Want to know more about the Island we call home? That's where Island Outlook comes in! Each week, we talk with Long Island's movers and shakers to find out what's going on in our local communities. Recent episodes are featured below. You can PLAY, DOWNLOAD, or even SUBSCRIBE using an RSS reader so that you never miss a minute!
Frank Brinka chats with Bob Catell of the National Grid Foundation and Mike Cooney of United Way about the Project Warmth initiative, providing assistance to families in need of heat in their homes, the current economic challenges facing Long Islanders and how Project Warmth fits in and how National Grid became a major supporter of the initiative.
Leeana Karlson chats with Dr. Edward Cussatti, MD, Chief of Bariatric Surgery and Roseanne Deluca, RN, Bariatric Coordinator of Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center about the benefits of bariatric surgery, the ramifications of being overweight, and surgical options for those who are obese.
Leeana Karlson chats with Dr. Jean Cacciabaudo, Nancy Lieberman and Anne Shybunko-Moore of the American Heart Association about heart disease, how it specifically affects women nationally and on Long Island, recognizing the warning signs of cardiac episodes, increasing awareness and prevention and the Go Red for Women movement.
Frank Brinka chats with New York State Senator Lee Zeldin (3rd District) and Dr. Celine Pailott about the Joseph P. Dwyer program dealing with veterans and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain injury, discovering how PTSD and TBI directly affects individuals and their families from a medical standpoint, Governor Cuomo’s charge to legalize casino gambling in New York State and the
Leeana Karlson chats with Donna Ceravolo of Girl Scouts of Nassau County about the annual Girl Scout Cookie fundraising drive, changes to making the program accessible in the 21st century, the special bond that scouts have with each other, and where you can find the Girl Scouts in action helping around the community.
Leeana Karlson chats with Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, Major Chuck Kilbride of the United States Marine Corps and Nassau PBA President Jim Carver about the Marines 64th annual Toys for Tots drive, being the #1 Toys for Tots program, where to find drop off locations for new unwrapped toys, who the gifts actually go to and the benefits of being involved in the program.
Frank Brinka chats with Fred Scanga, Executive Director of the Long Island State Veterans Home and Donna Linke-Klein of BAE Systems about services and programs provided by the LI State Veterans Home, caring for elderly veterans, experiences visiting the home for the first time, and their upcoming golf outing fundraiser event.
