About Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s, Mr. Kennedy was named one of Time magazine’s “Heroes for the Planet” for his success helping Riverkeeper lead the fight to restore the Hudson River. Mr. Kennedy serves as Chief Prosecuting Attorney for the Hudson Riverkeeper and President of Waterkeeper Alliance. He is also a Clinical Professor and Supervising Attorney at […]
About Tom Dinapoli Tom Dinapoli, New York State Comptroller is a Democrat – is the 54th Comptroller of the state of New York. He is a former state assemblyman in New York – who was appointed as New York State Comptroller on February 7 – 2007. He’s been making government more accountable and transparent to the people for more than […]
About Tony Danza Tony Danza is an actor and former professional boxer. He is best known for starring on the TV series Taxi and Who’s the Boss?, for which he was nominated for an Emmy Award and four Golden Globe Awards. For his contribution to the television industry, Danza was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame […]
About Michael Miller Michael Miller is the Executive Vice President and CEO of JCRC-NY since October 1986. Mr. Miller is in charge of the annual Israeli Day parade one of the largest parade’s in New York. JCRC-NY, is funded by the UJA-Federation of New York, is the central coordinating body and unified voice for more than 60 major civic, communal, […]
About Dov Hikind Assemblyman Dov Hikind has served the 48th Assembly District for more than three decades as an outspoken advocate for his constituency, battling discrimination, anti-Semitism, Holocaust denial, and human rights violations. Elected in 1982, Mr. Hikind honorably serves the residents of Borough Park and Midwood. For the last 32 years, he has committed himself to addressing the immediate […]
About John Negroponte Ambassador John Negroponte is an American diplomat of Greek ancestry. He has been Vice Chairman of McLarty Associates, a strategic consulting firm, since 2009. He is Chairman Emeritus of the Council of the Americas/Americas Society as well as Co-Chair of the US-Philippines Society. He is a member of the Secretary of State’s Foreign Affairs Policy Board. Prior […]
About Shawn Henry Shawn Henry is the president of CrowdStrike Services and CSO and a retiredexecutive assistant director of the FBI. Henry, who served in three FBI field offices and at the bureau’s headquarters, is credited with boosting the FBI’s computer crime and cybersecurity investigative capabilities. He oversaw computer crime investigations spanning the globe, including denial-of-service attacks, bank and corporate […]
About Dr. Phil Stieg Dr. Phil Stieg, head of neurosurgery and chair of Weill Cornell Medicine Brain and Spine Center. He is a world-renowned neurosurgeon with expertise in cerebrovascular disorders and skull base surgery. He is the Chairman and founder of the Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center, the leading neuroscience patient care center in New York City. In 2010 Dr. […]
About Charles E. Schmidt Charles E. Schmidt is the National Commander of The American Legion. Charles E. Schmidt was elected national commander of the 2.2 million-member American Legion in 2016 during the 98th national convention of America’s largest veterans organization. Schmidt enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1965 and served on active duty until his retirement in 1993. While […]
About Alfonse D’Amato Senator Alfonse D’Amato served as United States Senator from New York from 1981 to 1999. He is a Republican. Senator D’Amato had a distinguished 18-year career in the U.S. Senate – served as chairman of the Senate Banking Committee – was a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee – specializing in defense and transportation issues – and […]
About Raymond Aalbue Raymond Aalbue Chairman, Brooklyn’s 150th Memorial Day Parade. The Nation’s oldest continuous Memorial Day Parade. The parade starts at 11:00 AM Monday, May 29, 2017, Bay Ridge. Begins along Third Avenue from 78th Street to Marine Avenue to Fourth Avenue then to 101st Street at John Paul Jones Park. Marching bands, bagpipe bands, 8 floats, veterans […]
About Michael J. Palladino Michael J. Palladino is the President of the Detectives’ Endowment Association – Inc. (DEA) – first elected in 2004. He spearheads contract negotiations and all dealings with the City – Chairs the union’s Health Benefits Funds – as well as Chairs the Trustees of the DEA’s Annuity Fund. He is also a Trustee of the $33-billion […]
About Paul Massey Paul Massey is a candidate for Mayor of New York in the November 2017 election. Paul built a successful real estate business with operations in every neighborhood in New York City’s five boroughs. He launched Massey Knakal Realty services in 1988, with the company eventually employing hundreds of people and responsible for one-third of all building sales in […]
About Timothy P. Murphy Timothy P. Murphy is the former Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Murphy joined the FBI in September 1988. He has formerly served in FBI field posts in cities such as Newark, Tampa, Washington, DC, and Cincinnati along with several post at FBI Headquarters. Murphy has investigative experience in a number of matters including […]
About Mack McLarty Mack McLarty – is Chairman of McLarty Associates – which he co-founded in 1998 following a distinguished record of business leadership and public service – including various roles advising three US Presidents: Bill Clinton – George H. W. Bush – and Jimmy Carter. Mr. McLarty is also Chairman of the McLarty Companies – a fourth-generation family transportation […]
