Thursday, October 1, 2026
Kevan Abrahams, a six-term county legislator, deserves to be returned to office. His knowledge of how government works, his can-do attitude and his willingness to tackle issues in the communities he represents — Baldwin, East Meadow, Freeport, Hempstead, Roosevelt and Uniondale — continue to make him the right man for the job.
Abrahams, a Democrat and the County Legislature’s minority leader since 2012, has a strong handle on county issues, and offers concrete solutions to many of its challenges, including controlling high property taxes and building more affordable housing. He has been the Legislature’s finance director as well as a financial analyst for Astoria Federal Savings Bank. His financial literacy is a boon for residents, because he makes thoughtful and informed decisions on how the county spends its money.
As well, Abrahams has a long history of constituent advocacy. He recognizes the unique nature of each of his communities. In Baldwin, he said, he would continue to work on façade improvements along Grand Avenue and work with developers to find another supermarket to replace Pathmark. In Freeport, he and Laura Curran, legislator in the 5th District, have worked together on the North Main Street redevelopment project. In Uniondale he has spearheaded beautification projects. A $1 million facelift is slated for Centennial Park in Roosevelt. In Hempstead he has supported after-school and anti-gang programs.
Abrahams says he is still getting acclimated to the changing makeup of his district, which now includes East Meadow. But he has already held tax grievance workshops with residents there, and promises to address more quality-of-life issues if he is re-elected.
His challenger, James Major, a Republican who is a newcomer to politics, seems genuinely interested in listening to constituent concerns. He says he is running because he wants to address those quality-of-life issues, but didn’t offer any concrete solutions in an interview with the Herald editorial board. He did talk about increasing programs and services for children, which is something our communities need.
Abrahams is also concerned about our children. He has helped increase funding for after-school programs, and voted against any cuts in social service programs. He has worked hard for his constituents over the past 13 years, and has been receptive to the needs of their communities. We urge voters to re-elect him.
