Anthony Masiello (1947-present) has been the mayor of Buffalo, New York since 1994. Prior to being mayor, he served as a New Yorkstate senator. He easily beat out the competition with 68% of the vote and became the first new mayor of Buffalo in 16 years. Masiello is a native of Buffalo and graduate of Canisius College. He became senator in 1980. 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Aerial view of downtown Buffalo, New York Buffalo is an American city in western New York. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... State nickname: The Empire State Other U.S. States Capital Albany Largest city New York City Governor George Pataki (R) Senators Charles Schumer (D) Hillary Rodham Clinton (D) Official languages None (English is de facto) Area 141,205 km² or 54,556 square miles (27th) - Land 122,409 km² - Water... The New York State Senate is one of two houses in the New York State Legislature and has members each elected to two-year terms. ... The Canisius College logo was unveiled in May 2000. ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ...