Governor Andrew Cuomo has named former New York State Assemblyman Robert Sweeney\u00a0 to a four-year term on the Farmingdale College Council .<\/p>\n
“Farmingdale State College is an integral part of Long Island’s educational and economic structure,” says Mr. Sweeney.\u00a0 “With a diverse and growing student population, mostly from Long Island, the college’s ongoing success is critical to Long Island’s well-being. I look forward to working towards that goal with President Keen, incoming President John Nader and the Council.”<\/p>\n
Mr. Sweeney, a lifelong resident of the Town of Babylon district he represented, was one of the Assembly\u2019s most effective legislators. Areas in which he authored and helped pass legislation included health care; science and technology; economic development; transportation; and environmental conservation.<\/p>\n
His association with Farmingdale extends back to the creation of the Broad Hollow Bioscience Park, a collaborative effort between the college and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory that aids in the development and advancement of high-tech industries, and offers students the opportunity of internships. Broad Hollow now houses two tech start-ups as part of the state\u2019s Start-Up NY program.<\/p>\n
“I believe that Robert Sweeney will be a valuable asset as a Council member,\u201d says Patricia Hill Williams, chair of the College Council.\u00a0\u201cWe welcome his involvement and continued support of the College.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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