15 Facts About Anthony Masiello

Anthony M Masiello was born on April 28,1947 and is an American politician and former basketball player who served as Mayor of Buffalo, New York from 1994 to 2005.

Anthony Masiello is currently president of Masiello, Martucci and Associates, a Buffalo-based lobbying firm.

Anthony Masiello graduated from Canisius College in 1969, where he played as a member of the Canisius Golden Griffins men's basketball team.

Anthony Masiello was then drafted by the Indiana Pacers in the 1969 ABA draft, but was cut from the roster before the season.

In 1971, Anthony Masiello began his career in politics when he was elected to represent North District on the Buffalo Common Council.

Anthony Masiello was elected to an at-large seat on the council and served as Democratic Majority leader in 1976.

Anthony Masiello served as Chairman of the Council Finance Committee.

Anthony 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.

Anthony Masiello was sworn in as the 61st Mayor Buffalo on January 1,1994.

Anthony Masiello was re-elected to second term in 1997 and again to a third term in 2001 with the joint endorsement of the Democratic and Republican parties.

Anthony Masiello cut over 1,000 jobs from the city payroll by restructuring management and the police department.

Anthony Masiello successfully sought approval from the state to create a joint construction fund for the city schools, which has been used to renovate and build city schools.

Anthony Masiello unsuccessfully sought to take control of the Buffalo Board of Education and install his own appointees.

Anthony Masiello was succeeded by Byron Brown on December 31,2005.

Anthony Masiello is married to Kathleen Masiello of Washingtonville, New York.