Sen. Greg Ball (R, C, I — Patterson) joined the Putnam County Youth Bureau last week to present New York State Senate Proclamations to 15 students from across Putnam County at the 29th annual Putnam County Youth Awards Dinner.

The Youth Awards Dinner is an annual event designed to recognize outstanding youth from throughout Putnam County. Honorees were chosen by a selection committee for their community service efforts benefitting Putnam residents.

Pictured from left, Yorktown Councilman Terrence Murphy, Sen. Greg Ball, Youth Honoree Patrick Salerno, Legislator Sam Oliverio and Legislator Ginny Nacerino (Photo courtesy of Sen. Ball)
Pictured from left, Yorktown Councilman Terrence Murphy, Sen. Greg Ball, Youth Honoree Patrick Salerno, Legislator Sam Oliverio and Legislator Ginny Nacerino (Photo courtesy of Sen. Ball)

The 15 honored students included Giana Grandetti, Shauna Ricketts and Sarah Warren of Haldane High School.

Other honorees were Carli Ceckanowicz of Carmel High School, Kaitlynn Figueroa of Carmel, Vincent Garofalo of Mahopac High School, Maggie McDonnell of Carmel, Meghan Mammola of Mahopac, Justin Mazzarisi of Putnam Valley High School, Philip Nicklin of Mahopac, Patrick Salerno of Mahopac, Robert Salerno of Mahopac, William Salerno of Mahopac, Jenna Schweigler of Mahopac and Greg Tock of Mahopac.

Sen. Ball is still accepting highly motivated and determined students to join his advisory council. Contact Suzi McDonough at 845-279-3773 or email [email protected].

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