This Week's Long Island News

Bill McIntyre talks 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.

Bill McIntyre talks with Nassau County Legislator Mr. Arnold Drucker, who serves the 16th district here in Nassau County, which includes Plainview, Old Bethpage, Jericho, Syosset, Woodbury, Hicksville, Old Westbury, and Roslyn Heights. They speak about "Shed The Meds" events, redistricting, combatting antisemitism in Nassau County, and more.

Bill McIntyre talks with Laura Figueroa Hernandez, the White House Correspondent for Newsday and newsday.com, about the latest on Long Island Congressman George Santos, and how the race for the White House might look different here on Long Island in the 2024 election.

Bill McIntyre talks with Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton. She serves the 11th district, which includes Sands Point, Port Washington, Roslyn, Roslyn Harbor, Glen Head, Glenwood, Sea Cliff and Glen Cove. They talk about the potential casino coming to Nassau Coliseum, and about the resignation of Nassau's Inspector General.

Bill McIntyre talks with Newsday's Transit Reporter Alfonso Castillo about the renovations at Penn Station, the changes the MTA made to the schedule thanks to the opening of Grand Central Madison, the lack of an AirTrain at LGA, and more.

Bill McIntyre talks with Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena about her decision to run for re-election this year, a recent fentanyl community forum she held, her thoughts on Gov. Hochul's affordable housing plan, how COVID relief funding has been spent in her township, and other topics.

Bill McIntyre talks with former Nassau County Executive Laura Curran about her new career as a podcast and radio host, about her feelings on the County since leaving office, the role of government, and other important issues.

Bill McIntyre talks with Elisa DiStefano, who is now with Newsday TV as their Senior Lifestyle Host. Together they talk about her 18-year career with News 12 Long Island, her role at Newsday TV, and where you can find her reporting.

Bill McIntyre learns about the legalization of marijuana and how it affects Long Islanders by talking with Trivette Knowles, the Public Affairs Press Officer & Manager of Community Outreach at the New York State Office of Cannabis Management.

Bill McIntyre talks with Mr. Richard Nicolello, the Presiding Officer of the Nassau County Legislator, who represents the 9th district, which includes parts of New Hyde Park, Garden City Park, Mineola, Williston Park, and other nearby communities. He also recently announced that he is not going to seek re-election later this year, which is one of many topics of discussion.

Bill McIntyre talks with Ms. Debra Mulé, who is serving her third term as the Nassau County Legislator from the 5th District, covering communities including Baldwin, Freeport, South Hempstead, and parts of Rockville Center, Merrick and Oceanside. They speak about the Baldwin-Grand Avenue Complete Streets Project, tax assessment challenges, road repaving projects, and more.

Bill McIntyre talks with Steve Beery, owner of Mr. Beery's in Bethpage, about how he has been in business for 30 years and how he tries to help his community through various charities.

Bill McIntyre talks with Kimberly Jean-Pierre, New York State Assemblywoman for the 11th District, which mainly includes portions of the town of Babylon in Suffolk County, about veterans programs and public education funding, resources for the developmentally disabled community, and other issues affecting Long Island.

Bill McIntyre talks with Nassau County's Commissioner of Police, Patrick J. Ryder, about the legalization of marijuana, shoplifting and the law, Nassau Coliseum's future and the departments role around it, and more.

Bill McIntyre talks with Nassau County's Commissioner of Police, Patrick J. Ryder, about property crime increases in the county, school safety, bail reform laws, and more.

Two Long Island pediatricians won a national grant this week,to help detect food insecurity among young patients and connect their families with local food pantries and other resources to help them get the nutrition they need. Bill McIntyre talks with Dr. Sara Siddiqui of the NYU Langone Huntington Medical Group, and Dr. Eve Meltzer Krief of Huntington Village Pediatrics!

Bill McIntyre talks with Don Clavin, Supervisor of the Town of Hempstead, about the latest news concerning armed guards in some Long Island schools, shark sightings last summer, the Governor's latest plan concerning housing zoning laws, and how he feels about George Santos in congress.

Bill McIntyre talks with Don Clavin, Supervisor of the Town of Hempstead, about storm preparedness, the town budget & taxes, and the latest on fighting COVID in the township.

Bill McIntyre talks with New York Democratic Assemblywoman Gina L. Sillitti, from Assembly District 16 - which covers most of the Town of North Hempstead, about issues including the Speaker of the House vote and how it works in the State Assembly, the controversy surrounding George Santos, and the LIRR.

Bill McIntyre talks with New York Democratic Assemblywoman Gina L. Sillitti, from Assembly District 16 - which covers most of the Town of North Hempstead, about issues including infrastructure, flood repairs in her district, and environmental concerns.