CHINATOWN -- This weekend, State Senator Daniel Squadron was honored at the annual Chinatown Cherry Blossom Festival for his work to improve quality of life along the Bowery and throughout Confucius Plaza. Senator Squadron has led the efforts to bring more trees and green space to the community, working with the Parks Department and the community on a number of initiatives, including the planting of 37 new trees (largely cherry trees) in November 2010.

The festival was organized by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of New York, the Confucius Plaza Board, and the Confucius Plaza Tenants Council.

In photo: State Senator Daniel Squadron (center) receives a citation from Chinese Chamber of Commerce Chairman Justin Yu (immediate right) and the Chamber board.