Carolyn McCarthy (née Cook; born January 5, 1944) is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for New York's 4th congressional district from 1997 to 2015. She is a member of the Democratic Party.

Jan 2, 2015 · In a scene depicted in the 1998 TV movie The Long Island Incident, Carolyn McCarthy stood behind her seated son, gripping his shoulder. She spoke to the killer without notes.

Dec 7, 2014 · Carolyn McCarthy was a Long Island nurse and housewife in December 1993 when she suddenly became the face of gun violence victims everywhere after her husband Dennis was killed and son Kevin wounded in a mass shooting on a commuter train leaving New York City.

On November 5, 1996, Carolyn McCarthy won election to the United States House. She defeated Dan Frisa (R), Robert S. Berkowitz (Liberal) and Vincent P. Garbitelli (Right to Life) in the general election.

Dec 27, 2014 · NEW YORK(CBSNewYork)-- It was a bittersweet farewell to Congress for Carolyn McCarthy, a voice for gun violence victims. After nearly two decades in officer she is retiring, following a...

Carolyn McCarthy (née Cook; born January 5, 1944) is an American nurse and politician. She is a Democrat. She served as a member of the U.S. House of Representative for New York's 4th congressional district from 1997 to 2015. She is known for her being an advocate for gun control.

Jan 6, 2025 · Carolyn McCarthy, the former representative for the 4th Congressional District for 18 years, was honored with the Presidential Citizens Medal at the White House on Jan. 2.

Jan 24, 2025 · McCarthy was the representative for New York ’s 4 th congressional district and was a Democrat. She served from 1997 to 2014. I want to urge McCarthy to take an action on a bill. I need help, have a question, or want to schedule a tour.

Dec 11, 2014 · Ms. McCarthy is retiring from Congress at age 70, after what she describes as a successful struggle with lung cancer. After nine terms in Congress, she insists she never became a...

Rep. Carolyn McCarthy meets with members of the Service Employees International Union in her Washington DC office.