Education:
Diploma, Long Island City High School.

Professional Experience:
Secretary/Treasurer, Bricklayer's Local #41, 1968-1983
118th Medical Battalion, United States Army, 1950-1952.

Political Experience:
Vice-Chair, Minority Conference, New York State Senate, present
Senator, New York State Senate, 1983-present
Democratic District Leader, 36th Assembly District, 1977-present.

Organizations:
Treasurer, New York State Italian-American Legislators, 1994-present
Chair, Board of Directors, Taminent Regional Democratic Club, 1972-present
Member, Taminent Regional Democratic Club, 1950-present.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Assistant Majority Leader/Liaison to Executive Branch
Member, Senate Minority Task Force on Legislative and Government Reform
Member, Senate Minority Leadership Team, 1992.

Committees:
Banks, Member
Energy and Telecommunications, Member
Ethics, Member
Health, Member
Higher Education, Member
Judiciary, Member
Labor, Chair
Racing, Gaming and Wagering, Member