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Blogpost Feature Photo: Garden City, New York, U.S. April 27, 2026. The Nassau Women’s Democratic Caucus has a Postcard Party for Congressman Tom Suozzi, District 3. 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)

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.

“Postcards for Tom Suozzi

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:

“Postcards for Tom Suozzi

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 –

“Postcards 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 –

“Postcards 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. Volunteers shown at table include CLAUDIA BORECKY, CLAUDIA SWORSKY, LENNY GOLDSTEIN (who attended with his wife Francine Goldstein), and LORRAINE ATTIAS. (© 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, N.Y., U.S. May 27, 2026. The Nassau Women’s Democratic Caucus has a Postcard Party for Congressman Tom Suozzi, District 3. Front of 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)

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

“Postcards for Tom Suozzi

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)

More useful links:

Postcard Party for Suozzi, NWDC: my Photo Gallery

Congressman TOM SUOZZI – District 3: 

N.Y. Comptroller TOM DiNAPOLI:

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

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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

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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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Merrick, New York, U.S. September 17, 2024. Democrats LISA LIN, candidate for New York State Senate District 5, and ELLEN LEDERER DEFRANCESCO, candidate for New York State Assembly District 14, have Coffee with the Candidates campaign event. (© 2024 Ann Parry, annparry.com)

Lisa Lin & Ellen Lederer DeFrancesco: Time for Change

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From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (ann-parry.com)
September 19, 2024                    – OPINION –

• Lisa Lin – State Senate District 5 – lisalin4ny.com
• Ellen Lederer DeFrancesco – State Assembly Dist. 14 – ellen4assembly.com

Tuesday night I went to ‘Coffee with the Candidates’ in Merrick. It was a chance to meet and learn more about Democrats Lisa Lin for NY State Senate District 5 and Ellen Lederer DeFrancesco for NY State Assembly District 14.

“Coffee with Candidates

Merrick, New York, U.S. September 17, 2024. L-R, SANIYA, an Eleanor’s Legacy intern, and ELLEN LEDERER DeFRANCESCO, the Democratic candidate for NY State Assembly District 14, pose holding campaign sign during the ‘Coffee with the Candidates’ event. (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

First, Ellen Lederer DeFrancesco introduced herself and her key issues:

• Cost of Living
• Women’s Reproductive Rights
• Education
• Environment
• Public Safety
• Life Quality for Seniors

Lederer DeFrancesco is challenging NY Assemblyman Dave McDonough,  an 87-year-old gentleman who lives in the same town I do.

I’ve attended a wide variety of civic and political events over the past decade, but the most recent time I’ve seen McDonough was on Nov. 8, 2016, as he and his family headed into Park Avenue Elementary School to vote. 

From the Long Island Herald October 27, 2020 piece endorsing Dave McDonough:

“…He indicated that this would likely be his last term in office if he is re-elected — with nearly 20 years in Albany under his belt, he said it would soon be time to “move on….”

New York State Assembly 14 constituents deserve a representative who will actively work on important issues: Ellen Lederer DeFrancesco.

“Coffee with Candidates

Merrick, New York, U.S. September 17, 2024. LISA LIN, Democratic candidate for NY State Senate District 5, speaks with supporter during the ‘Coffee with the Candidates’ campaign event. (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Then, Lisa Lin introduced herself and her key issues:

• Stand Up for Working Families
• Get Serious about Safety
• Defend Public Education
• Advocate for the Disability Community
• Stand Up to Hate & Bigotry
• Protect Our Environment
• Advocate for Reproductive Freedom
• Support Seniors
• Promote Small Business
• Fight for Common Sense Gun Laws

Lisa Lin is challenging NY Senator Steve Rhoads, who’s quite a pleasant fellow.

But Lin’s issues are more aligned with mine. Plus she has solid, relevant education and experience, including earning a law degree, and working in public service and as Supervising Court Attorney.

  • UPDATE – Oct. 10, 2024 – Newsday endorses Lisa Lin for New York State Senate 5th District
“Coffee with Candidates

Merrick, New York, U.S. September 17, 2024. JANET GOLDSTEIN, a Moms Demand Action member, discusses working for gun sense in America, during the ‘Coffee with the Candidates’ campaign event. (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

During each of their dynamic presentations, Lisa Lin & Ellen Lederer DeFrancesco welcomed questions. After both presentations, guests had lots of time to speak with each candidate individually.

I’m certainly glad I attended the informative ‘Coffee with the Candidates.’

“Coffee with Candidates

Merrick, New York, U.S. September 17, 2024. JEANINE wears her ‘Cat Moms for Harris, Walz’ shirt to the ‘Coffee with the Candidates’ Lisa Lin and Ellen Lederer DeFrancesco campaign event. (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

– Lin & Lederer DeFrancesco –

“Coffee with Candidates

Merrick, New York, U.S. September 17, 2024. MIA and BRYAN attend the ‘Coffee with the Candidates’ Lisa Lin and Ellen Lederer DeFrancesco campaign event. (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

– Lin & Lederer DeFrancesco –

“Coffee with Candidates

Merrick, New York, U.S. September 17, 2024. L-R, LISA LIN, Democratic candidate for NY State Senate District 5; supporter; and MATTHEW pose holding campaign poster during ‘Coffee with the Candidates’ event. (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

– Lin & Lederer DeFrancesco – 

“Coffee with Candidates Merrick, New York, U.S. September 17, 2024. L-R, ELLEN LEDERER DeFRANCESCO, the Democratic candidate for NY State Assembly District 14, and host FRAN, wearing her ‘Read. Think. Vote.‘ shirt, are at the ‘Coffee with the Candidates’ campaign event. (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com).

• FEATURE PHOTO (at top of post): Merrick, N.Y., U.S. Sept. 17, 2024. L-R, Democrats LISA LIN, candidate for NY State Senate District 5, and ELLEN LEDERER DEFRANCESCO, candidate for NY State Assembly District 14, have Coffee with the Candidates campaign event. (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

New York Deadlines for key November 2024 elections:

Registration deadlines  elections.ny.gov/voter-registration-process
• In-person at local election office : Oct 26
• Online : Oct 26
• By mail (received by) : Oct 26

Absentee ballot deadlines  elections.ny.gov/request-ballot
• Request ballot (received by) : Oct 26
• Return ballot by mail (postmarked by) : Nov 5
• Return ballot in person : Nov 5 by 9:00 p.m. EST

Voting deadlines  elections.ny.gov/registration-and-voting-deadlines
• Early voting : Oct 26 – Nov 3
• In-person : Nov 5

Coffee with Candidates 2024:  my Photo Gallery

Ellen Lederer DeFrancesco for NY State Assembly District 5:  ellen4assembly.com • facebook.com/ellen.defrancesco

Lisa Lin for NY State Senate District 14:  lisalin4ny.com • facebook

ELEANOR’S LEGACY:  eleanorslegacy.com

Moms Demand Action:  momsdemandaction.org

Kamala Harris for President:  kamalaharris.com

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