Over the past forty years, Alphonse D’Amato has been known for many things. Singled out for his habit of headline grabbing antics on the Senate floor, he has been referred to the “Austin Powers of Island Park”; known for his stubborn pursuit of goals and as an expert fundraiser. This exceptional ability to raise money has kept D’Amato in the center of politics six years after his last term from the senate. From 1995 to 1996 D’Amato was the chairman of the National Republic Senatorial Committee and ruled over his democratic counterparts. Alphonse D’Amato raised more than $54 million — more than double of what the Democrats made.
Born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Long Island, NY, Alphonse D’Amato went to college at Syracuse University in upstate New York. He finished business and law and passed the State Bar in 1962. Three years later, in Nassau County and the Town of Hempstead, he held various offices which served as his springboard to the U.S. Senate.
Elected in 1981, Alphonse D’Amato served for three terms in the senate. During the interim, he earned a reputation as a Senator willing to help his constituents in his 18 years as a Senator in New York. He was nicknamed Senator Pothole for his willingness to meet the citizens face to face and help them with their issues.
His service to the Senate ended in 1999.
Born on March 25, 1965, Sarah Jessica Parker is best known for her role as Carrie Bradshaw in HBO’s Sex and the City. Her performance in the said show has given her a number of Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, and Emmy Awards.
Parker was trained in singing and ballet and her career as a performance artist began with a role in Broadway’s The Innocents. She also appeared in Annie, where she performed for a year; and in the revival of the classic favorite The Sound of Music.
In the early 80’s, Parker found herself on television. Though Square Pegs was short-lived, she soon began to get roles for several movies. Her most notable movies include Footloose, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, L.A. Story, Honeymoon in Vegas and Ed Wood.
When Sex and the City started in 1998, Parker became a household name. The show, which ended in 2004, moved to the big screen and opened in theaters last May.
Considered an influential fashion icon, Parker launched her under-$20 fashion line, Bitten, last March 2007.
Before becoming Mrs. Matthew Broderick, Parker dated Robert Downey, Jr. and the late John F. Kennedy, Jr. She and her husband have Jewish roots. They have one son, James Wilkie.
At present, Parker is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
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