SENATOR KLEIN HONORS COMMUNITY LEADER ROSEMARY DURSO AT THE 19TH ANNUAL NEW YORK STATE WOMEN OF DISTINCTION CEREMONY

ALBANY, NY – Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) honored Rosemary Durso, director of Boston Road’s Regional Aide Interim Needs (R.A.I.N.) at the 19^th Annual Women of Distinction Ceremony in Albany on Tuesday evening.

Since 1998, Rosemary Durso has served the senior population and currently serves as director at Regional Aide Interim Needs Senior Center, Boston Road, a non-profit social service agency serving the senior population in the northeast Bronx. Her experience, expertise, and strong knowledge of the Bronx are instrumental in improving the quality-of-life for the senior population. A lifelong resident of the northeast Bronx, she remains active in her community. Durso has served on numerous boards, such as Community Board #11, Rotary Club, and Visions. She is also a founding member of the Networking Organization of Bronx Women, which began in 1978.

“Rosemary Durso has worked tirelessly to protect the health and enhance the quality-of-life for our senior citizens,” said Senator Klein. “Her steadfast commitment to serving her borough is inspiring, and I am proud to present Rosemary Durso with this year’s Women of Distinction Award.”

“I thank Senator Jeff Klein for this special honor as I enjoy serving the community and working at R.A.I.N. Senator Klein is a tremendous advocate for our senior population and his legislation and programming has truly helped the elderly,” said Durso.