Canandaigua – Continuing his long-standing advocacy for individuals diagnosed with autism, Senator Nozzolio participated in the formal opening of the new Autism Center at the Ontario County ARC in Canandaigua. The Autism Center will serve as a centralized, comprehensive resource for information sharing, referral and care services for individuals and their families.

Pictured at the ribbon cutting left to right are: Bill Castiglione, Ontario ARC Executive Director; Jack Schuppenhauer, NYSARC President; Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb; Senator Mike Nozzolio and Casey Moore who helped to cut the official ribbon. Also in attendance were: Geoff Astles, Ontario County Administrator; Annie Chwiecko, representing Congressman Tom Reed; Assemblyman Sean Hanna; and Dr. Caroline Magyar, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities.