Michael Cusick
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 63rd district |
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Assumed office January 1, 2003 |
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February 21, 1969 Staten Island, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Staten Island |
| Alma mater | Villanova University |
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Michael J. Cusick (born February 21, 1969) is a New York State legislator who represents the New York State Assembly's District 63, in Staten Island, New York. He is a Democrat and has served in the Assembly since 2003.
Cusick is the son of the late New York State Supreme Court Justice Peter P. Cusick and Miriam "Mimi" Cusick. In 1987 he graduated from Monsignor Farrell High School where he was on the cross-country and long distance track teams.
He graduated from Villanova University in 1991
Cusick began his career as a Special Assistant to former President of the City Council Andrew J. Stein. He was the office representative for the Borough of Staten Island and worked on issues regarding incineration and waste management alternatives.
Prior to his 2002 election, Cusick served as the Chief of Staff to former Staten Island Assemblyman Eric Nicholas Vitaliano, managing staff and overseeing the assemblyman’s Albany and Staten Island offices. He researched and developed state legislation, including the law to close the Fresh Kills Landfill. Cusick was also Vitaliano’s representative to local and statewide civic, professional, and union organizations, on legislative and community issues.
Cusick later became Director of Constituent Services for U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, as Schumer’s liaison to New York State elected officials and to various federal agencies. He managed the day-to-day operation of the Senator’s New York City office. He was elected to the New York State Assembly in the 2002 state elections.
After Rep. Vito Fossella's resignation, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee expressed interest in Cusick as the Democratic Party nominee, but he declined.
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