2026 New York General Election

Delia serves on the board of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DRI). She is also a member of Kiwanis International and the Sons of Italy, and volunteers for many other non-profit organization efforts.

A lifelong resident and 1986 Glen Cove High School graduate, she became the school's first all-county softball pitcher, pitching a no-hitter to lead her team to the 1985 county championship, a feat that has not been duplicated.

A graduate of Hofstra University, DeRiggi-Whitton has three daughters and is proud of her parents, Hon. Donald DeRiggi and Dr. Mildred DeRiggi.

About Delia DeRiggi-Whitton

Delia serves on the board of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DRI). She is also a member of Kiwanis International and the Sons of Italy, and volunteers for many other non-profit organization efforts.

Delia M. DeRiggi Whitton graduated from Hofstra University. She has three daughters and serves on the board of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation.

Delia M. DeRiggi Whitton graduated from Hofstra University. She has three daughters.

(UNIONDALE, N.Y.) – Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove) was sworn in for her second term as Minority Leader of the Legislature’s Democratic caucus during inaugural ceremonies held at Uniondale’s Cradle of Aviation Museum on Thursday, Jan. 8.

In taking the oath of office, she also embarked upon her eighth term as a Nassau County Legislator.

News Flash • Delia DeRiggi-Whitton Sworn in As Democratic Mi

Before being elected to the Nassau County Legislature, DeRiggi-Whitton served two terms as a member of the Glen Cove City Council. As a Councilwoman, she worked to ensure that the City budget was properly balanced, met regularly with department heads to foster budget compliance, and fought hard against tax increases.

Delia began her eighth term as a Nassau County Legislator. She previously served two terms as a member of the Glen Cove City Council.

District 11 - Delia DeRiggi-Whitton | Nassau County, NY

Here are some bills that should be easily passed if not for politics:

Legislation to ensure Nassau’s opioid settlement funds are used only for treatment, prevention and recovery services
A proposal to establish a gas tax holiday to provide relief at the pump amidst soaring fuel prices
“Gio’s Law” which would equip Nassau police vehicles with epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPens)
“Robbie’s Law,” which would install external defibrillators (AEDs) at all county-owned and operated athletic fields
A proposal to establish a 311 non-emergency hotline – which would have been especially useful during recent blizzards
Legislation to slash the outrageous and illegal fees Nassau homeowners are charged at the County Clerk’s office
Recognizing Juneteenth as an official holiday - like every other town, county or city in our region.

A Message From Legislator and Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton

Proposes a gas-tax holiday to reduce fuel costs.

- Proposes a gas-tax holiday to reduce fuel costs.

Economy

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE 7/27/26

Moments ago, the full Legislature approved Nassau County's capital plan and dozens of Community Revitalization Program grants for Democratic caucus-served districts. I'm thrilled to have secured nearly $1.4 million in CRP grants for District 11, including:

$350,000 for upgrades to the City of Glen Cove's Pascucci Soccer Field

$275,000 for the Village of Port Washington North's Together We Play All-Abilities Playground

$115,000 for a new playground at Glen Cove City Schools' Gribbin Elementary School

$110,000 for improvements to #GlenCove's Maccarone Stadium

$100,000 for the Port Washington Public Library's History Center

Dozens of Community Revitalization Grants Approved

Proposes establishing a 311 non-emergency hotline.

Secured nearly $1.4 million in Community Revitalization Program grants for District 11.

- Proposes establishing a 311 non-emergency hotline.
- Secured nearly $1.4 million in Community Revitalization Program grants for District 11.

Public Services

The County must comply with the courts instead of continuing to defend fees that have already been deemed excessive.
Instead of spending taxpayer dollars fighting to preserve a broken fee system, we should be fixing it. This legislation restores fairness and puts Nassau residents first. I am proud to stand behind this legislation and put money back in our neighbors’ pockets.

Press Conference September 4, 2026

Supports legislation to reform County Clerk fees that courts deemed excessive.

- Supports legislation to reform County Clerk fees that courts deemed excessive.

Housing & Urban Development

Deeply concerned with protecting our community from drugs and addiction, Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton has hosted numerous Narcan training sessions to help educate the public on the dangers of drugs and how to administer this potentially lifesaving treatment.

