New York State Senator Michael Venditto (R, C, I- Massapequa), recently joined with Grand Avenue Middle School for their end of year celebration for this years Family Project. The Family Project is in its 39th year as a recreational and educational program for improving communication skills through various activities for the special needs students within the Bellmore community. This year the project was renamed as "Shawn's Project" in remembrance of Shawn Asman, a young man with special needs who recently passed away.