At her campaign headquarters in her hometown of Mineola, Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy discussed the issues she has fought for since becoming a member of Congress in1996, for the 4th Congressional District. The following day, she was scheduled to be in Washington to push for her latest gun control bill, Our Lady of Peace Act. FULL STORY

"For the past 16 years I have watched the healthcare delivery system in this country deteriorate and I have seen the government become more and more intrusive, not just in the medical field, but in business as well. So I feel that now I am at the point in my life to take the time to try to do something about it since I have so much expertise in the medical profession that is not being shown in our current representation," said congressional candidate Dr. Marilyn O'Grady, who trained as a surgical opthamologist, running on the Republican/Conservative ticket in the 4th Congressional District. FULL STORY