My Hometown
Exploring clubs, organizations, businesses, and issues in towns across Nassau County, Long Island.
Episodes
April 18, 2024 • 28 mins
Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about the Glen Cove Downtown Business Improvement District - located adjacent to Glen Cove’s waterfront, the downtown encompasses part of State Route 107/Glen Cove Road, Pulaski Street, Glen Cove Avenue, Brewster Street, School Street, Glen Street, and Bridge Street. They speak with Jill Nossa, their Executive Director.
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April 11, 2024 • 28 mins
Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about the Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center, which explores the relationships between human beings, energy systems, and the environment. Located on the West End of Long Island’s Jones Beach State Park, the Center offers permanent and rotating exhibits, public programs, and educational resources to help visitors understand and appreciate the coastal environment. Bill: Sounds great - and I bet many...
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April 4, 2024 • 27 mins
Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about a non-profit organization from Nassau County that helps women fighting cancer feel beautiful again, creating a six product, six minute beauty routine that is not too physically demanding, and can help restore self-confidence and a sense of personal beauty. The organization is called The Basic Six Inc., and they speak with June Bleich, their President and founding board member.
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March 28, 2024 • 28 mins
Bill Horan and Stacy Raine talk with Sara DeGennaro, the owner of Tap to Pointe Dance Center in Malverne, and a first time children’s author of a book called “Sofia’s First Ballet Class: Ballet Is Fun”.
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March 21, 2024 • 28 mins
Bill Horan and Stacy Raine meet a 12-year-old 6th grader from the North Merrick School District who has raised tens of thousands of dollars since she was only SIX years old for the Ronald McDonald House Charities - and the way she does it is quite special. Bill: I would love everyone to meet Julianna Tand, and her mom Jennifer, creator of Julianna’s Works of “HEART” - a 501c3 non-profit organization where Julianna sculpts clay figu...
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March 14, 2024 • 28 mins
Bill Horan and Stacy Raine talk to a local business looking to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The event is the US COFFEE 4-MILE RUN WALK FOR LLS 2024, and they speak with the organizer and sponsor of the event, happening Saturday, March 30th, Doug Shindler.
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March 7, 2024 • 28 mins
Bill Horan and Stacy Raine speak with Bonnie Yam, owner of ATAX, a tax-preparation business in Bellmore, to talk about your tax return in 2024. She is also an expert in finance, insurance and Medicare.
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February 29, 2024 • 28 mins
Bill Horan and Stacy Raine meet Eric Spinner, the Founder and Webmaster of a website that exists to help everyone remember our Veterans, remember our American history, and to let others know that veterans will not be disenfranchised. The website is www.we-are-vets.us.
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February 22, 2024 • 27 mins
Bill Horan and Gina Halstead learn about Malverne High School's Spoken Word Poetry Club, something Gina took part in as a student. It’s a space where students, regardless of race, religion, gender identity, or economic background, can come together and express themselves creatively, freely, and emotionally using words. They speak with Jacinta Bowman, a Teacher and Librarian at Malverne High School, and the advisor to the club, alon...
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February 15, 2024 • 27 mins
Bill Horan and Gina Halstead learn about Malverne High School's Spoken Word Poetry Club, something Gina took part in as a student. It’s a space where students, regardless of race, religion, gender identity, or economic background, can come together and express themselves creatively, freely, and emotionally through the use of words. They speak with Jacinta Bowman, a Teacher and Librarian at Malverne High School, and the advisor to t...
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February 8, 2024 • 28 mins
Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about the online Facebook group called Renee’s Reading Club - and they speak with the creator of the group, Renee Weingarten from Atlantic Beach.
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January 25, 2024 • 28 mins
Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about FCA, the Family and Children’s Association - an organization that protects and strengthens Long Island’ most vulnerable children, seniors, families and communities. Their guest is Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds, their President and CEO.
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December 21, 2023 • 28 mins
Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about the Community Re-Entry Consortium. Their guests include Marcellus Morris and Demar Tyson, who both spent time in prison and are now back in the community and trying to improve not only their lives but the lives of other people who have had similar life journeys, and L. Antonia Codling, a criminal defense attorney, who for the past 25 years has been fighting for justice and never giving up!
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December 14, 2023 • 28 mins
Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about the Community Re-Entry Consortium. Their guests include Marcellus Morris and Demar Tyson, who both spent time in prison and are now back in the community and trying to improve not only their lives but the lives of other people who have had similar life journeys, and L. Antonia Codling, a criminal defense attorney, who for the past 25 years has been fighting for justice and never giving up!
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December 7, 2023 • 27 mins
Bill Horan and Stacy Raine talk with a Long Island entrepreneur who started an apparel business that started in his bedroom and garage and now runs out of a full-scale production shop in East Rockaway, called Wakes and Waves. His name is Anthony Capellupo, the Founder, Owner and CEO.
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November 30, 2023 • 28 mins
Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about a local law business on Long Island that concentrates in the areas of real estate, personal injury and commercial litigation. They speak with Enza Brandi of the Enza Brandi Law Firm of Huntington Station, NY.
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November 16, 2023 • 28 mins
Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about an organization that is helping to feed the hungry along Nassau County’s south shore called The Long Beach Soup Kitchen, which had to make numerous changes in how it operates as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. They speak with Robert Blau, the kitchen’s President, and Larry Feldman, their Pantry Manager.
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November 9, 2023 • 28 mins
Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about a non-profit foundation in Nassau County that is committed to spreading awareness of a disease called Neurofibromatosis, or NF, a common genetic disorder that causes the growth of tumors on nerve pathways anywhere in the body. They speak with Kate Doerge, the Chief Executive Officer of Penny’s Flight Foundation, named after her daughter Penny, who passed away after fighting NF in November 2022...
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November 2, 2023 • 28 mins
Bill Horan and Stacy Raine meet Donna DeSousa-Schmidt, the founder of Maggie’s Mission, named after her daughter, who passed away after fighting cancer shortly after her 17th birthday. Maggie’s Mission exists to make a difference in the lives of children and families affected by pediatric cancers.
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October 26, 2023 • 28 mins
Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about the unique Long Island business, TOMMY PICKLES - available at fairs, festivals, farm stands, and online, from the man himself, Mr. Tommy Pickles!
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