2026 New York General Election

At the age of 12, Mazi immigrated to Israel with her family as part of Operation Solomon and would later enter the Israel Defense Force, serving in the IDF’s elite Paratrooper Brigade, as a gunsmith. Following her military service, Mazi earned a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from the University of Haifa and a master’s degree in diplomacy and security from Tel Aviv University.

Mazi Melesa Pilip earned a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from the University of Haifa and a master's degree in diplomacy and security from Tel Aviv University.

Top three issues:
1. Freezing, cutting property taxes, and affordability: I will continue to work to make the government more efficient and find ways to make the government more user-friendly through investments in infrastructure and communities.

2. Invest in police and first responders: I will continue to bring critical resources and funding to keep our communities safe for our police, firefighters and first responders.
3. Fight hate, prejudice and discrimination: I will continue to be a strong voice and leader in fighting hate in every corner.

Election Guide 2025: Nassau County Legislator, District 10 candidate Mazi Melesa Pilip, Rep., Con.

On Sunday, January 2nd, Mazi Melesa Pilip took the affirmation oath of office, joining the Nassau County Legislature for the 14th Legislative Session covering 2022-2023. Supreme Court Justice Cohanim Lancman administered the oath to Legislator Pilip at Chabad of Great Neck.

“It is an honor and privilege honored to represent the 10th district,” Legislator Pilip said. ”I fully recognize the importance this new assignment represents, and I thank our residents for placing their trust in me to represent them in the County Legislature. I look forward to being a bridge in unifying of all of our communities. Revitalizing our downtowns, tax relief, supporting our police, fighting antisemitism and all forms of hate are my top priorities," said Pilip.

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Plans to pursue property-tax freezes and cuts.

- Plans to pursue property-tax freezes and cuts.

Economy

As of October 26, 2026, Mazi Melesa Pilip’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Our families are safer as I have ensured the hiring of more police and expanded police patrols. I was part of the coalition to help stop the Governor’s plan for the regionalization of our schools. Standing up to hate, prejudice and discrimination,
I wrote the law to unmask hate-inciting protestors and criminals plaguing our colleges and communities. In addition, I co-sponsored legislation protecting animals from abusers and our first responder safety law.
I have also spent a great deal of my time championing infrastructure projects from paving, bridge replacement, water quality, flood mitigation and sewer projects. Further, I have also worked with our first responders to bring equipment and vehicles and to our communities. I have just gotten started and there is a lot more work to do!

I have held the line on property taxes every year since taking office.

Our families are safer as I have ensured the hiring of more police and expanded police patrols. I was part of the coalition to help stop the Governor’s plan for the regionalization of our schools. Standing up to hate, prejudice and discrimination,
I wrote the law to unmask hate-inciting protestors and criminals plaguing our colleges and communities. In addition, I co-sponsored legislation protecting animals from abusers and our first responder safety law.
I have also spent a great deal of my time championing infrastructure projects from paving, bridge replacement, water quality, flood mitigation and sewer projects. Further, I have also worked with our first responders to bring equipment and vehicles and to our communities. I have just gotten started and there is a lot more work to do!

Said she wrote a law to unmask “hate-inciting protestors and criminals” in colleges and communities.

Supports funding for police and first responders, including additional police hiring and patrols.

- Said she wrote a law to unmask “hate-inciting protestors and criminals” in colleges and communities.
- Supports funding for police and first responders, including additional police hiring and patrols.

Public Safety

In addition, I co-sponsored legislation protecting animals from abusers and our first responder safety law.
I have also spent a great deal of my time championing infrastructure projects from paving, bridge replacement, water quality, flood mitigation and sewer projects. Further, I have also worked with our first responders to bring equipment and vehicles and to our communities. I have just gotten started and there is a lot more work to do!

Champions paving, bridge replacement, water-quality, flood-mitigation, and sewer projects.

- Champions paving, bridge replacement, water-quality, flood-mitigation, and sewer projects.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Champions water-quality, flood-mitigation, and sewer projects.

- Champions water-quality, flood-mitigation, and sewer projects.

Energy & the Environment

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Mazi Melesa Pilip

- Supports funding for police and first responders, including additional police hiring and patrols.

Mazi Melesa Pilip immigrated to Israel with her family at age 12 as part of Operation Solomon. She earned a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from the University of Haifa and a master's degree in diplomacy and security from Tel Aviv University.

Mazi Melesa Pilip served as a gunsmith in the Israel Defense Forces' Paratrooper Brigade.

Mazi currently serves as a Nassau County legislator for the 10th Legislative District. She was first elected in 2021 and is serving her second term.

- Hosts homeowner property-tax exemption application events.

- Prioritizes support for police.
- Hosts free child car seat safety inspections.

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Wants to revitalize businesses affected by the pandemic.

Nassau County Legislature

Lifelong Great Neck resident Skylar Epstein is a law student at St. John’s University and first-time candidate, focused on affordability and fair wages, running for Nassau County Legislator in District 10.

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BACKGROUND
Epstein, 26, of Great Neck, is a registered Democrat and is running on the Democratic party line in the general election.

He is a second-year law student at St. John’s University School of Law and a graduate of George Washington University in Washington, D.C., where he earned a bachelor’s in political science and history.

Epstein worked on political campaigns and as a reporter for Fire Island News before entering law school.

Newsday candidate profile

Skylar A. Epstein is a lifelong resident of Great Neck. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and history from George Washington University and is a law student at St. John’s University School of Law.

No endorsement in Nassau Legislative District 10 - Newsday

Experience
Reporter and Photographer
The Fire Island News · 2023 to 2026
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Thump Local · 2023 to 2025

Sway candidate profile

Skylar A. Epstein works as a reporter and photographer for The Fire Island News. He previously worked as a digital marketing coordinator at Thump Local and on political campaigns.

Skylar A. Epstein endorsements, 2026: Nassau County Legislature

Skylar's campaign for Nassau County Legislator in District 10 is his first run for public office.

As of October 26, 2026, Skylar A. Epstein’s website did not contain information on this issue.

ISSUES
If elected, Epstein said he wants to promote affordability by reforming the county property tax assessment system with rebates for middle- and working-class homeowners and create a child care assistance grant. 
He said he supports turning parking lots around Nassau Coliseum into “a new walkable, architecturally beautiful neighborhood” where young people can live on Long Island.

Proposes creating a child care assistance grant.

- Proposes creating a child care assistance grant.

ISSUES
If elected, Epstein said he wants to promote affordability by reforming the county property tax assessment system with rebates for middle- and working-class homeowners and create a child care assistance grant. 
He said he supports turning parking lots around Nassau Coliseum into “a new walkable, architecturally beautiful neighborhood” where young people can live on Long Island.
Epstein said he supports first responders and “making sure that they have the resources to serve our communities effectively.” He opposes Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s initiative to deputize private citizen gun owners who can be used to protect the county in emergencies.

Proposes reforming the county property-tax assessment system and providing rebates for middle- and working-class homeowners.

Supports redeveloping parking lots around Nassau Coliseum into a walkable neighborhood where young people can live on Long Island.

Supports redeveloping parking lots around Nassau Coliseum into a walkable neighborhood.

- Proposes reforming the county property-tax assessment system and providing rebates for middle- and working-class homeowners.
- Supports redeveloping parking lots around Nassau Coliseum into a walkable neighborhood.

Supports providing first responders with resources to serve communities effectively.

Opposes deputizing private gun owners to respond to county emergencies.

- Supports providing first responders with resources to serve communities effectively.
- Opposes deputizing private gun owners to respond to county emergencies.

Nassau County Legislator, District 10

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