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Lawmakers Support Bill for Veterans

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New York State Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni at the recent press conference. COURTESY OFFICE OF TOMMY JOHN SCHIAVONI

New York State Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni at the recent press conference. COURTESY OFFICE OF TOMMY JOHN SCHIAVONI

authorStaff Writer on May 13, 2025
New York State Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni led a press conference on May 1 at SUNY Suffolk County Community College, alongside Suffolk County officials and local veteran advocates, in support... more

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