Senator Mario R. Mattera (2ND Senate District) was recently honored with the Excellence in Public Service Award at the Lt. Det. Joseph Petrosino Association in America’s 116th Anniversary Celebration, held in recognition of Italian American Heritage Month.
The award honors individuals whose leadership and service reflect the enduring legacy of Lt. Det. Joseph (Giuseppe) Petrosino, a trailblazing New York City Police Officer from the early 1900s. Petrosino established the Bomb Squad, Canine Squad, and Undercover Squad — units that continue to play vital roles in modern policing.
