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SUMMARY:Hospitals\, Health\, and Industry – Partners in Achieving a Healthier Long Island With Janine Logan\, MS\, APR
DESCRIPTION:Vice President\, Communications and Population Health Suburban Hospital Alliance of New York State \nJanine Logan is vice president of communications and population health for the Suburban Hospital Alliance of New York State and its two regional entities – the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council (NSHC) on Long Island and the Northern Metropolitan Hospital Association (NorMet) in the Hudson Valley. She oversees and coordinates marketing/communications initiatives for these three associations\, ensuring that the appropriate messages about hospitals and healthcare policy are delivered and understood by such targeted audiences as the media\, lawmakers\, business and industry\, government agencies\, allied health associations\, and the public. She also directs the Long Island Health Collaborative (LIHC)\, a population health-based initiative coordinated by the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council. LIHC is a coalition of 300-plus organizations\, including hospitals\, local county health departments\, community-based organizations\, health plans\, academic institutions\, schools\, libraries\, physician associations\, and several businesses. She is also an adjunct assistant professor of Community Health at SUNY Farmingdale. \nShe previously served as assistant director of public relations for South Oaks Hospital\, a comprehensive behavioral healthcare facility and its sister agency Broadlawn Manor\, a skilled nursing facility. Before that\, she served as the public relations coordinator for the National Catholic Development Conference\, a membership association for religious fundraising organizations. \nShe holds a Master’s degree in Health Communications from Boston University and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts from St. John’s University. Her public relations/marketing work has been recognized by regional and national peer organizations\, especially for her efforts in the area of outreach and awareness. In 2012\, she was awarded the Outstanding Association Achievement Award for excellence in healthcare communication from the Association of Association Educators\, a subgroup of the American Hospital Association. She has earned several regional awards for her health promotion campaigns and communications initiatives. She frequently lectures and writes about health policy\, legislation and regulation\, population health\, public health\, and how the power of the narrative distills these complex and abstract concepts into the understandable. Accredited by the Public Relations Society of America in the practice of public relations\, she serves on a variety of state\, regional\, and local task forces.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/hospitals-health-and-industry-partners-in-achieving-a-healthier-long-island-with-janine-logan-ms-apr/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Future Of Brookhaven With Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine
DESCRIPTION:Ed Romaine\, the Republican/Conservative candidate for County Executive\, has served as Brookhaven’s Town Supervisor since 2012. Under his leadership\, Brookhaven has maintained a AAA bond rating from Wall Street ratings agencies for the past decade\, reduced Town debt and held the line on property taxes to spur economic development and make Brookhaven more affordable for our families.\nRomaine has earned a reputation for providing cost-effective government through innovation and technology. He is held in high regard by the environmental community\, having authored Suffolk’s Clean Water Act and spearheading legislation to protect the Carmans River.\nAs Supervisor\, he’s worked to maintain the Brookhaven’s suburban quality of life by aggressively prosecuting problem landlords and eliminating hundreds of zombie homes. He’s hired more public safety officers to help secure our communities and has worked to ensure that local government best serves all of the residents of the Town.\nRomaine has been a recognized leader across Suffolk County throughout his career. Prior to being elected Town Supervisor\, he served in the County Legislature and as Suffolk County Clerk\, where his pioneering approach to government technology led to increased productivity and improved access to official records. Because of this\, he was recognized as NYS County Clerk of the Year. \n 
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/the-future-of-brookhaven-with-brookhaven-town-supervisor-ed-romaine/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
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SUMMARY:Winters Center for Autism Hire for a Higher Purpose! With Christine Ponzio\, M.S.Ed.
