To give Westbury’s young scholars a strong start to the 2024 to 2025 school year, Siela Bynoe, alternate deputy minority leader for the Nassau County Legislature, presented “The Road to Success” back-to-school celebration.

At the event, Bynoe partnered with the Nassau County Police Benevolent Association, Town of North Hempstead Councilman Robert Troiano and the Westbury Union Free School District. This event took place at 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 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,” Bynoe said in a press release. “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.”