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SUMMARY:The Successes and Challenges of Fighting Crime in Suffolk with Errol Toulon\, Sheriff\, Suffolk County
DESCRIPTION:EVENT SPONSORED BY: \n \nSheriff Toulon brings more than 30 years of criminal justice experience\, with a strong focus on corrections intelligence and combating gang violence. He spent 25 years with the New York City Department of Correction\, rising from correction officer to Deputy Commissioner of Operations\, and serving in key roles including the Emergency Service Unit and Firearms and Tactics Unit. \nElected in 2018 as Suffolk County’s 67th Sheriff and the first African American elected to a non judicial countywide office\, he is now serving his second term. As Suffolk County’s highest ranking law enforcement official\, he leads innovative efforts to reduce crime and recidivism\, while implementing responsible fiscal policies to serve over 1.5 million residents. \nSheriff Toulon has developed impactful programs targeting human trafficking\, violent crime\, and successful reentry for formerly incarcerated individuals. He holds degrees from Monroe College\, Dowling College\, and Long Island University\, and has received national recognition for his leadership in corrections and law enforcement.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/errol-toulon-sheriff-suffolk-county/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Forum
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SUMMARY:The State of Healthcare in New York with Michael Dowling\, CEO Emeritus\, Northwell Health
DESCRIPTION:EVENT SPONSORED BY: \nEagle Business Solutions\n  \nDuring his 23-plus-year tenure\, Dowling led the transformation of Northwell Health from a network of Long Island-based hospitals into one of the nation’s ten largest health systems\, recognized for its clinical\, academic\, and research excellence. Under his leadership\, Northwell expanded to include 28 hospitals across New York and Connecticut\, employing more than 104\,000 individuals and working with over 14\,000 affiliated physicians across approximately 1\,000 care locations. The system also offers an extensive network of home care\, rehabilitation\, and end-of-life services. \nAs president and CEO\, he championed major investments in research and innovation\, helping grow the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and positioning Northwell as a leader in the emerging field of bioelectronic medicine. He also advanced medical education through initiatives such as the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell\, the Hofstra-Northwell School of Nursing\, and Northwell’s Center for Learning and Innovation\, helping to prepare the next generation of health care professionals. \nIn addition\, he has been a prominent advocate for addressing gun violence as a public health issue\, mobilizing more than 60 health care CEOs nationwide to support prevention efforts. He has also been named to Modern Healthcare magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in Healthcare” for 18 consecutive years\, earning a No. 1 ranking in 2022.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/michael-dowling-ceo-emeritus-northwell-health/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T083000
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SUMMARY:How Government and Small Businesses Can Work Together to Strengthen Our Local Economy With Rebecca Sanin\, Suffolk County Legislator
DESCRIPTION:A lifelong Long Islander\, Ms. Sanin has dedicated her career to advancing meaningful change and advocating for her community. \nSince joining the Suffolk County Legislature in January 2024\, she has built strong partnerships with community organizations\, small businesses\, and nonprofits\, establishing herself as a vital link between government and the public. Her work has driven tangible progress across health\, environmental\, and human services. \nPreviously\, Ms. Sanin served as President and CEO of the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island\, where she focused on strengthening support systems for families and children across Nassau and Suffolk Counties. She also played a leading role in the successful 2020 Census effort\, helping secure fair federal funding and representation for Long Island. \nMs. Sanin later served as Assistant Deputy County Executive under Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone\, helping coordinate the county’s response to Superstorm Sandy and leading initiatives to improve county operations. She also chaired the Suffolk County Task Force to Prevent Family Violence\, advancing policies to protect county employees from harassment\, discrimination\, and workplace violence.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/rebecca-sanin-suffolk-county-legislator/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T083000
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SUMMARY:Growing Long Island’s Agricultural Future with Bill Zalakar\, Executive Director\, Long Island Farm Bureau
DESCRIPTION:Bill Zalakar\, Executive Director of the Long Island Farm Bureau\, brings more than 45 years of diverse experience in the agricultural industry. His expertise spans horticultural business\, regulatory affairs\, and personnel management. \nBefore assuming his current role\, Bill served as Director of Facilities and General Manager at Kurt Weiss Greenhouses for 28 years\, helping the company become one of the leading horticultural operations in the U.S. \nA past President of the Long Island and NYC Farm Bureaus\, Bill revitalized key committees and strengthened connections between traditional and urban agriculture. He currently serves on multiple New York Farm Bureau committees\, including Promotion & Education\, Labor\, Membership\, and Cannabis/Hemp. \nBill’s dedication to agricultural advancement has earned him numerous honors\, including the Horticulture Industry Leadership Award (2020) and the James Quinn Award (2022). A Penn State University graduate\, Bill holds a Bachelor of Science in Horticultural Business.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/bill-zalakar-executive-director-long-island-farm-bureau/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Forum
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SUMMARY:Keeping the Discussion Civil with Steve Levy\, Esq.
