Press Releases

McDonough Calls For Downsize Of Medicaid Program

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today called for a re-evaluation and downsize of New York’s expansive and burdensome Medicaid program. McDonough called on legislative leaders to make changes to New York’s Medicaid program that would save...

Assemblyman McDonough To Host Mammovan In Merrick On August 14th

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick), in conjunction with Nuhealth/Nassau Health Care Corporation, will be sponsoring a breast cancer screening program on Thursday, August 14 from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Merrick Public Library, 2279 Merrick...

McDonough: Release Of Test Data A Step Forward

Common Core reform, something I and my colleagues in the Minority Conference have been fighting for, was one of the most important and divisive issues during this year’s legislative session. The state Education Department (SED) and Commissioner John...

Legislation Will Combat Heroin, Opioid And Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic

Unfortunately, over the past few years, drug abuse, specifically heroin abuse, has been steadily increasing across the state and nation. Today’s passage of legislation to combat the growing heroin, opioid and prescription drug abuse epidemic is critical....

McDonough Calls For Assembly Vote On Human Trafficking Prevention Legislation

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today urged the Assembly leadership to bring forward legislation that would prevent human trafficking. Assembly Bill 2240, the Trafficking Victims’ Protection and Justice Act, is sponsored by Assemblywoman...

McDonough Takes Action To Help Prevent Bullying

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) recently introduced new legislation aimed at stemming the rapidly growing issue of bullying, especially cyber-bullying, that has been plaguing the nation. Following numerous incidents where cyber-bullying led...

McDonough Encourages Residents To Take Precautions During Hurricane Preparedness Week

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today joined Gov. Cuomo and legislators across the state to bring attention to Hurricane Preparedness Week. With the Atlantic hurricane season beginning in just a few days, McDonough is encouraging residents...

McDonough Encourages Local Veterans To Take Advantage Of New Lifetime Liberty Pass

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today is echoing calls by Gov. Cuomo for local veterans to take advantage of the new Lifetime Liberty Pass. The Liberty Pass permits qualified disabled veterans discounted use of state parks, historic sites,...

Cooling Assistance Program Available To Assist Residents As Warm Summer Months Approach

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today is raising awareness among local residents about the $3 million being made available to provide air conditioners to eligible low-income New Yorkers with documented medical conditions exacerbated by extreme...

McDonough Pleased With Tax Foundation’s Upgrade Of New York State

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is expressing cautious optimism after the Tax Foundation, a nonpartisan research organization based in Washington, DC, upgraded New York’s corporate tax rating this week. Based on reforms included in the 2014-15...

McDonough Announces Prostate Cancer Prevention Day

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) announced he is partnering with Integrated Medical Foundation to host a Prostate Cancer Screening Day on Saturday, May 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Merrick Public Library, 2279 Merrick Avenue in Merrick....

McDonough: On-Time State Budget, But Mixed Results For Long Island

This week, Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) and his colleagues passed the fourth consecutive on-time state budget. The 2014-15 budget includes funding increases for both primary and secondary education, aid for seniors, relief for property taxpayers...

McDonough To Host Blood Drive On April 21

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today announced he will be hosting a blood drive with Long Island Blood Services on Monday, April 21 from 1:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Town of Hempstead Merrick Road Golf Clubhouse, 2550 Clubhouse Road in Merrick. “Your...

McDonough, Colleagues Push For Further Education Reform With New Website

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is announcing the launch of a new website aimed at putting ‘Children Before Politics.’ The site is a joint effort by members of the Assembly Minority Conference to share with parents, teachers and administrators...

McDonough To Host Blood Drive On April 10

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today announced he will be hosting a blood drive with Long Island Blood Services on Monday, April 21 from 1:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Town of Hempstead Merrick Road Golf Clubhouse, 2550 Clubhouse Road in Merrick. “Your...

Special Recognition Program Announced For Cold War Veterans

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick), a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Air Force, today applauded Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s creation of a new New York State Cold War Certificate. The certificate honors the nearly one million New Yorkers...

McDonough Presents Proclamation To Mepham High School Seniors

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Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today presented an Assembly Proclamation to the 2014 Senior Class at Wellington C. Mepham High School. The senior class has worked with the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to raise awareness and funds to benefit...

One-House Budget Proposal Is Morally And Fiscally Irresponsible

The one-house budget proposal advanced by the Assembly Majority this week is morally and fiscally irresponsible for Long Island families. In their proposal, the Majority included approximately $250 million in tax increases and approximately $448 million...

McDonough Opposes Regents Re-Election

It has become readily apparent that Common Core was engaged too swiftly and with too little foresight. Unfortunately, today’s re-election of the incumbent members of the Board of Regents does little to address the issues facing our education system....

Common Core Legislation A Step, But More Needs To Be Done

Yesterday evening, Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) and his Assembly colleagues took the first step forward for our students, teachers and education system by passing legislation to make some reforms to the Common Core Standards. The legislation...