SENATOR MARCELLINO’S FOURTH ANNUAL PEOPLE’S CHOICE ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTO CONTEST

Senator Carl L. Marcellino today announced his Fourth Annual “People’s Choice” Environmental Photo Contest for the residents of the Fifth Senate District.

“The Fifth Senate District is filled with majestic sights; an abundance of wildlife and beautiful waterways. This contest will celebrate the natural beauty that surrounds us and bring an awareness to the importance of protecting these local treasures,” said Senator Marcellino.

As the Ranking member of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee, Senator Marcellino is committed to enhancing and protecting the natural resources of New York State.

Photographs are to portray the natural environment and emphasize the beauty of the 5^th Senate District. Photographs cannot include people.

Winners will be chosen by vote on Senator Marcellino’s web site www.senatormarcellino.com.  . Photos must be submitted by October 26 and voting will begin on November 9 and end on  November 20. Those who wish to vote will be able to do so by visiting www.senatormarcellino.com and following the links.

To enter Senator Marcellino’s “People’s Choice” Environmental Photo Contest send your digital photo to marcelli@senate.state.ny.us or mail your photo to 250 Townsend Square Oyster Bay, New York 11771 Negatives or slides will not be accepted. Please submit only one photo per entrant. Photos will not be returned, and may be used in publications. Photographs on paper will be scanned to display on Senator Marcellino’s web site.

Please include your name, address, phone number, e-mail address and where and when the photograph was taken. Entrants must reside in the Fifth Senate District that includes the Northern portions of the Towns of Huntington and Oyster Bay and the City of Glen Cove.