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Bill McIntyre talks with Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena about the latest in the township, including the hiring of a new Commissioner of the Public Works department, a new federal grant to conserve water, the Stop Throwing Out Pollutants program and more.

Bill McIntyre talks with Nassau County Commissioner of Police Patrick J. Ryder about his reaction to the recent college protests over the war in Israel and the local response, Project 21 to avoid selling drugs and alcohol to minors, and the upcoming International Cricket World Cup coming to Eisenhower Park this June and the safety measures being taken to keep the over 35,000 people attending safe.

Bill McIntyre talks with Nassau County Commissioner of Police Patrick J. Ryder about how to avoid scams, the idea of deputizing county residents who own guns in an emergency, and mental health awareness for law enforcement.

Bill McIntyre talks about health care - and the rising costs, what insurance covers and doesn’t cover, the latest with Medicare and Medicaid, and other health issues that have been in the news lately.  He speaks with Nick Stefannizi, the CEO of Northwell Direct.

Bill McIntyre talks with New York State Assemblymember Charles D. Lavine, who represents the 13th District here in Nassau County.  They speak about the bill he introduced and how New York’s Legislature gave final legislative approval to repeal a 117-year-old law that makes adultery a crime with a sentence of up to 3 months in jail, what is holding up the final approval of the state budget, and more.

Bill McIntyre talks with New York State Assemblywoman Taylor Darling, who represents the 18th district here on Long Island. Ms. Darling is also facing off against Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe will be facing off for the Democratic nomination in the 6th Senate District. The primary is happening on June 25th.  They speak about Nassau University Medical Center, illegal cannabis sales, and more.