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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Education

  • BBA, Business, Adelphi University

Professional Experience

  • BBA, Business, Adelphi University
  • Former News Anchor, News10 National Broadcasting Company (NBC) Rochester
  • Former News Director, WAXC Radio
  • Former Reporter, WHAM Radio
  • Former Sports Director, WHEC 10
  • Former Employee, WTVJ in Miami

Political Experience

  • BBA, Business, Adelphi University
  • Former News Anchor, News10 National Broadcasting Company (NBC) Rochester
  • Former News Director, WAXC Radio
  • Former Reporter, WHAM Radio
  • Former Sports Director, WHEC 10
  • Former Employee, WTVJ in Miami
  • Senator, New York State Senate, 2014-present
  • Candidate, New York State Senate, District 55, 2018

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Aging Committee, New York State Senate

Former Member, Agriculture Committee, New York State Senate

Former Member, Cities Committee, New York State Senate

Former Member, Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business Committee, New York State Senate

Former Member, Consumer Protection Committee, New York State Senate

Former Chair, Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation Committee, New York State Senate

Former Member, Environmental Conservation Committee, New York State Senate

Former Member, Higher Education Committee, New York State Senate

Former Vice Chair, Science, Technology, Incubation and Entrepreneurship Committee, New York State Senate

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BBA, Business, Adelphi University
  • Former News Anchor, News10 National Broadcasting Company (NBC) Rochester
  • Former News Director, WAXC Radio
  • Former Reporter, WHAM Radio
  • Former Sports Director, WHEC 10
  • Former Employee, WTVJ in Miami
  • Senator, New York State Senate, 2014-present
  • Candidate, New York State Senate, District 55, 2018
  • Radio Host, Camp Good Days and Special Times, present
  • Telethon Co-Host, Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong, present
  • Member, Monroe County Sheriff's Foundation, present
  • Lector, Saint John of Rochester Church, present
  • Board Member, Cancer Action
  • Board Member, Ronald McDonald House

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Florida Emmy Award, numerous sportscaster of the year awards in New York State, and an Edward R. Murrow Award for Best TV Newscast

Speeches