Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame 2026 at Cradle of Aviation Museum

From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (ann-parry.com)
June 13, 2026 – POST IN PROGRESS –

14th Annual Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame luncheon

Guests lunch in CAM’s vast atrium:

“Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame Luncheon 2026

Garden City, New York, U.S. June 8, 2026. A Blue Angels Grumman F-11A Tiger supersonic fighter is suspended from the ceiling above guests in the 4-story, glass-walled atrium where the Cradle of Aviation Museum’s 14th Annual Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame Luncheon is held. (© 2026 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com) [digital color, contrast effects]

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Inductees & members of CAM’s Board:

Garden City, New York, U.S. June 8, 2026. Speaking on stage, Dr. JEFFREY HOFFMAN, a former NASA astronaut, is one of three 2026 inductees into the Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame at its 14th annual luncheon at the Cradle of Aviation Museum. (© 2026 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Inductee Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman:

Garden City, New York, U.S. June 8, 2026. L-R, JOSHUA STOFF, Curator of Cradle of Aviation Museum; inductee Dr. JEFFREY HOFFMAN, former NASA astronaut; and ANNE SHYBUNKO-MOORE, Chair of CAM Board of Directors & CEO and Owner of GSE Dynamics Inc, pose for photo at the Cradle of Aviation Museum’s 14th Annual Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame Luncheon. Hoffman and Shybunko-Moore were holding an illustration depicting him during his NASA years. (© 2026 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Inductee Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman:

Garden City, New York, U.S. June 8, 2026. Dr. JEFFREY HOFFMAN, a former NASA astronaut, is a 2026 inductee into the Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame at its 14th annual luncheon at the Cradle of Aviation Museum. (© 2026 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Representing inductee Lt. Quentin Roosevelt:

Garden City, New York, U.S. June 8, 2026. L-R, JOSHUA STOFF, Curator of Cradle of Aviation Museum; ANDREW ROOSEVELT, representing the family of inductee Lt. Quentin Roosevelt; and ANNE SHYBUNKO-MOORE, Chair of CAM Board of Directors & CEO and Owner of GSE Dynamics Inc, pose for photo at the Cradle of Aviation Museum’s 14th Annual Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame Luncheon. Roosevelt and Shybunko-Moore were holding an illustration of Lt. Quentin Roosevelt. (© 2026 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Representing inductee Lt. Quentin Roosevelt:

Garden City, New York, U.S. June 8, 2026. L-R, Deputy Commander BILL BROCHU, of cadet Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Squadron 288; ANDREW ROOSEVELT; and ANDY PARTON, President of Cradle of Aviation Museum, are at the 14th Annual Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame Luncheon, at CAM. Buchner had just presented a 288 Challenge Coin and a squadron patch to Roosevelt, who represented the Roosevelt family. Lt. Quentin Roosevelt was an inductee. (© 2026 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Representing inductee Lt. Quentin Roosevelt:

Garden City, New York, U.S. June 8, 2026. L-R, ANDY PARTON, President of Cradle of Aviation Museum; ANDREW ROOSEVELT, holding framed illustration of Lt. Quentin Roosevelt; Deputy Commander BILL BROCHU, of cadet Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Squadron 288; and cadet Lt. DAVID WALSH, also of Squadron 288, pose for photo at the 14th Annual Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame Luncheon, at CAM. (© 2026 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Cadet Civil Air Patrol Squadron 288 Challenge Coin & Squadron Patch:

Garden City, New York, U.S. June 8, 2026. The cadet Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Squadron 288 presents a 288 Challenge Coin and a squadron patch to Andrew Roosevelt, who represented the inductee Lt. Quentin Roosevelt’s family; CAM President Andy Parton; inductee Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman; and others, at the 14th Annual Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame Luncheon, at CAM. (© 2026 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Why

• FEATURE PHOTO (at top of post): Garden City, New York, U.S. June 8, 2026. L-R, Deputy Commander BILL BROCHU, of cadet Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Squadron 288; ANDREW ROOSEVELT; and ANDY PARTON, President of Cradle of Aviation Museum, are at the 14th Annual Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame Luncheon, at CAM. Buchner was presenting a 288 Challenge Coin to Roosevelt, who represented the Roosevelt family. (© 2026 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

2026 Long Island Air & Space Luncheon: my Photo Gallery

Cradle of Aviation Museum: cradleofaviation.org

Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron: ny288.cap.gov

Lt. Quentin Roosevelt: westernfrontassociation.com/remembered-on-this-day/july/14-july-1918-flight-lieut-quentin-roosevelt

Igor Sikorsky: sikorskyarchives.com

Jeffrey Hoffman:

• NASA Johnson Space Center Oral Histories Transcripts: 4/2/2009 – 11/3/2009 – 11/11/2009 – 11/17/2010

• MIT – Jeff Hoffman: xprize.org/people/jeff-hoffman

• “Space Torah” children’s book: amazon.com/Space-Torah-Astronaut-Jeffrey-Hoffmans/dp/1951365194

• “Space Torah” documentary: spacetorahproject.com

• Biographical Data: nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/hoffman_jeffrey.pdf

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Postcards from the Centrist – Rep. Tom Suozzi

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From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (ann-parry.com)
May 30, 2026

Postcard Party for Congressman Tom Suozzi at Nassau Women’s Democratic Caucus meeting

When you’re actively involved in elections – regardless of the political party you may support, and whether you’re a candidate, volunteer… or photographer covering them – you know activities gear up as primaries approach.

