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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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28:59

Penny's Flight

My Hometown ·

2023/11/09

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.

28:25

Maggie's Mission

My Hometown ·

2023/11/02

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.

28:00

Tommy Pickles

My Hometown ·

2023/10/26

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!

28:00

Life Under Quilts

My Hometown ·

2023/10/19

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.

28:00

LongIslandWebmaster.com

My Hometown ·

2023/10/12

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!

26:49

9-Year-Old Artist Raises LOTS of Money

My Hometown ·

2023/10/05

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.

28:29

Operation Splash

My Hometown ·

2023/09/28

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.

28:29

Paul Mila - Long Island Children's Author

My Hometown ·

2023/09/21

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.

28:00

Long Island Cares: The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank

My Hometown ·

2023/09/07

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.

28:00

Sulam-LI

My Hometown ·

2023/09/07

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.

28:00

Nassau BOCES

My Hometown ·

2023/06/22

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.

27:29

Baldwin Foundation for Education

My Hometown ·

2023/06/15

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.

28:00

Humane Long Island

My Hometown ·

2023/06/08

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.

28:30

Bethany House

My Hometown ·

2023/05/25

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.

27:59

Oceanside Community Warriors

My Hometown ·

2023/05/18

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.

28:46

Jollity

My Hometown ·

2023/05/11

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.

28:26

National Association of Social Workers: Nassau County...

My Hometown ·

2023/05/04

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.

28:13

Patriot Man Gregory Waxman

My Hometown ·

2023/04/27

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.

26:59

Balloon Mission Inc.

My Hometown ·

2023/04/20

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!

28:41

QB Generational Change

My Hometown ·

2023/04/06

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.

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