Rebecca Kassay (House District 4)

Biography

Rebecca Kassay is a Democratic Assembly Member representing New York's 4th Assembly District in Suffolk County, elected in 2024 with her next election in 2026. Born on June 20, 1989, in St. James, Long Island, she lives in Port Jefferson with her husband, Andrew, and their dog, Utah. Kassay has focused her career on environmental stewardship, community business support, and local governance, including serving as a Port Jefferson Village Trustee and Deputy Mayor, where she acted as liaison to planning and zoning boards, the Conservation Advisory Council, Tree Committee, and as the village's first Commissioner of Sustainability. Notable achievements include directing a youth environmental volunteer program at Avalon Nature Preserve for seven years and operating a bed-and-breakfast for a decade while engaging with local Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, and civic organizations to address housing costs and Main Street revitalization. She currently serves on the Assembly Committee on Governmental Operations.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a degree in Environmental Studies and Communications.
• Political Experience:
  • Port Jefferson Village Trustee and Deputy Mayor , integrating climate resilience and community involvement.
  • New York State Assembly Member, District 4 .
  • District office: 149 Main Street, East Setauket, NY 11733 .