 In 2007 , Ferraro received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Sons of Italy Foundation . In 2008 , Ferraro was the initial recipient of the annual Trailblazer Award from the National Conference of Women 's Bar Associations , and received the Edith I. Spivack Award from the New York County Lawyers ' Association . In 2009 , legislation passed the House of Representatives calling for a post office in Long Island City in Queens to be renamed for Ferraro , and in 2010 , the Geraldine A Ferraro Post Office was accordingly rededicated . 
