The James Zadroga Act, named in memory of the NYC detective, whose death was caused by exposure on 9/11, the 9/11 Health & Compensation Legislation and the World Trade Center Health Program are discussed by attorneys Christopher Baione and Vito R. Pitta.

Guests Vito R. Pitta and Tina Ward, Pitta Bishop & Del Giorno LLC discuss "lobbying" as government relations, advocacy, coalition building - educational work - to inform the public. Lobbying or consulting, fees, services, government regulations discussed.

Jocelyn Nager, Frank, Frank, Goldstein & Nager & Paul Neuman, Chief "Inspiration" Officer, Neuman's Kitchen-successful in business & in networking. Executive Association members, they describe networking, face-to-face meetings, how business is done today

Yearly, 60 million Americans get a check from Social Security, a robust program, known to most retirees. But, the public is NOT well informed of benefits to children, the disabled, spouses, and more, leaving $10 billion of missed support benefits.

The Cannabis Industry has generated $2 billion in sales! It's big business! Who wants to be in the cannabis industry? Everyone!! Is it coming to New York and New Jersey? It's already here: in New York for medical use; what about recreational use?

Topics discussed with Samir Taneja, MD-NYU Langone Health & NYU School of Medicine: Preventive Services Taskforce report on PSA testing, noting they are expected to reconsider their findings; the early use of MRI in diagnosis; new drugs, new treatments.

John Catsimatidis, head of the Red Apple Group, celebrating his 50th year in the supermarket industry, talks about the losses experienced by the supermarket business and the disastrous effects of internet shopping on retail. The business is changing!

William J. Pascrell, III, Princeton Public Affairs Group, discusses efforts to bring sports betting to New Jersey, arguing that "NJ wants sports betting," having approved an amendment in 2011, letting the legislature legalize betting on sporting events.

Discussing how the Tax Reform Act effects individuals & small businesses, tax experts agree: corporations get most of the benefits. Some traditional tax reductions are not acceptable; theater & dinner, sporting event & dinner-only dinner is acceptable!

Talking healthcare trends from NewYork-Presbyterian-Dr. Laura Forese, Ex. VP & COO and Daniel Barchi, Sr VP & CIO; from NYU Langone-Dr. Paul A. Testa, Chief Med Info Off & Diplomate in Clinical Informatics: Tele-Stroke/Tele-Med, technology imprint-& more.