DESCRIPTION:NOTE NEW VENUE \nChristine Ponzio\, M.S.Ed.\nExecutive Director\, The Winters Center for Autism\nChristine Ponzio\, M.S.Ed.\, has worked with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities and their families for more than 35 years. She started her career in 1989 at the Developmental Disabilities Institute’s (DDI) Children’s Residential Program as a special educator and became the voice for children who had not yet found theirs.\nChristine served as the director of the Young Autism Program (YAP) and developed countless opportunities for students and families to find great success and created an environment for staff members to excel. She served as the key administrative and clinical leader for the New York Centers for Excellence for children with autism and complex needs. She led the team to target and achieve deliverables related to new reimbursement methodology; develop a statewide data repository with the potential for predictive analytics; improve assessment\, screening and intervention methods; inform research and create communications platforms for sharing and disseminating information internally and to New York State providers.\nToday\, Christine works with over 20 companies who have embraced a neurodivergent workforce.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/winters-center-for-autism-hire-for-a-higher-purpose-with-christine-ponzio-m-s-ed/
LOCATION:Winters Center for Autism\, 92 Mahan Street\, West Babylon\, 11704
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T083000
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SUMMARY:Wastewater and Nitrogen Removal: Facts\, Myths and a Hopeful Future
DESCRIPTION:EVENT SPONSOR: John Tanacredi\, Ph.D.\nDisclaimer: The information\, views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Molloy University. Molloy University does not make any representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or reliability of the information contained herein. \nRoger C. Tollefsen B. ChE\nRoger C. Tollefsen has degrees in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. He has been deeply immersed in New York’s seafood wholesale and retail industry and served as president of New York’s Seafood Council. He has provided Congressional testimony on seafood safety\, is a recognized food processing authority and is certified as a Qualified Trainer for the Association of Food & Drug Officials.\nRoger has served on New York Sea Grant’s Program Advisory Committee\, the Brown Tide Research Initiative and the Peconic Bay Estuary Program’s Citizens’ Advisory Committee. He was recognized as “Man of the Year” for both Promote Long Island and Save the Bay and was the Citizens’ keynote speaker on the acceptance of the Peconic Estuary into the National Estuary Program.\nFor at least 30 years\, Roger has researched the nutritional needs of shellfish and nitrogen management. He has presented his position on nitrogen management at technical conferences\, legislative and environmental meetings and to numerous local newspapers. \nRoyal Reynolds\, PE\nRoyal Reynolds is a Professional Engineer licensed in New York State. He has over 40 years of experience in water supply and wastewater management. He was previously employed by the Nassau County Department of Health and the Suffolk County Department of Health Services as a public health engineer. He presently acts as a consultant to various civic and community organizations on environmental issues\, including noise\, light pollution\, traffic safety\, wastewater\, water supply and land development. He is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers\, Institute of Traffic Engineers and American Society of Civil Engineers. \nDr. Robert Nuzzi\nDr. Nuzzi has a Ph.D. in Biology and has been a teacher and a researcher. He spent over thirty years as the supervisor of the Bureau of Marine Resources of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services\, where he was intimately involved with the ecology of the waters surrounding the county\, on which he has published a number of papers. He continues to be involved in research concerning the local ecology and will be presenting his latest work.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/wastewater-and-nitrogen-removal-facts-myths-and-a-hopeful-future/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Viability and Desirability of a New Status of LIPA With Hon. Rory Lancman
DESCRIPTION:Hon. Rory Lancman Executive Director\, NYS Legislative Commission \nRory Lancman previously served three terms in the New York State Assembly and two terms in the New York City Council\, representing districts from eastern Queens County. \nMr. Lancman also served two governors as statewide special counsel for ratepayer protection\, helping to oversee New York’s regulated electric\, gas\, water\, and telecom companies to safeguard the interests of ratepayers. Mr. Lancman led the Department of Public Service study to determine the feasibility of municipalizing a major private water company in Nassau County and helped oversee the renegotiation of LIPA’s operating agreement with PSEG after Tropical Storm Isaias. \nMr. Lancman is a graduate of New York City public schools\, Queens College\, and Columbia Law School. He resides with his family in Great Neck\, Long Island\, where he serves on the village planning board.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/the-viability-and-desirability-of-a-new-status-of-lipa-with-hon-rory-lancman/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Huntington Town Update With Huntington Town Supervisor Edmund J. Smyth