About Richard Gelfond Richard Gelfond is chief executive officer of IMAX Corporation, one of the world’s leading entertainment technology companies. Under his leadership, IMAX has evolved from a niche purveyor of nature and science documentaries to a Hollywood movie force — both as a high-tech exhibitor and a creative partner in the movie-making process. IMAX has more than 1,226 theaters […]
About Kerry Kennedy Kerry Kennedy is human rights activist and writer. She is the seventh of the eleven children of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Skakel Kennedy. She was known as Kerry Kennedy Cuomo from 1991 until 2003. She is the president of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Foundation. Since 1981 – Kennedy has worked as a human rights activist […]
About Dr. Elizabeth H. Prodromou Dr. Elizabeth H. Prodromou is Visiting Associate Professor of Conflict Resolution at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. She is a Senior Fellow in National Security and International Policy at the Center for American Progress (Washington, DC) and a non-resident Fellow at The Hedayah International Center of Excellence for Countering Violent […]
About Rita Cosby Rita Cosby is one of the most recognized and respected broadcasters in America. She is a renowned Emmy-winning TV host, veteran correspondent and multiple best selling author, who anchored highly rated primetime shows on Fox News Channel and MSNBC. She is currently a special correspondent for the top-rated CBS syndicated newsmagazine, Inside Edition, does frequent hosting and […]
About Tony Lo Bianco Tony Lo Bianco is an intentional star of stage and screen. He was born in Brooklyn – New York – the son of a housewife mother and a taxi driver father. He is known for his tough guy roles in the cult films The Honeymoon Killers – God Told Me To – and The French Connection. […]
About Nicole Malliotakis Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis – is an announced candidate for Mayor of New York, 2017. She is a Republican and was elected to the New York State Assembly on in 2010. Her district includes all of Staten Island and a large portion of Brooklyn. Assemblywoman Malliotakis was recently named the State Chairman for the Marco Rubio Presidential campaign. […]
About Steven Bellone County Executive Steven 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 – represents more than 1.5 million residents. He has focused his efforts on saving taxpayer dollars through Government Reform – […]
About Ed Mullins Ed Mullins – President Sergeants Benevolent Association – has been a member of the New York City Police Department since January 1982. On July 1 – 2002 – he was elected President of the Sergeants Benevolent Association by an overwhelming majority of its members. As President of the SBA – one of New York City’s most visible […]
About Paul Ryan Congressman Paul Ryan is the speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. He is acclaimed for passing the Houses version of the health care bill two weeks ago. Now serving his ninth term in the House – he represents Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. In 1992 – Paul moved to Washington – D.C. – was an aide to […]
About James K. Kallstrom James K. Kallstrom is a former assistant FBI director. He led the investigation into the 1996 explosion of TWA Flight 800. He was a supervising agent in the New York investigation of the Cosa Nostra criminal network that resulted in the Mafia Commission Trial of 1985–1986. Kallstrom worked for 27 years at the FBI and has […]
About Nicholas Roy Professor Nicholas Roy is a Professor in the Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a member of the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) at MIT. His research interests include autonomous systems, micro air vehicles, mobile robotics, human-computer interaction, decision-making under uncertainty and machine learning. He received his Ph. D. […]
About Stephen Payne Stephen Payne is vice president of corporate communications for Feld Entertainment Inc., which owns Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. He is the spokesperson for the circus. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus announced on Saturday night that after 146 years of performances, it was folding its big tent forever. The closing will affect about […]
About Peter King Congressman Peter King – a Republican – is serving his thirteenth term in the U.S. House of Representatives – last reelected in 2016 with 68.5% of the vote – – the highest margin of any Congressional candidate on Long Island. Congressman King is a leading authority on terrorism and cyber security. Congressman King is a member of […]
About Ruben Diaz Jr. Ruben Diaz Jr. first entered public office as a member of the New York State Assembly in 1997 – and is currently serving his second full term as Bronx Borough President – having been reelected in November 2013 with more than 89 percent of the vote. The Bronx has seen over $7 billion in new development […]
About Robert Astorino Robert Astorino is the Republican Westchester County Executive. Astorino was elected to office in 2009 and re-elected in 2013 with bipartisan support winning by a 13-point margin. Astorino has frozen or cut the county tax levy every year since his election, reduced overall spending, maintained the highest credit rating among counties in New York, attracted new businesses […]
