Breakfast Forum

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. Before assuming his current role, Bill served as Director of Facilities and General Manager at Kurt Weiss Greenhouses for 28 years, helping the…

A 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 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…

EVENT 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…

EVENT 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…

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…

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…