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My Hometown

90.3 WHPC

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

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27:59

The Internship Companion

My Hometown ·

2026/03/26

Bill Horan and Riya Pantel talk with Laura A. O'Connell, the internship coordinator, and a professor in the Communications Area within the Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts Department at Nassau Community College. She is the author of a new book, "The Internship Companion: Guiding You Through Each Phase of Your Journey."

28:50

Developing Your Marketing Mindset

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2026/03/12

Bill Horan and Riya Pantel Leora talk with Leora Lanz, a Huntington resident, who is a full-time professor at Boston University. She is the former Global Director of Marketing and Communications for HVS, a hospitality consulting firm then located in Mineola, and the former Director of Public Relations and Advertising for the ITT Sheraton Hotels of New York, among other jobs. She is the author of a new book called, Developing Your Marketing Mindset.

28:28

SoberIn40

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2026/03/05

Bill Horan and Riya Panel meet East Meadow resident Spencer Cook, who wants to help people who are struggling with addiction. He struggled himself, and was even arrested back in 2014, when he was 27. In 2020, after six and a half years of incarceration and a year under house arrest, he dedicated his new lease on life to becoming sober, creating the SoberIn40 Program.

28:00

Uncle Bacala's Italian Seafood and More in Garden...

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2026/02/26

Bill Horan and Riya Pantel talk with Peter Hewitson, the owner of Uncle Bacala’s Italian Seafood and More, on Jericho Turnpike in Garden City Park, about what makes his restaurant stand the test of time, being open since 2004.

27:58

eDNA Research at Molloy University

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2026/02/19

Bill Horan and Matt Leonard talk with Liz Suter, an environmental science professor at Molloy College, who she is at the forefront of a genomic revolution in marine research, using environmental DNA to decode the hidden life of oceans and reshape how scientists monitor ecosystems, from Long Island bays to global waters.

28:00

Lester Paldy - No Cloak, No Dagger

My Hometown ·

2026/02/12

Bill Horan and Gabby Seudath talk with Mr. Lester Paldy, a professor emeritus from Stony Brook University, who was tapped by the CIA in 1988 to join the agency for a “trial run” as they faced a troubling new situation in Russia. That “temporary” assignment would last for 25 years. He extends an invitation to join him on his life- changing journey as the professor with his new book titled, “No Cloak, No Dagger.”

28:08

MADD

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2026/02/05

Bill Horan and Gabby Seudath talk with Mr. Anthony DeVito, a Long Islander who lost his father, Joseph DeVito on January 18th, 2023, at the hands of a drunk driver. But he turned that huge negative into a bigger positive by partnering with MADD, whose work includes advocating against drugged driving, supporting victims of both drunk and drugged driving, and preventing underage drinking.

27:57

Howie's Heart

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2026/01/29

Bill Horan and Gabby Seudath learn about a Long Island based, family-run, non-profit organization, driven by a shared commitment to honor a lost father’s legacy of compassion, service, and love. Bill: The organization is called HOWIE’S HEART, named after HOWIE CONKLIN, with a mission to inspire children, teens, and families to find joy in helping others through meaningful, carefully created volunteer opportunities that contribute to the greater good of our community and spread kindness. They speak

28:09

Rescuing Families

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2025/12/18

Bill Horan and Gabby Seudath learn about a Long Island organization that is trying to make a positive difference in people’s lives through their homes. People with disabilities & financial hardships struggle every day with tasks that most people find second nature. They want to make lives easier by improving and/or eliminating hurdles in homes. It's called RESCUING FAMILIES, and they talk to the founders of the organization, Gina and Vinny Centauro.

27:59

Senior Teen Joy at JFK High School in Bellmore

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2025/12/11

Bill Horan and Gabby Seudath learn about a program that was created by students at JFK High School in Bellmore that connects teens with senior citizens across Long Island called Senior Teen Joy, Long Island's first Jewish intergenerational program. They speak with the co-founders, Zachary Hoberman and Benji Balshin, along with their Social Media Director, Brianna Balshin.

