About Us
Drug Free Long Island Board would like to thank our community for all the support throughout our 11+ years!
It is through the support of TOB Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Commissioner of Parks Joe Pinto, Senator John Brooks, Legislator James Kennedy, Legislator Rose Walker, Legislator Laura Schaeffer, Legislator Spencer, Legislator Josh Lafarzan, Assemblyman Michael Durso, TOH Supervisor Chad Lupinacci and LICADD that our organization can work with our communities - we are truly blessed to have their support.
We look forward to the future years ahead partnering with LICADD, Thomas’ Hope, LIPRC, Massapequa Chamber, Lions Club, LICAB and other organization - uniting Communities and removing the stigma of this epidemic to give the support needed for so many families throughout Long Island.
We are actively seeking additional like-minded coalitions and community-based organizations to partner with Drug Free Long Island to help strengthen our vision and mission.
Uniting our Communities to fight for a
DRUG FREE LONG ISLAND
Who We Are
Board of Directors
Chairman - Janice Talento bio
Vice Chair - Bob Thompson bio
Board Secretary - Glenn Kearney bio
Board Member - Stacey Roy
Board Member - Karen Conkling
Executive Board
President - Joseph Spinosa bio
Vice President - Carol Gordon bio
Treasurer - Stacey Roy - bio
Secretary - Peggy O'Connell bio
Advisory Board
Linda Alagna, John Budnick, Michael Venditto, Michael Reid, Assemblyman Michael Durso, Commissioner of Parks Joseph Pinto, Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Supervisor Chad Lupinacci, Senator John Brooks, Legislator James Kennedy, Mark Marazzo, Kristian Hernandez, April Proprillo, Don Dilillo, Barry Zaks, Natasha Vaughn, Gail Feldman, Father Derasmo, John Conkling
Junior League Board
Comprised of 6th–12th grade students in districts throughout Long Island
Sector Board
Youth
Alana Bonilla – Drug Free Long Island Jr. League
Parent
Linda Alagna - Local community member
Business
Don Dilillo – Donny Greens
Media
Pam Robinson - Huntington Paper
School
April Proprillo - Asst. Superintendent S. Huntington
Youth Serving Organization
Open
Law Enforcement
Wendy Wostenstauff - SCPD
Religious
Father Derasmo – Pastor St. James
Civic/Volunteer
Jeff Stone – Lt. Governer N. Central Kiwanis
Healthcare Professional
Barry Zaks - Huntington Drug & Alcohol
State/Local Government
Town of Huntington Supervisor – Chad Lupinacci
Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor – Joseph Saladino
Other
Steve Chassman – Director LICADD
Uniting Communities to Strengthen Awareness, advocacy and education to combat substance abuse throughout Long Island.
Our Mission
To advance through public awareness, education, empowerment and advocacy the transformation of Long Island into DRUG FREE environments for the general safety, health and welfare of our children and all the members of our communities.
Our Vision
Through the collaborative volunteer efforts of board members, volunteers and students in conjunction with local educators, law enforcement and numerous agencies, aim to rid Long Island of heroin, other illegal drugs and drug dealers.
Drug Free Long Island supports local legislators, advocating for laws that will protect our children and keep them safe.
We Need Your Support Today!