[Feature Photo] Westbury, New York, U.S. June 2, 2025. L-R, Congressman TOM SUOZZI gives a thumbs up to SETH KOSLOW, at the Seth Koslow for Nassau County Executive Spring Gala. (© 2025 Ann Parry, annparry.com)

Seth Koslow for Nassau County Executive Spring Gala

From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (ann-parry.com)
June 4, 2025

Five months until General Election

SETH KOSLOW, the Democratic candidate for Nassau County Executive, had a Spring Gala at City Cellar in Westbury this Monday.

His special guests were JAY JACOBS, the NYS Chair of the Democratic Committee; Congressman TOM SUOZZI; and former Nassau County Executive LAURA CURRAN.

VIDEO– from Seth Koslow’s speech at Spring Gala, 6/2/2025:

Koslow, a Nassau County legislator (LD 5 – Merrick), is challenging current Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican. On his site “TruthSocial,” President Trump endorsed Blakeman.

“Seth Koslow for Nassau County Executive

Westbury, New York, U.S. June 2, 2025. L-R, JAY JACOBS, Chair of the New York State Democratic Committee; former Nassau County Executive LAURA CURRAN; Nassau County Legislator SETH KOSLOW, the Democratic candidate for Nassau County Executive; and Congressman TOM SUOZZI are at the Seth Koslow Spring Gala. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

First, Jacobs, Gillen, and Suozzi each spoke in support of Koslow’s candidacy. They also stressed how important it is to vote during this odd-year election. Voter turnout is traditionally lower when local races are the only ones on the ballot.

“Seth Koslow for Nassau County Executive

Westbury, New York, U.S. June 2, 2025. L-R, Congressman TOM SUOZZI explains why he supports Democrat SETH KOSLOW, at the Seth Koslow for Nassau County Executive Spring Gala. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Koslow’s speech

After Koslow introduced his family and shared a brief background about himself, he explained why Nassau County needs a new County Executive. Then he said what his major goals are for the office of Nassau County Executive and gave examples of ways he plans to achieve those goals once he’s elected.

“Seth Koslow for Nassau County Executive

Westbury, New York, U.S. June 2, 2025. Back row, L-R, Congressman TOM SUOZZI, and Legislator SETH KOSLOW, the Democratic candidate for Nassau County Executive, are with members of Koslow’s family: L-R, his sister MICHELLE; his mother KAREN; his mother-in-law NANCY; and his wife JILL KOSLOW. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

  • his background

Seth Koslow was born in Baldwin, and he and his wife Jill are raising their three children, who go to public schools, in Merrick.

After leaving the DA office, he started his own legal practice in this area.

When he ran for Nassau County legislator two years ago, he was able to get the backing of all three police unions because, as he said, they understood he isn’t extreme and he wants to get the job done.

  • change needed

Koslow said, “Under Bruce Blakeman, our taxes have gone up and our trust has gone down, and that’s a problem, We have to change that.”

  • militia

Koslow said that the first thing he’s going to do when elected is “disband that ridiculous militia.”

“Seth Koslow for Nassau County Executive

Westbury, New York, U.S. June 2, 2025. L-R, JILL KOSLOW, former Nassau County Executive LAURA CURRAN, Congressman TOM SUOZZI, and NY Assemblywoman CATALINA CRUZ (District 39), are at the Spring Gala for Seth Koslow, the Democratic candidate for Nassau County Executive, and Jill’s husband. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

  • potholes – police patrols – property taxes

Summarizing most of what he’s running for and why he’s running, Koslow said, “This campaign is all about potholes, police patrols, and property taxes.”

So, he explained, “if it doesn’t make it more affordable to live here, if it doesn’t keep you safer, or it doesn’t fix a road, it’s simply not a priority.”

  • make county more affordable

Koslow said that, as soon as he’s elected and takes office, he’ll enlist the State Controller’s Office to do a full audit of county spending.

He’ll cut wasteful spending to give back to the taxpayers.

Koslow’s goal is to get things done, to do the job – unlike, he said, the current county executive.

outside legal fees

To save money Koslow’s going to cut 15 million dollars spent on outside legal feels in outside council.

county cars

Koslow said many non-essential employees have some of the over 100 county cars, with insurance gas and vehicles paid for by the county. He wants to stop this unnecessary spending.

“Seth Koslow for Nassau County Executive

Westbury, New York, U.S. June 2, 2025. L-R, SETH KOSLOW, the Democratic candidate for Nassau County Executive, and VIVIANA RUSSELL, candidate for Nassau County Legislative District 2, are at the Koslow Spring Gala. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

  • safety

Koslow will work with police departments and police unions to find inefficiencies, to make sure departments are fully staffed, and police officers aren’t overworked with so much overtime.

He said, “And I want to make sure our police are doing the best they can to keep us the  safest county in America, that they were under Laura Curran.”

  • his promise

Seth Koslow promised, “I’m going to be a county executive for everybody… I’m going to do what’s best for Nassau County.” 

“Seth Koslow for Nassau County Executive

Westbury, New York, U.S. June 2, 2025. L-R, JILL KOSLOW and her husband SETH KOSLOW, the Democratic candidate for Nassau County Executive, are at his Spring Gala. Seth Koslow is a Nassau County legislator (Democrat – 5th District). (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Watch the video of the speech (near top of this post) for an even fuller understanding of Seth Koslow the candidate and why he’s running for Nassau County Executive.  


