Press Releases

Assemblyman Durso Announces Pet Food Drive in Partnership with Baxter’s Pet Pantry & Long Island Cares

Assemblyman Michael Durso (Massapequa Park) is inviting the community to participate in his Annual Pet Food Drive to help families keep their pets out of shelters and remain at home where they belong. Assemblyman Durso is asking community members and...

Assemblyman Durso Reads to Kindergarten Students at Birch Lane Elementary School

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Assemblyman Michael Durso was recently invited to be a guest reader at Birch Lane Elementary School in Massapequa Park as part of their PARP (Pick A Reading Partner) Program. “I want to thank Birch Lane and Mrs. Sonzone’s Kindergarten class for inviting...

Assemblyman Durso & County Executive Blakeman To Hold A Free Narcan Training In Massaequa Park

New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, in partnership with the Village of Massapequa Park, will be holding a free Narcan Training on Thursday, March 2, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Village Hall in Massapequa...

Durso Concerned with Overspending, Governor’s Reckless Housing Plan

“2023 hasn’t gotten off to a good start. Long Islanders are still dealing with a terrible economy, out of control inflation, and increased crime. Instead of the Governor putting forth initiatives to deal with these problems, she’s opted to put New...

Durso Presses for Bail Reform Roll Back at Albany Press Conference

Assemblyman Michael Durso (R-Massapequa Park) joined Minority lawmakers from the Assembly and Senate, victims’ rights advocates and members of law enforcement at a rally today in Albany to call for a roll back of dangerous cashless bail laws and the...

Assemblyman Durso Hosts Street Renaming to Honor Port Authority Police Officer James W. Kennelly

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Assemblyman Michael Durso was joined by The Kennelly Family, members of the Port Authority Police Department, Massapequa Fire Department, and community representatives at a street renaming ceremony designating a portion of Old Sunrise Highway in Massapequa...

Assemblyman Durso Congratulates Local Students Selected to Attend American Legion’s Girls State

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Assemblyman Michael Durso (R-Massapequa Park) joined the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary Post 1738 in West Islip in congratulating Kayla and Samantha Miller on their recent trip to New York Girls State. Each year American Legion Auxiliaries...

Assemblyman Durso Sponsors a Medicare 101 Seminar

Assemblyman Michael Durso (Massapequa Park), in partnership with Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP Suffolk) and the New York State Office of the Aging, recently held a free Medicare 101 Seminar at the West Babylon Public Library. A trained Health...

Assemblyman Durso Holds Food Drive to Address Critical Need

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Assemblyman Michael Durso, in coordination with Long Island Cares and ShopRite Massapequa, recently held a 2-day food collection event to address the critical need for food assistance throughout Long Island communities. “As Long Islanders struggle to...

Assemblyman Durso Honors Women of the 9th Assembly District

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Assemblyman Michael Durso (Massapequa Park) recently celebrated eighteen extraordinary women from the 9th Assembly District at his 2nd Annual Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony. These remarkable women were recognized for achieving outstanding results...

Assembly Members Durso, Gandolfo, and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Hold a Free Child ID Card Program

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New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso (Massapequa Park), in coordination with Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo (Sayville), and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office recently held a free ‘Operation Safe Child’ ID Card Program at the Bay Shore - Brightwaters...

Assemblyman Durso Announces Food Drive in Partnership with Long Island Cares to Benefit Food Insecure Long Islanders

Assemblyman Michael Durso (Massapequa Park), in partnership with Long Island Cares – The Harry Chapin Food Bank, is holding a Food Drive on Saturday, September 17th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m....

Assemblyman Durso To Cosponsor A Free Child Id Card Program In Brightwaters

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New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso (Massapequa Park), in coordination with Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo (Sayville), and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, will hold an ‘Operation Safe Child’ ID Card Program on Saturday, August 27th from...

Assemblyman Durso Holds a Free Scam Prevention Seminar in Massapequa

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Assemblyman Michael Durso (Massapequa Park), in partnership with Nassau County Consumer Affairs, held a free Scam Prevention Seminar at The Oaks at Broadlawn in Massapequa. The presentation focused on how seniors can protect themselves from becoming victims...

Assemblyman Durso Hosts a Free Veterans’ Pancake Breakfast & Resource Fair

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Assemblyman Michael Durso (Massapequa Park) recently hosted a free veterans’ pancake breakfast and resource fair to honor local veterans and the sacrifices they have made for our great nation. Along with a free breakfast, the event brought together...

Assemblyman Durso Sponsors a Free Diabetes Prevention Program

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Assemblyman Michael Durso (Massapequa Park), in coordination with Catholic Health and the Village of Massapequa Park Mayor Dan Pearl, sponsored a free presentation titled “Diabetes: Healthy-Living, Eating, and Moving” at the Massapequa Park Senior...

Durso Announces Summer Reading Challenge

The New York State Assembly’s 2022 Summer Reading Challenge is here, and Assemblyman Michael Durso (Massapequa Park) is encouraging students in New York and across Long Island to participate. Assemblyman Durso, in coordination with New York State libraries,...

Assemblyman Durso To Hold A Free Child ID Card Program In Massapequa

New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso, in coordination with the Town of Oyster Bay, and the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, will hold a FREE Child ID Card Program on Saturday, July 9th from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Marjorie Post Pool...

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 and local Veterans’ agencies, is hosting a Free Veterans’ Appreciation Pancake Breakfast and Resource Fair on Saturday, July 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00...

Assemblyman Durso to Co-Sponsor a Free Senior Medical ID Card Program

New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso, in partnership with New York State Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo, and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, will hold a FREE Senior Medical ID Card program on Friday, June 3rd from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the...