| |
| | Taking a Stand for Westbury's Children |
 | | Shown at the march are: Alice Smith of Westbury, Mildred Little of Westbury, Margaret Miller Scott of Westbury, New York State Assemblyman David Sidikman, Town of Hempstead Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, John Barrow of Westbury, Dorothy Peagler of Westbury, Dorothy Royal of Westbury, and Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Doreen Banks. |
 | | During the PTA Council meeting, parents shared stories of their children being victimized by gangs on the streets of Westbury, and police officials presented information about the types of gangs that are active in the community. |
 | | Local law enforcement officials present at the meeting confirmed the presence of gangs in Westbury, and described ones with names ranging from MS 13, composed of young Hispanic immigrants, mostly from El Salvador, to the Bloods, composed of African American youth throughout Westbury, to the Prospect Piru, composed of African American youth in New Cassel. |
| www.antonnews.com /westburytimes/2000/11/10/news (968 words) |
|