Turn The Page – Episode 114a

One hundred and fourteen – Part one

Meryl Ain may have begun her career in the Syosset School District, but now she graces us with her presence under the new heading of “Published Author”! Listen to Meryl talk about “The Takeaway Men” a post Holocaust novel which explores the nuances of adjusting to American life in the shadows of atrocities past and anxieties of the future.

Turn The Page – Episode 113a

One hundred and thirteen – Part one

We got a chance to speak with local author Robert Ottone about his book “Her Infernal name and other curiosities” a collection of horror stories that will keep you thinking about them long after you’ve finished reading.

Turn The Page – Episode 112

One hundred and twelve – Jack DeMasi

Today we get to chat with Jack DeMasi about how he found himself hired at the 11th hour to the job that would become a keystone in the legacy of Syosset High School.

Turn The Page – Episode 100

Episode One Hundred – 100 Adventures in Microfiche with JUDD APATOW

From the Syosset Public Library and Judd Apatow Comedy Research Center!

Syosset Superstar Alumni Judd Apatow zooms in from Sunny LA to talk Microfiche, Freaks and
Geeks, and Favorite Syosset Teachers!

Turn The Page – Episode 95

Episode Ninety Five – Part 2: The Fall of Freedomland

Did you know that New York once had a Disneyland scale amusement park in THE BRONX? It’s true! But why did Freedomland U.S.A. only last five seasons? And when did its location become Co-op city? Join Mike Virgintino, Freedomland expert and Syosset Resident in the second part of this series of episodes celebrating the 60 year anniversary of the opening of Freedomland U.S.A..

Turn The Page – Episode 94

Episode Ninety Four – Freedomland U.S.A. Part 1 – The Creation and Celebration

Did you know that New York once had a Disneyland scale amusement park in THE BRONX? It’s true! conceived by one of Disney’s closest colleagues (until they parted ways) Freedomland U.S.A. opened on June 19, 1960 — but it only lasted five seasons. Syosset Resident and Freedomland expert Mike Virgintino joins us for Part 1 of two episodes celebrating this lesser known part of NYC history.

Special Episode – 10b

Special Episode 10 – Part 2 – Syosset Bingo

We spoke with Dr. Sharon Borzone, a Syosset resident who led an initiative to support local healthcare workers and restaurants through community centered games of BINGO.

Turn The Page – Episode 90

Episode Ninety 

Syosset Alum Peter Steinberg of Foundry Literary + Media joins us to discuss how he became a literary agent — and to reminisce about some of his favorite memories of Syosset!

Turn The Page – Episode 83 — Kurt E. Kahofer and Zachary N. Studenroth of Burying Ground Preservation Group

Follow up with Kurt E. Kahofer and Zachary N. Studenroth of Burying Ground Preservation Group,
the team of professionals who are restoring the Schenck family burial ground in Syosset.

Turn The Page – Episode 80 — Jon Lovett

Pod Save Syosset with Jon Lovett: Lovett, podcaster supreme, former speech-writer for President Obama, and Syosset alum lends us his voice and humor! Lovett joins us to share his favorite memories of Syosset and how he went from mathematics major to a political speech writer.