After graduating, Parola attended Hartwick College and Albany Law School.
After receiving his degrees, he worked in the Nassau County District Attorney's Office.
Before being elected to the legislature, Parola worked as a legal counsel on the Crime and Corrections Committee in the State Senate.
In 1978, Parola ran for the seat representing the 12th district in the State Assembly.
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