DESCRIPTION:Ed Smyth was elected Huntington Town Supervisor in 2021 after serving as Town Councilman for four years. He voted to dedicate the Town’s $22 million in funding from the American Rescue Act to the Huntington Station Hub Sewer Project\, which will help encourage long-overdue economic investment and job creation in downtown Huntington Station.\nAs Councilman\, Ed successfully proposed measures to prevent overdevelopment\, preserve open space\, reduce noise pollution and make the Cold War Veterans Tax Exemption permanent. His most important vote was to settle the decades-long LIPA lawsuit that would have otherwise bankrupted the Town.\nHe also voted to establish ethics reforms and fund critical infrastructure improvements. He has continued to keep taxpayers first by ensuring that local Town government is working efficiently\, transparently and at a minimum cost to its residents and keeping spending under the tax cap\, which helps the Town maintain its AAA bond rating.\nIn addition\, Ed is a small business owner who has a law practice in Huntington Village. He was President of the Huntington Lawyers Club and a member of the Lloyd Harbor ZBA. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a (res.) Staff Sergeant.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/the-huntington-town-update-with-huntington-town-supervisor-edmund-j-smyth/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cost\, Confidence\, Completion and Change in Higher Education With Farmingdale State College President John Nader
DESCRIPTION:Dr. John S. Nader became President of Farmingdale State College in July 2016.\nDr. Nader has focused on the development of new academic programs\, building partnerships with private industries and community colleges\, advancing applied learning opportunities\, expanding support for student\nscholarships\, improving student services\, and enhancing buildings and grounds.\nOf late\, FSC earned recognition from the Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges and was designated as a Tree USA campus by the Arbor Day Foundation. The College attained Carnegie Community Engagement\nClassification and received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.\nDr. Nader works to deepen engagement with campus constituencies and the broader community\, hosting an annual legislative breakfast for leaders across Long Island and sponsoring civic and business group meetings with Farmingdale’s leadership team.\nRecently\, President Nader was instrumental in securing the strategic alliance and lease agreement between the Estee Lauder Companies and the Broad Hollow Bioscience Park. Since 2021\, the College has secured three of the largest gifts in its history and enjoyed a significant growth in its endowment. In November 2022\, the College received $70M in funding for a new building to house its Center for Computer Science and Information Technology Systems. The project is the culmination of several years of advocacy.\nDr. Nader is currently co-chair of the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council. He serves on the executive committee of the Skyline Athletic Conference\, and is a member of the NCAA President’s Advisory Group. He is board chair of the Broadhollow Bioscience Park.\nFrom 2009 to 2016\, Dr. Nader was Provost at SUNY Delhi. He spent sixteen years in elective office\, including four years as Mayor of the City of Oneonta.\nHe received a BA in Politics from Ithaca College and an MA and a PhD in Economics from the New School for Social Research.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/cost-confidence-completion-and-change-in-higher-education-with-farmingdale-state-college-president-john-nader/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wellness Care vs. Repair\, Bending the Disease Curve towards a Healthier Future With Lawrence Eisenstein\, MD\, MPH\, FACP
DESCRIPTION:Lawrence Eisenstein\, MD\, MPH\, FACP\, is Vice President and Chief Public and Community Health Officer for Catholic Health on Long Island. \nPrior to joining Catholic Health in August of 2022\, Dr. Eisenstein served as Commissioner of Health for the Nassau County Department of Health\, Mineola\, New York for more than 11 years. Dr. Eisenstein is Board Certified in Infectious Diseases through the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Eisenstein also served as President\, and served 9 total years as a Board of Directors member for the New York State Association of County Health Officials (NYSACHO.) \nDr. Eisenstein completed an Internal Medicine Residency\, Chief Residency\, and Fellowship in Infectious Diseases at Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola\, NY.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/wellness-care-vs-repair-bending-the-disease-curve-towards-a-healthier-future-with-lawrence-eisenstein-md-mph-facp/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Workings and Goals of the NYPA With Justin E. Driscoll
