Andrew Cuomo was elected the 64th Attorney General of New York State on November 7, 2006.  As Attorney General, Cuomo is the highest ranking law enforcement officer for the State, responsible for representing New York and its residents in legal matters.  Cuomo has a long record of fighting for justice and championing for government reform.  Attorney Elkan Abramowitz will interview the Honorable Andrew Cuomo.

With JK Rowling’s Harry Potter series drawing unprecedented book sales and making readers of even the most unlikely of young people, will this literary enthusiasm be maintained? Our panel explored what’s next for writers – and young readers – in the 21st century. Photo of Sponsors Angela & Scott Jaggar with moderator Corinne Camarata of the Port Washington Public Library and panelists:

• Jane Breskin Zalben, author/illustrator of over 50 books, seven young adult books which includes her most recent publication, Leap, a novel and LIGHT, a picture book.
• Judith Caseley, author/illustrator of 38 children’s and young adult books
• Renee McGrath, Youth Services Manager of the Nassau Library System
• Andrea Cascardi, a literary agent who has also been an editor for Scholastic,
  Crown/Random House, and Hyperion

Moderated by retired music industry attorney, Michael Pollack, this panel explores the impact that ever- changing technology has on the music industry. Panelists include:

• Susan Butler, Senior Correspondent, Legal & Publishing, Billboard Magazine
• Neil J. Gillis, President S1 Songs America
• Ed Gold, Gold Business management
• Avery Lipman, Senior Vice President, Universal Republic Records
• Paul Robinson, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Warner Music Group
• Ari Sass, Co-Founder, Insound.com

Port Washington native Cullen Thomas graduated from college and was eager to satisfy his wanderlust by teaching English in South Korea.  Cullen would spend four years in the country: seven months teaching, then three-and-a-half years in prison.  Brother One Cell is his memoir of that time - the harrowing and powerful story of a young American learning hard lessons in strange prisons on the other side of the world.  "Brother One Cell is...an offbeat coming-of-age story...Told simply, and with extraordinary good humor."   --- William Grimes, The New York Times.