The Post-Standard (Syracuse, New York), October 19, 2006, Thursday

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The Post-Standard (Syracuse, New York)

October 19, 2006 Thursday
CAYUGA EDITION

SECTION: NEIGHBORS CAYUGA; Pg. 10

HEADLINE: MICHAEL NOZZOLIO;
NEW YORK SENATE -- 54TH DISTRICT

BYLINE: By Dave Tobin Staff writer

BODY:
Once again, Michael Nozzolio, who is running for his eighth Senate term, is unopposed.
The Seneca Falls attorney was first elected to the state Assembly in 1982. He currently represents the 54th Senate District.
Early on, Nozzolio secured his power base with police and correctional officers, lobbying hard for new prisons, which translated to jobs in a rural area with few other growth opportunities. The union representing correction officers, NYSCOBA, remains one of his largest campaign contributors. ($10,125 in 2005-2006).
His Web site biography describes him as "a staunch and outspoken proponent of criminal justice reform and victims' rights."
Money has been a key to Nozzolio's success, flowing into his campaign coffers, flowing out as taxpayer-funded member items.
Nozzolio received contributions of $270,860 during the first nine months of 2006, giving him a balance of $548,158 in his campaign fund.
In 2004-2005, Nozzolio attached his name to $1.8 million in "member items" to 34 organizations, including nine grants of $100,000 or more.
In recent years, Nozzolio has since become a strong advocate for environmental protection, helping establish the Finger Lakes Institute at Hobart and William Smith colleges, a program that helps monitor the water quality of the Finger Lakes.
He is chairman of the Senate Crime Victims, Crime and Correction Committee, a member of the following committees: Alcoholism and Drug Abuse; Banks; Consumer Protection; Mental Health; Racing, Gaming and Wagering; Tourism, Recreation and Sports Development; Transportation.

Michael Nozzolio
Party: Republican/Conservative/Independence
Age: 55
Residence: 3929 Rosewood Drive, Seneca Falls 13148
Family: Wife, Rosemary
Occupation: State senator and member of Harris Beach law firm, Rochester
Public service: Assemblyman, 1983 to 1992. State senator, 1993 to present.
Education: Cornell University, bachelor's degree in labor relations, master's degree in public administration and agricultural economics. Syracuse University College of Law
District office address: 119 Fall St., Seneca Falls 13148
District office phone number: 888-568-9816
E-mail: nozzolio@senate.state.ny.us
Dave Tobin can be reached at dtobin@syracuse.com or by calling 470-3210.

GRAPHIC: PHOTO NO CREDIT Michael Nozzolio