Queens, NY, June 12, 2012 – NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. (center), received the Italian-American Legislators Conference 2012 Senate Award for his efforts in promoting the positive influences of Italian-Americans in government at their annual conference dinner in Albany last week. Presenting the award to Senator Addabbo was Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos (left) and President of the Italian-American Legislators Conference, NYS Senator Joseph Griffo (right).