This Week's Long Island News

Last month, Newsday reported that Nassau's Comptroller demanded state officials reimburse the county $1.75 million to partly cover yearly expenses of a fiscal watchdog group that monitors Nassau University Medical Center's spending. NIFA, which stands for The Nassau Interim Finance Authority, oversees budgets for the county and the hospital's parent company, is funded by Nassau taxpayer dollars. Comptroller Elaine Phillips says that since the hospital is now run by state-appointed officials rather than county leaders, Nassau residents should no longer foot the bill for its fiscal oversight.  Bill McIntyre speaks wth Nassau County Comproller Elaine Phillips about this & other stories from her office.

Some state lawmakers have recently made news by performing a surprise inspection of local ICE detention facilities, and how local police departments interact with ICE has been under fire as a new New York State law just went into effect. Bill McIntyre talks with one of the lawmakers who made that visit and has been outspoken on this and many other state-wide issues, New York State Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages. 

Bill McIntyre talks with spokesman Chapin Fay from Strong and Safe New York - a New York State super PAC, which has drawn major political funding to support Republican gubernatorial efforts, working to get Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman elected as New York's next governor. 

Newsday reported that data maintained by the New York State Education Department showed that Long Island school districts reported over 1900 verified bullying, harassment, and discrimination incidents in the 2024-2025 academic year. That sounds like a lot, but the number of incidents dropped by 26% from the year prior.  However, child advocates said the data fails to show the full scope of the problem, since many students and parents don't know they can file formal complaints or are afraid to come forward.  Bill McIntyre talks with Joseph A. Salamone, the Founder & Executive Director of The Long Island Coalition Against Bullying, and a member of the New York State Temporary Task Force on Cyberbullying.

Bill McIntyre talks with Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick who currently represents constituents of New York District 9.  She is running for re-election in November 2026.

Bill Mcintyre talks with Lisa “Malkie” Vider - the candidate running on the Democratic ticket for New York State Senate in District 9.  They speak about her background, with this being her first attempt at elected office, her medical background and Medicaid funding and spending, the affordability crisis and more.

Bill McIntyre talks with Nassau County Legislator Olena Nicks, representing District 5 that covers West Hempstead and surrounding areas, about Juneteenth not being recognized as a holiday in Nassau County.  They also speak about interest or investment income earned on opioid settlement money remaining parked in the settlement fund, legalizing Class 1 and 2 e-bikes and electric scooters, and other community events happening in her district.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 reallygoes 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.

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.

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.

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.

Bill McIntyre talks with Mike LePetri, Republican candidate for NY-03 Congressional Seat in 2026.  They speak about affordability, what's different in 2026 vs. the 2024 race, and what separates him from Tom Suozzi, the incumbent.

There have been a lot of developments this month in the upcoming race for the Governor of New York. Incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul is now officially being challenged by Nassau County Executive, Republican Bruce Blakeman.  Blakeman said winning two consecutive terms in Nassau, where Democrats outnumber Republicans, shows he can produce a statewide victory. But what will voters say this November and what's the latest on his official nomination? For that, Bill McIntyre talks to Yancey Roy, Newsday and newsday.com Albany Bureau Chief.

Bill McIntyre talks with Patrick Ryder, the Commissioner of Police at the Nassau County Police Department.  In this second of a 2-part episode, they speak about shoplifting and how to prevent it, diversity in the NCPD, the rise in gun permit requests since COVID, and more.

Bill McIntyre talks with Patrick Ryder, the Commissioner of Police at the Nassau County Police Department.  In this first of a 2-part episode, they speak about Nassau County being "the safest county in America," ICE in Nassau County and Minnesota, the announcement regarding adding cameras along Nassau's border with NYC, and more.

Bill McIntyre talks with Mr. Steve Beery, the owner of Mr. Beery's, a local bar and music hall, located at 4019 Hempstead Turnpike in Bethpage.  And recently, Mr. Beery announced that he will be retiring in about a year, in February 2027, and closing the doors after 41 years in business, to allow for a celebratory, "blaze of glory" send-off.

Bill McIntyre talks with Mr. Arnold Drucker, who just won his fifth term on the Democratic ticket as a Nassau County Legislator. Mr. Drucker represents the 16th district, which includes Jericho, Plainview, Old Bethpage and parts of Woodbury, Syosset and Farmingdale.  They talk about what's changed in the legislature in a decade, his thoughts on the current state of the county, and the legislation he is looking to pass in 2026.

Bill McIntyre talks to Philip Dalton, a professor in the Rhetoric and Public Advocacy program, & serves as Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Hofstra University. He is also the author of a new book called Deliberating Police Reform: Managed Agonism in Long Island's Police Reform, and co-author of Public Policy Argumentation and Debate: A Practical Guide for Advocacy. And, he is an outspoken member of the Working Families Party of Huntington, which caused a stir in the Town of Huntington Supervisor Race this past November. 

Bill McIntyre talks with Mr. Carrié Solages, who just won re-election on the democrat ticket, representing the 3rd district, which includes Bellerose, Bellerose Terrace, Elmont, North Valley Stream, Malverne, Lakeview and parts of Franklin Square and West Hempstead.  They speak about property tax assessments, MWBE's, infrastructure, affordability and more.

