Albany, NY – This week, legislation introduced by Assemblyman Schiavoni that would provide greater access to a healthier lifestyle for New York’s veterans was passed unanimously by the Assembly. A.6001-A/S.7784-A would allow select SUNY, CUNY, and...

Albany, NY – Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni today announced the introduction of legislation that would provide immediate relief to commercial fishermen at the fuel pump by providing fuel tax exemptions for operators of commercial fishing vessels....

Sag Harbor, NY – Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni announced today that the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) has begun work to extend the siding at the Southampton Station, near North Main Street.The project begins on Monday, March 30th and will take place...

Sag Harbor, NY – Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni announced today that the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) has begun construction of a temporary platform on the southern side of the right of way at the Hampton Bays Station. The platform is expected to be...

Albany, NY – Today, the New York State Assembly unanimously passed A.10129, sponsored by Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni, which would reinstate state recognition and acknowledgement of the Montaukett Indian Nation. This is the eighth time that the...

Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni (D-Sag Harbor) today reported that total revenues collected in the four East End towns for the Peconic Bay Community Housing Fund were $79.12 million since the inception of the program in 2023. Four of the five East End...

Albany, NY – Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni and Senator Anthony Palumbo today commended DEC’s action to direct Sand Land Corp. to begin reclamation of the Sand Land Mine after the recent determination by the Southampton Town Zoning Board of Appeals...

Albany, NY – “The fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis is a clear demonstration of the dangers of having heavily armed federal agents in our communities,” said Assemblyman Schiavoni in response to breaking news of...

Sag Harbor, NY – Assemblymember Tommy John Schiavoni announced today that he has successfully secured New York State Capital funding to rehabilitate and restore the historic Windmill located on the Stony Brook Southampton campus. Constructed in 1714,...

Sag Harbor, NY – “It is deeply disappointing that Governor Hochul has decided to veto the bill which would have reinstated recognition of the Montaukett Nation. This is the seventh time a Governor of the State of New York has issued this veto. For...

Sag Harbor, NY – Assemblyman Schiavoni released the following statement following breaking news of several ICE raids across the South Fork of Long Island: Assemblyman Schiavoni said, “This morning, masked ICE Agents conducted raids in Hampton Bays...

Albany, NY – Assemblyman Schiavoni, a member of the Assembly Agriculture Committee, invited Ian Calder-Piedmonte, co-owner of Balsam Farms and East Hampton Town Councilmember, to testify at an Agriculture Committee Hearing to examine the impact and...

Sag Harbor, NY – Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni is proud to announce that three bridges that pass over Long Island Railroad (LIRR) tracks located in the First Assembly District, owned and maintained by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)...

Sag Harbor, NY – Assemblymember Tommy John Schiavoni announced today that the John Steinbeck Cottage in Sag Harbor has been officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The designation recognizes the literary and cultural significance...

Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni (D-Sag Harbor) today announced that he is partnering with the New York State Small Business Development Center to offer a workshop to district residents entitled, “Starting Your Own Business”. The FREE webinar will...

Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni (D-Sag Harbor) today announced that the Peconic Bay Region Real Estate Transfer Tax generated $89.5 million in the first half of 2025. Of that, the Community Preservation Fund (CPF) generated $72.3 million while the Community...

Sag Harbor, NY – Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni thanked Governor Hochul for signing legislation he co-sponsored, A.8807/S.8241-A, into law this week, sending a much-needed financial boost to homeowners to take action to help restore Long Island and...

Riverside, NY – Assemblymember Tommy John Schiavoni today joined Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie at the future site of the Long Island Head Start (LIHS) Riverside Head Start Center to announce $2.25 million in state funding to construct a new modular...

Albany, NY – Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni announces his bill, A6047, which would increase the availability and transparency of tick-borne illness statistics and health insurance coverage, has passed the Assembly. The Senate version of the bill,...

Sag Harbor, NY – On Tuesday, June 3, The Shinnecock Indian Nation hosted members of the New York State Assembly to tour the Reservation and engage in a discussion to strengthen the relationship between the Nation and the NYS Legislature. Shinnecock...