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Carolyn McCarthy will continue to serve while undergoing treatment for lung cancer.

Carolyn McCarthy diagnosed with lung cancer

Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY4) has revealed that she has been diagnosed with a treatable form of lung cancer — and that she’s committed to beating this latest challenge. more

By Mary Malloy | 6/5/13

How about a beginner's guide for politicians?

A very wise person once told me that the two greatest professions for which there is no formal training are politics and motherhood. more

5/23/13

The new 22nd Assembly District, which takes effect on Jan. 1, includes all areas of Valley Stream.

Understanding redistricting in Valley Stream

Valley Stream will have some new representatives in Albany and Washington, D.C. next year, a result of redistricting that took place following the 2010 census. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/21/12

FEMA rental assistance increased

The amount of temporary rental assistance available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency for victims of Hurricane Sandy is increasing by 25 percent, according to Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-Mineloa). more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/8/12

4th Congressional District endorsement — McCarthy

U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy said she hasn’t forgotten about what brought her to Washington in the first place: fighting for tougher gun control, better schools and a higher quality of life for all residents. more

11/2/12

4th Congressional District candidates, from left, Carolyn McCarthy, Fran Becker and Frank Scaturro.

McCarthy has two challengers in 4th C.D.

There is a three-way race for the 4th Congressional District, which covers much of Nassau County’s south shore. Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy has represented the district since 1997 and is seeking her ninth term. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/24/12

The high-risk flood zone (areas in blue) includes much of Valley Stream south of Sunrise Highway.

Higher flood insurance rates loom

Three federal lawmakers are calling on the Federal Emergency Management Agency to extend lower flood insurance premiums for residents added to the high-risk flood zone in 2009, with a rate reduction set to end in six months. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/27/12

Becker beats Scaturro in primary

It looks like Nassau County Legislator Francis X. Becker (R-Lynbrook) will face Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy for her seat once again in November. According to the Nassau County Board of Elections website, … more

By Mary Malloy | 6/27/12

Francis X. Becker, left, and Frank Scaturro

Becker, Scaturro vie for 4th District seat

They faced each other two years ago, but this time around, congres hopefuls Francis Becker and Frank Scaturro are running in a significantly different … more

By Deirdre Krasula | 6/20/12

Maria Fletcher, left, a former District 30 school board member and current president of New York State PTA, met Rep. Carolyn McCarthy in Washington, D.C. earlier this month after testifying in favor of a McCarthy’s Family Engagement Act.

Mrs. Fletcher goes to Washington

When Maria Fletcher became president of New York State PTA a year and a half ago, she never envisioned sitting in a room in the United States Capitol, testifying before members of Congress. But two weeks ago, that’s just what she did. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/31/12

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