DESCRIPTION:Steve Levy is also co-publisher of Long Island Life & Politics and President of the Center for Cost Effective Government. He served as Suffolk County Executive from 2004 to 2011\, leading New York’s largest suburban county\, with a population of 1.5 million\, a workforce of over 10\,000\, and a $2.7 billion budget. \nRenowned as one of the nation’s most fiscally conservative managers\, Levy delivered eight consecutive years of tax cuts or freezes — unmatched in New York State at the time. His administration also led major initiatives in open space preservation\, alternative energy\, workforce housing\, and economic development\, creating or preserving over 15\,000 jobs. Crime dropped by more than 20% under his leadership. \nLevy previously served as a New York State Assemblyman (2001–2003) and Suffolk County Legislator (1985–2000)\, and was also a candidate for Governor. He is the author of two books — Bias in the Media and Solutions to America’s Problems — and co-hosts the On The Right Side podcast. His commentaries have been published in numerous publications. In addition\, he has appeared on local and national TV and radio programs.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/keeping-the-discussion-civil-with-steve-levy-esq/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Forum
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SUMMARY:Pat Halpin\, Former Suffolk County Executive\, Candidate for Congress
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Halpin\, a lifelong Long Islander\, began his public service at 26 as a Suffolk County Legislator (1979–82) and later became the first Democrat in over a century to represent his Assembly district (1982–87)\, where he chaired the Ethics Committee and the Subcommittee on Long Island Marine Resources. \nIn 1987\, at 34\, he was elected Suffolk County Executive — the youngest in county history — serving from 1988 to 1991. His administration expanded housing for families and veterans\, launched community policing and anti-domestic violence programs\, introduced DARE in schools\, and advanced a nationally recognized open space preservation initiative. \nMr. Halpin joined the Suffolk County Water Authority in 2006\, becoming Chair in 2018\, where he safeguarded clean drinking water for over one million residents while improving efficiency\, transparency\, and public health protections. \nBeyond government\, he served as Executive Vice President of the Institute for Student Achievement and later as Managing Director at Mercury Public Affairs LLC until 2023. He has announced his candidacy for New York’s 2nd Congressional District\, covering the south shore of Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/patrick-halpin/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Forum
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SUMMARY:Shaping the Future of Innovation\, Access\, and Academic Excellence With Dr. Edward Bonahue\, President\, Suffolk County Community College
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Ed Bonahue was appointed President of Suffolk County Community College in April 2021 and assumed leadership in June 2021. He is the seventh president of the college\, the largest community college in the State University of New York (SUNY) system. \nUnder Dr. Bonahue’s leadership\, SUNY Suffolk has recommitted itself to a mission of open access\, academic excellence\, equity\, and expansion of the workforce and continuing education divisions. The college now serves over 26\,000 credit students\, with several thousand more in English language and workforce and continuing education programs. \nThe college has joined SUNY in implementing free community college for adult New Yorkers through the SUNY Reconnect program. The program provides free tuition to a range of high-demand programs for students 25 to 55 years old who have not yet earned a degree. \nTo better serve the healthcare sector\, the college launched a new degree program in Surgical Technology in 2024 and is currently working to expand Nursing enrollment by 20%. SUNY Suffolk is also the first and only community college on Long Island with partnerships allowing graduates to transfer first into bachelor’s and then Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)\, Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degrees. \nIn addition to offering comprehensive arts and sciences and preprofessional classes for undergraduates in over 100 majors\, the college has also established new short-term certificate programs in many fields.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/dr-edward-bonahue/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T083000
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SUMMARY:Regional Solid Waste Challenges – And Solutions - Winters Bros Waste Management\, Michael E. White
DESCRIPTION:EVENT SPONSORED BY: \n \nMichael E. White is a consultant on special projects with Winters Bros. Waste Systems of Long Island\, LLC. He is also President and Owner of LI Strategies\, Inc.\, an environmental planning consulting firm\, and an attorney with a law practice focused on environmental law\, solid waste\, municipal law\, land use\, natural resources\, and freight rail transportation. \nHe serves on the Board of Governors of New York Sea Grant. He is also an Adjunct Faculty Member in Environmental Management and Interim Director of the Waste Reduction and Management Institute at Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS). He is the Principal Investigator on a New York State-funded project addressing regional solid waste management for Long Island and serves on the Long Island Commission on Aquifer Protection and the Steering Committee for the Long Island Sound Tidal Energy Project. \nAmong his honors are the Touro Law Center Pro Bono Attorney of the Year (2004)\, the Theodore Roosevelt Preservation Award (2005)\, and Environmentalist of the Year by Stony Brook University’s EarthStock Program (2014). He holds a Juris Doctor from Touro College Law Center\, along with academic degrees in Environmental Studies and Earth and Space Sciences\, and has completed graduate work in Marine Sciences at Stony Brook University.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/michael-e-white-esq/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T083000
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SUMMARY:Shaping the Future of Economic Benefits for Businesses Expanding Clean Energy in New York
