Endorsements
Melinda Person, NYSUT President
“NYSUT is proud to endorse Siela Bynoe, whose advocacy for education aligns with our goal to ensure schools are spaces where both educators and students will thrive. Her record speaks to a deep understanding of the educational challenges we face and a clear vision for the future.”
Robert Moccio, President of IUOE Local 30
“Our decision to endorse Siela Bynoe is rooted in her consistent support for the working class and understanding of the importance of maintaining our region's infrastructure. Her dedication to the principles that our union stands for—excellence, dedication, and a strong community—makes her the ideal candidate.”
Gregory Floyd, President of Local 237
“Siela Bynoe has always stood side by side with labor, advocating for the rights and well-being of our members. Her commitment to justice in the workplace and her understanding of the challenges faced by public employees make her the clear choice for us. We are proud to support her campaign for State Senate.”
Julie Tighe, President of the New York League of Conservation Voters
“The New York League of Conservation Voters is proud to endorse Siela Bynoe for the New York State Senate. As Nassau County Legislator, Siela fought tirelessly for better water quality for her constituents as well as for the preservation of natural resources and the implementation of smart-growth principles like walkable downtowns. If elected she has committed to advocating for waste reduction laws, keeping the electric school bus transition on track to help reduce asthma rates, and – critically – for a robust and well-trained green jobs workforce, making her the environmental candidate in this election.”
Jarvis Brown, CSEA Long Island Region President
“Siela Bynoe has consistently stood with us, advocating for fair labor practices and fighting for the rights of public employees. Her dedication to improving working conditions and her commitment to public service are just what we need in the State Senate. Her efforts to save NUMC highlight her understanding of its crucial role in the county and its significance to our members.”
Anthony Simon, SMART GO-505 General Chairman:
“Siela is truly one of us—a 50-year resident of her community, a stalwart ally of organized labor, and a fighter with a deep and authentic understanding of Long Islanders and their concerns. We need her voice and her strength representing us in the halls of the Capitol.”
Mimi Pierre Johnson, New York State Director of HDPAC:
“Siela’s commitment to selfless community service and tireless advocacy for public education illustrates her keen focus on delivering results through her compassionate approach to grassroots leadership. Senate District 6 is home to Long Island’s Haitian American community, and her service to this constituency was most recently exemplified by her efforts to spearhead and host a Haitian Creole-language mental health first aid workshop in Westbury. We believe she will bring tremendously important insights to Albany as our next State Senator, and we proudly endorse her candidacy.”
Former North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth
“Siela Bynoe embodies the same relentless commitment to serving our community that I have endeavored to uphold throughout my career. Her leadership qualities are precisely what our community requires to forge ahead.”
Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby:
“I am proud to endorse Siela Bynoe for State Senate. Her proven leadership inside and out of the County Legislature, coupled with her commitment to environmental protection, public health, and public safety, perfectly align with our community's needs. Siela’s dedication and her ability to foster bipartisan agreements demonstrate her readiness to effectively serve in the State Senate.”
Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton:
“We are proud to endorse Siela Bynoe for Senate. Siela's dedication to public service, her understanding of the issues facing our community, and her commitment to making a meaningful difference make her the right choice for Senate. We are confident in her ability to represent our values and priorities at the state level.”
Deputy Minority Leader Arnold Drucker:
“Siela Bynoe's record speaks for itself. Her work in addressing key challenges such as healthcare, education, and economic development has been exemplary. We need leaders like Siela in the Senate, who are ready to tackle the pressing issues of our time with integrity and vision. We stand with her in this campaign and look forward to her representation.”
Former Nassau County Executive Laura Curran:
“I am happy to endorse Siela for Senate. I have worked alongside Siela for a decade, and know first-hand her passion, commitment, and hard work for the communities she represents. Siela and I share similar goals: ensuring public safety, enacting practical policies that improve quality of life, and making sure all our residents are protected and respected. I look forward to Siela representing my town of Baldwin — and all the wonderful neighborhoods that make up the 6th Senate District.”
Congressman Thomas R. Suozzi:
“Siela Bynoe represents the best of public service. Her dedication to our community, her understanding of the issues that matter most to our residents, and her proven track record of getting things done make her the clear choice for State Senate.”
Assemblyman Chuck Lavine:
“I’m excited to endorse Siela and support her in this race. Siela’s longstanding dedication to our community, her profound understanding of the challenges we face, and her track record of effective leadership in public service make Siela Bynoe the ideal woman to lead our district.”
Former County Legislator Kevan Abrahams
“Siela’s proven track record in community advocacy makes her the ideal candidate for the State Senate. I believe she can achieve real results for our residents. She has said countless times, 'there's more to do,' and no matter the situation her relentless drive and commitment to serving the communities she represents ensures that their needs and concerns remain at the forefront of her legislative agenda and priorities.”
Legislator Debra Mulé:
“As someone who advocates for Baldwin and Freeport in the legislature every day, I am proud to support my friend and colleague Siela Bynoe in her race for state senate. When Baldwin needed support for emergency funding for Grand Avenue, Siela was there right next to me demanding immediate action. There’s no doubt in my mind that she will bring that same urgency and conviction when she’s our next State Senator.”
Baldwin School Board Member Sue Cools:
“We need someone in Albany who knows first-hand the issues facing our students and teachers. Siela’s experience as a former school board member gives her a unique perspective and deep understanding of what needs to be done in Albany to support our public schools.”
Community Advocate and Baldwin Resident Erika Hill:
“I know Siela to be someone of deep conviction who has tirelessly worked for the communities she represents. I’m excited to support her and her campaign.”
Renowned Leader Phil Andrews:
“I fully support Siela’s campaign for her proven dedication to small and minority-owned businesses. Her initiatives in promoting economic growth and advocating for these businesses are vital for community empowerment and align perfectly with our objectives. I am confident in her ability to drive impactful change.”
Baldwin Resident Marguerite Keller:
“I can’t think of anyone better to represent Baldwin in the State Senate. I, along with everyone else, will be knocking on doors and telling my neighbors to vote for Siela.”
Karl A. Valere:
“As a former candidate in this race, I believe the next Senator for New York’s 6th District must be a champion for the people.
Siela Bynoe is a strong leader and dynamic lawmaker who will fight in Albany for affordable homeownership, quality healthcare, world-class public schools, environmental protection, and public safety for our communities.
The choice is clear — I am proud to endorse Siela Bynoe for New York’s 6th Senate District.”
Carmen Pineyro:
“In my roles as President of the Freeport School Board and as Former Deputy Mayor and Trustee of the Village of Freeport, I witnessed Siela Bynoe's incredible passion for public service first-hand. She is a passionate advocate for public education whose inspiring vision for uplifting our youth and creating pathways of opportunity for all of Nassau County's diverse and vibrant communities will make her an outstanding representative in Albany. She has a proven track record of delivering for her constituents, and I proudly endorse her candidacy for New York State Senate.”
Town of North Hempstead Councilman Robert Troiano:
“Siela Bynoe embodies the essence of effective public service. Her commitment to addressing the critical issues facing our community and her proven ability to deliver results make her the ideal candidate for State Senate.”
Legislator Scott Davis:
“Siela Bynoe is a tireless advocate for our community. Her passion for addressing the needs of our residents and her track record of effective legislation make her the best choice for State Senate. I am confident she will continue to fight for the values and issues that matter most to us.”
Former Congressman Steve Israel:
“Siela Bynoe represents the best of public service. Her dedication to our community, her understanding of the issues that matter most to our residents, and her proven track record of getting things done make her the clear choice for State Senate.”