Anthony and Filomena Fiacco never dreamed when they planted a blue spruce in their front yard nearly 30 years ago that the tree would someday be on display in Albany as an official state holiday tree.
Paul Tonko, right, gets a hug from a supporter during a reception in Albany Tuesday night shortly after he secured a victory in the Democratic primary for the 21st Congressional District seat. At left is Darius Shahinfar, one of his opponents, who had just congratulated him.