Michael grew up in a blue-collar family in Massapequa Park. At an early age, Michael learned the importance of hard work while helping his mother make ends meet at her small restaurant.

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As a State Assemblyman, Michael will work across the aisle to protect the STAR program, keep property tax rebate checks and increase funding for local schools. As a graduate of carpentry from BOCES in Levittown, Michael will advocate for additional funding for vocational programs to train our youth and to fill the shortage of skilled labor.

Michael Durso resides in Massapequa Park with his wife, Dana, and their two daughters, Nicole and Taylor. Dana serves as Trustee for the Village of Massapequa Park and PTA President for East Lake Elementary School.

Michael Durso grew up in Massapequa Park. He graduated from the carpentry program at BOCES in Levittown. He lives with his wife, Dana, and their two daughters.

Michael Durso - Assembly District 9 - New York State Assembly

With the work ethic of his parents, Michael started his adult career putting in a hard day’s work as a sanitation worker riding on the back of a truck.

Before taking office, Michael served as a sanitation supervisor and helped implement environmental policies that increased recycling initiatives. He is a proud member of CSEA Local 881.

Like many other struggling families on Long Island, Michael worked second job as a Public Safety Officer at Hofstra University in Hempstead, where his duties included helping protect students on campus. He saw firsthand the dangers students face and knows the importance of strong criminal justice laws.

Michael Durso previously worked as a sanitation supervisor and as a public safety officer at Hofstra University. He began his adult career as a sanitation worker.

Biography

Michael Durso was elected to the New York State Assembly on November 3, 2020. His district is comprised of parts of both Nassau and Suffolk counties, including South Farmingdale, Massapequa, Massapequa Park, West Babylon, Babylon, West Islip, Brightwaters, and portions of Fire Island and the Great South Bay area.

Michael was elected to the New York State Assembly in 2020.

Michael was first elected to the New York State Assembly in 2020.

2026 New York General Election

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Sponsored legislation creating a tax credit to reimburse fines imposed on bars and restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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- Plans to protect the School Tax Relief program and property-tax rebate checks.
- Sponsored legislation creating a tax credit to reimburse fines imposed on bars and restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Public Safety

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- Sponsored legislation creating a tax credit to reimburse fines imposed on bars and restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic.

- Sponsored legislation designating August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day.

- Sponsored legislation requiring annual certificates of cardiac fitness for interscholastic athletes at public schools.

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