New York Governor Andrew Cuomo joined more than 500 guests in April to present the inaugural Mario M. Cuomo Award in Public Service to Janet DiFiore, the Westchester County district attorney. The award recognizes Italian American public servants who are known for their passion, conviction, and dedication to serving the Italian American community.

"My father was dedicated to represent the best of the Italian American people and he wanted to model the best of the Italian American culture," Cuomo said. "He led a life of principle, dignity, and honor. He was about honor and commitment and living up to his word." DiFiore thanked Cuomo for taking the time to be at the National Italian American Foundation Gala.

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