Former U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, who successfully ran for Congress in 1996 as a crusader for gun control after a mass shooting on a New York commuter train left her husband dead and her son ...

“Carolyn McCarthy was one of New York’s very best. She turned her own personal tragedy into lasting public service, becoming one of the most determined and effective voices for gun safety ...

Former U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, who successfully ran for Congress in 1996 as a crusader for gun control after a mass shooting on a New York commuter train left her husband dead and her son ...

"Carolyn McCarthy turned personal tragedy into a powerful legacy of advocacy," said Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-Glen Cove). "She became one of Congress’ most tireless champions for gun violence prevention.

“Representative Carolyn McCarthy was a strong advocate for gun control and an even more fierce leader,” Hochul said. Democratic US Rep. Tom Suozzi said the nation has “lost a fierce champion.” ...

Former U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, who successfully ran for Congress in 1996 as a crusader for gun control after a mass shooting on a New York commuter train left her husband dead and her son ...

Carolyn McCarthy makes her acceptance speech at Adelphi University in Garden City, N.Y., Nov. 5, 1996, after defeating incumbent Republican congressman Dan Frisa.

FILE – Carolyn McCarthy makes her acceptance speech at Adelphi University in Garden City, N.Y., Nov. 5, 1996, after defeating incumbent Republican congressman Dan Frisa.

Former U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, who successfully ran for Congress in 1996 as a crusader for gun control after a mass shooting on a New York commuter train left her husband dead and her son ...

Former U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, who successfully ran for Congress in 1996 as a crusader for gun control after a mass shooting on a New York commuter train left her husband dead and her son ...

Former U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, who successfully ran for Congress in 1996 as a crusader for gun control after a mass shooting on a New York commuter train left her husband dead and her son ...