DESCRIPTION:EVENT SPONSORED BY: \n \nPeter Rooney – Vice President\, Project Management & Construction\, New York Transco\nPeter joined New York Transco in 2024\, bringing decades of experience in energy and infrastructure. Before this\, he was Vice President of Project Management and Execution at Eversource Energy\, where he led major wind generation projects in New York and Rhode Island. Peter holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the City College of New York and is a Long Island resident. \nMelanie Sinesi – Manager\, Communications & Public Affairs\, New York Transco\nMelanie leads communications for the Propel NY Energy Project on Long Island. Prior to joining New York Transco\, she served as Chief of Staff for Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and worked for U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in both her Long Island and New York City offices. Melanie holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Stony Brook University and serves on the Girl Scouts of Nassau County’s Board of Directors. \nJim Certa – Long Island Community & Government Relations Director\, New York State Power Authority (NYPA)\nJim has been with NYPA since 2017\, managing community relations for projects like the Propel NY Energy initiative. Before joining NYPA\, he worked at The Princeton Partnership and has extensive experience in public relations. Jim holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from American University and is an active community supporter.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/shaping-the-future-of-economic-benefits-for-businesses-expanding-clean-energy-in-new-york/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Forum
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SUMMARY:Economic Benefits for Businesses Expanding or Relocation to Suffolk with Kelly Murphy\, Suffolk County IDA
DESCRIPTION:EVENT SPONSORED BY: \n \nMs. Murphy has been the Executive Director/CEO of the Suffolk IDA since June 2024 and as Acting Executive Director from June 2023 to June 2024. She previously served as the Deputy Executive Director of the Suffolk IDA since January 2015. \nPrior to her role at the SCIDA\, Ms. Murphy held positions including Assistant to the Commissioner of Suffolk County Economic Development and Planning\, the Executive Director of the Glen Cove CDA/IDA\, and the Director of Strategic Initiatives at the City of Glen Cove. \nShe also serves on the boards of the New York State Economic Development Council\, Suffolk County Workforce Development\, and the HIA-LI.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/kelly-murphy-suffolk-county-ida/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T083000
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SUMMARY:Latest Developments from the Town with Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter
DESCRIPTION:In 1993\, Ms. Carpenter was elected to the County Legislature. She served on almost every legislative committee\, where her leadership generated countywide initiatives in public safety\, education\, economic development\, consumer protection and cultural affairs. She was elected unanimously to serve as the Legislature’s Deputy Presiding Officer for two consecutive years. \nMs. Carpenter’s experience as a business owner was invaluable in helping to draft the county’s $2 billion-plus budget during her years in county government. She worked to bring the Touro School of Health Sciences to downtown Bay Shore and increase aid to Suffolk County Community College. She also helped implement a mass transportation public information program\, enacted a Linked Deposit Program to promote local business expansion\, directed the county Health Department to provide free testing for prostate cancer and worked with local breast cancer coalitions. She was also instrumental in the acquisition and preservation of Sagtikos Manor in Bay Shore as a historic landmark and improvements at Gardiner County Park. \nIn November 2005\, Ms. Carpenter was elected County Treasurer. In her role\, she increased interest earnings with all designated depositories and recommended changes to the state’s Real Property Tax Law. On March 1\, 2015\, she was sworn in as the first woman supervisor in Islip’s 300-plus-year history\, filling the seat vacated by Tom Croci\, who was elected to the state Senate. In November 2015\, she was elected to the post. \nMs. Carpenter is a member of the Salvation Army Advisory Board\, past President of the Board of Our Lady of Consolation\, and former chair of the Catholic Health Services Continuing Care Board\, and Vanderbilt Board of Trustees. She also served as President of the West Islip Chamber of Commerce for many years\, and formed the Town-wide Chamber of Commerce Council\, which united Chambers throughout the Town.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/angie-carpenter-islip-town-supervisor/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T083000
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SUMMARY:Challenges and Successes in Smithtown with Smithtown Supervisor Ed Wehrheim
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Wehrheim has over 40 years of government experience. He started working at the town’s Department of Parks\, Buildings and Grounds in 1972. In 1989\, he was appointed Director of the department and remained in that position until his retirement in 2003. During his tenure\, he saw Smithtown’s recreational facilities labeled as some of the finest in the state. \nIn 2003\, Mr. Wehrheim was appointed to the Town Council and\, in 2018\, he was elected Town Supervisor. Some of the accomplishments he oversaw as Supervisor were roadway repairs as part of the Kings Park Downtown Revitalization Initiative\, the streamlining of the building permit application process\, the creation of an Opioid and Addiction Task Force\, the construction of a sports complex in Nesconset and $1.5 million in funding for the Paul T. Given Park. \nAs Supervisor\, Mr. Wehrheim has introduced and passed budgets that stayed under the tax cap. As a result of his fiscal prudence\, the Town maintained its AAA bond rating from Moody’s Investors Service. \nA Kings Park resident\, Mr. Wehrheim is a Vietnam War veteran who served two tours with the U.S. Navy. In addition\, he is a Trustee of the Kings Park Education Foundation and a member of numerous local organizations\, including the Smithtown Sunrise Rotary\, the Smithtown Historical Society and the Smithtown BPO Elks Lodge.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/challenges-and-successes-in-smithtown-with-smithtown-supervisor-ed-wehrheim/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T083000
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SUMMARY:Carrie Meek Gallagher\, PSC Regional Director
DESCRIPTION:In her current role\, Carrie and her team oversee LIPA and PSEG LI\, ensuring fair electric rates while safeguarding reliable and sustainable utility services\, including system updates.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/carrie-meek-gallagher-psc-regional-director/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T083000