DESCRIPTION:Justin E. Driscoll is the Acting President and Chief Executive Officer of the New York Power Authority (NYPA)\, the nation’s largest state-owned electric utility. He is responsible for developing and implementing the statewide utility’s strategic vision and mission\, and for overseeing its operations\, legal and financial matters\, and relationships with external stakeholders. He is also responsible for the operation of the New York State Canal System.\nJustin supervises NYPA’s 16 generation facilities and 1\,400 circuit-miles of high-voltage transmission\, as well as its role as an energy efficiency project developer and as energy supplier for its governmental customers\, including New York City\, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority\, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey\, the New York City Housing Authority\, state agencies and local governments.\nThrough Justin’s leadership\, the Power Authority is helping the Hochul administration meet its nation-leading clean energy goals. To fully access New York’s growing renewable energy resources\, he is guiding the most dramatic transformation of the state’s grid in more than four decades by implementing large-scale transmission projects\, such as Smart Path\, Smart Path Connect\, Clean Path New York and Central East Energy Connect.\nUnder Justin’s leadership\, NYPA also launched ConnectALL\, the largest-ever investment in New York’s digital infrastructure.\nAnnounced in Governor Hochul’s 2022 State of the State address\, NYPA leveraged existing transmission infrastructure to bring broadband internet to communities either unserved entirely or underserved by commercial providers.\nBefore joining NYPA\, Justin was engaged in the private practice of law and represented clients that included Fortune 500 companies\, governmental entities and energy companies\, in complex commercial litigation and regulatory matters.\nJustin serves on several boards\, including the Alliance to Save Energy\, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority\, the GridWise Alliance\, EPRI\, New York City’s Urban Green Council and the World Resources Institute’s Global Energy Advisory.\nJustin is a graduate of American University in Washington\, D.C. with a Bachelor’s degree from the School of Public Affairs. He earned his law degree from New York Law School and attended New York University School of Law’s L.L.M. program in trade regulation.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/the-workings-and-goals-of-the-nypa-with-justin-e-driscoll/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
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SUMMARY:What the Future of Jake’s 58 Means for Long Island Businesses\, Tourism\, and Taxpayers With Phil Boyle
DESCRIPTION:*No one under 18 is permitted in the casino. ID is required to enter the building. \nPhil Boyle is currently the Suffolk OTB President and CEO\nBefore being named President & CEO of Suffolk Regional OTB\, Phil Boyle served for 26 years as a Member of the New York State Legislature —16 years as a state assemblymember and ten years as a state senator. Prior to his tenure in Albany\, Phil served as a senior congressional staff person in Washington\, D.C. for five years\, including time as Chief of Staff for former Long Island Congressman Rick Lazio.\nFrom 2014 through 2018\, Phil served as Chairman of the State Senate Committee on Commerce\, Economic Development\, & Small Business. As Chair\, Phil worked to ensure that the voice of business was being heard in Albany and was committed to finding ways to make New York more business-friendly.\nDuring his tenure as a state legislator\, Phil was a leader on such diverse issues as advancing the use of forensic crimefighting technologies; combatting the heroin and opioid epidemics; and protecting animals from abuse\, among many others.\nPhil earned his undergraduate degree in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; his law degree from Albany Law School of Union University; and his master’s degree in public administration from the State University of New York at Albany.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/what-the-future-of-jakes-58-means-for-long-island-businesses-tourism-and-taxpayers-with-phil-boyle/
LOCATION:Jakes 58\, 3635 Express Dr. N.\,\, Islandia\, NY\, 11749\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ronkonkoma Midway Crossing With Mitchell H. Pally