28:00

BATZ: A New Way To Ping-Pong

My Hometown ·

2025/12/04

Bill Horan and Gabby Seudath meet Pete Benney and Mark Novak, the local entrepreneurs and creators of a ping-pong game called BATZ, online at www.playbatz.com.

28:11

The QuackerJack Foundation with the LI Ducks

My Hometown ·

2025/11/20

Bill Horan and Gabby Seudath learn about The QuackerJack Foundation - the charitable arm of Long Island’s hometown baseball team, the Long Island Ducks! The QuackerJack Foundation is a non-profit that was formed in 2003 to better coordinate the team’s charitable endeavors, named after the club’s ever-popular mascot, QuackerJack. They speak with Michael Polak, the Vice President of Communications with the Long Island Ducks.

28:17

Author of "Eli & Me"

My Hometown ·

2025/11/13

Bill Horan and Gabby Seudath talk to Professor John D. Lin, who also teaches at St. Johns University, and the City University of New York, and is the author of a new book titled - Eli and Me: My Inspiration and the Epitome of Excellence.

27:59

Long Island Crisis Center

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2025/11/06

Bill Horan and Gabby Seudath learn about The Long Island Crisis Center, which provides 24/7, free, high quality, confidential and non-judgmental programs and services to support and empower Long Islanders at critical times in their lives. They speak with Katie Stoll, the Crisis Center Director, and Jackie Lucianil, their Program Development Administrator.

28:24

NY Furs

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2025/10/30

Bill Horan and Matt Leonard learned about a local group called NY Furs, which looks to bring people together at in-person furry events all over New York, each event giving an opportunity for people to let their fur fly toward their goal of strengthening the local community to keep furries connected to local happenings. They speak with Anthony Ryabchikov, the Founder of NY Furs, and their Head of their Events Team Manager, Vinny Lugo, also known by Vinegar.

28:21

Joint Admissions Program at SUNY Nassau CC and...

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2025/10/23

Bill Horan and Gabby Seudath learn about a joint admissions program that eases the pathway to a bachelor's degree - between Nassau Community College, and Farmingdale State College. They speak with Maggie Fleming, the Director of Interinstitutional Partnerships at Farmingdale State College.

27:57

Long Island Author Chris DeFlorio

My Hometown ·

2025/10/16

Bill Horan and Ashley Ramirez talk with Long Islander Chris DeFlorio, a former NYPD officer who is the author of a book titled, Called into Darkness: Two NYC First Responders Battle the Supernatural. Chris and his wife, Harmony, were both first responders during some of NYC’s darkest days. Today, they’re spiritual investigators answering calls from people experiencing terrifying paranormal disturbances, drawing on decades of experience in law enforcement and emergency response.

27:30

The Traveling Professor

My Hometown ·

2025/10/09

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine meet The Traveling Professor—a man who turned his love of history, culture, and perfectly packed suitcases into unforgettable small group tours. His name is Steven Solosky, a retired professor in the math department here at Nassau Community College, and now the creator of TravelingProfessor.com, and SmallGroupTours.com.

28:30

Girl Scouts of Nassau County

My Hometown ·

2025/10/02

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about the Girl Scouts of Nassau County, working to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. They speak with Rande Bynum, the Chief Executive Officer of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County - and a Lifetime Girl Scout Member!

28:04

Rare Treats Baking Company

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2025/09/25

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about The Rare Treats Baking Company, a home kitchen from Malverne, specializing in dairy-free and nut-free treats that are delicious for EVERYONE. They create baked goods for families navigating food allergies and restrictions, especially those living with Eosinophilic Esophagitis, or EoE. They speak with Stephanie Fitzpatrick, the founder and baker behind The Rare Treats Baking Company. She is joined by her oldest son, 11-year-old Logan - the inspiration for Rare

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