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SUMMARY:Update on Suffolk County with Ed Romaine\, Suffolk County Executive
DESCRIPTION:EVENT SPONSORED BY: \n \n \nMr. Romaine was elected Suffolk County Executive in 2023. Before his election\, he served as Brookhaven Town Supervisor for 12 years. During that time\, he achieved and maintained the town’s AAA credit rating from Standard & Poor’s. He complied with New York State’s property tax cap\, achieving properly balanced budgets while delivering four straight years of surpluses and reducing $31.1 million in pipeline capital debt. \nBefore entering local government\, Mr. Romaine taught history in the Hauppauge School District for 10 years. In 1980\, he entered public service as Brookhaven’s first Commissioner of Housing and Community Development and was later appointed Director of Economic Development. From 1986 to 1989\, he was a member of the Suffolk County Legislature before being elected County Clerk. His use of technology and ways to improve access to official records led him to be chosen as “New York State County Clerk of the Year” in 2001. \nIn 2005\, he was again elected to the Suffolk County Legislature\, representing the First Legislative District and re-elected in 2007\, 2009 and 2011. As a County Legislator\, he preserved countless acres of open space across eastern Brookhaven\, the North Fork and Shelter Island. He sponsored numerous pieces of landmark legislation\, including “Michael’s Law\,” which banned explosive fuel gels; the state’s first local law to regulate helicopter traffic; and established the LIPA Oversight Commission. He also reduced the tax burden on residents by promoting smart government initiatives and real tax reform. \nMr. Romaine earned a B.A. in History from Adelphi University and a Master’s in History from Long Island University.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/suffolk-county-executive-ed-romaine/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T083000
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SUMMARY:A Legislative Update from Albany with NYS Assemblyman Steve Stern
DESCRIPTION:New York State Assemblyman Steve Stern\, a Long Island member of the New York State majority\, will provide an update on the 2025 legislative session\, including this year’s budget. \nAssemblyman Stern represents the 10th Assembly District. He was elected to the Assembly in a special election in April 2018. Before that\, he served six terms as Suffolk County Legislator representing the 16th District. \nIn his first six weeks in the Assembly\, he passed six bills\, including laws to protect our precious groundwater\, the environment\, services for veterans and measures to protect children’s health. He also secured unprecedented funding for our local schools and for law enforcement for the fight against the deadly opioid epidemic and MS-13. \nHe is the proud co-sponsor of New York’s “Red Flag Law” and introduced the Housing Our Homeless Heroes Act. He also created New York State’s first Silver Alert system\, which helps loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other cognitive disorders return home safely. \nAssemblyman Stern graduated from Tulane University and received his law degree from Western Michigan University TMC Law School\, graduating cum laude. He is also a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA).
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/assemblyman-steve-stern/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102525
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SUMMARY:Latest Updates to the Rail System with the President of Long Island Rail Road Rob Free
DESCRIPTION:With more than 32 years at the organization\, Mr. Free has equipped himself with an extraordinary grasp of rail operations\, planning\, and customers. He built his career from the ground up\, starting with the railroad as a Station Cleaner and later moving up to a variety of mission-critical roles\, including management. \nAs Chief Transportation Officer\, he was responsible for over 2\,000 employees and maintaining efficient systemwide train operations. His ability to fix numerous track outages allowed significant projects such as the Ronkonkoma Branch Double Track and State of Good Repair maintenance to progress. As Senior Vice President\, he was responsible for over 7\,000 employees in Rolling Stock Maintenance\, Train Movement\, Maintenance of Way\, Service Planning\, Security and Station Operations. \nMr. Free led operations through the COVID-19 pandemic\, ensuring train service for essential workers\, and also helped advance the railroad’s epic Capital Program\, which included megaprojects such as the Main Line Third Track and Grand Central Madison. He also oversaw the projects’ operations and service planning\, staffing\, and maintenance\, which\, upon the successful launch of these projects\, resulted in an astounding\n40% increase in train service.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/latest-updates-to-the-rail-system/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102525
CREATED:20250115T160835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T160843Z
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SUMMARY:Importance of Freight Transportation
DESCRIPTION:DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING\, NEW YORK & ATLANTIC RAILWAY\nJOHN GLEESON \nJohn Gleeson is the Director of Sales and Marketing at New York & Atlantic Railway\, where he is committed to advancing sustainable freight solutions and reducing reliance on heavy truck transportation. With nearly 20 years of experience in the rail industry\, he has played a key role in optimizing rail operations\, developing shipping facilities\, and implementing innovative logistics strategies. His career includes managing transportation fleets for major companies and overseeing service operations for railcar leasing firms. A Chicago native\, Gleeson holds a B.A. in Communications from Loyola University Chicago.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/importance-of-freight-transportation/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102525
CREATED:20240904T134603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T133555Z
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SUMMARY:John Avlon\, Candidate for Congress
