From the Desk of Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy: May 29, 2009

Announce ‘No Fly, No Buy’ Act

On May 13 Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy and Congressman Steve Israel (NY-02) hosted a press conference to announce the introduction of the No Fly, No Buy Act, which seeks to close the ‘terror gap’ by preventing people whose names appear on the Transportation Security Administration’s terrorist “no fly list” from being eligible to buy guns.

Letter: CP Superintendent Thanks Voters

I write to extend thanks from the Carle Place School District for your support of the 2009-2010 school budget. Once again, community residents have demonstrated that they place a high value on the education of our children. The Carle Place Board of Education and the district administration have been keenly aware that decisions about the budget were especially difficult this year in light of the current economic conditions.

From the Desk of Assemblyman Rob Walker - Summer Reading Challenge Kicks Off

New York State Assemblyman Rob Walker (R, C, I, WF – Hicksville) has once again partnered with the New York State Library and libraries throughout Nassau County to bring the 2009 Summer Reading Challenge to school children.  This program, which encourages children to develop reading habits when they are young, has been shown to decrease learning losses typical during the summer break.

“In my fifth year of participating in this program, I am hoping it will be bigger and better than ever,” said Walker. “We all know that reading is an essential life skill that needs to be cultivated in our children when they are young. By making reading fun, I believe this program encourages both parents and children to get involved, spend time together and enrich their lives.”

News From The Central Westbury Civic Association

CWCA Bulletin

At the April Central Westbury Civic Association (CWCA) meeting, President Emma Wright introduced Mayor Peter Cavallaro as a lifelong resident of the village of Westbury. Prior to being elected mayor, Cavallaro was a board trustee for 10 years and prior, a member of the planning board for 12 years. He was elected mayor in March, receiving almost 70 percent of the votes.

Wright described many of Mayor Cavallaro’s attributes, including that he has been active in many other governmental, professional, community, political, philanthropic and charitable endeavors. He and his wife, Diane, are deeply committed to and are active members of St. Brigid’s Parish.

Letter: School Official Disputes Trustee’s Claims

Larry Wornum’s letter [in the May 7, 2009 edition of] The Westbury Times is highly problematic and somewhat misleading on two significant points. First, he uses a single test to criticize mathematics instruction in Westbury when a more comprehensive and independent evaluation — the State Education Department District Report Card — has recently been made available.

Letter: An Open Letter to Westbury Village

Since my decision in early 2009 to step down as mayor, there has been an outpouring of warm friendship and complimentary sentiment from everyone. I have received many cards, letters of congratulations and phone calls wishing me well. It was rewarding for me to see so many residents and members of the village family who attended my last meeting as mayor with the board. It was a rich and wonderful experience to hear them thank me and wish me good health as I stepped down from public service.