News from Assemblyman 130th Assembly District JOSEPH A. ERRIGO   For immediate release: March 8th, 2006 Contact: Bonnie Turner (585) 334-5210 District Office: 3045 East Henrietta Rd., Henrietta, NY  14467 Albany Office: Rm 427 LOB, Albany, NY  12248

WEEKLY LEGISLATIVE COLUMN CONTACT: BONNIE TURNER (585) 334-5210   ITALIAN-AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP MAKES COLLEGE MORE AFFORDABLE Deadline for Applications is April 15, 2006        Rising costs are affecting New Yorkers in all facets of life these days. We cringe when the gas needle hovers around empty, when home energy bills arrive each month, and our children have fears about paying for college. Worrying about how they can afford a college education is the last thing our children should have on their minds.      The Italian-American State Legislators Conference has established a scholarship program for prospective high school seniors to receive a $1,500 scholarship. I’m proud to announce this exciting opportunity to all the deserving students in my district. Four applicants will be selected based on several criteria: the student’s grade point average, interest in pursuing higher education, community involvement, financial need, or athletic achievements.      The four recipients must be current or future college students who are New York state residents. All applications must be received by 5 p.m. on April 15, 2006 to be considered. This is an excellent opportunity for students who want to go to college but may not be able to afford a higher education. Scholarship winners will be announced in June at the Italian-American annual Conference Weekend in Albany. Every opportunity must be afforded to the students of Livingston, Monroe, and Ontario counties for a higher education.      I strongly encourage interested students to contact my office for applications by calling (585) 334-5210.   -30-