DESCRIPTION:John Avlon\, a candidate for Congress in New York’s 1st District\, is focused on tackling the cost of living crisis\, uplifting small businesses\, and rebuilding the middle class. As an author\, presidential historian\, and former CNN Anchor\, John has consistently advocated for bipartisan approaches that help everyday Americans. His priorities include securing federal investment to make our communities more resilient to the impacts of climate change\, improving our local transportation infrastructure\, and helping working families get ahead. John believes in protecting reproductive freedom for women\, restoring state and local tax deductions\, expanding the child tax credit\, and ensuring public safety as a fundamental human right. \nJohn is a native New Yorker\, grandson of immigrants\, and has made his home in Suffolk County with his wife and two children. He values the sense of community here and is committed to maintaining the shared values that define our region. With his extensive background in addressing the challenges of polarization and extremism\, John is running for Congress to work to strengthen our democracy\, improve our standard of living\, and make government work again. \nEVENT SPONSORED BY: \n   \n 
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/jon-avlon-candidate-for-congress/
LOCATION:NEW VENUE: Candlelight Diner Corporate Room\, 56 Veterans Memorial Highway\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102525
CREATED:20240731T143028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T125006Z
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SUMMARY:Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman
DESCRIPTION:LIMBA is hosting this important meeting at the De Seversky Mansion. We expect a substantial  response and therefore we recommend early registration. \nNassau County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman\, elected on November 2\, 2021\, brings extensive experience in government and homeland security. His administration focuses on fixing the property tax assessment system and enhancing police resources to combat rising crime rates. Previously\, as a Hempstead Town Councilman\, County Executive Blakeman consistently voted to cut property taxes and approved fiscally responsible budgets\, earning the town high Wall Street credit ratings. \nCounty Executive Blakeman’s tenure saw the creation of the Town’s first Compliance Officer and the appointment of a former federal prosecutor as Town Attorney to protect taxpayer money. He strengthened laws to prevent drug proliferation in communities. As a Commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey post-9/11\, he fought to secure vital infrastructure. \nA staunch advocate for law enforcement\, County Executive Blakeman held roles with the New York Police Chief’s Benevolent Association and the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Foundation. As a former Presiding Officer of the County Legislature\, he cut $40 million in excessive spending and reduced political appointees’ salaries. He also championed environmental conservation\, downtown business improvements\, and established the Hewlett House breast cancer resource center. County Executive Blakeman is also a practicing attorney and a graduate of California Western Law School and Arizona State University. \n 
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/bruce-blakeman/
LOCATION:NYIT de Seversky Mansion\, 1 Northern Boulevard\, Old Westbury\, NY\, 11568-8000\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102525
CREATED:20240627T193637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T124948Z
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SUMMARY:Policing in Suffolk County
DESCRIPTION:Join Suffolk County Deputy Police Commissioners Belinda Alvarez-Groneman and Kevin T. Catalina as they discuss “Policing in Suffolk County\,” covering the challenges\, evolution\, and technological advancements in law enforcement. \nDeputy Commissioner Alvarez-Groneman began her career in the Suffolk County Police Department in 1981 and has since achieved historic milestones\, including being the first Hispanic woman on the Police Commissioner’s staff as Special Assistant. She has been recognized for her exceptional police work and commitment to improving police- community relations. Her efforts also revitalized the 3rd Precinct Explorer program. After retiring as a detective\, she served with Congressman Lee Zeldin. She organizes events such as the Suffolk County Executive’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration and the Adopt-a-Family at Christmas Program. \nKevin T. Catalina oversees the operation and administration of the Suffolk County Police Department. As Deputy Police Commissioner\, he has developed strategies to enhance police effectiveness\, evaluates unit performance\, and analyzes crime trends. From 2018 to 2023\, he served as Undersheriff for the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office\, overseeing Intelligence Operations and the Training Academy. His 27-year career with the NYPD included roles such as Deputy Chief and Commanding Officer of the Intelligence Bureau’s Operational and Analytical Section. His initiatives in the NYPD’s Gang Division led to a significant reduction in shooting incidents.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/policing-in-suffolk-county/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102525
CREATED:20240606T210629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T211832Z
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SUMMARY:East End Economic Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Fred W. Thiele\, Jr. is a New York State Assemblyman representing New York’s 1st Assembly District which includes the Towns of East Hampton\, Southampton\, Shelter Island\, southeastern Brookhaven\, and Southold. Before being elected to the New York State Assembly in 1995\, Mr. Thiele has served as the Southampton Town Attorney\, Suffolk County Legislator\, Southampton Town Supervisor\, and Sag Harbor Village Attorney. A lifelong resident of Sag Harbor\, Mr. Thiele graduated from Pierson High School\, and attended Cornell University\, Southampton College\, and Albany Law School. \nMr. Thiele is Chairman of the Assembly Local Governments Committee and serves on the following Assembly Committees: Rules\, Environmental Conservation\, Oversight\, Analysis and Investigation\, and Transportation. He is also a member of the Assembly Majority Steering Committee. As a member of the New York State Assembly\, Mr. Thiele authored legislation which created the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund Act (CPF) which authorized the five towns in the Peconic Region to establish dedicated funds for land preservation and water quality protection.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/east-end-economic-opportunities/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102525
CREATED:20240510T150331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T150530Z
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SUMMARY:The Multimillion-Dollar Economic Impact of the Arts on Long Island
