ALBANY, NY (Erie News Now)--THE END OF SESSION IN ALBANY IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER AND LAWMAKERS IN THE SENATE ARE CELEBRATING IN A FASHIONABLE WAY.  

FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW, LAWMAKERS ARE CARRYING ON A NEW TRADITION CALLED SNEAKER DAY.  TOWARDS THE END OF SESSION LAWMAKERS GO TO WORK WEARING SNEAKERS.  
 
THE TRADITION STARTED LAST YEAR FOLLOWING A RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING NATIONAL SNEAKER DAY IN ALBANY.  
 
SINCE THE RESOLUTION PASSED, SNEAKER DAY BECAME A MOMENT IN THE CAPITOL FOR LAWMAKERS, STAFFERS, AND LOBBYISTS ALIKE TO UNITE AROUND SNEAKERS.  
 
SOME LAWMAKERS SAID ITS A GOOD WAY TO BREAK UP SOME OF THE TENSION.  
 
“It’s a really nice fun day, as the end of session comes.  A nice lighthearted way to break up some of the tension and to have a little bit of fun,” said Sen. Jamaal Bailey (D-36th Senate District).
 
OTHER LAWMAKERS WHO PARTICIPATED SAid THIS IS A GREAT TRADITION THAT IS NOT ONLY FUN – BUT MUCH MORE COMFORTABLE.