Happy National First Responders Day! Today, we recognize and thank the brave men & women who run toward danger when others run from it. Their courage, selflessness & unwavering commitment to serving others deserves our deepest gratitude...not just today, but every day! Thank you!

NYS Senator Dean Murray's statement on the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library Mastic Beach branch closure...

When Students Speak Up, Communities Come Together & Government Works as a Team, Great Things Happen! Today, we announced a project 6 years in the making...With $1.9 million in state funding matched by $500k in local government funding, there will be safe sidewalks on Buffalo Ave!

Tomorrow is the night! Our Trick or Treat event is at Medford FD from 6pm-8pm! This will be a fun opportunity for children to enjoy Halloween, connect with neighbors &celebrate together in a safe environment. I'm looking forward to all the costumes. It's going to be spooktacular!

I'm proud to have joined Assemblymen Smith & Gandolfo and Legislator Piccirillo in urging the Gov to hit the brakes on the 110mw BESS facility in Holtsville. There are too many questions in terms of safety to allow this project to move forward.

E-Bikes & E-Scooters have become more popular over the past few years & unfortunately injuries have increased due to this. The SCPD is taking this very seriously & will be strictly enforcing the laws regulating their use. Please see the guidance below, follow the law & be safe!

I was proud to join with my colleagues in government to try and bring both aid and comfort to Father Ryan and the parishioners at St. Jude RC Church in Mastic Beach after the recent theft and damage inside the shrine.

This weekend I had lots of conversations with our local Veterans. I started Saturday morning with the SC American Legion Legislative Breakfast speaking about fighting to bring our fair share of funding. Today, I enjoyed breakfast hosted by the Sons of the Legion at Post 1533.

Come on down for the Medford Ambulance Trick or Treat event at the Sipp Ave. Complex! It's a spooktacular time filled with amazing costumes and we'll be here until 4pm!

Last night was filled with Ghosts, pirates, princess & all costumes alike at the Hagerman Fire Department Trunk or Treat! Our community youth had a great time collecting treats from “Trunks” set up in awesome displays! It was definitely a packed house & I hope everyone enjoyed it

Happy Halloween to everyone who made it out to join me, Cruella and the dalmatians at the Yaphank Fire Dept Trunk or Treat and Open House! There was plenty of treats, entertainment, and family fun. What a great kickoff to spooky season!

Starting Monday, the LIRR will be entering the beginning phases of the River Avenue Road Bridge Replacement Project in Eastport. Regular construction hours will be M-F from 7AM to 3:30PM. Overnight and/or weekend work may be scheduled if needed. Please plan accordingly.

It was wonderful to see the reimagined Brightways facility in Smithtown & the incredible work being done to support individuals with developmental disabilities. Congratulations to the Brightways team on this exciting new chapter & thank you for your dedication to so many lives!

Spooky season has arrived in the 3rd Senate District! Get your costumes, come on down & check out the Trick-or-Treat festivities by you! These events will be fun opportunities for children to enjoy Halloween & celebrate together in a safe & welcoming environment!

Last night, it was my honor to present Denise Nostrom with the New York State Senate Empire Award in recognition of 30 years in business with Diversified Financial Solutions in Medford! Congratulations Denise... here's to many more years of success!

The contractor has begun work for the LIRR bridge abatement/painting project on Medford Ave. They are forecasting the work will take place weeknights from 9pm to 6am, starting 10/26 & is anticipated to take 4 weeks to complete, weather permitting. Please plan accordingly.

Your voice matters, and your vote does too. Early voting starts this Saturday and runs through November 1st. Get out and vote!

I want to congratulate all the honorees at last night’s REMSCO ceremony. I was honored to be on hand as community members were recognized for their work in the field of Emergency Medical Services. Congratulations to South Country Ambulance who was awarded EMS Dept. of the Year.

It was a pleasure to speak with students at Longwood HS Legislative Day! One of the most rewarding parts of being a Senator is engaging with our young people & explaining how government works to help them understand how decisions made at the state level impact their lives!

It was my pleasure to speak last night at the South Country Civic Association. I was able to give the residents updates on things happening in the State. I applaud this organization for holding a forum to get updates, voice opinions, and create solutions to community problems.