Bill Horan and Mike DeMarco talk with Kerriann Flanagan Brosky, the author of a new book: Haunted Long Island Mysteries.

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Haunted Long Island Mysteries

Bill Horan and Mike DeMarco learn about a unique business that just opened in Seaford (in Nassau County) called the Sweet Spot Cafe, with our guest, Christopher Paci, their Operations Manager.

Sweet Spot Cafe in Seaford

Bill Horan and Matthew Leonard learn about The Long Island Music Hall of Fame, an organization recognizing musicians who have contributed to the musical heritage of Long Island, with their guest, Norm Prusslin, the Co-Founder of the Long Island Music Hall of Fame.

Long Island Music Hall of Fame

Bill Horan and Matthew Leonard learn about Irish Step Dancing with Kassidy McGlynn of Bellmore, the Under-16 United States National Champion in Irish Dancing.

National Irish Step Dancing Champion from Long Island

Bill Horan and Matthew Leonard learn about Long Island Traditions, a non-profit organization that helps support preserving local grassroots culture, ethnic and maritime traditions, vernacular architecture and family traditions, with Nancy Solomon, their Director.

Long Island Traditions

Bill Horan and Matthew Leonard learn about an organization that has been doing great work helping people stay in their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic called CDCLI - the Community Development Corporation of Long Island, a non-profit organization that was started in 1969 by government, business, and civic leaders on Long Island, who came together to address the growing demand for affordable housing. Their guest is Gwen O’Shea, the President & CEO of CDCLI.

Community Development Corporation of Long Island

Bill Horan and Matthew Leonard learn about Girls Inc. of Long Island, an organization that inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold, through direct service and advocacy. Their guest is Renee Flagler, the Executive Director, who is also an award-winning writer, adjunct professor, and a speaker who is passionate about encouraging women and youth to pursue their passion and purpose.

Girls Inc. of Long Island

Bill Horan and Matthew Leonard learn about one organization and Nassau County, Long Island, have come together to help county renters that are behind on rent due to COVID-19. Our guests are Kevin Crean, the Director of Community Development for Nassau County, and Gwen O’Shea, the President & CEO of CDCLI - the Community Development Corporation of Long Island.

CDCLI Part 1: Rental Assistance for Nassau County

Bill Horan and Matthew Leonard learn about a new summer camp program - as well as an after-school program and online learning center called MusicBreeds, with a mission to inspire, empower, and mentor young musicians from disadvantaged communities by supporting their professional and personal development. Our guest is MusicBreeds founder Isaiah Grigg.

MusicBreeds

Bill Horan and Matthew Leonard rev up their engines to talk to Karen Davis-Farage, the President and Co-Founder of RPM Raceway - a unique Long Island business featuring go-karting and more, with a location in Farmingdale, NY.

RPM Raceway

Bill Horan and Matthew Leonard learn about a company that provides treatment to families and individuals across the Long Island area. Their guest is Lauren Klimek, the owner and founder of Long Island Music Therapy.

Long Island Music Therapy

Bill Horan and Matthew Leonard learn about a Long Island organization of mural artists dedicated to transforming healthcare environments "From Clinical To Colorful" called Splashes of Hope, from Liz Schafer, their Volunteer Manager.

Splashes of Hope

Bill Horan and Matt Leonard learn about a non-profit organization called the Family and Children’s Association - or FCA - which is dedicated to providing help and hope to Long Island’s most vulnerable children, families, seniors and communities. Their guest is Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds, the President and CEO of the FCA.

Family and Children's Association

Bill Horan and Matt Leonard learn about a nonprofit organization on Long Island called Momma’s House, that provides young mothers, aged 18 to 24 years, who are homeless or close to it, the guidance and direction they need to support themselves and their babies independently, with their guest, Patricia Shea, the Executive Director of Momma’s House.

Momma's House

Bill Horan and Matt Leonard learn what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter on Long Island from Robert Leonard, who is the Assistant Chief of the Syosset Fire Department and a Second Deputy Chief Instructor at the Nassau County Fire Service Academy. He is also the Chairman of the Public Relations Committee for the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York.

Join A Long Island Volunteer Fire Department

Nassau Community College students & WHPC volunteers explore clubs, organizations, businesses, and issues in towns across Long Island, in both Nassau & Suffolk counties. Produced by Jim Green.

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