My Hometown

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.