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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)

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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)

Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron SOARS

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From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (ann-parry.com)
July 25, 2025

• Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron 288: ny288.cap.gov

Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary meeting

“We at CAP like to boast that we are the nation’s ‘best-kept secret’ youth program.” – Captain L. Tom Chen, CAP – Deputy Commander, Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron 288, 2025

When I first read Capt. L. Tom Chen’s email suggesting I cover the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron in Wantagh, my immediate reaction was:

A U.S. Air Force Auxiliary program mainly for teens?

Here on Long Island?

AWESOME!

So, on July 21, I attended its weekly Monday night meeting at the Church of St. Jude.

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. At front are two of the senior cadets leading drills in the main meeting room during the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron’s Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Arriving early to the meeting, I enjoyed listening to a few adult leaders who enthusiastically shared information related to the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron.

For example, I didn’t know until the squadron meeting that Roosevelt Field was named in 1919 after Quentin Roosevelt, President Theodore Roosevelt’s youngest son, a U.S. Army Air Service pilot who died in aerial combat during World War I. (That reminded me about how my dad wanted to be a pilot during WWII.)

• Instruction & Drills

Attendance at the Wantagh CAP meeting was about a third of the usual size because many cadets were upstate at the annual weeklong NY Wing Encampment, which was held this year at the Hancock Field ANG Base in Syracuse, NY.

CAP

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. Senior cadet, seen from back at right, speaks with cadets during the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron’s Monday night meeting at Church of St. Jude. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

CAP

• Physical Fitness

Running the mile

CAP

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. L-R., Officers ROBERT STEIDEL and WILLIAM BROCHU supervise two cadets from Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron fulfilling their required one-mile run, at Wantagh High School. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

CAP

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. After running a mile at Wantagh High School, two cadets take a cool-down walk during the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron’s Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Calisthenics

CAP

• Public speaking

CAP

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. A cadet (not shown) will give a speech on “Dehydration and the Importance of Hydration” during the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron’s Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

CAP

• Games – sportsmanship

CAP

• Wrap Up

CAP

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. Standing at left, Capt. L. TOM CHEN, Deputy Commander of Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron, addresses cadets during the squadron’s Monday night meeting at Church of St. Jude. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

CAP

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. L-R, 1st Lt. RICARDO GOMEZ NIETO and Officer WILLIAM BROCHU chat during the end of the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

CAP

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. L-R. Aerospace Education Officer 1st Lt. CARL YANNUZZI and Officer ROBERT STEIDEL chat during the end of the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Now I’m looking forward to covering one of the squadron’s cadet orientations flights at Republic Airport. Though it’ll be a while before the squadron’s next flight session. I expect it will be worth the wait.

• FEATURE PHOTO (at top of post): Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. A Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron cadet runs a mile at Wantagh High School during the squadron’s Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron meeting: my Photo Gallery

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

CAP Program at a glance: gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets

blogpost about my dad’s military funeral: Final Salute for Papa Les

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Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. The Civil Air Patrol U.S. Air Force Auxiliary NER-NY-288 Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron has its weekly Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.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

Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron SOARS