Albany- Senator Nozzolio congratulated Auburn Second Grade student Abby Franchina for having her portrait of her dog “Maxine” selected to appear in the New York State Art Teachers Association Student Art Exhibition. The Art Teachers Association holds the exhibition as part of its annual reception in Albany where State Legislators, students, parents and teachers share in the artistic accomplishments of the young aspiring artists in their communities. Abby traveled to Albany for the exhibition with her parents Steve and Sharon and her sister Lindsey.

From Left to Right: Lindsey Franchina, Senator Nozzolio, Abby Franchina, Sharon Franchina and Steve Franchina.