My Hometown

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Bill Horan and Regina Halstead learn about the New York Islanders Girls Elite Hockey program with Alexis Moed, the President of the organization, along with Maddy Smith, one of the players.