Assemblyman Dave McDonough today announced that Governor Paterson has signed into law three bills that will give patients more rights while also extending coverage to the unemployed and young adults. The assemblyman feels these measures should have...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I – Merrick) today announced that he has been appointed to the Assembly Veterans’ Affairs Committee. McDonough, who served in the Coast Guard and Air Force, was chosen to serve on the Veterans’ Affairs Committee...

Since the passage of the 2009-10 Enacted Budget, I have been hearing from thousands of constituents and Nassau County residents that the budget was poorly designed and will negatively impact their way of life. These same people have asked what I would...

Speaking out against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) bailout plan being pushed by the governor and legislative leaders, Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I – Merrick) released the following statement: “During my time in the legislature,...

Dave McDonough (19th Assembly District) and Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (8th Senate District) recently visited the Merrick Post Office to donate food as part of the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive,...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I – Merrick) will be hosting an open house at his district office as part of his ongoing food drive to help families and individuals affected by the poor economy on Long Island and throughout New York. With the help...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I – Merrick) today announced that Nassau County will now be included in a New York State Department of Labor plan which will provide assistance to unemployed New Yorkers looking for jobs. The plan, paid for by the federal...

Appearing with New York State Assembly Minority Leader Jim Tedisco (center) and Ranking Minority Member of the Ways and Means Committee, Jim Hayes (left), Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I – Merrick) (right) called on Governor Paterson, Senate Majority...

“It should come as no surprise that the budget which Governor Paterson, Speaker Silver and Senator Smith negotiated behind closed doors in total secrecy is not only the largest state budget on record, but also increases spending and raises taxes at...

Responding to a statement from Governor Paterson, Senator Malcolm Smith and Speaker Silver stating that state revenues would decrease another $2.2 billion by the end of fiscal year 2009-10, Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R, C, I – Merrick) again called...

“Today’s vote by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to increase fares and tolls while cutting services is just another example of the lack of leadership in Albany and the inability of Governor Paterson, Speaker Silver and Senator Smith...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R, C, I – Merrick) today released the following statement regarding Governor Paterson’s announcement that he would be using federal stimulus money designated for Medicaid to replace the 137 taxes and fee increases proposed...

Appearing before a crowd of thousands who showed up to rally for equitable funding for Long Island schools, Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I – Merrick) spoke on behalf of the Long Island Assembly minority members and rallied the crowd with a speech...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough and State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. recently visited Kennedy High School in Bellmore to congratulate the Girls Volleyball Team on capturing the 2009 Nassau County Class A Championship. McDonough and Fuschillo presented...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) announced today that his 2008 Coats for Kids campaign was an overwhelming success. More than 2,000 coats were donated and will be distributed to needy children in our community and, in the past five years,...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I – Merrick) continues his Food Drive through the winter months and beyond. “Oftentimes, food drives are held to coincide with the holiday season. However, even in the best of times, many families and other...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R, C, I – Merrick) today released the following statement regarding Governor David Paterson’s first State of the State speech delivered earlier today in the Assembly chamber: “Having already received the Governor’s...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R, C, I – Merrick) today came out against a plan proposed by New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr., which would raise vehicle registration fees by $100 for “lighter vehicles” and by $400 for “heavier vehicles.”...