Waterloo – New York State Senator Michael Nozzolio was recently honored by the New York Beef Producers Association with their “Friend in Government” award in recognition of his strong support of agriculture jobs in the Finger Lakes region. The Association thanked Senator Nozzolio for his role in developing the Animal Health Diagnostic Center at Cornell University. Pictured left to right: NYBPA Treasurer Charlie Davis, former NYBPA President Phil Keppler, Vice-President Brenda Bippert, Senator Nozzolio, Ellen Ten Eyck of Seneca Falls, Elsie and Jim Brown of Seneca Falls, and NYBPA President Rich Brown.