DESCRIPTION:With Waldo Cabrera\, Executive Producer\nIslip.TV and Publisher\, MyLITV.com and BroadwayandMain.com \nJoin two-time Emmy Award-winning TV producer Waldo Cabrera as he discusses the findings of the Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 study\, conducted by Americans for the Arts in partnership with the Long Island Arts Alliance. Waldo also serves as the Executive Producer of Islip.TV and is the Publisher of MyLITV.com and BroadwayandMain.com. \nDuring the discussion\, he will cover the significance of economic contributions of nonprofit arts and cultural organizations to Long Island\, their influence on audience engagement\, and role in fostering community pride. Gain valuable insights into how these organizations are key drivers of economic growth and community development across Long Island.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/the-multimillion-dollar-economic-impact-of-the-arts-on-long-island-with-waldo-cabrera-executive-producer/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102525
CREATED:20240418T200719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T200719Z
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SUMMARY:The Argyle Theatre’s Impact and Educational Outreach
DESCRIPTION:Three pairs of tickets to an upcoming production will be distributed as door prizes during the meeting.  \nThe Argyle Theatre in Babylon has played a key role in the revival of Main Street since its reopening in 2018. Offering a diverse range of performances\, the theatre has turned the downtown area into a vibrant hub for the local community. The upcoming event will focus on how venues like the Argyle Theatre not only serves as economic engines for Babylon and other downtowns\, but increases community engagement. \nGeneral Manager Marty Rubin\, along with Co-Owners Mark Perlman and Dylan Perlman\, will share insights on the impact of entertainment venues and their potential to attract more people and businesses. They will also highlight the Argyle Theatre’s “Academy of the Arts\,” which educates local students with supportive environments in musical theatre and performance skills. Additionally\, attendees will have the chance to win tickets to “A Bronx Tale\,” a musical that explores themes of loyalty\, love\, and family. This discussion aims to highlight the essential role that cultural and entertainment venues play in revitalizing local areas around Long Island.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/the-argyle-theatres-impact-and-educational-outreach/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102525
CREATED:20220719T154059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T183247Z
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SUMMARY:Supervisor Ed Romaine
DESCRIPTION:Biography\nEd Romaine is Brookhaven Town’s 70th Supervisor\, having been elected to that office during a special election in 2012\, and re-elected with a 63% plurality in 2013 for a full two-year term. \nAccomplishments\nAs Supervisor\, Romaine has championed environmental and quality of life issues in Brookhaven Town\, while strengthening Town finances. During his first year in office as Supervisor\, Ed Romaine spearheaded legislation that will forever protect the Carmans River\, which was unanimously approved by the Town Board and embraced by residents\, environmentalists and the building community. He introduced a package of legislation that has strengthened the Town’s housing codes\, and aggressively prosecuted problem landlords that have impacted neighborhoods throughout the Town. \nEd Romaine also proposed Vacant Home Registry legislation to make the owners of abandoned homes more accountable\, and will be bringing single-stream recycling to Brookhaven in 2014 – making the Town the leader in this technology on Long Island. In addition\, Ed Romaine has reduced millions of dollars in pipeline debt and maintained the Town’s strong credit rating\, while also holding the line on total Town property taxes in his 2014 budget. \nCommunity Service\nEd began his career in public service as a history teacher in the Hauppauge School District\, where he taught for ten years. In 1980\, he entered public service as the Town of Brookhaven’s first Commissioner of Housing and Community Development and was later appointed Director of Economic Development. \nCounty Legislature\nEd was a member of the Suffolk County Legislature serving from 1986 through 1989\, where he was known as a fiscal conservative\, sponsoring such cost-saving measures as the Suffolk County Tax Cap. Additionally\, he established a record as a fighter for the environment by authoring Suffolk’s first Clean Water Act. In 1989\, he was elected Suffolk County Clerk and served for 16 years\, taking an active role in increasing productivity and improving access to official records. Ed is recognized as a pioneer in government use of technology and was chosen “2001 New York State County Clerk of the Year.” \nIn 2005\, Ed Romaine was again elected to the County Legislature\, representing the First Legislative District and re-elected in 2007\, 2009\, and 2011. As a county legislator\, Ed preserved countless acres of open space across eastern Brookhaven\, the North Fork and Shelter Island. He sponsored numerous pieces of landmark legislation including “Michael’s Law\,” which banned explosive fuel gels; the state’s first local law to regulate helicopter traffic; and established the LIPA Oversight Commission. In addition\, Ed reduced the tax burden on residents by promoting smart government initiatives and real tax reform. \nPersonal\nEd Romaine earned a B.A. in History from Adelphi University and a Masters in History from Long Island University. He resides in Center Moriches with his wife\, Diane.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/october-21st-supervisor-ed-romaine/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102525
CREATED:20220719T153725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T204842Z
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SUMMARY:Suffolk County DA\, Ray Tierney
