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Meet Joe Scianablo: Hempstead Town Supervisor Candidate

From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (ann-parry.com)
March 31, 2026

No Community Left Behind

JOE SCIANABLO, the Democratic candidate for Hempstead Town Supervisor, recently spoke at a Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club meeting.

As Scianablo walked back and forth across the front of the room (or danced, as he jokingly put it), he talked animatedly about things that mattered to a tuned-in, appreciative audience:

Joe Scianablo’s slogan, No Community Left Behind, isn’t just a catchy phrase – it’s reflected throughout his campaign.

And he doesn’t deal merely in generalities. Here are excerpts from Scianablo’s targeted plan of action and solutions in his platform page:

A Plan of Action

First Steps

- Full financial and operational audit of all departments and contracts
- Implement Participatory Budgeting so projects are decided on by Regional Community Councils
- Implement efficient pothole repair and snow removal procedures
- Ensure full transparency in all promotions and compensation decisions
- Cut the mail budget by thousands of dollars by creating an opportunity for residents to opt out

Common-Sense Solutions That Work

• Audit for responsible budgeting

• Government Partnerships

Apply for grant opportunities and partnerships across government, regardless of party affiliation

• Community Smart Projects

Development should bring together unions, the community, and responsible developers to deliver projects that actually work for the Town of Hempstead.

• No more nepotism and conflict of interests.

Merrick, New York, U.S. March 26, 2026. L-R, FRANCINE GOLDSTEIN, JOE SCIANABLO, and LENNY GOLDSTEIN pose for photo before the start of the Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club Meeting. Scianablo, the Democratic candidate for Town of Hempstead Supervisor, during meeting. (© 2026 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

ON THE GO WITH JOE

When an audience member asked Scianablo how to find his podcast, On the Go with Joe, lots of others called out that they were interested in it too.

All that enthusiasm about the podcast motivated me to check it out after the meeting.

For each episode, On the Go with Joe serves up useful info in an engaging way. In fact, sometimes I had it playing while I worked on this post.

• “On the Go with Joe” is on several platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.

• This Apple Podcasts widget includes handy links to the latest episodes of On the Go with Joe:

• FEATURE PHOTO (at top of post): Merrick, N.Y., U.S. March 26, 2026. JOE SCIANABLO, Democratic candidate for Town of Hempstead Supervisor, speaks during the Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club meeting.

2026 Candidates: my PHOTO GALLERY

Joe Scianablo, my VIDEO: vimeo.com/1190274349

Joe Scianablo’s links:
• homepage:
joeforhempsteadsupervisor.com

• Facebook:
facebook.com/Joefortownofhempsteadforhempstead

• Instagram:
instagram.com/townofhempstead

• podcast:

Amazon Music – On the Go with Joe
Apple podcast – On the Go with Joe
Spotify – On the Go with Joe

• Tiktock:
tiktok.com/@joefortownofhempstead

• Youtube:
youtube.com/@JoeforTownofHempstead

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The Art Guild: Looking In, Looking Out

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From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (ann-parry.com)
October 14, 2025

T.A.G.’s Doorways Frames & Windows exhibit, The Art Guild
Exhibit on view through Oct. 25, 2025

Looking at artists, art, & their fans

Attending The Art Guild’s ‘Doorways, Frames & Windows: Looking In or Looking Out’ reception was an inspiring, fun opportunity to get more familiar with my new NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II lens on my Nikon Z8.

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. DAWN DE LEO points to the photograph she purchased, Mike DiRenzo’s “Greeting the New Dawn,” at The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

• JUROR & AWARDS

SEUNG LEE, the Juror of Awards

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. SEUNG LEE, the Juror of Awards, poses next to his mixed media on canvas “Children Refuge,” during The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. Click: Sueng Lee with his art (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Seung Lee presented awards to:

• First Place – Lonely Optimism – PAM GRAFSTEIN
• Second Place – Through the Window of Time – ALICE RIORDAN
• Third Place – Ivory – JULIA CARPIO

Honorable Mention:

• November, 14th Ave – ALAN KLEIN
• Portals II – KEVIN LONG
• Cuisines – JOAN STEVENS

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. PAM GRAFSTEIN poses near her photograph “Lonely Optimism,” the First Place winner, during The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com).

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. At left, PAM GRAFSTEIN chats about her photograph “Lonely Optimism,” which won First Place, with a fellow guest during The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com). Click: wider view of art on display

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Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. KEVIN LONG poses next to his collage “Portals II,” an Honorable Mention winner, at The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. At right, ALICE RIORDAN, poses next to her oil painting “Through the Window of Time,” the Second Place winner, during The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. Click: Alice Riordan outdoors (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. L-R, President SHELLEY HOLTZMAN and one of the exhibiting member artists are chatting during The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. DAVID WOLLIN, a Board Member of The Art Guild, poses next to his photograph “Home in Venice,” at TAG’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. At left, DAVID ROSE talks with a fellow guest at The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. Rose’s photograph “The Dress” is at top center. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. MARC JOSLOFF poses next to his graphite drawing “Cat with Plants,” at The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. JOHN MICHEALS attends The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception, where his photograph “Closed for the Season” is on display. Click: Micheals with his photograph. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. L-R, DIANE LUGAR, a Board Member of The Art Guild, and KATIE BELLOMO, the Gallery Director of TAG, attend its Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. Bob Stuhmer’s marker, pen & ink illustration “Homesick” is on wall at lower left. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com) Click: Lugar and her photograph of cat at window, “White on White”

• THE ART GUILD

TAG continues to grow its wide range of art offerings, including:

• adult classes & kids classes
• summer camps
• workshops
• exhibitions – call to artists
• events: foto Thursdays – lectures

• FEATURE PHOTO (at top of post): Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. HEATHER SCHWARTZ, Assistant Director of The Art Guild, is walking behind the entrance doorway during TAG’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

T.A.G.’s Doorways, Frames & Windows: my Photo Gallery

The Art Guild: theartguild.org

ARTISTS’ LINKS+
• Matt Bodkin: mbodkin.com
• Julia Carpio: instagram.com/juliac.art
• Dawn De: @howabouthuntington • #howabouthuntington
• William Grabowski: williamgrabowski.com
• Pam Grafstein: pamgrafsteinphotography.com
• Lisa Grossman: facebook.com/lisa.k.grossman
• Shelley Doppelt Hotzman: shelleyholtzman.com
• Randy Ilowite: randyimages.com/portfolios/people.html
• Marc Josloff: josloffgalleries.com
• Alan Klein: alanklein.com
• Seung Lee: seungleeart.com
• Kevin Long: instagram.com/kevycuts
• Diane Lugar: dianelugerdesign.com
• John Micheals: johnmicheals.com
• Alice Riordan: spotonartgallery.com/collections/artist-alice-riordan
• Joan Stevens: facebook.com/joan.stevens1
• Bob Stuhmer: bobstuhmer.com
• David Wollin: davidwollin.com

CONTACT ME

• CLICK: Photo I used to create the below GIF

Manhasset, New York, U.S. Oct. 5, 2025. DIANE LUGAR attends The Art Guild reception for its ‘Doorways, Frames & Windows: Looking In or Looking Out’ juried exhibition. (© 2025 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)

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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)

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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)

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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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Category Archives: Organizations

Meet Joe Scianablo: Hempstead Town Supervisor Candidate

The Art Guild: Looking In, Looking Out

Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron SOARS