Press Releases

Budget Priorities Should Start With Education, Middle-Class Tax Cuts

There’s a lot of talk in Albany about this year’s state budget. Too often, legislators talk the talk but fail to deliver on what matters most. People all across the state are struggling and Albany’s centrism makes us feel as though we are being...

McDonough: Openness And Transparency Not A Priority For Assembly Majority

“Today, we had the opportunity to pass significant rules reforms that would have shined light on the backroom deals for which New York State government has, unfortunately, long been known. Sadly, almost all of the Assembly Majority chose, instead, not...

McDonough Calls For Renewed Focus On Small Businesses

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today reaffirmed his support for small businesses as the Legislature begins its yearly budget deliberations. McDonough said small businesses should be a focus of the Legislature this year and that New York’s...

McDonough Calls For Passage Of Reforms To Increase Transparency And Accountability

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today called on the Assembly to pass a package of rules reforms that would greatly increase openness, transparency and participation in the legislative process. McDonough said this legislation is necessary to...

McDonough: School Districts Still In The Dark On Aid Runs

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) again called on Governor Cuomo to release school aid runs statewide. McDonough said withholding the runs is not fair to school districts and the surrounding community, and that pressure has been placed on school...

McDonough Announces Campaign To Combat Sexual Assault On College Campuses

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today announced the “Enough is Enough” campaign, a statewide program to combat sexual assault on college campuses. The proposed legislation would create a uniform sexual assault policy, and require affirmative...

McDonough: Governor Threatens College Tuition Assistance Aid

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today called on Governor Cuomo to keep the funding of New York State’s Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) separate from the DREAM Act. McDonough expressed concern that this is an all-or- nothing approach, and...

McDonough Announces Next Phase Of Statewide Combat Heroin And Prescription Drug Awareness Program

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) recently announced that the next phase of New York’s statewide Combat Heroin and Prescription Drug Abuse awareness campaign will soon be implemented. McDonough said the progress of this program is important...

McDonough Announces Return Of Pet Food Drive

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today announced the return of the 4th Annual Legislative Food Drive Challenge to be held from February 17 through April 17. McDonough said he is honored to host this event once again and that animals bring a...

McDonough Collaborates With Local Marine To Present Valentine’s Day Cards

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“Today, USMC Staff Sergeant Brian Gomez visited my district office to pick up Valentine’s Day cards that students from several elementary schools made for our Veterans as part of my Valentine’s for Vets Program,” McDonough said. “These valentines...

McDonough: Ethics Reform Ignored By New Speaker

“The changing of the guard in Albany and election of Speaker Heastie last week gave us an opportunity to enact sweeping ethics reforms to restore the public’s faith in government. The Assembly gaveled out yesterday without a single mention of ethics...

McDonough: Cuomo’s Budget Hits Health Insurance Consumers In The Wallet

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today criticized Gov. Cuomo’s executive budget proposal for placing a $69 million tax on health insurance plans to cover the costs of President Obama’s public health exchange. The tax will most likely be...

McDonough Reintroduces APPLE Plan Bills With Assembly Colleagues

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) attended a press conference today with several other members of the Assembly Minority Conference to reintroduce their APPLE Plan bills for the new legislative term. McDonough said that our children and teachers...

McDonough: Assembly Minority Has Always Been Party Of Ethics Reform

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today reminded his Assembly Majority colleagues that he has always been a champion of ethics reforms. McDonough was outspoken in saying that he, along with many other Assembly Minority members, were the first...

McDonough Comments On State Of The State

“I applaud any efforts to strengthen our state’s education system, but Gov. Cuomo’s proposal fails to address Common Core reform or how to decrease soaring property taxes across the board. Between unfunded state mandates and the irresponsible implementation...

McDonough: Assembly Should Follow Senate Lead When It Comes To Women’s Equality

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today called on members of the Assembly Majority to pass the bills in the Women’s Equality Act as separate pieces of legislation. McDonough said it is time for the Assembly to step up and join the State Senate...

McDonough Re-Appointed As Ranking Minority Member Of Transportation Committee

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) announced that he was re-appointed as Ranking Minority Member of the Assembly’s Transportation Committee. McDonough also was re-appointed to the Assembly’s Committees on Health, Consumer Affairs, Education,...

McDonough: Cuomo’s Veto Is A Step Backward For Common Core Reform

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today commented on Governor Cuomo’s decision to veto a bill that would have temporarily prohibited Common Core test scores from being counted toward teacher evaluations. McDonough was critical of the governor’s...

McDonough Among Top Business-Friendly Legislators According To Unshackle Upstate

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) was recently named one of the top business- and taxpayer-friendly legislators, according to Unshackle Upstate. McDonough emphasized the need for continued property tax relief and his efforts to make Long Island...

McDonough Announces Free Public Wi-Fi At Jones Beach

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Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) joined with New York State Parks Commissioner, Rose Harvey, in announcing the availability of free public wireless internet at Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh. McDonough praised the addition of this initiative...