DESCRIPTION:Mitch Pally was the CEO of the Long Island Builders Institute and served as a board member with the Metropolitan Transit Authority. He was also the partner in charge of government relations for the Weber Law Group in Melville\, New York.\nFrom 1975 to 1983\, he served in various capacities with the New York State Senate Committee on Transportation and the Legislative Commission on Critical Transportation Choices and was their chief counsel from 1983 to 1985. During this time\, he played a key role in the drafting and passage of the first seatbelt law in the nation\, the child restraint law\, the Transportation Bond Issues of 1983 and 1979 and reserved parking spaces for the disabled\, among others.\nIn 1985\, Mr. Pally was appointed the Director of Legislative and Economic Affairs of the Long Island Association.\nHe later served as the organization’s Vice President for Governmental Affairs from 1992 to 2006.\nMr. Pally is involved in numerous organizations\, including the Town of Islip Advisory Committee\, Discover Long Island\, Town of Riverhead Transfer of Development Rights Committee\, the Nassau Hub Community Benefits Transportation/Infrastructure Committee\, Brookhaven Open Space Council\, Central Pine Barrens Advisory Commission\, and the Community Development Corp. of Long Island Advisory Board\, among others.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/ronkonkoma-mega-project-with-mitchell-h-pally/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
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SUMMARY:Does Long Island Need a Dragstrip? - with Brian A. Cohen\, DTM
DESCRIPTION:Brian A. Cohen\, DTM \nPR/Media Specialist and Announcer for Race Track Not Street\nTeam Member of Long Island Needs a Dragstrip\nBoard Member of ECNY Foundation (www.careermapli.org)\nFounder of Strategies of Success (www.briansos.com) \nBrian Cohen was introduced to Long Island Needs a Dragstrip in 2019. What began as a panel discussion on JVC Broadcasting’s LI News Radio show has grown immensely. \nThe idea for the dragstrip began in 2019. In 2021\, it became a temporarily approved NHRA sanctioned race track at the Grumman facility through Race Track Not Street. Drivers as young as seven and older than 70 have taken to the dragstrip in classic cars and showroom vehicles. This year marks the third year of the dragstrip’s existence.\nIn 2006\, Cohen was promoted to sales manager\, highlighting the importance of communication skills in the business world. He hosted various radio and television shows\, including Strategies of Success\, Comedy to Go Inc.\, and Live It Up with Donna Drake\, in which he also served as executive producer. He also used his verbal talents as a stand-up comic and became an auctioneer.\nHe is currently the vice president of the Brookhaven Business Advisory Council\, board member of the ECNY Foundation\, emcee and co-facilitator for the Long Island Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation and vice president of the Stony Brook Toastmasters Club.\nMr. Cohen will discuss what a permanent dragstrip means to Long Island\, how it will add to the local economy\, the tourism economy and the long-term growth of Long Island’s workforce.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/does-long-island-need-a-dragstrip-with-brian-a-cohen-dtm/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T083000
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SUMMARY:Tourism on Long Island With Kristen Reynolds\, CDME President & CEO\, Discover Long Island
DESCRIPTION:Kristen Reynolds has been at the helm of Discover Long Island\, the official regional organization charged with furthering Long Island’s $6.3 billion tourism economy\, for seven years.\nA transplant from Arizona\, her experience as a destination leader spans more than 25 years in roles at the state tourism level\, in corporate and luxury resorts and as the statewide lobbyist for tourism and economic development advocacy.\nKristen and her team at Discover Long Island work to promote a positive perception of Long Island across the globe\, which draws lucrative visitors\, stirs business attraction\, and drives economic development throughout the region – all for the overarching purpose of improving the quality of life for Long Island residents. During her tenure at Discover Long Island\, collaborations with local\, regional and state business and industry leaders have led to many national and global awards and enhanced economic vitality.\nKristen serves on the Board of Directors for Destinations International\, as the incoming President of the New York State Destination Marketing Organizations (NYSDMO)\, as a board member of NYSHTA (New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association) and has been named to the Top 50 Women in Business on Long Island’s Hall of Fame\, Top 100 Power List of Long Island and City & State’s Top 100 Long Island influencers.\nShe is a graduate from the acclaimed Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University and is a Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME).\nHer favorite pastime is discovering Long Island with her blended family and reigniting the passion of Long Islanders for the place they call home.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/tourism-on-long-island-with-kristen-reynolds-cdme-president-ceo-discover-long-island/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T083000
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SUMMARY:The Manufacturing Business Climate on Long Island With Patrick D. Boyle
