In Meriden, the Harlem Wizards Basketball team rolled into town to take on a team composed of local elected officials, including Meriden Mayor Mark Benigni and Senator Tom Gaffey, Boys and Girls Club members, staffers, Cox Communications employees and even Fox 61’s Tony Terzi. The game was organized by Cox to officially announce its partnership with the club, which will include complimentary cable, high speed Internet and a host of educational programs throughout 2004. Despite the home team’s loss, the crowd was pleased as the Wizards, who are currently celebrating their 41st anniversary, are known for putting on a show that is built on the foundation of fundamental basketball, serious skills, trick-hoops, acrobatic slams and dynamic personalities that engage the audience. “ Around the country, Cox Communications has made a commitment to be the National Technology Sponsor of the Boys and Girls Club and we wanted to bring something fun and exciting to the members of the Meriden Club to kick-off this remarkable partnership,” said Paul Cronin. “ We are so thankful to Cox for such a wonderful event,” said Gary Burt, executive director of the Boys and Girls Club of Meriden. “The night was so exciting for everyone, and Cox did a great job promoting and organizing it.” Mark Scott, VP of Cox Business Services, is flanked by a member of the Harlem Wizards and a member of the Meriden Boys & Girls Club.