The Nassau Women’s Democratic Caucus recently reached another milestone on its long journey to New York Election Day 2026 by having its first Postcard Party.

On May 27, all tables in Nassau County HQ meeting room were filled with volunteers addressing and personalizing postcards urging Democratic Primary voters to re-elect Rep. TOM SUOZZI of Congressional District 3.

Garden City, New York, U.S. May 27, 2026. Standing at left rear in suit, GRAHAM MUSYNSKE, Democratic candidate for Nassau County Legislature, District 18, is talking with Nassau Women’s Democratic Caucus leader DOLORES SEDACCA; seated at back, in B&W dress, writing on postcards, is KIM KEISERMAN, candidate for NYS Assembly, District 16; and standing at right in suit, & talking with volunteers, is JARED BEHR, Democratic candidate for Nassau County Legislature, District 16, visit during the NWDC’s Postcard Party for Congressman Tom Suozzi. (© 2026 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Several area candidates stopped by to introduce themselves to the volunteers, to listen to their concerns, and to answer questions:

JARED BEHR for Nassau County Legislator, District 16:

• facebook.com/VoteJaredBehr

KIM KEISERMAN for New York State Assembly, District 16:

• facebook.com/kimkeiserman

GRAHAM MUSYNSKE for Nassau County Legislator, District 18:

• facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580587757373#

JOE SCIANABLO for Town of Hempstead Supervisor:

Garden City, New York, U.S. May 27, 2026. Nassau Women’s Democratic Caucus members, standing L-R, LORRAINE ATTIAS, holding a TOM DINAPOLI for Comptroller lawn sign; SUSAN KAYE; and CLAUDIA SWARSKY; and, kneeling, JOE SCIANABLO, Democratic candidate for Hempstead Town Supervisor, pose for a photo during the NWDC’s Postcard Party for Congressman Tom Suozzi. (© 2026 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

– Postcard Party for Tom Suozzi –

Garden City, New York, U.S. May 27, 2026. Democrats, L-R, GRAHAM MUSYNSKE, candidate for Nassau County Legislature, District 18; DOLORES SEDACCA, leader of the Nassau Women’s Democratic Caucus; KIM KEISERMAN, candidate for NYS Assembly, District 16; and JARED BEHR, candidate for Nassau County Legislature, District 16, pose for a photo during the candidates’ visit to NWDC’s Postcard Party for Congressman Tom Suozzi. (© 2026 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

– Postcard Party for Tom Suozzi ——

Garden City, New York, U.S. May 27, 2026. The Nassau Women’s Democratic Caucus has a Postcard Party for Congressman Tom Suozzi, District 3. The front of the postcard is shown. Early voting for the Democratic Primary is from June 13 through 21, and Election Day is June 23rd. (© 2026 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

BTW, this is one of FromLongIsland.com’s rare posts with photos I captured exclusively with my iPhone.

• FEATURE PHOTO: Garden City, New York, U.S. May 27, 2026. The Nassau Women’s Democratic Caucus has a Postcard Party for Congressman Tom Suozzi, District 3. Volunteers shown include CLAUDIA BORECKY, CLAUDIA SWORSKY, LENNY GOLDSTEIN (who attended with his wife Francine Goldstein), and LORRAINE ATTIAS. (© 2026 Ann Parry, annparry.com)

New York elections info 2026:

New York Primary Elections Day: June 23, 2026
• Early Voting: June 3 – June 21
ballotready.org/elections/new-york-primary-election-7169e8bd-c43e-4c91-8c34-13e4a9ada9b7

Ballotpedia: NY governor & lieutenant governor election: ballotpedia.org/New_York_gubernatorial_and_lieutenant_gubernatorial_election,_2026

General Election Day: November 3, 2026
• Early Voting: October 24, 2026 – November 1, 2026

2026 Political Calendar elections.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2025/12/2026-political-calendar-quad-fold-12.9.2025-final.pdf

Garden City, New York, U.S. May 27, 2026. Democrats, L-R, GRAHAM MUSYNSKE, candidate for Nassau County Legislature, District 18; KIM KEISERMAN, candidate for NYS Assembly, District 16; and JARED BEHR, candidate for Nassau County Legislature, District 16, pose for a photo during the candidates’ visit to NWDC’s Postcard Party for Congressman Tom Suozzi. (© 2026 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Adrienne Adams, candidate for NYS Lieutenant Governor, here on Long Island

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From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (ann-parry.com)
May 6, 2026

ADRIENNE ADAMS speaks at Nassau Women’s Democratic Caucus meeting

Garden City, New York, U.S. April 29, 2026. ADRIENNE ADAMS, speaking at podium at left, candidate for NYS Lt. Gov., is the special guest at the Nassau Women’s Democratic Caucus April meeting. Standing at back is LAUREN CORCORAN-DOOLIN, the President of the NWDC. (© 2026 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

ADRIENNE ADAMS, the Democratic candidate for New York lieutenant governor, was the special guest at the Nassau Women’s Democratic Caucus April meeting.

