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Tony Simone
New York State Assembly, District 75 · New York
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Open New York✓ EndorsesAbout Tony Simone
Tony Simone represents the 75th Assembly District, covering Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen, Midtown and part of the Lincoln Center area in Manhattan. He was elected to the Assembly in 2022.
Mr. Simone got his start in government working for the late State Senator Catherine Abate, Councilmember Christine Quinn and NYS Comptroller Carl McCall. He then went on to become the Deputy Director of the Northeast Regional Office of People for the American Way where he led policy and field operations and organized for immigrant and LGBT rights. Tony returned to government as the Director of Community Outreach for the NYC Council and Council Speaker Christine Quinn. In these roles, he directed volunteer relief efforts after Superstorm Sandy, led local initiatives to reduce hate crimes, advocated for NYS marriage equality, and worked to protect tenants from bad landlords.
Most recently, Mr. Simone served as the Director of External Affairs at Hudson River Park Friends, where he advocated for and raised funds to complete, maintain and enhance the beloved waterfront Park, and worked to ensure the Park would always be accessible to all New Yorkers.
From nyassembly.gov