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The Long Island Daily

WLIW-FM
Long Island
Riverhead
East Hampton
Southampton Town
Southampton
Sag Harbor
Long Island Rail Road
Suffolk County
New York State
Montauk
Suffolk County Water Authority
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Newsday
Greenport
Brookhaven
Kathy Hochul
Medicaid
Riverhead Town
Bridgehampton
Southampton, United States

The Long Island Daily, formerly Long Island Morning Edition, with host Michael Mackey provides regional news stories and special features that speak to the body politic, the pulse of our planet, and the marketplace of life.

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Cannabis can now be sold by more types of small businesses at authorized venues, such as farmers’ markets and approved community events, in New York State, after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a new law yesterday.

Tory N. Parrish reports in NEWSDAY that t... more

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WLIW FM invites you to join us for a live broadcast of the 22nd annual East Hampton Library’s Authors Night this coming Saturday, August 8th from 5pm to 7 pm. If you’re at Herrick Park for this literary celebration stop by and say hello to our G.M. D... more

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Rising healthcare costs are straining school district budgets and forcing educators to make difficult choices on Long Island and across the country.

In a nationwide survey, 98% of school district leaders said increased healthcare expenses are having... more

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Giunta's Meat Farms plans to acquire the King Kullen Grocery Co. Inc., an iconic, nearly century-old grocer that is the largest family-owned supermarket chain on Long Island.

Tory N. Parrish reports in NEWSDAY that it will be King Kullen's second at... more

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Nicola Lota
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Episode: Congressman LaLota announces over $1 mil. for Southold police
Anthony Mason
CBS News Senior Culture Correspondent, in-studio guest to discuss his new independent YouTube show Alchemy
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Episode: Riverhead shopping center was without power until late Tuesday afternoon; Hampton Library celebrates major renovations
Ben Dickson
Reporter
Newsday
Episode: Wyndham Clark named winner of US Open and Southampton begins to return to normalcy
Dan Stark
Reporter for 27east.com
27east.com
Episode: Most LI school budgets pass except 5; County Rd in Southampton to be closed today; and more East End news
Christopher Gobler
Stony Brook University Coastal Ecologist
Stony Brook University
Episode: New scientific findings show worsening coastal water conditions
Mark McIntyre
Co-chair of the Town's Sustainability committee
Town of Southampton
Episode: Southampton Town explores bill to to protect large trees and habitat from rampant development
Alek Lewis
Reporter for Newsday covering local government stories
Newsday
Episode: Today is the last day of WLIW-FM's Spring Fund Drive!
Beth Young
Reporter delivering East End coverage
East End Beacon
Episode: Federal judge overturns arrest by ICE of Long Island man
Bart Jones
Reporter delivering Newsday segment
Newsday
Episode: Federal judge overturns arrest by ICE of Long Island man

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Michael Mackey
Host of The Long Island Daily (regional news & features)

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • OK

    Decent content but the voice and reading style of the host I find to be highly distracting, including constant breathing in and borderline slurring of words. Maybe a new host with crisper reading style

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    Mr. Hands 3
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Production cadence and pacing are functional, but vocal delivery could improve sponsor appeal for some brands.
Some listeners appreciate the local focus and depth of coverage on Long Island issues.
Delivery style can be distractingly heavy on breathing and slurring, which may affect listening ease.
Guests and topics are consistently regional, with strong ties to local institutions and events.

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Riverhead shopping center was without power until late Tuesday afternoon; Hampton Library celebrates major renovations
Q: What is Anthony Mason's new independent project about?
Anthony Mason discusses Alchemy, a YouTube show that features in-depth conversations with notable artists and creatives, expanding his long-form interview approach to a digital platform.

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A regional news program delivering Long Island–focused coverage across politics, infrastructure, housing, and local culture. Episodes blend election updates, public safety, development issues, and major regional events (like the US Open and local festivals) with fundraising appeals and community context. Notable is the strong emphasis on place-based reporting, robust on-site coverage, and frequent cross-links to local outlets and government actions, making it useful for sponsors and listeners who want deeply local insights. The format often intertwines policy discussion with practical impacts on families and small businesses, which may appeal to decision-makers and community-minded institutions seeking targeted regional reach.

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Recent guests on The Long Island Daily include:

1. Nicola Lota
2. Anthony Mason
3. Ben Dickson
4. Dan Stark
5. Christopher Gobler
6. Mark McIntyre
7. Alek Lewis
8. Beth Young

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