District, the seat currently held by George Santos. They talk about why Mr. Toes wants to join politics, what his thoughts on George Santos is, issues like the national energy and fentanyl crisises, and more.

Bill McIntyre previews Election Day 2023, and the races that you need to know about in Nassau County including the Legislature and Township leadership. He speaks with Scott Eidler, who reports on Nassau County government and politics for Newsday and Newsday.com.

Bill McIntyre talks with Joseph Saladino, the Supervisor of the Town of Oyster Bay, who is running for re-election on the Republican ticket in the upcoming election. They speak about the town budget, environmental issues - and even Mr. Saladino's interests as a musician!

Bill McIntyre talks with Mike Sapraicone - a declared candidate on the Republican Ticket in 2024 for New York’s 3rd Congressional District, the seat currently held by George Santos. They speak about his police and security background, his opinion on George Santos, congestion pricing and more.

Bill McIntyre talks with Mr. Jon Kaiman - who is running to become the Supervisor for the Town of North Hempstead - a job he held from 2004 to 2013. Since 2017, he has served as the Deputy County Executive of Suffolk County. They speak about why he wants his old job back, the 311 system in the town, and his feelings on the latest news coming out of Israel.

Bill McIntyre talks with Nassau County's Commissioner of Police, Patrick J. Ryder, who tells us about an opportunity happening now through 10/31/23 to join Nassau County’s police force, and to catch us up on everything going on in Nassau County – including the latest on the students and faculty involved in the horrific Farmingdale School District bus tragedy, drug overdoses in Nassau County, information about the police village training center being built at Nassau Community College, and more.

Bill McIntyre talks with Jared Behr, a candidate running this November in the Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor race, on the Democratic ticket, about his campaign platform, including wanting ethics reform, looking to improving town infrastructure, and his support for the creation of individual election districts.

Bill McIntyre continues the conversations with those individuals who have declared their candidacy for in New York’s Third Congressional District, which is the seat currently being held by George Santos. He speaks with Will Murphy - a candidate running on the democratic ticket. His website says he is not a politician - but he is a husband, a father, a friend, a neighbor, a teacher and a lawyer.

Bill McIntyre introduces you to the Mayor of the Incorporated Village of Hempstead, Mr. Waylyn Hobbs Jr. As a 40-year resident, he has served the village in various capacities. He was first elected in March 2013 as Village of Hempstead Trustee. He has also served as Deputy Mayor for two years and oversaw the police department, fire department, DPW, and Parks and recreation committees.

Bill McIntyre talks with Anna M. Kaplan, who is a declared candidate for the Democratic Party in the 2024 election in the third district. She is a mother, religious refugee, and a former New York State Senator.

Bill McIntyre talks with Kellen Curry, a declared candidate on the Republican Ticket in 2024 for New York’s 3rd Congressional District, the seat currently held by George Santos. Together they talk about Kellen's resume, ethics reform, national security concerns, Long Island affordability, and more.

Bill McIntyre talks with Nassau County Legislator Siela A. Bynoe from the Second Legislative District, and talks about rent control, the Uniondale Community Center and its connection to the potential Nassau Coliseum casino lease, redistricting, mental health, and more.

Bill McIntyre talks with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. Together they speak about a recent Newsday article accusing him of pushing the envelope on rhetoric, the latest on the Sands Nassau Coliseum casino deal, the beauty that is Nassau Community College, and upcoming events this summer at Eisenhower Park and around the County.

Bill McIntyre talks Long Island politics, and today we discuss the upcoming race for Town of Hempstead Supervisor. Incumbent Don Clavin is being opposed by Democrat Olena Nicks. She joins us to talk about the issues and why she thinks that she may be the best choice for the role this Election Day.

Bill McIntyre talks (again) with Director, Producer and Playwright, John Blenn. John has produced over 80 original plays and more than 90 productions with his all- original theater group, Middle Class American Productions. He has taught Music Business, Theatre, Screenwriting, Mass Communications and History at Five Towns College, and has been their Playwright-In- Residence as well. He was also a former editor for Good Times Magazine, a writer for Newsday, and was General Manager of what was then known as the Westbury Music Fair.