My Hometown

Our special guest today is Patrick Young, Program Director, Central American Refugee Center in Hempstead and Brentwood, who will discuss immigration on Long Island and the role of CARC. Hosted by Bill Horan and NCC student Jon Gallo.

Bill Horan and NCC student Joe Reiter today talk with Gerard Giosa, President & Founder of Level G Associates in Old Bethpage. Gerard's 30 years of experience as a parking consultant have made him the go to contact when towns in Nassau & Suffolk have parking issues.

In the North Shore of Nassau County, there are over 200 acres of pristine forest and wetlands that hold many of Long Island's most beautiful and valuable environmental resources. The land has been protected by the Town of North Hempstead, yet it still faces threats such as illegal deforestation, ATV use and water pollution, which have plagued it for decades. The Town is currently holding a multi-stage democratic visioning process that allows residents to offer their input regarding how to utilize the land in the future. Today's guests are Dr. Dawn Adrienne, environmental activist, writer, and instructor who has taught all around the New York area including NCC, David Jakim a naturalist, research scientist and environmental educator at Queens College, and Erin Reilley, the Town of North Hempstead's Chief Sustainability Officer, and an environmental educator.

Sarah Albertson and Rick Eberle talk with the band "The Molotov Cocktails.” The band’s message is to inspire listeners to think outside the box. The only thing exploding from this band is new songs and new inspirations.

Katie McGowan, Founder and Executive Director of HorseAbility, and Alicia Levy, Director of Volunteers, speak on how the program serves over 300 participants weekly, and is committed to improving lives of children and adults through facilitated interactions with horses.

Maureen Pedrotti, director of the Weatherization Assistance program (WAP), talks about the free program that helps low-income households on LI, particularly the elderly and the disabled, improve the energy efficiency of their homes and ensure the households health and safety.

Joe Whalen & NCC student Gina Santillo talk with Joe Jankowski, Director of the LI Music Hall of Fame, which recognizes, celebrates, and preserves the exceptional musical heritage of Long Island.

Julie Keffer, founder of PeerPals.org, join Bill Horan and Nassau Community College student, Sarah Albertson, to talk about an organization created to form a community of inclusion and social opportunities for preschool children with disabilities, as they prepare to enter kindergarten.  She is also joined by Liz Lassus, Volunteer Coordinator for Long Island special educators, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and teens that can offer their time to make the programs as successful as they are.

Host Bill Horan and NCC student Sarah Albertson talk with Diane Masciale, General Manager, WLIW, about their commitment to serving the Long Island Community.

Bill Horan and Nassau Community College student Gina Santillo talk with Paul Anthony, comedian and Executive Producer of 'Long Island Comedy', about the need for us to take the time to laugh. Long Island Comedy's "stands up for stand up" comedy, features shows that promotes local comedians. The upcoming February Fest, The Comedy Club Theater, LI Comedy Festival, and The Paramount Comedy series at the Paramount Theater in Huntington, are events that feature the best 'stand up' comedians, here on Long Island.