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Parents Advocate for Mandatory EKGs After Son's Tragic Death

2/11/2026

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Mary and Craig Kasin urge mandatory EKG screenings for youth athletes by age 13 after their son Connor died in November 2024.
They work with Assemblyman Michael Durso to pass 'Connor's Law,' requiring EKGs for all student athletes by age 13.
Massapequa High School started a pilot EKG program.
The Kasins will testify in Albany as the bill progresses and seek to expand screenings across Long Island and beyond.

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Mary and Craig Kasin urge mandatory EKG screenings for youth athletes by age 13 after their son Connor died in November 2024.
They work with Assemblyman Michael Durso to pass 'Connor's Law,' requiring EKGs for all student athletes by age 13.
Massapequa High School started a pilot EKG program.
The Kasins will testify in Albany as the bill progresses and seek to expand screenings across Long Island and beyond.