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Join the WHPC staff for a week’s look at the stories shaping the Long Island community. Hosted by Bill McIntyre. Listen as Newsday reporters and local leaders talk about the stories affecting Long Isl... more
FAQs about This Week's Long Island News:How many episodes does This Week's Long Island News have?The podcast currently has 317 episodes available.
April 02, 2021Asian-American Hate Crime Response in Nassau CountyBill McIntyre and Jon Gallo talk with Farrah Mozawalla, the Executive Director of the Nassau County Office of Asian-American Affairs, and Gordon Zhang, the vice-chair of Nassau County’s Asian American Advisory Council and the president of Long Island Chinese American Association (LICAA), about the recent increase of hate crimes against Asian-Americans not just on Long Island, but around the country....more58minPlay
March 26, 2021Nassau County Health Commissioner/ Newsday Reporter Michael O'KeefeBill McIntyre and Jon Gallo talk with Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein, Nassau County Commissioner of Health, about the latest on COVID-19 in the county and the vaccine rollout. They also speak with Newsday reporter Michael O'Keefe about updates to NCPD/SCPD Reform Plans....more58minPlay
March 19, 2021New York State Senator Kevin ThomasBill McIntyre and Jon Gallo talk with New York State Senator Kevin Thomas about issues affecting Nassau County, including what is being done about the influx of Asian-American hate crimes, the latest on the Federal stimulus, and legalizing marijuana. Then, Newsday's Victor Ocasio joins us to talk about the latest numbers in Long Island's unemployment rate....more59minPlay
March 12, 2021Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and LIRR's Philip EngBill McIntyre and Jon Gallo talk first with Nassau County Executive Laura Curran about the latest on COVID vaccinations in the county and other budget concerns, followed by Philip Eng, LIRR President, who discusses how the COVID Relief Bill affects his budget, and how the LIRR responded to the over-crowding on trains earlier this week....more59minPlay
March 05, 2021Governor Cuomo's No Good Very Bad Horrible WeekYancey Roy of Newsday joins Bill McIntyre and Jon Gallo to talk about the latest sexual misconduct charges against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, along with the latest pandemic executive order changes, and how the state legislature is looking to make changes. Plus, a breakdown of other top stories of the week....more59minPlay
February 26, 2021Nassau County Frozen Tax Rolls, and LIPA PSEG Contract Negotiation UpdateBill McIntyre and Jon Gallo talk with Newsday's Scott Eidler about Republican leaders saying Nassau's 2022-23 tentative tax roll failed to include reductions that homeowners received through legal settlement notices, and with Newsday's Mark Harrington about LIPA's struggles to renegotiate its contract with PSEG....more59minPlay
February 21, 2021Back In The Red Zone, and Nassau County Police ReformBill McIntyre and Jon Gallo talk with Faith Jessie, Anchor at Newsday, about her reporting "Back in the Red Zone" about how Long Island hospitals are handling the second wave of the coronavirus, and Newsday reporter Michael O'Keefe about police reform in Nassau County and other local issues....more59minPlay
February 06, 2021Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick RyderBill McIntyre and Jon Gallo welcome Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder back to the show to discuss the new NCPD Academy's Progress, snowstorm response in the county, the Index Crime report and more....more58minPlay
February 05, 2021Local Economic Update with Nassau County Comptroller Jack SchnirmanBill McIntyre and Jon Gallo talk with Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman about addressing the economic issues impacting Long Islanders. Including student debt, a new prescription discount program, increasing the minimum wage to a living wage, Childcare costs, NCC, & much more....more54minPlay
January 22, 2021Town of Hempstead Update: Supervisor Don Clavin & Town Clerk MurrayBill McIntyre and Jon Gallo talk with Don Clavin, Town of Hempstead Supervisor, and Kate Murray, their Town Clerk, about issues affecting the township, including COVID & the vaccine rollout, tax changes, and other issues raised by concerned citizens....more59minPlay
FAQs about This Week's Long Island News:How many episodes does This Week's Long Island News have?The podcast currently has 317 episodes available.