FEATURE PHOTO (at top of post): Westbury, New York, U.S. June 2, 2025. L-R, Congressman TOM SUOZZI gives a thumbs up to SETH KOSLOW at the Seth Koslow for Nassau County Executive Spring Gala. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)


NYS General Election 2025 useful info:

NYS Register to Vote: https://elections.ny.gov/register-vote
online voter registration; change address…

NYS Ways to Vote: https://elections.ny.gov/ways-vote
request ballot; early voting…

NYS General Election Dates:
Nov 4 – General Election
Oct 25-Nov 2 Days of Early Voting for General Election

Downloadable document with additional useful info:
https://elections.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2024/12/2025-political-calendar-quad-fold-final-12.5.2024.pdf


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Westbury, New York, U.S. June 2, 2025. The Seth Koslow for Nassau County Executive Spring Gala is held at City Cellar. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

[Feature Photo] Merrick, New York, U.S. May 29, 2025. Traffic lights during dusk at intersection of Merrick Ave and Merrick Road. (© 2025 Ann Parry, annparry.com)

Taking Note of Traffic Lights

From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (ann-parry.com)
May 31, 2025

Intersection of Merrick Ave & Merrick Road

At dusk this Thursday, traffic lights and electric wires created beautiful sheet music at the intersection of Merrick Avenue and Merrick Road. I used my iPhone Pro 15 to capture images.

traffic lights in Merrick (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Merrick, New York, May 29, 2025. Traffic lights and electric wires create sheet music at the intersection of Merrick Avenue and Merrick Road. (© 2025 Ann Parry, AnnParry.com)

It was so foggy the next night, I returned to capture images of the same intersection.

traffic lights in Merrick (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Merrick, New York, U.S. May 29, 2025. Traffic lights during foggy night at intersection of Merrick Ave. and Merrick Rd. (© 2025 Ann Parry, AnnParry.com)

traffic lights in Merrick (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Merrick, New York, U.S. May 29, 2025. Traffic lights during foggy night at intersection of Merrick Ave. and Merrick Rd. (© 2025 Ann Parry, AnnParry.com)

traffic lights in Merrick (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

[enhanced saturation] Merrick, New York, U.S. May 29, 2025. Traffic lights during foggy night at intersection of Merrick Ave. and Merrick Rd. (© 2025 Ann Parry, AnnParry.com)


FEATURE PHOTO  (at top of post) – Merrick, New York, U.S. May 29, 2025.  (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)


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Feature Photo: Merrick, New York, U.S. May 19, 2025. This wild bunny - an Eastern Cottontail that's a member of the Sulvilagus genus - is eating weeds, hopping, and sitting at Norman J Levy Park & Preserve during a pleasant spring afternoon through dusk. (© 2025 Ann Parry, annparry.com)

Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve is Hopping this Spring

From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (ann-parry.com)
May 22, 2025  

Norman J Levy Park & Preserve hours: May to August: 7 am – 7:30 pm

Spring at Merrick park on L.I.’s South Shore

On Monday, I went to Norman J Levy Park & Preserve for the first time this spring. The main parking lot was full, likely thanks to the cool, pleasant weather and the end of the spring semester for most U.S. colleges.

• Meadow Brook Creek

The creek looked mystical as dusk approached, with tall reeds (Phragmites and Typha laxmannii) glowing golden wherever direct sunlight touched them.

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Merrick, New York, U.S. May 19, 2025. Visitors take path to the creek lined with reeds at Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve as dusk approaches. (© 2025 Ann Parry, annparry.com)

• Eastern cottontail rabbits

A very young bunny and an older one – Eastern cottontail rabbits (Sylvilagus floridanus) – caught my attention on the lawn near the park’s ranger station. Being more used to seeing people than the wild rabbits at my home front and backyards are, these bunnies didn’t immediately hop far away.

Because I captured the images below with a NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S macro lens, they’re detailed and sharp but strongly cropped. My NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens would be a useful addition for future visits.

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Merrick, New York, U.S. May 19, 2025. This wild bunny, an Eastern cottontail rabbit, isn’t much bigger than the weeds it’s eating at Norman J Levy Park & Preserve during a pleasant spring day. (© 2025 Ann Parry, annparry.com)

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Merrick, New York, U.S. May 19, 2025. This wild bunny, an Eastern Cottontail rabbit, is hopping across the mowed lawn at Norman J Levy Park & Preserve during a pleasant spring day. (© 2025 Ann Parry, annparry.com)

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Merrick, New York, U.S. May 19, 2025. This Eastern cottontail rabbit and bee are crossing paths at Norman J Levy Park & Preserve during a pleasant spring day. (© 2025 Ann Parry, annparry.com)

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Merrick, New York, U.S. May 19, 2025. This Eastern cottontail rabbit is looking around at Norman J Levy Park & Preserve during a pleasant spring dusk. (© 2025 Ann Parry, annparry.com)

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Merrick, New York, U.S. May 19, 2025. This Eastern cottontail rabbit is looking around at Norman J Levy Park & Preserve during a pleasant spring dusk. (© 2025 Ann Parry, annparry.com)

“Norman J Levy Park & Preserve

Merrick, New York, U.S. May 19, 2025. This Eastern cottontail rabbit is hopping across the lawn at Norman J Levy Park & Preserve during a pleasant spring dusk. (© 2025 Ann Parry, annparry.com)

• selfie

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Merrick, New York, U.S. May 19, 2025. Ann Parry captures iPhone selfie by creek at Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve at dusk. (© 2025 Ann Parry, annparry.com)


FEATURE PHOTO (at top of post): Merrick, New York, U.S. May 19, 2025. This wild bunny – an Eastern Cottontail that’s a member of the Sulvilagus genus – lives at Norman J Levy Park & Preserve.


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