DESCRIPTION:Patrick serves as the Executive Director of IgniteLI\, the Manufacturing Consortium of Long Island\, which supports and advocates for the regions manufacturing sectors. In this role he acts as the voice for industry\nand collaborates with other non-profits across the region to bring benefits\, business\, and opportunity to Long Island’s industrial sectors.\nPatrick comes from government\, having previously served in the New York State Senate as the Director of its “Veterans\, Homeland Security and Military Affairs” Committee as well as the Deputy Chief of Staff for the Third Senate District. In these roles\, he worked to ensure New York’s First Responders could anticipate and react to threats or natural disasters by working with industry experts to craft meaningful legislation designed to bring real solutions. He worked together with veterans’ groups to protect the governmental services they deserve\, finally\, he led a team of governmental professionals who brought services to Long Island communities and worked with our Counties\, Towns Villages and nonprofits to help them better serve their various constituents.\nBefore his time in the Senate\, Patrick served as the Executive Assistant to the Supervisor of the Town of Islip.\nThere\, he worked with FEMA\, The U.S. Coast Guard the American Red Cross and many other agencies and non-governmental organizations during Superstorm Sandy and the recovery period that followed. He became\nthe Supervisors intermediary between the Town of Islip and every level of Government. During this period Patrick served as the President of LIincs\, “Long Island Incorporated”\, millennial run think\ntank dedicated to promoting and supporting Long Island’s growth\, sustainability and development while acting as the voice for young Long Islanders.\nPatrick graduated from The Citadel\, the Military College of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Military Affairs. He is currently a student at Long Island University’s Homeland Security and Terrorism Institute where he is focusing on cyber security policy and emergency services.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/the-manufacturing-business-climate-on-long-island-with-patrick-d-boyle/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
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SUMMARY:Managing the Resources of a Municipal Government With Paul Pontieri
DESCRIPTION:Paul Pontieri has served the Village of Patchogue for 30 years. He was elected Mayor in March 2004 after eleven years as a Village Trustee. During his tenure as Mayor\, the Village of Patchogue experienced a revitalization spurred on by over $850 million in public and private investments. He has established Patchogue as a successful model of “smart growth” with a number of major economic development initiatives that he and his administration have put in place.\nDuring his 19 years as Mayor\, he has focused on putting “feet on Main Street” by building livable spaces that are within walking distance of the Village’s Main Street and the LIRR. There have been over 700 residential units constructed\, 150 of which are workforce housing. The New Village development includes 291 apartments\, 50\,0000 square feet of retail\, and 17\,000 square feet of office space.\nIn August 2009\, he was appointed Deputy Supervisor for Economic Development for the Town of Brookhaven\, a position that he held for two years. He was the governor’s appointee to the board of Suffolk County Community College\, a Board Member with the Long Island Regional Planning Council\, Executive Board Member of the New York Conference of Mayors\, Board Chairman of the Independent Group Homes and Living (IGHL) and President of the Suffolk County Village Officials.\nA lifelong resident of Patchogue Village\, Mayor Pontieri was an Assistant Principal at Bellport High School\, Principal for BOCES and a business owner. He is also a certified school administrator and has a master’s degree in education.\nMayor Pontieri is also involved in many local\, community organizations and activities. He has been honored by the Long Island Housing Partnership\, the Regional Plan Association and Vision Long Island for his accomplishments in the revitalization of downtown Patchogue\, and for the Village’s commitment to providing affordable housing for its residents.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/managing-the-resources-of-a-municipal-government-with-paul-pontieri/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230127T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230127T100000
DTSTAMP:20260415T154936
CREATED:20230110T144426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T144426Z
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SUMMARY:The Importance and Challenges of Rail Freight With John Gleeson
DESCRIPTION:Prior to joining New York and Atlantic Railway as Director of Sales and Marketing John Gleeson had been working on the customer side of the rail business for nearly 20 years. In the early part of his career he managed a tank car fleet for chemical and automotive shipper Old World Industries in Northbrook\, IL. He then transitioned to become Supervisor of Transportation Services for railcar lessor GATX in Chicago\, IL. Most recently he helped Arizona Beverages to begin shipping by rail from their\nEdison\, NJ location. Loyola University Chicago (BA).
