Senator Mike Nozzolio this week congratulated Cheryl Longyear of Port Byron in Albany for receiving the "public Leadership" award by Parks & Trails New York in recognition of  her efforts to spearhead the development of a new trail system in the Montezuma Heritage Park.  Cheryl was joined at the State Capitol by her husband Stan.

"It is an honor to congratulate Cheryl for this special recognition,” said Senator Nozzolio.  “Cheryl’s hard work and dedication helped to create the Montezuma Heritage Park which will be used and enjoyed by the entire community,” concluded Senator Nozzolio.