Running mates Governor Kathy Hochul and Adrienne Adams, the former Speaker of the NYC Council, form the historic first all-female gubernatorial ticket for a major party in New York.

Garden City, New York, U.S. April 29, 2026. At left, ADRIENNE ADAMS, candidate for NYS Lt. Gov., is the special guest at the Nassau Women’s Democratic Caucus April meeting. At right, JULEIGH CHIN, candidate for Nassau County Legislator, District 9, and wearing a “WIN WITH CHIN” political button, introduced Adams. (© 2026 Ann Parry, annparry.com)

JULEIGH CHIN, candidate for Nassau County Legislator, District 9, introduced Adams to the audience that filled the Nassau County Democratic Headquarters meeting room to standing-room-only capacity.

Garden City, New York, U.S. April 29, 2026. At front right, FRANCES McDANIEL, the Political Liaison for the New Hempstead Democratic Club, is among the civic leaders at the Nassau Women’s Democratic Caucus April meeting. (© 2026 Ann Parry, annparry.com)

Enthusiastic NWDC members, civic leaders, and candidates running in local races in Nassau County frequently applauded during Adams’ spirited speech. Candidates included:

JULEIGH CHIN – for Nassau County Legislator, Dist. 9 (PHOTO)
JOYLETTE WILLIAMS – for Hempstead Town Clerk
JOE SCIANABLO – for Hempstead Town Supervisor (PHOTO)
MICHAEL VANUNU – for Nassau County Legislature, Dist. 12 (PHOTO)

Garden City, New York, U.S. April 29, 2026. ADRIENNE ADAMS, candidate for New York State Lieutenant Governor, speaks at the Nassau Women’s Democratic Caucus April meeting. (© 2026 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Adams stressed how she and Governor Hochul are the strongest candidates for affordability, safety, and more in New York.

Then she encouraged everyone to pitch in to help get out the vote for New York State’s Democratic ‘Governor – Lieutenant Governor’ ticket: Kathy Hochul – Adrienne Adams.

And, at the end of the meeting, many did indeed add their names to the volunteer ‘GET OUT THE VOTE’ sign-up sheets they passed in front of on their way out.

Garden City, New York, U.S. April 29, 2026. ADRIENNE ADAMS (at center in beige jacket) the Democratic candidate for NYS Lt. Gov., is the special guest at the Nassau Women’s Democratic Caucus April meeting. At the end of the meeting, Adams posed with civic leaders and candidates, including, next to her in maroon suit, TANYA CARTER, Chaplain of Nassau County Juvenile Detention Center, and in a black blazer, Dr. JOYLETTE WILLIAMS, candidate for Hempstead Town Clerk. (© 2026 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

New York key November 2026 elections:

Ballotpedia: NY governor & lieutenant governor election: https://ballotpedia.org/New_York_gubernatorial_and_lieutenant_gubernatorial_election,_2026

General Election: November 3, 2025
• Early Voting: October 24, 2026 – November 1, 2026

Registration process elections.ny.gov/voter-registration-process

Ballot Request (early mail, absentee) deadlines elections.ny.gov/request-ballot

Voting deadlines elections.ny.gov/registration-and-voting-deadlines

2026 Political Calendar elections.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2025/12/2026-political-calendar-quad-fold-12.9.2025-final.pdf

• FEATURE PHOTO: original photo [NOTE: Right side of background is digitally extended in blog’s feature photo.] Garden City, N.Y., U.S. April 29, 2026. ADRIENNE ADAMS, candidate for NYS Lt. Gov., speaks at the Nassau Women’s Democratic Caucus April meeting. (© 2026 Ann Parry, annparry.com)

Garden City, New York, U.S. April 29, 2026. ADRIENNE ADAMS, candidate for New York State Lieutenant Governor, is the special guest at the Nassau Women’s Democratic Caucus April meeting. (© 2026 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

LINKS:

Adrienne Adams at NWDC: my Photo Gallery

Nassau Women’s Democratic Caucus:
facebook.com/nassauwomensdemocraticcaucus

Juleigh Chin for Nassau County Legislator, District 9:
winwithchin.com

Joylette Williams for Hempstead Town Clerk:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588596448380

Joe Scianablo for Town of Hempstead Supervisor:
joeforhempsteadsupervisor.com

Michael Vanunu for Nassau County Legislator, District 12:
nassauneedsvanunu.com

The New Hempstead Democratic Club: thenhdc.com

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Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame 2026 at Cradle of Aviation Museum

Postcards from the Centrist – Rep. Tom Suozzi

Adrienne Adams, candidate for NYS Lieutenant Governor, here on Long Island