Womens Diversity Network Summit
Sands was a proud sponsor of The Women’s Diversity Network (WDN) Diversity Summit. More than 200 attendees gathered on Saturday, April 20th at Nassau Community College for a day of powerful workshops, diverse entertainment, cultural food, and networking. WDN connects and mobilizes women and gender-expansive people of different backgrounds to create positive change through unity and collective work.
Long Island Federation of Labor-AFL-CIO’s Annual Dinner
On April 24, 2024 Sands New York served as the event sponsor for the Long Island Federation of Labor-AFL-CIO’s Annual Reception for the second year in a row. Honorees included U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East Vice President William Kee, and Long Island Contractors’ Association Executive Director Marc Herbst – with a special guest appearance by United States Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. This annual occasion celebrates the organized union movement, elected leaders, as well as community and industry partners on Long Island.
John Durso, President of the Long Island Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO said, “The Sands team has been true to their word, working collaboratively as a partner with the union movement on Long Island – and we look forward to making positive transformational change together with their integrated resort proposal as an economic center piece of Nassau County and all of Long Island.”
United Way youth development program pictured with Sands Senior VP, Governor David Paterson at Long Island Federation of Labor-AFL-CIO’s Annual Dinner
Two of the Long Island Federation of Labor-AFL-CIO Honorees, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Vice President at 1199SEIU William Kee, with Sands Senior VP, Governor David Paterson
HIA-LI Pre-Trade Show Networking Event
Tracey Edwards and the Sands New York team joined the HIA-LI Pre-Trade Show Networking Event. The Trade Show, scheduled for Thursday, May 23, from 9am to 3pm, will be held at the Suffolk Federal Credit Union Arena at Suffolk County Community College’s Grant Campus in Brentwood. Marking its second consecutive year as the Title Sponsor, Sands New York’s continued partnership underscores its commitment to fostering local business growth and economic development. To register for the event or to learn more visit https://www.hia-li.org/trade-show/.
Old Westbury Foundation Gala
The Sands New York team joined the Old Westbury College Foundation’s 2024 Own Your Future Gala. The Gala celebrates the accomplishments of the institution, its students, faculty and staff, while bringing together business and industry leaders from across Long Island and New York City to celebrate dedicated community leaders. Proceeds from the event support the ongoing work of the premier institution, SUNY Old Westbury.
Sands Senior Vice President, Governor David Paterson joins SUNY Old Westbury Students at the Old Westbury College Foundation’s 2024 Own Your Future Gala