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This Week's Long Island News

This Week's Long Island News

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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.90.3 WHPC Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Mike LePetri for Congress 2026
    Feb 27 2026
    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.
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    28 mins
  • New York Governor's Race
    Feb 13 2026
    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.
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    28 mins
  • Nassau County Commissioner of Police Patrick Ryder - January 2026 Part 2
    Feb 6 2026
    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.
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    28 mins
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