New York State Senator Phil Boyle hosted his 5th Annual Black History Month Awards Celebration at the Bay Shore – Brightwaters Public Library. This year’s event honored outstanding individuals from the 4th Senate District for their personal and career achievements, positive influences, and community advocacy. The Senator presented awards to 12 Black and African American citizens from the Towns of Babylon and Islip for their outstanding contributions to our community. The honorees were: Bobby Blassingame; Carol Wickliffe – Campbell; Kashawn Charles; Bryan Greaves; Janiyah Marshall; Jean Marshall Vaval; Tamy E. Martin; Falischa L. Jones – Moss; Wanda Faye Myers; Stacey A. Powell; Xavier Shelton; and Paul A. Soodoo.