Nassau Community College Hosts New York State Legislative Breakfast

February, 13, 2025 Garden City, NY
Nassau Community College (NCC) hosted its annual Legislative Breakfast on Friday, Feb. 7, with State elected officials and staff members who represent legislative district’s in Nassau County, including members of the Assembly, Senate, and Governor’s Office.
NCC Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Maria Conzatti and other college leaders met with state elected officials to discuss the need for increased state funding for community colleges. The event, held on the NCC campus, featured remarks from college leadership, students, administrators, and elected officials.

Speakers included Dr. Conzatti; Dr. Jorge L. Gardyn, Chair of the NCC Board of Trustees; Dr. Jerry Kornbluth, Vice President of Community and Government Relations at NCC; and Jessialy Avilez, President of the NCC Student Government Association (SGA).

Photo 1: Assemblyman Ed Ra, from left, State Senator Siela Bynoe, NCC Board of Trustees Chairman Dr. Jorge L. Gardyn, NCC Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Maria Conzatti, State Senator Jack Martins, State Senator Steve Rhoads, and State Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick.

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About Nassau Community College
Nassau Community College, a campus of the State University of New York, provides a comprehensive public college experience designed to prepare students to start, and continue, their successful journeys through higher education. Serving 14,000 full-time, part-time and continuing education students, NCC awards 67 associate degrees and 25 certificates. Through on-campus and online offerings, the college educates local and international students, and boasts 168,000 alumni. Situated on 225 acres in Garden City, Long Island, the college grounds reside in historic Nassau County, one of the most desirable locations to live in the United States and an epicenter for business and careers. Since 1959, NCC has earned a nationwide reputation for academic excellence and ease of transferability to four-year schools. 

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