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/the-importance-and-challenges-of-rail-freight-with-john-gleeson/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230113T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230113T100000
DTSTAMP:20260415T154936
CREATED:20221213T203357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T204328Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of Wireless on Long Island - Changing needs and evolving technology With Marc Alessi
DESCRIPTION:Marc Alessi is an attorney/lobbyist\, as well as a serial startup tech entrepreneur. As an attorney and lobbyist Marc has provided outside counsel services to a number of technology companies like Extenet Systems\, Inc. the nation’s largest installer of small cell distributed wireless infrastructure the topic of our LIMBA presentation. \nIn addition to his consulting work\, he serves as the Executive Director of the Business Incubator Association of New York State\, Inc.\, a nonprofit trade association dedicated to the growth and development of startup and incubator-based enterprises throughout the state. Marc has helped launch and finance several early stage companies across a variety of industries\, including biotechnology\, IT\, construction\, and real estate. A founding member of the Hamptons Angel Network and former Executive Director of the Long Island Angel Network\, Marc helped establish Accelerate Long Island\, and currently serves as Chairman and Founding CEO of two of their portfolio companies\, SynchroPET and Mattertraffic. SynchroPET has licensed patents from Brookhaven National Lab for a new way to build medical imaging. \nMarc also serves as the Executive Director of the Tesla Science Center\, a museum and science center that is opening next year at the historic site of the former lab of famed inventor Nikola Tesla\, located in Shoreham\, New York. Marc got involved years ago with other members of the local community in helping to preserve the site and has not dedicated more time to the effort utilizing his experience in the LI Start UP Ecosystem to assist the board in the planning and launch of the company. \nMarc has a history of public service on Long Island and in New York State. While still a law student\, he was appointed as the Downstate Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for the New York State Comptroller’s Office\, charged with ensuring that each level of government operated in accordance with state law. Marc was subsequently elected to the New York State Assembly in 2005 and served three terms representing the First Assembly District\, which included the Towns of Brookhaven\, Riverhead\, Southold\, and Shelter Island. Marc naturally gravitated toward policy areas that would help create an incentive for investments in startup enterprises in New York State\, serving as Chairman of the subcommittee on the emerging workforce as well as a member of the energy\, labor\, transportation\, local government\, agriculture\, and aging committees and the subcommittee on alternative energy. Marc received his B.A. from the State University at Albany\, and his J.D. from Touro College\, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center. \nEvent Sponsor – Extenet
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/the-future-of-wireless-on-long-island-changing-needs-and-evolving-technology-with-marc-alessi/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T160000
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CREATED:20221129T160923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T211435Z
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SUMMARY:LIMBA Holiday Celebration 2022 - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/limba-holiday-celebration-2022/
LOCATION:Windows on the Lake\, 235 Lake Shore Road\, Ronkonkoma\, NY\, 11779\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T100000
DTSTAMP:20260415T154936
CREATED:20221122T151221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T151221Z
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SUMMARY:Moving Suffolk County Forward With Dave Calone
DESCRIPTION:Dave Calone is an entrepreneur and investor as well as a former federal prosecutor. He is running for Suffolk County Executive in 2023 when Steve Bellone will leave office due to term limits. \nDave has helped start and build technology companies located throughout the United States. He is a co-inventor on 19 U.S. patents. One of the companies that he co-founded and led was recognized four times by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing private companies in the country. Dave created the Long Island Emerging Technologies Fund which helped launch and provide seed funding for ten early stage companies based on technology developed at the research institutions on Long Island. He also served as founding National Board Chair for Patriot Boot Camp\, a not for profit that helps veterans and active duty service members from around the country start businesses. In 2022\, he engineered the merger of PBC into DAV (Disabled American Veterans) where he is now Co-Chair of DAV’s National Veterans Entrepreneurship Council. \nMr. Calone has held a number of roles on Long Island including as Chair of the Suffolk County Planning Commission where he quarterbacked the creation of Suffolk County’s first Comprehensive Plan in nearly 40 years and he spearheaded the LI Unified Solar Permitting Initiative which has since been adopted as a model for permit streamlining across New York State and for which Suffolk County was awarded a National Association of Counties’ National Achievement Award. He served as Chair of Suffolk County’s Superstorm Sandy Review Task Force\, as co-founder of Suffolk County’s “Suffolk Forward” initiative to support small business recovery in the county during the COVID-19 pandemic\, and as Vice Chair of Accelerate LI\, a collaborative effort of Long Island’s research institutions. He is also a Senior Advisor to Long Island Minority Millennials\, an appointed member of the Long Island Manufacturing Task Force\, on the Executive Board of the United Way of Long Island\, on the board of the Community Development Corporation of LI\, on the board of the LI Angel Network\, on the board of Autism Communities\, and on the Dean’s Advisory Board for the Stony Brook University College of Business.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/moving-suffolk-county-forward-with-dave-calone/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T170000
