Anthony Masiello
| Anthony Masiello | |
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| 61st Mayor of Buffalo | |
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In office 1994–2005 |
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| Preceded by | James D. Griffin |
| Succeeded by | Byron Brown |
| Member of the New York State Senate from the 55th, later the 58th and 57th District | |
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In office 1981-1993 |
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| Preceded by | Joseph A. Tauriello |
| Succeeded by | Anthony Nanula |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
April 28, 1947 Buffalo, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Kathleen McCue |
| Children | 3 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Anthony M. Masiello (born April 28, 1947) was Mayor of Buffalo, New York from 1994 to 2005. Prior to being mayor, he served as a New York State Senator.
A Buffalo native, who was educated in Buffalo Catholic schools, Anthony Masiello graduated from Canisius College in 1969 after a Hall of Fame career as a basketball standout for the Division I Golden Griffins. The Indiana Pacers subsequently drafted him in the National Basketball Association's third round.
In 1971, Anthony Masiello began his career in elective office when he was elected as a district representative to the Buffalo Common Council. He was subsequently elected to an at-large seat on the Council and served as Democratic Majority leader in 1976. He also served as Chairman of the Council Finance Committee.
Masiello was a member of the New York State Senate from 1981 to 1993, sitting in the 184th, 185th, 186th, 187th, 188th, 189th and 190th New York State Legislatures. Masiello's Senate district originally comprised mainly Buffalo and other parts of Erie County, New York. During the final year of his Senate service, his district encompassed Buffalo, Tonawanda, New York, Grand Island, New York, and Niagara Falls, New York. In the State Senate, Masiello ascended to Minority Whip and served as Chair of the Democratic Conference. As a senator, Masiello served as the Ranking Minority Member of various committees, including the Child Care Committee and the Energy Committee.
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