Former Vice President Mike Pence visits Long Island

Former Vice President Mike Pence speaking with Matt Cohen, Long Island Association president and CEO. // Photo by Dorcas Umaru/WRHU and The Long Island Advocate

By Dorcas Umaru

On Oct. 29, one week before the election, Former Vice President Mike Pence came to Woodbury to attend the Long Island Association Fall Luncheon.


The event took place at the Crest Hollow Country Club. At the talk, Pence engaged in a discussion moderated by the LIA president and CEO, Matt Cohen. Among the topics were Pence’s government experience, the economy, international relations, and the 2024 election.

Attendees, including industry leaders, emphasized the importance of bipartisanship and the active participation of younger generations in local and national voting. Take a listen to WRHU reporter Dorcas Umaru’s report here:



WRHU reporters Dorcas Umaru and Jack Ferretti pictured with former Vice President Mike Pence. // Photo Dorcas Umaru// Long Island Advocate