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CREATED:20221101T155133Z
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SUMMARY:Steve Levy
DESCRIPTION:Presently an Executive Director of Common Sense Strategies\, co-publisher of the new newspaper\, LI Life and Politics\, and candidate for Governor of New York State\, Steve served\nas County Executive of Suffolk County from 2004 to 2011. As CEO of New York State’s largest suburban county—with a population of 1.5 million\, a workforce of over 10\,000\,\nand a budget of $2.7 billion—Steve was renowned as one of the nation’s leading fiscally conservative managers. His record of eight consecutive years of tax cuts and freezes was\nunsurpassed in New York State during his tenure. Under his leadership\, Suffolk saw a record investment in open space preservation and alternative energies\, an unprecedented\ncommitment to workforce housing\, the creation or preservation of over 15\,000 jobs through his economic development policies\, and an over twenty percent reduction in overall crime.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/steve-levy/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T100000
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CREATED:20221025T212717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T213652Z
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SUMMARY:The LIMBA Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Over the years\, we have had roundtable discussions to get insights\nfrom official policymakers on what they think would advance the\nquality of life on Long Island. At this roundtable meeting\, we want to\nhear from the members and Long Island residents. Please bring your\nideas and concerns to this meeting\, and be prepared to explain your\nthoughts and participate in the discussion.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/the-limba-roundtable/
LOCATION:Candlelight Diner\, 56 Veterans Memorial Hwy\, Commack\, NY\, 11725\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T100000
DTSTAMP:20260415T154936
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:20221006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T140000
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CREATED:20220719T153130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T141425Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday - East End Supervisors Luncheon at Southampton Inn
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion with Long Island’s East End Supervisors\nYvette Aguiar – Riverhead Scott Russell – Southold Jay Schneiderman – Southampton Gerry Siller – Shelter Island\nLong Island’s East End has experienced rapid changes over the past several years. Learn from the supervisors what their towns’ challenges are and their plans to balance growth and maintain quality of life.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/thursday-sept-8th-east-end-supervisors-luncheon-at-southampton-inn/
LOCATION:Southampton Inn\, 91 Hill Street\, Southampton\, NY\, 11968\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T100000
DTSTAMP:20260415T154936
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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220819T100000
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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:20260415T154936
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
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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:20260415T154936
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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SUMMARY:Virtual Meeting: Anti-Defamation League of NY/NJ Director\, Scott Richman
DESCRIPTION:Register for this zoom meeting:\nScott Richman serves as the Director for ADL’s largest regional office covering New York and New Jersey. He oversees the work of the region\, which includes incident response\, anti-bias education\, legislative initiatives\, educational programs\, fundraising and leadership development – all designed to fight antisemitism and combat hate in all its forms. This is reflected in his weekly national podcast called “From the Frontlines.” He is an experienced advocate dedicated to developing community partnerships and initiatives that provide justice\, equality and fair treatment for all. \nRichman comes to ADL from the American Jewish Committee (AJC) where he served as Regional Director for Westchester (NY) and Fairfield (CT) Counties. In that role\, he was responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of this top regional office dedicated to advocacy on key issues impacting the American Jewish community. \nHe came to AJC as an experienced Jewish professional\, having served for 10 years at the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) aiding the rebirth of Jewish life in the Former Soviet Union\, and three years as the founding Director of Dor Chadash\, a non-profit startup which engaged young professionals in the New York area. \nRichman was a practicing attorney and investment banker before becoming a Jewish professional. He worked at a firm specializing in international law and in public finance at Merrill Lynch. He received his undergraduate degree in finance from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School\, and he earned his law degree from Brooklyn Law School. Scott subsequently completed an executive certificate program at Columbia University’s Business School in nonprofit management. \nScott is married with two grown children and lives in Westchester County.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/virtual-meeting-anti-defamation-league-of-ny-nj-director-scott-richman/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meeting
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