John Ciferni, FormerTrustee and Small Business Committee Chair
Born on 14th Street, John Ciferni is the third-generation owner of Tarzian Hardware. Growing up he worked at the store with his parents, Paula Ciferni and Harry Tarzian. After 9/11, John enlisted in the army, and then returned to the store as the manager, ready to lead the business toward its 100th anniversary. Tarzian Hardware was deemed an essential business during the pandemic and never closed. John took pride in providing supplies to the neighborhood during the hard times. John continues to use his trusteeship to work on the betterment of the Park Slope Community.