Bill McIntyre and Jon Gallo speak with Assembly Member Michael Durso & Newsday Reporter David Olson.

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Assembly Member Michael Durso & Newsday Reporter David Olson

Bill McIntyre and Jon Gallo speak with NY Assembly Member Michaelle C. Solages.

NY Assembly Member Michaelle C. Solages

Bill McIntyre and Jon Gallo talk with Mark Harrington from Newsday about LIPA's surprising agreement to continue with PSEG after months of publicly criticizing the company, community calls for #PublcPower & Mulling alternatives. Plus, Ellen Killoran from CrimeOnline.com discusses the Gilgo Beach murder Case back in the News after a LI NY Sen. Calls on NYS AG for a special investigation.

LI Lawmakers & Activists Criticize LIPA's Unexpected New Contract with PSEG & Update on Gilgo Beach Murder Investigation

Assemblywoman Darling and Reporter Victor Ocasio

Bill McIntyre and Jon Gallo talk with Nassau County Executive Laura Curran about the latest with COVID, NCPD Commissioner Ryder in the news and more. Then they speak with Nassau Legislator Siela Bynoe about vaccine hesitation, police reform and more.

County Executive Curran & Legislator Bynoe

Bill McIntyre and Jon Gallo speak with Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder to allow him to defend his comments made in a Newsday story about the lack of diversity in Long Island's Police Academies. We also talk about body cams, gun control, and other issues affecting the NCPD.

Nassau County Police Commissioner Ryder on Diversity Remarks

Bill McIntyre and Jon Gallo talk with Newsday's Jim Baumbach about their latest special investigation, revealing that the path to winning appointment to Long Island’s highly paid police forces has been more than three times tougher for Black would-be officers than for white applicants. Plus, Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre talks about governing during COVID, including her own experience being COVID-positive, and combatting vaccine hesitancy.

Newsday's Barriers to Badges, and Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre

Bill McIntyre and Jon Gallo speak once again with Nassau County Health Commissioner Dr. Lawrence "Larry" Eisenstein about the latest on the county's vaccination efforts and to try to dispel some COVID vaccine myths.

Nassau County Health Commissioner "Dr. Larry" May Update

Bill McIntyre an Jon Gallo talk with NY Assemblyman Ed Ra from Long Island about governing during COVID, the Governor Cuomo nursing home investigations, and more. PLUS, Alfonso Castillo from Newsday updates us about plans to build a high-speed train from Long Island to Boston, Penn Station upgrades, and more.

Assemblyman Ed Ra, and LIRR Update from Newsday

Bill McIntyre and Jon Gallo speak first with County Executive Laura Curran about the latest on the COVID Vaccine rollout in the county and other issues. Then, NY Congressman Tom Suozzi speaks about his work to remove the SALT cap, and his first-hand experience at the Capitol on January 6th.

Nassau CE Curran, and NYS Congressman Suozzi

Bill McIntyre and Jon Gallo talk with New York State Senator John Brooks about Long Island's COVID response and vaccine rollout, and what is being done about rising school taxes. Plus, Newsday's Victor Ocasio talks about a rise in false jobless claims on Long Island.

NYS Senator John Brooks - and Newsday on False Jobless Claims

Bill McIntyre and Jon Gallo talk with Nassau County Legislator Steve Rhoads about COVID and the vaccine rollout, assessment and more. Plus, Newsday's Maura McDermott joins the show to talk about how 4 in 10 LI home sales are now ending in bidding wars.

Legislator Steve Rhoads / Long Island Real Estate Crisis

Bill McIntyre and Jon Gallo speak with Town of Oyster bay Supervisor Joseph S. Saladino and Tax Receiver Jeffrey Pravato about assessments in Nassau County, marijuana legalization, governing during COVID and more.

The Town of Oyster Bay - Spring 2021 Update

Bill McIntyre and Jon Gallo talk with Nassau County Police Chief Patrick Ryder about the latest developments and proposals for police reform. PLUS: Addressing Bias/Hate Crime concerns, Marijuana Legalization, Continued efforts combatting Opioids, NCPD Distracted Driver Crackdown amd the NCC/NCPD "Explores Program."

Nassau County Police Department & Police Reform

Bill 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.

Asian-American Hate Crime Response in Nassau County

Join the WHPC staff for a week’s look at the stories shaping the Long Island community. Hosted by NCC alumnus Bill McIntyre. Listen as Newsday reporters talk about the stories they bring us in print and online every day.

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