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…

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,…

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…