This Week's Long Island News

Bill McIntyre talks with Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena about her decision to run for re-election this year, a recent fentanyl community forum she held, her thoughts on Gov. Hochul's affordable housing plan, how COVID relief funding has been spent in her township, and other topics.

Bill McIntyre talks with former Nassau County Executive Laura Curran about her new career as a podcast and radio host, about her feelings on the County since leaving office, the role of government, and other important issues.

Bill McIntyre talks with Elisa DiStefano, who is now with Newsday TV as their Senior Lifestyle Host. Together they talk about her 18-year career with News 12 Long Island, her role at Newsday TV, and where you can find her reporting.

Bill McIntyre learns about the legalization of marijuana and how it affects Long Islanders by talking with Trivette Knowles, the Public Affairs Press Officer & Manager of Community Outreach at the New York State Office of Cannabis Management.

Bill McIntyre talks with Mr. Richard Nicolello, the Presiding Officer of the Nassau County Legislator, who represents the 9th district, which includes parts of New Hyde Park, Garden City Park, Mineola, Williston Park, and other nearby communities. He also recently announced that he is not going to seek re-election later this year, which is one of many topics of discussion.

Bill McIntyre talks with Ms. Debra Mulé, who is serving her third term as the Nassau County Legislator from the 5th District, covering communities including Baldwin, Freeport, South Hempstead, and parts of Rockville Center, Merrick and Oceanside. They speak about the Baldwin-Grand Avenue Complete Streets Project, tax assessment challenges, road repaving projects, and more.

Bill McIntyre talks with Steve Beery, owner of Mr. Beery's in Bethpage, about how he has been in business for 30 years and how he tries to help his community through various charities.

Bill McIntyre talks with Kimberly Jean-Pierre, New York State Assemblywoman for the 11th District, which mainly includes portions of the town of Babylon in Suffolk County, about veterans programs and public education funding, resources for the developmentally disabled community, and other issues affecting Long Island.

Bill McIntyre talks with Nassau County's Commissioner of Police, Patrick J. Ryder, about the legalization of marijuana, shoplifting and the law, Nassau Coliseum's future and the departments role around it, and more.

Bill McIntyre talks with Nassau County's Commissioner of Police, Patrick J. Ryder, about property crime increases in the county, school safety, bail reform laws, and more.

Two Long Island pediatricians won a national grant this week,to help detect food insecurity among young patients and connect their families with local food pantries and other resources to help them get the nutrition they need. Bill McIntyre talks with Dr. Sara Siddiqui of the NYU Langone Huntington Medical Group, and Dr. Eve Meltzer Krief of Huntington Village Pediatrics!

Bill McIntyre talks with Don Clavin, Supervisor of the Town of Hempstead, about the latest news concerning armed guards in some Long Island schools, shark sightings last summer, the Governor's latest plan concerning housing zoning laws, and how he feels about George Santos in congress.

Bill McIntyre talks with Don Clavin, Supervisor of the Town of Hempstead, about storm preparedness, the town budget & taxes, and the latest on fighting COVID in the township.

Bill McIntyre talks with New York Democratic Assemblywoman Gina L. Sillitti, from Assembly District 16 - which covers most of the Town of North Hempstead, about issues including the Speaker of the House vote and how it works in the State Assembly, the controversy surrounding George Santos, and the LIRR.

Bill McIntyre talks with New York Democratic Assemblywoman Gina L. Sillitti, from Assembly District 16 - which covers most of the Town of North Hempstead, about issues including infrastructure, flood repairs in her district, and environmental concerns.

Bill McIntyre talks with Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly about issues affecting her office, including the recent rise of catalytic converter thefts, cash bail, ghost guns, how the pandemic recovery is moving along, and more.

Bill McIntyre conducts a sort-of “exit interview” with Congressman Tom Suozzi, who has been representing New York's 3rd Congressional District including parts of Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties - but gave up his seat to run for Governor of New York, but that didn’t go as well as he hoped.

Bill McIntyre talks with Alfonso Castillo, Transit Reporter from Newsday and Newsday.com, about potential rate hikes coming to the LIRR, an update on the East Side Grand Central project, OMNY pay systems, and more.

Bill McIntyre has a discussion with Richard J. Nicolello, Legislator in Nassau County’s 9th District and the Presiding Officer of the Nassau County Legislature. Together they discuss the midterm election results, the state budget, gerrymandering and more.

Bill McIntyre talks with Newsday's Albany Bureau Chief Yancey Roy about the 2022 midterm elections, including the NY governor race and how the GOP pulled off a sweep in all four congressional seats on LI.