Being Frank

Frank's guest is James Riley, Rockland County Democratic Committee Chairperson

Frank gets a youth perspective on the upcoming Midterm Elections with Dylan Smith,
a volunteer with the Cait Conley campaign.
Frank also celebrates Italian American Heritage Month with actress Antoinette LaVecchia,
with a discussion about her new work celebrating Italian women.

Dr. Adriana Suarez-Ligon is Medical Director for The Breast Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital.
For more info go to:
Breast Center webpage: www.montefiorenyack.org/services/breastcenter
Info on the Rides and Strides fundraiser event: https://montefiorenyackfoundation.org/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MontefioreNyack
Instagram: www.instagram.com/montefiore_nyack/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/montefiore-nyack/
Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/NyackHospital

Lynn Stein's Painting Exhibit "Can’t Take Me Eyes Off of You" opens Oct 15, 6-8pm,
and runs thru late November at Hudson Spectacles, 42 South Franklin St., Nyack, NY

Frank is joined by Dr. Everett Newton from The Center for Safety and Change.
The Center for Safety and Change Hotline #: 845 694 3344
www.centerforsafetyandchange.org

Frank also talks with Nicholas Smyth of “The Polka Time” Band
about the upcoming Rockland Polka Festival in Nyack, NY. www.rocklandpolka.com

Frank is joined by guests:
Orangetown Democratic Committee Chairman Harman Droge
Community Organizer Sonia Leavey (9W Safety Campaign)

Guests:
Randi Rios-Castro, CEO of Jawonio
Robbie Sosa, Nyack Historical Society Trustee
plus music from The Jim Donica Quintet

Dr. Paul Levinson, Communication and Media Studies Professor at Fordham University, addresses the latest AI (Artificial Intelligence) controversary.

Veteran Broadcaster Elliott Forrest discusses his Directorial role in the upcoming production of "The Exonerated" at The Angel Nyack.  https://theangelnyack.com 

Cait Conley is the Democratic Candidate for Congress New York's 17th District.
For more info go to:
www.caitconley.com

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Frank is joined by Danny Mager, author of "Some Assembly Required", and "Roots and Wings: Mindful Parenting in Recovery" and is a regular contributor to Psychology Today. Danny's books are avaiable on Amazon.
The Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack, NY celebrates its 80th season, and Frank talks with Kathleen Mahan, the director of their opening play, "I Hate Hamlet." For tickets and more info go to www.elmwoodplayhouse.com

Edward R. Murrow's name will forever be associated with the journalist’s goal of speaking truth to power. Joining Frank are guests Craig Smith, Managing Director of The Phoenix Theatre Ensemble and Joseph Vitale, author of the play "MURROW" that is scheduled to run in Nyack, NY in October.
Craig Smith is a director, actor, and producer. His is a founding member and Director of NYC's  award-winning Phoenix Theatre Ensemble. He is also the Executive Director of Live Arts in Nyack, a performing arts Festival celebrating its 5th Anniversary in NY's Hudson Valley.
Joe Vitale has spent his career in communications – as a reporter and editor, a marketing/public relations professional, and as a playwright. He attended Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. Joe has written many plays that have been performed in New York and around the country.