The Long Island News Network built for this island.
Local stories, straight talk, business breakthroughs, and the kind of segments that sound like real life on Long Island — not generic radio filler.
News, talk, and business for Long Island.
Long Island News Network was created to give this island something it hasn’t had: honest, high-energy local talk with a real connection to the people who live and do business here.
Our sister station 495 FM delivers music and seasonal formats, including the Long Island Christmas Music Channel you know every year. Long Island News Network is where the conversation lives.
Every day, we blend local headlines, national stories, ridiculous news, small business wins, and real-life issues into a lineup that sounds like Long Island: direct, fast, and impossible to ignore.
From early-morning ignition to drive-time reality checks, Long Island News Network is designed to keep you informed, entertained, and connected to the community you actually live in.
- Local and national news that actually affects Long Island.
- Signature segments like Stupid Criminal of the Day and Viral Story of the Hour.
- Real small business stories, wins, and practical lessons.
- Quick Link roll calls: live shout-outs for local business partners.
- Fast, unfiltered commentary with a Long Island edge.
No generic, one-size-fits-all programming — just real voices, real topics, and real results for listeners and business owners.
A full day built around real moments.
Our programming structure means you always know when to tune in for the segments you love, without losing the live energy that makes talk radio work.
High-energy opening monologues, Viral Story of the Morning, Stupid Criminal of the Day, business boosts, and the first Quick Link roll call of the day.
Hourly news blasts, fresh viral stories, scam alerts, and practical segments designed to keep Long Island’s business owners sharp and informed.
Rags to Riches stories, visibility lessons, and deep-dive features on local businesses in the Quick Link rotation.
Drive-time chaos: more Stupid Criminals, Throwback Tony’s Time Machine, Quick Link roll calls, and segments that cut through traffic.
Long Island stories, Ask Eric Anything, visibility lessons, and deeper conversations about life, money, family, and the future.
The features listeners come back for.
These recurring segments give the Long Island News Network its personality, rhythm, and “you had to hear this” moments.
Real stories, real people, truly terrible decisions. A daily reminder that somebody else is having a worse day than you.
The wildest, funniest, or most unbelievable story circulating online — delivered with a Long Island perspective.
True stories of people who started with very little and built something big. Quick, raw, and inspiring.
From sketchy offers to overhyped programs, we shine a light on the things trying to separate Long Islanders from their money.
Daily shout-outs for Quick Link members: real businesses getting repeated on-air visibility so people remember their names.
A fast look at one product, trend, or tool worth knowing about, delivered with personality and a sense of humor.
Over-the-top commentary with a wise, Brooklyn edge — mixing laughs with a surprising amount of truth.
Fast takes on how decisions, rules, and regulations actually affect small business owners and working families.
Business, life, visibility, or “what now?” — listeners send questions, and Eric gives straight, no-fluff answers.
Wild, real-life stories of people who turned the weirdest ideas into serious money. Side hustles, oddball businesses, and “you made how much doing that?” moments that prove there’s more than one way to get paid.
Business, life, money, visibility, chaos — Eric takes one topic at a time and breaks it down in plain language, no jargon, no fluff, just “here’s what this really means for you.”
True stories so ridiculous they sound fake. Headlines, local moments, and listener submissions that prove reality has a better sense of humor than TV.
Turning the “sell me this pen” mentality into something bigger: your time, your freedom, your future. Real talk on building a life you don’t need a vacation from — one decision at a time.
The stories, attitudes, traffic, diners, and “did that just happen?” moments that only make sense if you live here. The most Long Island things you’ll hear all day.
A daily call-out of the marketing mistakes that keep businesses invisible, with a fast, practical fix you can actually use without a full-time agency.
One habit, excuse, or pattern a day that’s quietly killing your progress. Short, blunt, and designed to push you out of neutral and back into motion.
Quick Link: daily visibility without living on social media.
Quick Link is the Long Island News Network’s visibility program for local businesses, authors, and professionals who need to be seen — but don’t have time to post all day.
- Daily on-air mentions as part of the Quick Link rotation.
- Display exposure and QR code visibility across our platforms.
- Press-style spotlight listings in the Quick Link directory.
- Consistency and repetition — the ingredients that actually build recognition.
- A “members first” mindset: Quick Link members are encouraged to work with one another before looking elsewhere.
Social platforms throttle reach. Posting more doesn’t guarantee that the right people see you. Quick Link uses the Long Island News Network’s structure, repetition, and audience to keep your name in front of people day after day.
Instead of trying to become a full-time content creator, you plug into a system that does the heavy lifting for you — through talk segments, live mentions, directory placement, and on-air association with a growing network.
To inquire about availability and pricing, use the form below and mention “Quick Link” in your message.
Your voice. Our network. Let’s build something.
If you’ve ever thought, “I could do a show like this,” here’s your shot. Long Island News Network and 495 FM are opening select slots for personalities, business owners, and experts who want a real platform.
You don’t need a studio, mixer, or engineering degree. You need a point of view, something worth saying, and a willingness to show up. We help with the rest: structure, production support, and getting your show in front of real people.
Whether you’re a small business owner, coach, creator, or community leader, a show or recurring segment on our network can turn “just posting” into a real, repeatable presence across Long Island and beyond.
- Weekly or daily segments branded around your expertise or business.
- Interview-driven formats featuring your clients, partners, or community.
- Sponsored content blocks tied into 495 FM and Long Island News Network.
- On-air promos and mentions driving listeners to your website, offers, or events.
If you’re serious about exploring your own show or segment, use the contact form below and include “Host a Show” plus a short description of your idea.
Reach the Long Island News Network team.
Whether you’re a listener with a story tip, a business owner interested in Quick Link, or someone who wants their own show on the network, this is where you start.
Use the form to send a message directly to the Long Island News Network team. For Quick Link inquiries, include your business name, website, and what you’d like visibility for. For show ideas, mention “Host a Show” and tell us what you want to build.
- Email: info@longislandnewsnetwork.com
- Website: 495.fm (sister station)
- Coverage: Long Island, NY and surrounding regions.
To submit a business for Quick Link consideration, include your website, best contact information, and a short description of what you offer. For show inquiries, include your concept, how often you’d like to be on, and who you want to reach.
