Joy Behar To Present Award At LGBT Network Gala

Emmy Award-winning co-host of ABC’s The View, Joy Behar, will be a guest speaker at the LGBT Network’s Gala next month.

The event will take place on Wednesday, May 3 at the Crest Hollow Country Club on 8325 Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury starting at 6 p.m.

Behar is an outspoken LGBT advocate, often defending and speaking up for equal rights while interviewing politicians on The View, and she has won numerous awards for her outstanding friendship to the LGBT community.

She will be presenting the LGBT Network award to event honoree Robert Zimmerman, partner of Zimmerman/Edelson, Inc. and a prominent national voice for LGBT equality.

“I am honored [that] Joy is presenting me the award,” Zimmerman, who is also a Democratic National Committeeman, said.

“We are excited to have Ms. Behar present the award to Robert, who is so deserving of this recognition," LGBT Network CEO David Kilmnick said. "They both exemplify what is needed more than ever before – bold and strong voices, standingup against hate and for full equality.”

Proceeds from the “Copacabana” themed gala will go towards supporting the LGBT Network’s anti-bullying programs in Long Island schools and communities.

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