Get ready for an unforgettable evening of inspiration, networking, and celebration as Schneps Media hosts the 20th Annual Long Island Press Power List on June 25 at the elegant Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury.
This prestigious event honors the region’s most influential leaders across business, government, healthcare, education, and philanthropy, recognizing their outstanding commitment and impact on the Long Island community.
“We are delighted to honor Power List Icons, honorees and Power List Rising at this year’s event,” said Victoria Schneps, Schneps Media President. “2025 marks a very special Power List, as we celebrate 20 years.”
Schneps Media, the publisher of the Long Island Press, Dan’s Papers, and dozens of other newspapers, organizes this annual event to bring together leaders from various sectors, including healthcare, education, business, and nonprofit organizations. The Power List serves as a platform to acknowledge and celebrate those who drive positive change and innovation within the community.
The evening kicks off at 5 p.m. with the exclusive VIP Power Hour, where honorees will receive their official Schneps Media Star Networking pins and have the opportunity to connect with fellow changemakers and sponsors over drinks and hors d’oeuvres. At 6 p.m., doors open for all guests to mingle, enjoy delicious fare, and celebrate the accomplishments of the honorees.
The highlight of the night begins at 7:30 p.m. with a high-energy award ceremony led by Schneps Media President and CEO Victoria Schneps, where each honoree will be formally recognized for their contributions to Long Island. The evening concludes with a raffle at 8:45 p.m., with 100% of the proceeds benefiting The Sophia Valsamos Foundation, supporting youth mental health initiatives.
Don’t miss this opportunity to honor and connect with Long Island’s most powerful and inspiring leaders. For tickets, sponsorships, or to nominate someone for future recognition, visit the Power List.
The Power List honorees:
ICON: Leonard Achan, LiveOnNY
ICON: Donald R. Boomgaarden, Ph.D., President, St. Joseph’s University
Steve Bandrowczak, CEO, Xerox
Lisa Burch, CEO, EPIC Family of Human Service Agencies
Scott Burman, President, Burman RE
ICON: Randell M. Bynum, CEO, Girl Scouts of Nassau County
Sammy Chu, CEO, Edgewise Energy
ICON: Kimberly R. Cline, President, Long Island University
Benjamin Coggiano, President/CEO, Walter F. Cameron Advertising
ICON: Matt Cohen, President/CEO, Long Island Association
ICON: Allan H. Cohen, Office Managing Partner, Nixon Peabody LLP
Fuquan Collins, Vice President/Chief Diversity Officer, Turner Construction Co.
ICON: Dr. Maria P. Conzatti, Chief Administrative Officer, Nassau Community College
ICON: Karen M. Curley, M.P.A., Territory Vice President – Northeast, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Daniel Dern, Recruiting and Onboarding Manager, RISE Life Services
Robert W. Doyle, Jr., Principal, Lewis Johs Avallones Aviles, LLP
ICON: Michael Faltischek, Founding Partner, Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C.
ICON: Ronald Fatoullah, Partner, Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breistone, LLP
Frank Faulkner, Director/Senior Vice President, Capital One
RISING: Stephanie Fehringer, Director of New Business Development, Walter F. Cameron Advertising
ICON: Howard Fensterman, Managing Partner, Abrams, Fensterman, LLP
Henry Galasso, Founder/President, East Coast Business Brokers
Cheri Giglia, Founder/Managing Director, Supporting Strategies – North Shore Long Island
ICON: Ron Gold, President/CEO, Marketing Works
ICON: Stephen T. Greenberg, Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon, Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology
Corinne Hammons, President/CEO, Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York
ICON: Katherine Heaviside, President, Epoch 5 Public Relations
Kelley Coughlan Heck, Executive Vice President/Partner, TRITEC Real Estate Company
Helen Hsieh, MD, FACOG, Founder/Medical Director, Vibrance 360 Wellness & Aesthetics
Fenella Kim, Vistage Chair/Trusted Leadership Advisor/Mentor, Leader Transcend LLC
ICON: Evan Krinick, Managing Partner, Rivkin Radler LLP
ICON: Dr. James Lentini, President, Molloy University
ICON: Gary Lewi, Managing Director, Rubenstein Strategic Communications
ICON: Rick Lewis, CEO, Mid-Island YJCC and Suffolk YJCC
Joshua Liebman, Managing Partner, Rosenberg Calica Birney Liebman & Ross LLP
ICON: Seymour Liebman, Executive Vice President/Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel/Senior Managing Executive Officer, Canon U.S.A Inc.; Canon Inc.
ICON: Alex Lipsky, President, Lipsky Construction
Amy Silva Magalhaes, Chief Operating Officer, The Bristal Assisted Living
ICON: Anthony Manetta, Founder/CEO, Standard Advisors Group, Inc.
Jack M. Martins, Co-Leader of the Real Estate Developers Team, Harris Beach Murtha
Neela Mukherjee Lockel, MSW, MPA, EAC Network
Domenique Camacho Moran, Partner, Farrell Fritz
Kevin O’Connor, Market President for Long Island, Valley National Bank
Frank R. Palma, General Manager, Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages
Alan Petrilli, Managing Director/Long Island Region Manager/Apparel Industry Executive, J.P. Morgan
Danny Pisani, Vice President/Sales Manager, Contour Mortgage Corporation
Lou Pizzileo, Partner, SEC & Capital Markets Services Leader, Grassi
ICON: Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds, President/CEO, Family and Children’s Association (FCA)
Norman O. Rijo, CEO, Norco Construction, Inc.
ICON: Dr. Christine M. Riordan, President, Adelphi University
ICON: Michael N. Rosenblut, President/CEO, Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation
ICON: Megan C. Ryan, Esq., President/CEO, NuHealth/NUMC and A Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility
ICON: Joe Salamone, Executive Director, Long Island Coalition Against Bullying
ICON: Dr. Timothy E. Sams, President, SUNY Old Westbury
Brian Scheidel, Regional Vice President, TD Bank, N.A.
ICON: Michael Serao, Executive Vice President/Chief Administrative Officer, First Central Savings Bank
ICON: Tammy Severino, President/CEO, Girl Scouts of Suffolk County
ICON: Todd Shapiro, President/CEO, Todd Shapiro Associates Public Relations
ICON: Lloyd Singer, Senior Vice President, Epoch 5 Public Relations
ICON: Morgan Taylor, Vice President of Business Operations, BSE Global
ICON: Chris Vaccaro, President/Executive Director, Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame / Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island
POWER COUPLE: Chris Valsamos, Founder/Board Director, The Sophia Valsamos Foundation
POWER COUPLE: Gina Valsamos, Founder/Board Director, The Sophia Valsamos Foundation
Lauren Vlachos, M.S., CFRE, Executive Director, Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center
Eric Wiggins, CEO, Didit Marketing
Sharon Wyman, Chief Operating Officer, Discover Long Island
ICON: Butch Yamali, CEO/Founder, The Dover Group
Check out last year’s honorees!
