McAvoy, Thomas James Born 1938 in Johnson City, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York Nominated by Ronald Reagan on January 29, 1986, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on March 3, 1986, and received commission on March 4, 1986. Served as chief judge, 1993-2000. Assumed senior status on September 17, 2003. Education: Villanova University, A.B., 1960 Albany Law School, J.D., 1964 Professional Career: Private practice, Binghamton, New York, 1964-1985 Member, Broome County [New York] Legislature, 1971-1986