District 11 - Delia DeRiggi-Whitton

Demanding Action On Opioid Crisis

Delia and her Minority Caucus colleagues are demanding the immediate restoration of $13.7 million in opioid settlement interest and investment income after the money was inappropriately transferred out of the account meant to fight addiction and into the County’s General Fund.

“We cannot allow funding meant for treatment and prevention to be delayed while families are still losing sons and daughters,” Delia said. “This money must be restored and put to work right away.”

Newsletters

Proud to stand with my colleague Legislator Seth Koslow as he introduces legislation that will address the lack of oversight regarding the use of County cars.

Press Conference September 4, 2025

Hosted Narcan training sessions on drug risks and administering the overdose-reversal medication.

Calls for dedicating Nassau opioid settlement funds to treatment, prevention and recovery services.

Calls for Gio's Law to equip Nassau police vehicles with epinephrine auto-injectors.

Calls for Robbie's Law to install automated external defibrillators at county athletic fields.

Supports legislation to increase oversight of County car use.

- Hosted Narcan training sessions on drug risks and administering the overdose-reversal medication.
- Calls for dedicating Nassau opioid settlement funds to treatment, prevention and recovery services.
- Calls for Gio's Law to equip Nassau police vehicles with epinephrine auto-injectors.
- Calls for Robbie's Law to install automated external defibrillators at county athletic fields.
- Supports legislation to increase oversight of County car use.

Public Safety

Good News From Nassau DPW On District 11's ‘Tale of Two Shore Roads’

Following the forthcoming completion of the project’s design phase, the Shore Road flood mitigation, traffic safety and beautification project in Glen Cove, Glenwood Landing and Sea Cliff is scheduled to go out to bid this fall, Nassau County Department of Public Works (DPW) officials have confirmed. Funded by $14.6 million in capital funding Delia secured, the project spans 3.3 miles encompassing Shore Road, Prospect Avenue, Cliff Way and the Boulevard in Glen Cove (0.70 miles), Glenwood Landing (0.92 miles) and Sea Cliff (1.7 miles). Before groundbreaking, a community meeting will be held to gather feedback.

Secured $14.6 million for a Shore Road flood-mitigation, traffic-safety and beautification project.

- Secured $14.6 million for a Shore Road flood-mitigation, traffic-safety and beautification project.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Continuation of SEPTIC Program Boosts Environmental Protection Efforts

In March, Delia proudly voted to commit another $2 million in state funds to help homeowners replace aging septic systems.

Eligible Nassau homeowners can be reimbursed for up to 50 percent, capped at a total of $10,000, of the cost of replacing their septic system, or 75 percent of the expense, up to $25,000, for enhanced septic through the S.E.P.T.I.C. (Septic Environmental Program to Improve Cleanliness) program.

Crescent Beach Reopens This Summer

After 17 years of hard work and persistence, Delia is thrilled to announce the Nassau County Department of Health has approved the reopening of Glen Cove’s Crescent Beach for swimmers during the 2026 season!

This was done by employing creative and cutting-edge approaches, such as installing Helix filter systems and a box culvert near the base of the stream, utilizing plantings that naturally absorb bacteria, and creating a new conduit to reduce bacteria levels. Since becoming a Legislator, Delia has secured nearly $1 million in County-level bond authorization to fund improvements that enhanced water quality and will continue to do so in the future.

Voted to commit $2 million in state funds for homeowners to replace aging septic systems.

Secured nearly $1 million in county bond authorization for water-quality improvements at Crescent Beach.

- Voted to commit $2 million in state funds for homeowners to replace aging septic systems.
- Secured nearly $1 million in county bond authorization for water-quality improvements at Crescent Beach.

Energy & the Environment

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Delia M. DeRiggi Whitton

- Calls for dedicating Nassau opioid settlement funds to treatment, prevention and recovery services.
- Calls for Gio's Law to equip Nassau police vehicles with epinephrine auto-injectors.
- Calls for Robbie's Law to install automated external defibrillators at county athletic fields.
- Supports legislation to increase oversight of County car use.

Isaac Brickman

Buket Urgen

Supports community-driven development emphasizing smart growth, environmentally friendly Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design construction, and green-space preservation.