DESCRIPTION:NEW VENUE: Candlelight Diner Corporate Room – 56 Veterans Memorial Highway\, Commack\, NY 11725 \nRaymond A. Tierney was elected as the Suffolk County District Attorney on November 2\, 2021\, and assumed office on January 1\, 2022. District Attorney Tierney is a career prosecutor\, having served more than 27 years as a prosecutor at both the state and federal levels. District Attorney Tierney is an independent prosecutor committed to enforcing the law in an ethical and accountable manner to protect the citizens of Suffolk County. \nDistrict Attorney Tierney started his career in law enforcement as an Assistant District Attorney in the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office in 1992 where he served under then-District Attorney James Catterson. He worked his way up through the ranks of the office from prosecuting misdemeanors\, to presenting felony grand jury cases\, and participating in all aspects of state felony prosecutions including trials of homicides\, kidnappings\, arsons\, violent sexual assaults\, and murder. Tierney then worked as District Court Trial Supervisor where he supervised entry-level ADAs. \nAfter seven years at the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office\, between 1999 and 2002\, Tierney joined a local law firm where he managed cases for the litigation department of the firm\, having primary responsibility for all aspects of discovery and trial including depositions\, suit evaluations\, meeting with clients and expert witnesses\, legal research\, motion drafting\, preparing cases for trial\, jury selection\, and trying cases before juries in Bronx\, Queens\, Nassau\, and Suffolk Counties. \nIn 2002\, District Attorney Tierney returned to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office where he served as an ADA\, investigating and prosecuting felony cases including political corruption\, organized crime\, street gangs\, homicides\, violent street crimes\, domestic violence\, child abuse\, and child pornography. These prosecutions included long-term investigations overseeing the efforts of a designated team of detectives\, utilizing wiretaps\, search warrants\, grand jury investigations\, and trials. \nBeginning in 2008\, Tierney served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Long Island Criminal Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York\, where he oversaw complex criminal investigations and prosecutions on behalf of the United States Government. District Attorney Tierney investigated allegations of criminal conduct\, drafted and applied for search warrants and arrest warrants\, presented evidence to federal grand juries\, prepared and filed indictments\, engaged in pretrial discovery\, litigated pretrial matters by motion and pretrial hearings and conducted jury trials and sentencing hearings. District Attorney Tierney met and coordinated with the Department of Justice regarding long-term international criminal prosecutions\, international fugitives\, and death penalty protocols. He debriefed the Attorney General on the status of MS-13 prosecution nation-wide and in New York. District Attorney Tierney handled all phases of criminal prosecutions including drafting appellate briefs and arguing appeals before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. \nBetween 2019 and 2021\, Tierney served as Executive Assistant District Attorney in the Kings County District Attorney’s Office\, working for DA Eric Gonzalez. Tierney was the Executive in charge of Violent Criminal Enterprises Bureau\, Crime Strategies Unit\, and Body Worn Camera Unit. He oversaw all aspects of bureau activities and was responsible for long-term violent street gang investigation and prosecutions. He worked with NYPD and federal partners on developing investigations to seize guns and best allocate resources to prosecute the many criminal street gangs causing most of the violence in Brooklyn. In this role\, Tierney supervised units utilizing the efforts of designated teams of prosecutors\, NYPD investigators\, district attorney investigators\, analysts\, paralegals and clerical staff. \nDuring his long career as a prosecutor\, District Attorney Tierney received numerous awards including: \n\nFederal Law Enforcement Association Prosecutor of the Year for the successful prosecution of over twenty MS-13 members in United States v. Alvarenga\, et al.\, November 2016.\nFBI Long Island Gang Task Force “Meritorious Service Award” for successful prosecution and support of the FBI’s mission to combat\, disrupt and dismantle the MS-13\, March 2015.\nFederal Law Enforcement Association Prosecutor of the Year for successful trial prosecution of several MS-13 members in United States v. Geovany Prado\, et al.\, November 2014.\nFederal Agent’s “True American Hero Award” for successful trial prosecution of Colombian Norte Valle Boss in United States v. Carlos Arturo Patiño Restrepo\, March 2011.\nSouthampton Town Police Department’s “Full Court Press Prosecution Award” for successful prosecution in United States v. Manning\, Coffey\, Johnson\, Hopson and Gilliam\, September 2010.\nSuffolk County District Attorney’s Office Distinguished Trial Advocacy Award for successful trial prosecution in People v. Austin Offen and Constantine Chronis\, July 1999.\n\nDistrict Attorney Tierney attended Brown University where he was a member of the varsity football team\, and he received his Bachelor of Arts in History and English in 1988. He received his Juris Doctor degree from St. John’s University School of Law in 1992. While attending St. John’s\, Tierney was an Articles Editor at the St. John’s International Law Review from 1991-92. \nDistrict Attorney Tierney is a lifelong resident of Suffolk County where he resides with his wife\, Erica\, and their four children.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/september-23rd-suffolk-county-da-ray-tierney/
LOCATION:NEW VENUE: Candlelight Diner Corporate Room\, 56 Veterans Memorial Highway\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220819T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220819T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102525
CREATED:20220719T152947Z
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SUMMARY:Labor Leader John Durso
DESCRIPTION:John R. Durso has been the President of Local 338 since 1999 after spending nearly fifteen years in different positions at the union\,\nincluding organizer\, union representative and Assistant to the President. In addition to his role as President of Local 338\, he is also President of the Long Island Federation of Labor\, AFL-CIO\, a role he was first elected to in 2003. Durso has worked in a variety of supermarket and warehouse jobs\, where he learned the value of being a union member. He credits this experience as a learning tool for how he leads the staff and membership.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/august-19th-labor-leader-john-durso/
LOCATION:Heritage Club at Bethpage\, 99 Quaker Meeting House Road\, Farmingdale\, NY\, 11735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220722T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220722T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102525
CREATED:20220609T165902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T165902Z
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SUMMARY:Victor Mullin\, President\, New York Transco
DESCRIPTION:Victor will be speaking about ‘Improving and Modernizing the Electric Transmission Grid.’
