Port Byron school leader thanks Nozzolio

PORT BYRON -- There is a lot of gratitude in the Port Byron Central School District.

During a board of education meeting Wednesday, Superintendent Neil O'Brien publicly thanked state Sen. Michael Nozzolio for securing $50,000 in state funding, ensuring the district's ability to continue the middle school after school program and the summer remedial program.

In the past, these programs were funded through state aid, O'Brien said. Due to a decrease in aid, this year they were written into the budget and would primarily fall to the taxpayer.