Breakfast Forum
Events
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Shaping the Future of Innovation, Access, and Academic Excellence With Dr. Edward Bonahue, President, Suffolk County Community College
Candlelight Diner 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Commack, NY, United StatesDr. 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…
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Pat Halpin, Former Suffolk County Executive, Candidate for Congress
Candlelight Diner 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Commack, NY, United StatesMr. 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…
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Keeping the Discussion Civil with Steve Levy, Esq.
Candlelight Diner 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Commack, NY, United StatesSteve 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,…
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Growing Long Island’s Agricultural Future with Bill Zalakar, Executive Director, Long Island Farm Bureau
Candlelight Diner 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Commack, NY, United StatesBill 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…
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How Government and Small Businesses Can Work Together to Strengthen Our Local Economy With Rebecca Sanin, Suffolk County Legislator
Candlelight Diner 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Commack, NY, United StatesA lifelong Long Islander, Ms. Sanin has dedicated her career to advancing meaningful change and advocating for her community. Since joining the Suffolk County Legislature in January 2024, she has…
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The State of Healthcare in New York with Michael Dowling, CEO Emeritus, Northwell Health
Candlelight Diner 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Commack, NY, United StatesEVENT SPONSORED BY: Eagle Business Solutions During 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…
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The Successes and Challenges of Fighting Crime in Suffolk with Errol Toulon, Sheriff, Suffolk County
Candlelight Diner 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Commack, NY, United StatesEVENT SPONSORED BY: Sheriff 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…
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A Look at the Town’s Accomplishments and Future Plans with Rich Schaffer, Supervisor, Town of Babylon
Supervisor Rich Schaffer has strengthened Babylon’s quality of life by cracking down on code violations, unsafe properties, and illegal activity. Through the Town’s Quality of Life Task Force, his administration…
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The LIMBA Roundtable
Over the years, we have had roundtable discussions to get insights on what would advance the quality of life on Long Island. At this roundtable meeting, we want to hear…