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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 at table include CLAUDIA BORECKY, CLAUDIA SWORSKY, LENNY GOLDSTEIN (who attended with his wife Francine Goldstein), and LORRAINE ATTIAS. © 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. 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

“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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Steve Israel Brings Out His BIG GUNS on Long Island

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From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (annparry.com)
April 22, 2018

Rep. STEVE ISRAEL – the former N.Y. Congressman now on his second literary campaign – packed Turn of the Corkscrew Books & Wine last Friday night when his new novel “Big Guns” made its Nassau County debut at the neighborhood book store/cafe bar in Rockville Centre.

Rockville Centre, New York, USA. April 20, 2018. R-L, Author STEVE ISRAEL and Moderator RITA KESTENBAUM hold Israel’s newest novel BIG GUNS at special event for the former Congressman’s book at Turn of the Corkscrew Books & Wine. (© 2018 Ann Parry/Ann-Parry.com)

Rockville Centre, New York, USA. April 20, 2018. R-L, Author STEVE ISRAEL and Moderator RITA KESTENBAUM hold Israel’s newest novel BIG GUNS at event for former Congressman’s book. (© 2018 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

“Big Guns” is a satire about America’s 800-rounds-gorilla gun lobby, a feckless Congress, and the small fictional town of Asabogue on Long Island’s East End. 

Rockville Centre, NY, USA. April 201, 2018. L-R, Rep. STEVE ISRAEL and Hempstead Town Supervisor LAURA GILLEN pose for photo at special event for Nassau County debut of the former Congressman's (NY - Dem) newest novel BIG GUNS - a satire of the strong gun lobby, weak Congress, and a small Long Island town. Event was held at Turn of the Corkscrew Books & Wine store. (© 2018 Ann Parry/Ann-Parry.com)

Rockville Centre, NY, USA. April 201, 2018. L-R, Rep. STEVE ISRAEL and Hempstead Town Supervisor LAURA GILLEN pose for photo at special event for Nassau County debut of the former Congressman’s (NY – Dem) newest novel BIG GUNS – a satire of the strong gun lobby, weak Congress, and a small Long Island town. Event was held at Turn of the Corkscrew Books & Wine store. (© 2018 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Moderator RITA KESTENBAUM – a gun-control activist, non-profit founder, and former Hempstead Town Councilwoman whose daughter was senselessly shot to death while away at college – introduced Israel after brief words from a couple of local officials, including Hempstead Town Supervisor LAURA GILLEN who told how, early in her legal career, she quit after her first day on a job when she learned the NRA was a major client of the firm.

Rockville Centre, NY, USA. April 201, 2018. Sitting facing audience, Rep. STEVE ISRAEL speaks at event for the former Congressman's newest novel BIG GUNS, at Turn of the Corkscrew Books & Wine. Left of Israel is Moderator RITA KESTENBAUM. (© 2018 Ann Parry/Ann-Parry.com)

Rockville Centre, NY, USA. April 201, 2018. Sitting facing audience, STEVE ISRAEL speaks at event for the former Congressman’s newest novel BIG GUNS, at Turn of the Corkscrew Books & Wine. Left of Israel is Moderator RITA KESTENBAUM. (© 2018 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

With the sharp insight and wit noted in reviews of “Big Guns” and his debut novel “The Global War on Morris,” Israel shared details of his writing process and general experiences with fellow Congress members, especially while in the privacy of the Senate elevator, that helped shape the novel Congress. 

The first time I covered this event’s author and moderator together was a 2016 Panel on Preventing Gun Violence that then-Congressman Israel co-hosted with Hillary Clinton in Port Washington, with Rita Kestenbaum as one of five panelists who lost a family member due to gun violence.

Friday night, when asked if he saw a chance for more effective gun-control laws, Steve Israel mentioned – with fettered optimism I happen to share – the social media savvy Never Again movement created by teen survivors of February’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High mass shooting. 

Rockville Centre, New York, USA. April 201, 2018. Rep. STEVE ISRAEL signs book for a fan at special event for the former Congressman's newest novel BIG GUNS, at Turn of the Corkscrew Books & Wine store. (© 2018 Ann Parry/Ann-Parry.com)

Rockville Centre, New York, USA. April 201, 2018. STEVE ISRAEL signs book for a fan at special event for the former Congressman’s newest novel BIG GUNS. (© 2018 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

After the Q&A, Israel signed copies of his book, with the line of “Big Guns” toting fans trailing into the bar in the next room.

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