Filed legislation to retain senior tax-abatement provisions for the 2017 property-tax bill.

Supports transit-oriented, sustainable development and expanded mass-transit options.

Secured funding to restore shuttle service between the Port Washington and Roslyn train stations.

Supports renewable solar and wind energy, electric-vehicle infrastructure, and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Opposes hydraulic fracturing and spearheaded legislation barring County use of snow-melt pellets made from fracking water.

Supports sewer infrastructure, septic replacement and long-term solutions to improve water quality.

Supports County acquisition and preservation of open space to protect environmentally sensitive parcels and the aquifer.

The 63-year-old Sea Cliff resident, a Republican, is challenging incumbent Democrat Delia DeRiggi-Whitton in the 11th Legislative District.

John Canning hopes to return to County Legislature

A practicing attorney since 1991, Canning earned a law degree from St. John’s University, a master’s in European history and an undergraduate degree in classical languages from the University of Toronto.

Canning has been involved with countless community initiatives, from emceeing local events like the Sea Cliff baseball and softball Opening Day ceremonies to serving on the boards of organizations like the Visiting Nurse Association of Oyster Bay and Raynham Hall Museum. He is also a lector at St. Boniface Martyr Parish, where he has volunteered since his youth.

Sea Cliff residents join North Shore Soup Kitchen board

John Canning lives in Sea Cliff. He earned an undergraduate degree in classical languages and a master's degree in European history from the University of Toronto, and a law degree from St. John’s University. He is a lector at St. Boniface Martyr Parish, where he has volunteered since his youth.

#### Commissioner John Canning
(516) 624-6425
jcanning@oysterbay-ny.gov

Human Resources – Town of Oyster Bay

John Canning is a commissioner with the Town of Oyster Bay. He is a practicing attorney.

Canning was elected in 1995 to the county’s inaugural Legislature, and served two terms representing a North Shore district that included Glen Cove, Sea Cliff and communities farther east.

John Canning was elected to the Nassau County Legislature in 1995 and served two terms representing a North Shore district.

Expanding on the topic of affordability, he praised recent county property tax freezes and said he would work to prevent increases. “People are under tremendous strain,” Canning said, noting that school taxes and household expenses also weigh on residents.

Turning to the county budget, Canning emphasized controlling expenditures and scrutinizing staffing costs. He currently serves as the Town of Oyster Bay’s human resources commissioner, a position he has held for roughly 15 years.

Plans to prevent county property-tax increases.

Prioritizes controlling county expenditures and scrutinizing staffing costs.

- Plans to prevent county property-tax increases.
- Prioritizes controlling county expenditures and scrutinizing staffing costs.

As of October 26, 2026, John Canning did not have a website or any information online.

Development is another of his concerns. Canning pointed to potential housing projects at the North Shore and Engineers country clubs, warning that additional traffic could strain busy roads. “We have to limit those developments so that we’re not overwhelmed,” he said.

Supports limiting large housing developments to prevent additional traffic from overwhelming local roads.

- Supports limiting large housing developments to prevent additional traffic from overwhelming local roads.

On immigration enforcement, he said that authorities should focus on people who have been convicted of crimes while remaining sensitive to longtime residents and families. He did not advocate broader enforcement in communities where people are simply going about their daily lives.

Supports focusing immigration enforcement on people convicted of crimes while avoiding broader enforcement against people going about their daily lives.

- Supports focusing immigration enforcement on people convicted of crimes while avoiding broader enforcement against people going about their daily lives.

John Canning is campaigning on opposition to an energy project. He argued that construction along major North Shore roads that the project would require would disrupt daily life for residents and businesses. He expressed concerns about traffic through Glen Head, Glenwood Landing and neighboring communities, as well as potential environmental impacts on Hempstead Harbor. “It would cause havoc on the roads,” he said.

Canning also questioned the project’s energy sources and necessity, describing it as a “cable to nowhere.”

Opposes an energy project he calls a “cable to nowhere,” citing potential road disruption and environmental impacts.

- Opposes an energy project he calls a “cable to nowhere,” citing potential road disruption and environmental impacts.

John Canning

As of October 26, 2026, John Canning’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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