Press Releases

Assemblyman Durso to Host a Shed The Meds in West Islip

New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso will be hosting a free Shed The Meds drop-off event, in coordination with the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, on Saturday, January 6, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the West Islip Public Library. Residents...

Assemblyman Durso Attends the West Babylon Fire Department’s Annual Fire Prevention Essay & Poster Contest Open House

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New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso (R-Massapequa Park) recently joined his colleagues and community members at the West Babylon Fire Department’s annual Essay and Poster Contest in observance of Fire Prevention Week. “It was great to see the...

Assemblyman Durso & the New York State Department of Financial Services Hold a Free Student Loan Workshop in Massapequa

Assemblyman Michael Durso, in coordination with the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS), recently held a free Student Loan Workshop at Massapequa High School. A representative from the department’s Student Loan Resource Unit, discussed...

Assemblyman Durso Recognizes the 2023 Women of Distinction Honorees of the 9th Assembly District

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New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso recently honored seven local women at his 3rd Annual New York State Women of Distinction Ceremony. These extraordinary women are leaders, innovators and role models from diverse backgrounds and fields. They were...

New York State Assemblyman Durso Holds a Free Medication Education for Seniors Program in North Babylon

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New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso, in coordination with Catholic Health Good Samaritan University Hospital, recently held a free medication education for seniors program at the North Babylon Senior Center. The presentation, led by Clinical Pharmacist...

Assemblyman Durso, Legislator McCaffrey, & Lindy Cares/Town of Babylon Cares Coalition Held a School Supply Drive in West Babylon

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New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso, in partnership with Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey, and Lindy Cares/Town of Babylon Cares Coalition, recently held a School Supply Drive at West Babylon High School. Approximately 200 backpacks full...

Assemblyman Durso Hosts 2nd Annual “Assembly Assemble Day” at Island Harvest Food Bank in Melville

New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso was joined by his colleagues in the Assembly’s Long Island delegation at Island Harvest Food Bank for the 2nd Annual Assembly Assemble Day. Assembly members assisted warehouse volunteers by filling boxes with...

Assemblyman Durso Hosts 2nd Annual Veterans’ Pancake Breakfast & Resource Fair

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Assemblyman Michael Durso (Massapequa Park) recently hosted his 2nd Annual free veterans’ pancake breakfast and resource fair honoring area veterans and active military members for their service and sacrifice. Along with a free breakfast, the event...

Assemblyman Durso, Supervisor Saladino, Legislator Kennedy, and the Nassau County DA’s Office to Hold a Free Child ID Card Program in Massapequa

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New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso, in partnership with Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Nassau County Legislator James Kennedy, and the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, is holding a FREE Child ID Card Program on Saturday,...

Assemblyman Durso to Hold a Free Senior Medical ID Card Program in West Islip

New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso, in partnership with the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, is holding a Senior Medical ID Card program on Wednesday, July 19th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the West Islip Public Library located at 3 Higbie...

Assemblyman Durso to Host a Free Veterans’ Appreciation Pancake Breakfast & Resource Fair

New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso, in coordination with the American Legion Post 1066, is hosting a Free Veterans’ Appreciation Pancake Breakfast and Resource Fair on Saturday, July 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post...

Assemblyman Durso to Hold a Free Medicare 101 Workshop at Massapequa Public Library

New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso is holding a FREE Medicare 101 Workshop on Tuesday, June 13th at 3:30 p.m. at the Massapequa Public Library – Bar Harbour Building located at 40 Harbor Lane, Massapequa Park. Licensed insurance agents will discuss...

Assemblyman Durso, Supervisor Saladino, & Mayor Pearl Hold a Sports Equipment Drive in Massapequa

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New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso, in coordination with Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino, and Village of Massapequa Park Mayor Daniel Pearl, recently held a Sports Equipment Drive at Massapequa High School-Main Campus. All items collected...

Durso: Legislation Recognizing Eagle Scouts and Girl Scouts Voted Down

“I am disappointed and frustrated that the Assembly Majority blocked the Youth Scout Recognition Bills (A.4147) & (A.4437) I introduced and put in front of the Transportation Committee. This is yet another example of single-party rule stonewalling legislation...

NYS Assemblyman Durso, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Saladino and Massapequa Park Mayor Pearl To Hold A Drive-Thru Sports Equipment Collection Drive in Massapequa

Assemblyman Michael Durso, alongside Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Village of Massapequa Park Mayor Daniel Pearl, is holding a drive-thru sports equipment collection drive on Sunday, May 7, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at...

Assemblyman Durso, New York Blood Center & the Massapequa Fire Department to Hold a Community Blood Drive

New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso, in coordination with the New York Blood Center and the Massapequa Fire Department, will be holding a community blood drive Monday, April 24, 2023 from 3:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. at the Massapequa Fire Department located...

NYS Assemblyman Durso Joined Local Leaders to Announce the Launch of the Blue Alert System to Apprehend Dangerous Criminals

New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso (R-Massapequa Park) recently joined New York State Assemblyman Steve Stern and other local elected officials to announce the implementation of the Blue Alert System to assist in the apprehension of individuals...

Durso Presses to Repeal ‘Raise The Age’ Laws

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Assemblyman Michael Durso (R-Massapequa Park) joined a bipartisan coalition of state lawmakers and district attorneys from around the state for a press conference to repeal “Raise the Age” laws that allow a dangerous loophole for 16- and 17-year-old...

Durso Joins Correction Officers at Rikers to Call for Safe Staffing, Repeal of HALT Act

Assemblyman Michael Durso (Massapequa Park) joined lawmakers from the Assembly, correction officers, Correction Officers Benevolent Association President Benny Boscio and Legislative Chairman Herman Jiminian for a press conference at Rikers Island Correctional...

Durso Rallies with Highway Crews for Local Street and Highway Funding

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Assemblyman Michael Durso (R-Massapequa Park) joined highway crew members and highway superintendents from all corners of the state for a rally in Albany to increase funding in this year’s budget to repair and repave local streets, highways and...