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At an award ceremony held in Albany on May 7, 2013, Senator Lee M. Zeldin (R, C, I- Shirley) honored Erica Boynton of Brentwood as the 3rd Senate District’s 2013 New York State Senate “Woman of Distinction.” Erica was honored for her outstanding work in the prevention of gang violence in Suffolk County. She is also a founder of the Brentwood Association of Concerned Citizens and a leader of the successful anti-graffiti and neighborhood clean-up campaign in Brentwood. The Senate’s Women of Distinction program honors the exceptional achievement, personal excellence and outstanding, courageous and heroic actions on the part of individual women from across the State. Pictured here with Senator Zeldin (right) and Erica (Center) is Leonard Tucker, Jr.

From left to right: Senator Mike Nozzolio and Nozomi Williams.

Williamsville, NY - State Senator Mike Ranzenhofer receives a copy of the Picture Main Street Plan from Williamsville Mayor Brian Kulpa. The Village of Williamsville announced Friday that the plan has been presented to the New York State Department of Transportation. 

The Picture Main Street plan is a pedestrian-oriented streetscape project with a main goal of promoting safer crossing, universal access and improve the overall experience on Main Street in the Village of Williamsville. Click here for more information. 

Senator John A. DeFrancisco honored and recognized Nancy Kern Kronen as his 2013 Woman of Distinction during a celebration in Albany on May 7, 2013.  The Senate launched the "Women of Distinction" program in 1998 to recognize the many contributions of women in the State of New York.  These honorees have enriched the lives of those around them, while inspiring others to become active within their communities. Nancy Kronen is the Director of Development and Public Relations for ARISE Child and Family Services in Syracuse.  She previously worked for The Salvation Army of the Syracuse Area.  Throughout her dedicated career and volunteer work, Nancy has demonstrated strong leadership, vision and passion.