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/victor-mullin-president-new-york-transco/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220708T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220708T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102525
CREATED:20220609T165242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T165242Z
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SUMMARY:Marc Alessi\, Tesla Science Center
DESCRIPTION:Marc Alessi is an attorney and startup entrepreneur\, he brings to his role at the Tesla Science Center years of experience in the not-for-profit sector serving as the Executive Director of the Business Incubator Association of New York State\, as a board member of Peconic Bay Medical Center and Northwell Health\, a former board member of the East End Arts Council\, Nassau Suffolk Law Services and the Long Island Power Authority.  As a former Assemblyman\, Mr. Alessi was instrumental in securing a $850\,000 grant from New York State to help preserve the Tesla property\, this grant which required a match was the impetus of the world record breaking crowdfund campaign on Indiegogo which raised $1.4 Million in six weeks from 108 countries and 33\,000 investors around the world.  Mr. Alessi has helped to launch and finance a number of start up tech companies on Long Island and is focused on making our region one that rivals and compliments other innovation hotspots from around the world.  Mr. Alessi’s experience in startup enterprise is key to the launching of operations here at the Center.  He sees the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe as an important temple to technology that speaks to the history of innovation\, celebrates and promotes the current role of innovation in our lives\, and inspires future inventors like Nikola Tesla to embrace science and innovation to change the world.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/marc-alessi-tesla-science-center/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220624T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220624T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102525
CREATED:20220609T164111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T164144Z
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SUMMARY:Frank Mackay\, President\, WABC Radio - Long Island Division
DESCRIPTION:Frank MacKay is President of WABC Radio – Long Island Division. He is a host of the popular\, award-winning\, radio show Breaking It Down with Frank MacKay and the former longtime Chair of the Independence Party of New York. \nFrank MacKay’s career in public relations\, entertainment and politics spans four decades and encompasses a diversity of fields of work. In 1985\, at the age of 18\, he published his first music publication\, “Network”\, which fast became a hit among music business insiders\, musicians and their fans. Throughout the next ten years\, MacKay built a significant following in the music industry as a band and club promoter. By the age of 25\, he had launched three nightclubs known as Dr. Shay’s and managed entertainers such as Criss Angel and CJ Ramone. \nIn 1992\, MacKay became active in Ross Perot’s third party presidential run. MacKay was always an avid student of politics\, and early in his career in entertainment he helped club-goers register to vote by the thousands. In 1995\, he became a key organizer in the Independence Party and active in third party politics. By the year 2000\, at the age of 32\, MacKay became the youngest State Chairman of a political party in New York State history\, and served as the Independence Party Chair for 20 years. \nHis success in entertainment and politics has been widely reported; MacKay has appeared in hundreds of national\, state and local publications and has developed a niche audience among young political activists. \nFrank MacKay resides in New York with his wife and four children. He served as a Member of the Board of Governors for the Touro Law Center and holds a master’s degree from SUNY\, Stony Brook. In 2008\, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Five Towns College for his accomplishments in business and politics. MacKay is also the author of eight books.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/in-person-frank-mackay-president-wabc-radio-long-island-division/
LOCATION:Heritage Club at Bethpage\, 99 Quaker Meeting House Road\, Farmingdale\, NY\, 11735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Forum
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SUMMARY:The Future of Hydrogen as an Energy Source - June 10th
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Matthew Aracich\, President\, The Building and Construction Trades of Nassau & Suffolk Counties. Prior to becoming the newly elected President of the NSBCTC\, Matt had served as Business Manager of the Heat and Frost Insulators Local 12.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/the-future-of-hydrogen-as-a-primary-energy-source-may-10th/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Express Stony Brook\, 3131 Nesconset Highway\, Nesconset\, NY\, 11720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Forum
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