(WESTBURY, N.Y.) – To give Westbury’s young scholars a strong start the 2024-25 school year, Nassau County Legislature Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Siela A. Bynoe (D - Westbury) partnered with the Nassau County Police Benevolent Association (PBA), Town of North Hempstead Councilman Robert Troiano and the Westbury Union Free School District to present “The Road to Success” back-to-school celebration at the Park Avenue Elementary School on Saturday, Aug. 24.
During this annual Westbury community tradition, hundreds of students received backpacks filled and school supplies donated by the Nassau PBA. Attendees also enjoyed hot dogs and ice cream; danced to music from a DJ; won Stop & Shop gift cards through a raffle drawing and trivia contest; and took part in the second annual community tug-of-war with police, school officials and community members squaring off in some friendly (but highly spirited!) neighborly competition.
“Not only does the Road for Success event help to ensure our students have the resources they need to excel in the classroom, the Nassau PBA’s generosity and active participation contribute greatly to strengthening bonds between police officers and the community they serve. We are grateful for their continued support, and thankful to Councilman Robert Troiano for his partnership and Superintendent Dr. Tahira A. DuPree Chase and the Westbury UFSD for their hospitality as our hosts at Park Avenue Elementary School.”
PHOTO CREDITS – Photos courtesy Gene Dolan/Nassau PBA and Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Bynoe’s office