Press Releases

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...

NYS Assemblyman Durso, Nassau County Executive Blakeman & Massapequa Park Mayor Pearl Host a Free Naloxone (Narcan) Training

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New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso in partnership with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Village of Massapequa Park Mayor Dan Pearl recently hosted a Free Naloxone (Narcan) Training at Massapequa Park Village Hall. The training was provided...

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...