Citizens honored for keeping community safe

American Legion Post 44 held its 22nd annual Law and Order Night in Malverne on Feb. 23.

The annual event honors uniformed service members and volunteers for outstanding services.

This year’s honorees were Ryan Lawton from Malverne’s Ambulance Corps., Billy Howe from Malverne Fire Department, Joe Lanzetta for Neighborhood Watch. Also recognized at Law and Order Night: Kenneth Padilla from Malverne’s Police Department and Christopher Simmons of the Police Reserve.

Residents known for displaying American flags on their properties every day throughout the year were also presented with certificates of recognition.

Along with the uniformed members, two teenagers, Harrison Baldus and Joseph Cerulli, were lauded for their selection for spots in the New York Boys State Program.

These young men, selected by local American Legion Post No. 44, will be given the opportunity to participate in this program, considered a lesson in civics and how a government is formed. The leadership training program also includes rigorous daily morning workouts with members of the  United States Marines Corps.