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My Hometown

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Exploring clubs, organizations, businesses, and issues in towns across Nassau County, Long Island.

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28:00

Havana Central Restaurant

My Hometown ·

2023/03/09

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.

28:00

Long Island Author Jason Karpf

My Hometown ·

2023/03/02

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.'

28:00

Bourbon & Brews in Merrick

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2023/02/23

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.

28:31

Paw It Forward Pet Pantry

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2023/02/16

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.

28:22

'Speak To Me' Short Film

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2023/02/09

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.

27:33

NICE: The Nassau Inter-County Express Bus

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2023/02/02

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.

28:00

Team E.V.A.

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2023/01/26

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.

27:45

The Manna Project

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2022/12/15

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.

28:19

Embassy Diner in Bethpage

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2022/12/08

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.

28:22

Hilary Topper: From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete

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2022/12/01

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.

28:26

The Nest Food Pantry at NCC

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2022/11/17

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.

28:04

For All Who Fight

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2022/11/10

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.

28:06

North Shore Animal League America

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2022/11/03

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.

28:15

Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County

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2022/10/27

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.

28:16

Author Adam Bjelland

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2022/10/20

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.

27:57

The Bizzoco Sisters

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2022/10/13

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!

28:12

Viscardi Center

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2022/10/06

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.

27:59

Five Towns Legends Basketball

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2022/09/29

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.

28:50

The Franklin Square Historical Society

My Hometown ·

2022/09/22

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.

27:58

Malik Dupri

My Hometown ·

2022/09/15

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.

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