Assemblyman Tom Alfano and 14 Assembly members from throughout New York State held their fifth annual Disability Awareness Day ceremony at the state Capitol. The day hopes to raise awareness of challenges that people face each and every day associated with disability issues throughout the state and country. The "Excelsior Award for Excellence" was developed to recognize individuals who have succeeded despite these challenges. FULL STORY

Recently, H. Frank Carey High School held its annual senior awards night. Students were honored for their academics, community involvement, and their personal qualities. Remarkably, 73 students received presidential citations for having over a 90 average during their high school career. The event was organized by the guidance department under the direction of guidance chair Danielle Amato. FULL STORY