Joseph L. Bruno

Joseph L. Bruno has served as a member of the campaign staff of governor Nelson Rockefeller (1966), special assistant to Speaker of the assembly Perry B. Duryea (1969-1975), president of the New York State Association of Young Republicans (1968- 1969), chairman of Rensselaer County Republican Committee (1974-1977), member of the New York State Senate (1977-2008), and majority leader of New York State Senate (1994- 2008). The minor league baseball stadium in Troy, NY, the Joseph L. Bruno stadium, was named after the senator. He holds honorary degrees and doctorates from 7 universities.

He splits his time with his beloved partner Kay in Troy, New York and Palm Beach, Florida.