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Join the WHPC staff for a week’s look at the stories shaping the Long Island community. Hosted by Bill McIntyre. Listen as Newsday reporters and local leaders talk about the stories affecting Long Islanders like you.

  1. May 29

    Affordability and Housing on Long Island

    For many Long Islanders, the strain these days isn’t coming from one major expense, but from everything at once —property taxes, electricity, transportation and gas, childcare - all of that running higher here than in much of the rest of the country. And we didn’t even mention housing, which is the main focus between a conversation between host Bill McIntyre and Jonathan LaMantia and Brianne Ledda, who are both Business reporters at Newsday and Newsday.com.

    27 min

  2. May 15

    Legislator Cynthia Nuñez

    Bill McIntyre talks to Cynthia Nuñez, an independent who ran on the Democratic Party line, who is the Nassau County Legislator in District 14, which covers areas including Valley Stream and Lynbrook.  They speak about a possible "gas tax holiday" in the county, unused opioid settlement funds, a rally for childcare, and more.

    28 min

  3. May 1

    Joe Scianablo for Town of Hempstead Supervisor

    Bill McIntyre talks with Joe Scianablo, candidate on the Democratic ticket for Town of Hempstead Supervisor.  They speak about what is different in the 2026 campaign over last year, the latest on Levittown's housing development, and Joe's new podcast.

    28 min

  4. Apr 24

    Midterm Elections Preview with Newsday

    Long Island and other areas of New York State had been projected to be among the nation's pivotal battlegrounds for party control of the U.S. House heading into this fall’s midterm elections. Our guest today has reported that Republicans have struggled to recruit, or keep, top-tier candidates against incumbent Democrats in the Hudson Valley, central New York, and this month right here in Nassau County, where former Representative Anthony D’Esposito decided not to run for his. old seat.  Bill McIntyre with Newsday and newsday.com's Washington DC Reporter, Billy House.

    28 min

  5. Apr 17

    Nassau County Chief Fire Marshal Michael F. Uttaro

    Bill McIntyre talks with Nassau County’s Chief Fire Marshal and County Fire Coordinator, Michael F. Uttaro about fire safety, emergency response, fire hydrants in winter, and what really goes on behind the scenes when alarms go off and sirens are blaring. Plus, we find out if he’s ever slid down a fire pole, just for fun.

    29 min

  6. Mar 27

    Nassau County Legislator Samantha A. Goetz

    Bill Mcintyre talks with Samantha A. Goetz, a Nassau County Legislator, who ran on the Republican ticket, who represents District 18, which covers areas including Syosset, Oyster Bay, East Norwich, Bayville, Locust Valley, and surrounding areas.  They talk about The First Responder Zone of Protec;on Act, The Nassau County Mask Transparency Act, The Nitrous Oxide Consumer Protection Act, and her other accomplishments in the Legislature.

    28 min

  7. Mar 13

    Mayor of Sea Cliff Elena Villafane

    Bill McIntyre talks with the Mayor of the Village of Sea Cliff, and President of the Nassau County Village Officials Association, Elena Villafane.  They speak about her election win against the owner of Pirates Booty, the role of villages on Long Island, and other policy considerations facing the village.

    28 min

  8. Mar 6

    Legislator Patrick Mullaney

    Patrick Mullaney, a Legislator who ran on the Republican ticket, representing District 4, covering Nassau County’s South Shore communities of Oceanside, Island Park, Long Beach, Lido Beach, and Point Lookout.  They speak about his career with the FDNY, the assessment issues surrounding taxes in Nassau County, and how to find equal ground despite differences between people.

    28 min
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