Assemblyman Michael Durso (R-Massapequa Park) recently introduced a resolution proclaiming February 14, 2025 as P.S. I Love You Day in the State of New York. P.S. I Love You Day, this year celebrating its 15th Anniversary, is held annually on the 2nd Friday of February in over 600 communities across New York State.

P.S. I Love You Day was initiated in 2010 by co-founders Brooke and Jaimie DiPalma, to celebrate the memory of their father and others who have been lost to suicide. The DiPalma sisters used the last three words their father spoke, “I Love You,” as inspiration for this significant day. For over a decade, P.S. I Love Day has been dedicated to eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health.

It is imperative that there be greater awareness of serious mental health conditions, and more must be done to increase the activity at the local, State, and National levels. P.S. I Love You Day invites all New Yorkers to wear purple on February 14, 2025 to bring awareness to the importance of mental health, stand up to bullying, and spread kindness.

“We are excited to share that as of today, there are a combined total of more than 600 schools, businesses and community organizations across New York State that are celebrating with us this Friday, in addition to other states,” said Brooke DiPalma.

“I am honored to once again acknowledge P.S I Love You Day and Brooke and Jaimie DiPalma for their continued dedication to shining a light on mental health awareness and suicide prevention throughout our communities,” said Assemblyman Michael Durso. “Together we can

reduce the growing epidemic of suicide and eradicate the stigma surrounding individuals from coming forward to seek help.”

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial or Text 988 or the Long Island Crisis Center: 516-679-1111.

For more information about P.S. I Love You Day visit psiloveyouday.net