Keyword: 'Carolyn McCarthy' | Herald Community Newspapers

Keyword: Carolyn McCarthy

75 results total, viewing 41 - 50

JOhn J. Cook worked at the East Rockaway post office for more than 60 years. Cook, a letter carrier who served there for over 60 years.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed Rep. Carolyn McCarthy’s (D-NY4) bill to rename the East Rockaway, New York Post Office after a letter carrier and local resident who worked there for over … more

2/29/12

Jason Steiner is looking forward to beginning his education at the U.S. Naval Academy this fall.

WHHS senior heads to naval academy

Jason Steiner has the makings of a fine soldier: He’s a well-spoken, confident and, by all accounts, strong-willed young man. Just 18, the West Hempstead High School senior already has the … more

Lee Landor | 2/22/12

Rep. Carolyn McCarthy voted against an FAA funding bill because no environmental study to review the impact of aircraft air and noise pollution was included.

Local residents, lawmaker fight for safer, quieter skies

In early January, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy voted against the FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act because it did not include a formal environmental review to study the impact … more

Ann Friedman | 2/15/12

Oceanside High School science winner receives proclamation from Congresswoman McCarthy

Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy visited Oceanside High School senior Blake Smith on Jan. 13 to congratulate him on his 4th place win in the national Siemens Science, Math and Technology competition … more

1/18/12

Much of Valley Stream was placed in the high-risk flood zone (blue area) in 2009.

Critical year for flood zone residents

2012 is an important year for Valley Stream residents living in the high-risk flood zone. It’s the last year in which homeowners can renew their flood insurance for a reduced rate before annual premiums spike back up to four figures. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/11/12

World War II veteran Joe Librizzi, left, and Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy spoke to Oceanside High School students about the Veterans History Project.

McCarthy visits Oceanside High School

New York Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy visited Oceanside High School last Tuesday to speak to students about participating in the Veterans History Project. The project is part of the American … more

Alex Costello | 11/16/11

Rep. Carolyn McCarthy chatted with Department of Education liaison Allison Hester and a South Side High School family.

Rep. Carolyn McCarthy hosts student financial aid workshop at South Side HIgh School

Rep. Carolyn McCarthy brought representatives from the Department of Education and the banking industry together recently to talk to students and parents from her district about applying for financial aid for college. more

10/26/11

Seniors citizens to see cost of living increase

Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY4), who has been fighting for a “Cost of Living Adjustment” (COLA) increase for senior citizen Social Security beneficiaries since the last one in 2009, said that … more

10/26/11

Fed grant created to support local libraries

A grant established by the Institute of Museum and Library Services Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program — designed to support libraries nationwide — is now available to local libraries. more

By Jackie Nash | 10/13/11

Carolyn McCarthy, U.S. Representative for New York's 4th District.

Keeping the lights on and the relief flowing

If you’re like me, you couldn’t be more frustrated with the way things are going in Washington lately, with all the gridlock; the endless bickering and partisanship; the negative, divisive tone; and votes made not in the spirit of doing good for the people but just to score political points and headlines. more

By Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy (D-4) | 9/27/11

« Prev | 1 … 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 Next »

Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.