Bill McIntyre talks with Ms. Viviana Russell, a democrat, who is about to represent the 2nd district, which includes Carle Place, Westbury, New Cassel and parts of Hempstead, Uniondale and Hicksville. Ms. Russell won the seat that was open due to redistricting, as current representative Olena Nicks won in the 5th District.  For 12 years, she has served on the North Hempstead Town Board.  They speak about her career, housing concerns, her plans to improve infrastructure within her district, and more.

Bill McIntyre talks with Nassau County Legislator Thomas McKevitt, a Republican, who represents the 13th district, including East Meadow, Salisbury, North Levittown, and a part of Bethpage.  They speak about his political career, public safety, affordability, and the bill regarding banning transgendered athletes from county arenas.

Bill McIntyre talks once again with Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé, who represents the 6th district.  Together they talk about infrastructure, the Nassau University Medical Center, food insecurity on Long Island, and more.

Bill McIntyre talks with Pamela D. Panzenbeck, the Mayor of Glen Cove.  Topics include the financial budget for 2026, transparency over employee promotions, commuter ferry service to Manhattan from the city, infrastructure improvements, e-bike enforcem

Bill McIntyre learns about the results of the 2025 Election with Ms. Candice Ferrette, Nassau County Government and Political Reporter, and Mr. Yancey Roy, Albany Bureau Chief, from Newsday and Newsday.com. 

One of the consequences of the government shutdown has been the upcoming loss of SNAP - the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the federal program formerly known as food stamps. Now, New York's Democratic and Republican Congress members and Governor Kathy Hochul engaged this week in dueling blame-throwing news conferences from Washington to Harlem.  We get the latest from Billy House, Newsday and newsday.com's Washington reporter.

Bill McIntyre talks with Ryan Johnson, the candidate on the Democratic ticket for the Nassau County Legislature's 17th District seat.  They speak about affordability in the County, the controversy surrounding the Young Republicans (and his own endorsements from the Young Democrats), ICE involvement in the county, and more.

Bill McIntyre talks with Kris Kalender, the President of CSEA Local 830, and the Vice President of CSEA Region 1.  They speak about health insurance issues in the latest contract negotiations, Juneteenth as a County holiday, offering buyouts to county employees, and more.

Bill McIntyre talks with the Honrable Anne T. Donnelly, Nassau County's District Attorney, who is running for re-election this November.  They speak about various cases her office has handled recently, including an individual accused of selling fake Nintendo products, a man accused of raping a client of AHRC Nassau, and a new employee at the office - a therapy dog!

Bill McIntyre talks with Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino.  In this second episode of a 2-part series, they speak about Scam Prevention Seminars, firefighter recrutment, and upcoming events in the town including the Oyster Festival.

Bill McIntyre talks with Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino.  In this first episode of a 2-part series, they speak about some of his accomplishments in his latest term, the Hicksville Downtown Revitilization Project, and the Battery Energy Storage Systems in the town.

Bill McIntyre talks with Nassau Comptroller Elaine Phillips, who is running for re-election on the Republican ticket.  They talked about how her office saves taxpayers money and some of the recent audits her team has worked on.

Bill McIntyre talks with Dr. Joylette Williams, the Democratic candidate for Nassau County Clerk.  She has been a full-time Professor in the English Department at Nassau Community College for 23 years.  Together they talked about what the office handles, her thoughts on fees collected by residents, and education on Long Island, among other topics.

Bill McIntyre talks with Sam Sochet, candidate for Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor on the Democratic ticket.  They talk about his background as a high school principal, the housing market in the Township, wanting there to be full representation in the Township, and more.

Bill McIntyre talks with Wayne Wink the Democratic candidate for Nassau County Comptroller.

Bill McIntyre talks with Congresswoman Laura Gillen about everything happening in Washington, including her thoughts on the so-called 'Big Beautiful Bill,' cryptocurrency regulations, her thoughts on local elections, and more.

Bill McIntyre talks with Olena Nicks, Nassau County Legislator (Democrat) from District 2.  Together, they talk about policies enacted by Republican County Executive Bruce Blakeman and how her work in the legislature matters.  Issues included police officers wearing masks, use of approved funding, red-light camera fees, and more.

Bill McIntyre talks with Mr. Scott Davis, Nassau County Legislator representing the newly formed First Legislative District, which is comprised of the Village of Rockville Centre and a majority of the Village of Hempstead.  They speak about the recently approved budget for Nassau Community College, Capital Funding in the County, the latest on Nassau University Medical Center, and more.

With demonstrations against the Trump administration's immigration policies expanding, Mr. Trump first ordered the California National Guard into the state, followed by the U.S. Marines - and other so called Blue states could be next. That, and a planned military parade that could end up costing tax payers millions of dollars planned for Saturday, which happens to be Trump's 79th birthday, have tensions boiling over everywhere. Here at home, how are our local leaders handling this issue?  Bill McIntyre talks with the person following all of these developments closely, Mr. John Asbury, breaking news reporter for Newsday and Newsday.com.