Mike Cole (politician)

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Cole was quoted in an April 30, 2007 New York Times article by Danny Hakim regarding the incident, stating:

I ended up spending the night on her floor. As wrong as it sounds now, at the time I didn't think it was such a bad decision to sleep there, being that I was incapable of driving. But it was. I should have taken a cab home...At no point in time did anything inappropriate occur, nor has anything been alleged. [1]

Additionally, Cole was removed as the ranking Republican on the Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Committee, was barred from the Assembly Intern Program, and lost the rights and privileges otherwise due to him per his seniority. [9] [10]

Post-political career

Cole maintains a private law practice in Alden. [2]

Personal life

Cole resides in Alden with his wife Lori (née Kolodziej). They have two daughters Emily and Allison; and attend St. John’s Roman Catholic Church in Alden. [2] Cole is the son of Wayne and Dorothy Cole, and has two brothers, Daniel and Dennis. [2]

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Michael W. Cole
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 142nd district
In office
May 2006 December 2008
Preceded by New York State Assembly, 142nd District
20062008
Succeeded by