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Garden City, New York, U.S. April 29, 2026. At left, ADRIENNE ADAMS, candidate for New York State Lieutenant Governor, is the special guest at the Nassau Women's Democratic Caucus monthly meeting. JULEIGH CHIN, candidate for Nassau County Legislator, District 9, introduced Adams. (© 2026 Ann Parry, annparry.com)

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

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

ADRIENNE ADAMS speaks at Nassau Women’s Democratic Caucus meeting

ADRIENNE ADAMS, the Democratic candidate for New York State Lieutenant Governor, was the special guest at the Nassau Women’s Democratic Caucus monthly meeting this April.


FEATURE PHOTO (at top of post): Garden City, N.Y., 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 May meeting. JULEIGH CHIN, candidate for Nassau County Legislator, District 9, introduced Adams. (© 2026 Ann Parry, annparry.com)(© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)


New York Deadlines for key November 2026 elections:

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


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Merrick, New York, U.S. March 26, 2026. JOE SCIANABLO, Democratic candidate for Town of Hempstead Supervisor, speaks during the Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club meeting.

Meet Joe Scianablo: Hempstead Town Supervisor Candidate

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

• site:  joeforhempsteadsupervisor.com

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. 


“Coffee with Candidates

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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[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 Nov. 4, 2025, 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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Seth Koslow for County Executive: sethkoslow.com

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“Seth Koslow for Nassau County Executive

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)