Michael is a lifelong Staten Islander and is the son of Greek immigrants who came to
America to seek a better life after being displaced by armed conflict in Cyprus. He is a graduate of Public School 23, Intermediate School 24, and Monsignor Farrell High School.

Michael Tannousis - Assembly District 64

He is a graduate of Public School 23, Intermediate School 24, and Monsignor Farrell High School. He earned an undergraduate degree from SUNY Binghamton and his Juris Doctor from Pace Law School.

Michael currently resides in the Great Kills neighborhood with his wife, Anna, and their morkie, Alex.

Michael Tannousis - Assembly District 64 - New York State Assembly

Michael Tannousis is originally from Staten Island, New York. He earned his bachelor's degree from SUNY Birmingham and his law degree from Pace Law School. 

Michael began his career in public service in 2006 when he was hired as an aide to former New York City Council Minority Leader James Oddo. After graduating law school, he became an Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx District Attorney’s Office, where he prosecuted major felony offenses.

Michael began his career in public service in 2006 when he was hired as an aide to former New York City Council Minority Leader James Oddo. After graduating law school, he became an Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx District Attorney’s Office, where he prosecuted major felony offenses. In 2016, Michael was hired to a similar role in the Richmond County District Attorney’s office.

After graduating law school, he became an Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx District Attorney’s Office, where he prosecuted major felony offenses. In 2016, Michael was hired to a similar role in the Richmond County District Attorney’s office. During his tenure at the Richmond County DA's office, he successfully prosecuted serious felony cases involving violent crimes and drug sales.

Two of his highest profile cases included the conviction after trial of a double murder in Dongan Hills and the successful retrial of the infamous Ramada Inn murders. Michael has also served as Counsel to City Council Member Joseph Borelli.

Michael worked as an assistant district attorney in the Bronx District Attorney’s Office and later as an assistant district attorney at the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office. He has also served as counsel to City Council Member Joseph Borelli and began his public-service career as an aide to former New York City Council Minority Leader James Oddo.

Michael currently works as a partner at IX Legal. Previously, he has worked as an assistant district attorney in  the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office and in the Bronx District Attorney’s Office. He also worked as counsel to City Council Member Joseph Borelli and as an aide to former New York City Council Minority Leader James Oddo.

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Michael Tannousis was elected to the New York State Assembly on November 3, 2020. His district represents parts of Southern Brooklyn and the East Shore of Staten Island.

Michael currently serves as the New York State Assembly member for District 64. He was first elected in 2020 and is in his third term. 

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BILL NUMBER: A6358

SPONSOR: Tannousis

TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to bail reform;
and to repeal certain provisions of such law relating thereto

PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
This bill provides courts with the authority and tools necessary to
render securing orders, when an individual charged with a crime(s)
continues to pose a danger to the community and/or a risk of flight to
avoid prosecution. This bill requires that a risk and needs assessment
be utilized to assist the court in making such determinations.

2025-2026 Regular Sessions. Introduced by M. of A. TANNOUSIS on March 4, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Codes.

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A06358 Summary:
BILL NO | A06358

SAME AS | SAME AS S00857

SPONSOR | Tannousis

COSPNSR | Chludzinski, Giglio, Norber

Restores judicial discretion relating to bail reform; provides that when the defendant is charged with a felony, the court shall request of the applicable county pre-trial services agency a risk and needs assessment be conducted on the eligible defendant for the purpose of determining whether such defendant should be released on the defendant's own recognizance, released under non-monetary conditions or, where authorized, bail or commit the defendant to the custody of the sheriff; defines risks and needs assessment; makes related provisions.

Sponsored A6358 to restore judicial discretion in felony bail decisions by requiring a risk-and-needs assessment to guide release or detention determinations.

- Sponsored A6358 to restore judicial discretion in felony bail decisions by requiring a risk-and-needs assessment to guide release or detention determinations.

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