Tommy John Schiavoni, a Freshman Legislator, Heads to Albany Representing the 1st District - 27 East

Tommy John Schiavoni, a Freshman Legislator, Heads to Albany Representing the 1st District

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Tommy John Schiavoni, in the Assembly chamber, on a trip last year to Albany. COURTESY TOMMY JOHN SCHIAVONI

Tommy John Schiavoni, in the Assembly chamber, on a trip last year to Albany. COURTESY TOMMY JOHN SCHIAVONI

Tommy John Schiavoni left the East End this week to take part in his first session as the assemblyman for New York's 1st District. STEPHEN J. KOTZ

Tommy John Schiavoni left the East End this week to take part in his first session as the assemblyman for New York's 1st District. STEPHEN J. KOTZ

authorStephen J. Kotz on Jan 8, 2025
After receiving a proclamation from his colleagues on the Southampton Town Board on December 19, thanking him for his service to the town, outgoing Councilman Tommy John Schiavoni, who this... more

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