Suffolk County Water Authority Chairman, Patrick Halpin
Courtyard Marriott 5000 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma, NY, United StatesThe Suffolk County Water Authority is an independent public-benefit corporation operating under the authority of the Public Authorities Law of the State of New York. Serving approximately 1.2 million Suffolk County residents, the Authority, which was began operations in 1951, operates without taxing power on a not-for-profit basis. The Authority is one of the largest…
Robert Piechota, Branch Manager, Small Business Administration
Courtyard Marriott 5000 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma, NY, United StatesThe U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has appointed Long Island native Robert Piechota as the Branch Manager of its Hauppauge, Long Island Office that serves both Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Piechota joins the SBA after six years directing the New York City College of Technology Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Brooklyn. Piechota also previously…
Assemblyman Steve Englebright – Is Our Environmental House in Order?
Courtyard Marriott 5000 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma, NY, United StatesIn the early 1980s, Steve Englebright helped lead the effort to preserve the Long Island Pine Barrens and is credited with articulating the connection between the preservation of the Pine Barrens ecosystem and protection of the sole source aquifer which it overlays as a public health imperative to safeguard the drinking water of 1.5 million…
Marc Herbst – Executive Director of the Long Island Contractors’ Association, Inc.
Courtyard Marriott 5000 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma, NY, United StatesMarc Herbst is the Executive Director of the Long Island Contractors' Association, Inc. (LICA), a nationally regarded advocacy organization that seeks increased funding of our region’s infrastructure. As the association's chief executive officer he is responsible for the daily administration of programs and services offered to LICA’s more than 150 member firms that create thousands…
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone
Courtyard Marriott 5000 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma, NY, United StatesSteven Bellone was sworn into office as Suffolk County Executive on January 1, 2012. He is the 8th County Executive in County history. He previously served as Babylon Town Supervisor from 2001-2011. County Executive Bellone, who represents more than 1.5 million residents, has focused his efforts on saving taxpayer dollars through Government Reform, boosting Economic…
Dr. Donald R. Boomgaarden, PhD – President, St. Joseph’s College
Courtyard Marriott 5000 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma, NY, United StatesDonald R. Boomgaarden, Ph.D., the eighth president of St. Joseph’s College of New York, most recently served as the provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at the University of Scranton in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Before arriving at Scranton, he was the dean of the College of Music and Fine Arts and David P. Swanzy…
Suffolk County District Attorney Tim Sini
Courtyard Marriott 5000 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma, NY, United StatesTimothy D. Sini was elected as the Suffolk County District Attorney on November 7, 2017 and assumed office on January 1, 2018. District Attorney Sini immediately began a comprehensive review of the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office with the objectives of creating a culture of excellence, professionalism and ethical conduct, while launching cutting edge, 21st…
Lawrence Levy – Executive Dean, Hofstra University National Center for Suburban Studies
Courtyard Marriott 5000 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma, NY, United StatesLawrence Levy, executive dean of the National Center for Suburban Studies, has been appointed as Hofstra’s new Vice President for Economic Development and Professional Studies, President Stuart Rabinowitz announced. Levy will continue in his role as executive dean of the suburban studies center, in addition to taking on what has been called Continuing Education at…
POSTPONED! Roundtable – East End Supervisors and Mayors Association
Southampton Inn 91 Hill Street, Southampton, NY, United StatesThis event will be held at the Southampton Inn. Sponsored by:
LIRR President Philip Eng – Progress on third track and other issues
Phil Eng is the President of the MTA Long Island Rail Road, the largest commuter railroad in the nation serving over 89 million rides a year. Phil initiated the railroad's Forward program – a set of strategic initiatives aimed at improving service reliability and enhancing the customer experience. Under Phil’s leadership, Long Island Rail Road is delivering an…