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Frank LoBuono is a journalist with over 40 years of experience in the TV News profession. His mission is to engage people in healthy dialogue and create positive change in our community. Each show features the important news of the day and an expert guest to discuss the shows chosen topic. No topic is out of bounds, and we encourage differing points of view to be discussed. Passionate discourse is welcome. Personal diatribes are not.
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There is a proposal being floated to make Rockland County a so-called Sanctuary County by enacting The Safety and Dignity for All Act. What exactly does that mean and what could be the ramifications? Frank is joined by 3 proponents of the legislation: Beth Davidson, Rockland County legislator and D candidate for NY's 17th Assembly District,Dr. Dana Greens Stilley, Rockland County legislator,and Joseph Rand, Nyack mayor and D candidate, NYS Senate.
A recent poll claims that only 36% of registered Democrats approve of their party’s leadership.Frank is joined by former Chair of the Rockland Democratic Party, John Gromada, for some INTELLIGENT CONVERSATION on this issue, and more.
"No One Cares About Crazy People" is a feature documentary film about the tragedy, crisis and chaos of severe mental illness in America, and a burgeoning national crusade to do something about it.Joining Frank are filmmaker GAIL FREEDMAN, ALYSSA SCHMIDT, LMHC VP of Mobile Support Services, Greater Mental Health of NY,and VERA ARONOW of Rivertown Film, to discuss this important topic.
Award-Winning Author, Psychologist, and Grateful Dead Afficianado Danny Mager discusses the Life and Legacy of Bob Weir.
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month.Joining Frank to discuss this topic is Stefany Ovalles, Esq., Deputy Program Officer for The Center for Safety & Change in Rockland County.Stefany will also be on hand for a special screening of the film "Trafficked in America" followed by an expert panel disussion at The Nyack Center on Sunday, January 11 at 4PM.For those unable to attend the event, the film can also be seen here:https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/documentary/trafficked-in-america/
Kenn Rowell and Yvonne Sotomayor are once again bringing a full day of FREE MUSIC to the The Hudson House in Nyack, NY, for Blank-Fest XXIX, on Sunday, Dec.14, from noon until late! Yvonne and Kenn are joined here on the podcast by special guests, Patti Rothberg and Chuck DeBruyn for lots of FUN and INTELLIGENT CONVERSATION!!!!And all YOU have to do is bring a blanket that will then be distributed to the less fortunate in NYC on Christmas Eve.
Frank talks with Carlos Martinez,CEO and Executive Director of BRIDGES, an organization dedicated through advocacy and leadership to the premise that EVERYONE deserves to live an independent life.
Frank is joined by members of "Preserve Piermont" Kate McCabe, Jeff Gordon, Dennis Hardy and Robert Zitt, who are all fighting to save the character of their picturesque and historic Rockland County village.
Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with Alessandra Francisco, Director of Youth & Young Adult Services, and Executive Director Brooke Malloy from the Rockland County Pride Center in Nyack, NY.
Celebrate Italian Heritage Month with Italian-American Scholars Anthony Julian Tamburri and Steve Cerulli from the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute.
Frank and his guest, Filmmaker Greg Mitchell discuss "Cover-Ups, American Style" - a viewing from 4 of his most impactful films taking place at The Nyack Center on 9/24/25.Joining the conversation is Matthew Seig from the Rivertown Film Society.




