HIT: To the annual Freedom Fund banquet organized by the Cayuga County chapter of the NAACP.

Friday's dinner was a night to remember. The organization was celebrating the 99th year of the NAACP and the 40th year of the banquet. Major funds were raised for the student scholarship program, this year's class of scholarship students was recognized, and the entertainment program amazed the audience.

It was a night to celebrate unity and hope, and that goal was certainly accomplished.

MISS: To criminals who target migrant workers to steal from because they don't expect those workers will be able to or be willing to complain to authorities.

A Cayuga County jury this week convicted a man on burglary and prostitution promotion charges in a case in which he was accused of targeting migrant farm workers.

The Cayuga County District Attorney's office deserves credit for the work they did to overcome victims' fears and language barriers.

HIT: To the installation of a new portable basketball floor at the Schwartz Athletic Center of Wells College.

The new floor is a symbol of the progress the school's athletic program has been making since it moved to co-ed enrollment a few years ago and began growing athletic programs. The men's basketball program starts competing next year.

Jamey Ventura, athletics director and soccer coach at Wells, said the administration's commitment to excellence in athletics is evident.

“We want our athletics to follow in our academics' footsteps and this idea gained a lot of support from the upper administration and we want to be able to build a strong reputation with all our sports,” Ventura said.

HIT: To the posthumous honor given to Auburn native Thommie Walsh.

The Boston Conservatory of Music is giving Walsh an Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award at its commencement Saturday.

It's the first time the school has granted this award, which speaks volumes about the impact Walsh had on the arts and entertainment world.