Farmingdale State College Hosts Annual Legislative Breakfast

Event sees record attendance with over 100 business and community leaders

Feb. 1, 2026 at 6:23pm

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On January 30, 2026, Farmingdale State College (FSC) President Robert S. Prezant hosted the college's annual legislative breakfast, offering an inspiring look at FSC's growth, community impact, and strategic priorities for the year. The event featured remarks from New York State Senator Monica Martinez, Assemblymembers Steve Stern and Kwani O'Pharrow, as well as multiple FSC students, and saw record attendance with over 100 business and community leaders from across the region.

Why it matters

The annual legislative breakfast is an important event that brings together government officials, industry leaders, educators, and community members to discuss the state of affairs and what's happening on Long Island. It reflects the strong ties between FSC and the local community and showcases the college's role as a driver of economic and social progress in the region.

The details

The 2026 legislative breakfast took place in the Campus Center Ballroom at Farmingdale State College. In addition to the remarks from elected officials and students, the event featured networking opportunities for the attendees, who represented a diverse array of sectors including business, education, social services, and more.

  • The legislative breakfast was held on Friday, January 30, 2026.
  • This was the annual event hosted by Farmingdale State College.

The players

Robert S. Prezant

President of Farmingdale State College, who hosted the annual legislative breakfast.

Monica Martinez

New York State Senator who spoke at the event.

Steve Stern

New York State Assemblymember who spoke at the event.

Kwani O'Pharrow

New York State Assemblymember who spoke at the event.

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What they’re saying

“What a great reflection of the community to see so many of you here and the power of Long Island.”

— Robert S. Prezant, President, Farmingdale State College (farmingdale.edu)

“This is one of the events, and I know my colleagues agree, that I really look forward to every year. It's an opportunity to say hello to good friends. And, as Dr. Prezant said, if you want to get a feel, not just for what the state of affairs are, and, what we do, but what's going on on Long Island?”

— Steve Stern, New York State Assemblymember (farmingdale.edu)

The takeaway

The annual legislative breakfast at Farmingdale State College serves as an important forum for government officials, industry leaders, educators, and community members to come together and discuss the pressing issues and opportunities facing Long Island. The strong turnout and diverse representation at the 2026 event underscores the college's deep ties to the local community and its role as a catalyst for economic and social progress in the region.