The Town of Southampton Youth Bureau had the privilege of participating in the YMCA’s annual Youth and Government conference in Albany, NY on March 22nd 2024 – March 24th 2024. A total of 13 students from Westhampton Beach, Hampton Bays, Pierson, and Southampton High Schools spent the last six months writing their own bills to amend current legislation. Students then had the opportunity to represent the Town of Southampton Youth Bureau and debate their proposed bills in the chambers of the New York State Assembly during the three-day statewide conference.
Youth and Government offers the opportunity for students to learn about a wide variety of issues, develop critical thinking skills, and articulate their beliefs while engaging constructively with their peers from around the State. Southampton Town Councilman Tommy John Schiavoni, Assistant Director of Youth Bureau Peter Strecker, and Youth Services Specialist Cara Conklin-Wingfield accompanied the students to the Albany conference.
“After months of dedication to the YMCA Youth and Government program, students from Southampton Town showcased their leadership potential with excellence alongside 700 peers from across New York State. Congratulations to all who participated!” stated Southampton Town Councilman Tommy John Schiavoni.
The Town of Southampton Youth Bureau is proud of all who participated and is honored to have received an endorsement for one of the proposed bills from this year’s Youth Governor.
