Buonaiuto of Empire National Bank honored by Arthritis Foundation, Long Island chapter

Thomas Buonaiuto, president of Empire National Bank, a full service commercial bank headquartered in Islandia, New York, will be honored by the Arthritis Foundation, Long Island Chapter, at its eighteenth annual Golf Classic. The event will be held on June 1, at North Hills Country Club, Manhasset, N.Y. The Arthritis Foundation's Long Island Chapter president Patrick McAsey said he is very pleased to have Buonaiuto serve as the 2009 honoree. "His commitment to our organization's cause exemplifies Empire National Bank's support of groups that improve the quality of life for our fellow Long Islanders." "It's an honor to be affiliated with the Arthritis Foundation and help raise awareness for its vital mission to prevent, control and cure arthritis and related diseases - the nation's number one cause of disability, " said Buonaiuto. For more information about the Arthritis Foundation and/or its Golf Classic, visit www.LongIsland.arthritis.org.