Government officials were on hand as the defending New York State District 29 Little League Champions from Franklin Square took the field for the first time this season. The 2000-baseball season in Franklin Square was kicked off with a parade in which Legislator Ciotti participated. Pictured above are Legislator Ciotti; Nassau County Clerk Karen Murphy; Nassau County Comptroller Fred Parola; New York State Assemblyman Tom Alfano; Town of Hempstead Councilman Joe Carney; Gary Scarchilli; Carl Schmitt; Carl Baccarell; Tiffany Pirillo; Stephanie Baccaella; Patti Conforti; Kaitlin Eymold; Kim Gallo; Dana Howell; Alexa Kalaygian; Kristen Malloy; Katie Mattone; Allison Mussen; Gina Scarchilli and Liz Schmitt.