About
American Democratic politician who began serving in the New York State Senate in 2000. He served as President Pro Tem of the New York Senate from 2009 to 2010.
Trivia
In 2013, he was arrested by the FBI for federal corruption charges, including bribery.
Before Fame
He studied business administration at Fordham University and earned his MBA from Adelphi University.
Family Life
He married Michele Lisby, with whom he had two children. He had one child in a previous relationship.
Associated With
He had planned to run for Mayor of New York City after Michael Bloomberg announced that he would not be seeking re-election.