5 Towns CentralFerretti Hits Scianablo For Accepting Funds & Endorsement from Israel-Hating Congressman
Oct 19, 2026·3 min read
HEMPSTEAD, NY — Today, Town of Hempstead Supervisor John Ferretti called on his campaign opponent, Joe Scianablo, to immediately return a $15,000 contribution from anti-Israel Congressman Pat Ryan’s Political Action Committee (Patriot PAC NY), reject Ryan’s repeated endorsements, and issue a sincere apology to Jewish neighbors and all residents who stand with the State of Israel.
Ferretti called the prospect of an Scianablo apology unlikely, since the wannabe Supervisor posted a Facebook video of himself campaigning with the anti-Israel Congressman on Sunday, October 18th (https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1ZR8pzC8iR/).
On October 27, 2025, Scianablo accepted $15,000 from Patriot PAC NY, the political action committee controlled by Congressman Pat Ryan (NYSBOE, Patriot PAC NY, 12/01/2025).[1] Congressman Ryan has voted against all aid to Israel, including humanitarian assistance (Roll Call 243, HR 8595)[2], in Congress, publicly declaring critical Israeli assistance as “wrong on every level” (Pat Ryan X Post, 7/15/26).[3]
Despite his anti-Israel voting record, Scianablo accepted Ryan’s endorsement through the Congressman’s Patriot PAC NY in September of 2025. The endorsement of Scianablo was reiterated on May 21, 2026 (Patriot PAC NY, 5/21/2026).[4] Rather than distancing himself from Ryan’s hostility toward Israel, Scianablo publicly celebrated the backing, taking to social media to state that he was “honored to be endorsed” (Scianablo Facebook Post, 6/26/26).[5] To date, Scianablo has neither returned the $15,000 nor denounced Congressman Ryan’s anti-Israel record.
“Accepting financial support and political backing from an anti-Israel member of Congress and calling it an honor is a betrayal of the values shared by the people of Hempstead Town,” said Town Supervisor John Ferretti. “Congressman Pat Ryan made his position clear when he voted against aid to Israel and called supporting our ally ‘wrong on every level.’ By embracing Ryan’s money and endorsement, Joe Scianablo has made his own priorities clear.”
Supervisor Ferretti called on Scianablo to take immediate corrective action:
- Return the $15,000 campaign contribution from Patriot PAC NY in full.
- Publicly reject and renounce the endorsements from Congressman Pat Ryan and Patriot PAC NY.
- Apologize to Nassau County’s Jewish community and all residents who support Israel’s right to security and self-defense.
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[1] Patriot PAC NY, expenditure of $15,000 to “Joe for Hempstead”, made on 10/27/2025, Patriot PAC NY 27-Day Post General Election Itemized Report filed on 12/01/2025.
[2] Roll Call 243, Bill Number: H.R. 8595, Part A Amendment No. 8, July 15, 2026.
[3] Congressman Pat Ryan (@PatRyanUC), X (formerly Twitter) post on July 15, 2026.
[4] Patriot PAC NY, Press Release, May 21, 2026.
[5] Joe for Hempstead, Facebook Post on June 26, 2026.
Below: Link of Scianablo campaigning with Congressman Pat Ryan, who voted against aid to Israel.
Paid for by the Nassau County Republican Committee.