Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is reminding residents of important information as they prepare to file their New York State taxes. Many useful resources are available for residents through state government. In addition, new regulations have...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today introduced legislation requiring carbon monoxide detectors in commercial establishments, such as restaurants, businesses and other public areas. The bill was drafted following a local tragedy, where a restaurant...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today announced his participation in the 3rd Annual Legislative Food Drive Challenge sponsored by Long Island Cares. This year’s food drive aims to help local animals in need, so McDonough’s office will be...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today joined his colleagues in the Assembly Minority Conference to unveil their “At the Educational Crossroads” report and APPLE plan. Over the past six months, members of the Assembly Minority Conference...

Today’s budget address by Gov. Cuomo followed an ambitious State of the State address. While it was unfortunate that the governor failed to utter the words “Long Island” once during his previous address, his calls today for lower property taxes...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) recently visited the fourth and fifth grade classes at Harold D. Fayette Elementary School. During his visit, McDonough discussed the similarities and differences between New York State government and federal...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is reminding residents that January is Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness month. A report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that CO poisoning is responsible for approximately 15,000 emergency...

Today’s State of the State address presented an ambitious agenda for the upcoming legislative session, and many of the proposals present positive steps for Long Island. New York’s property taxes continue to rank among the highest in the nation, and...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is again reminding local homeowners to act quickly and reapply for their School Tax Relief (STAR) Property Tax Exemptions. There are only 12 days left to register, and many local homeowners still have not taken...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today wrote to the New York State Tax Relief Commission detailing his proposals for tax relief in New York State and urging the commission to take the proposals into consideration when they present their findings...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is encouraging local residents to apply for heating assistance for the upcoming winter through New York’s Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). HEAP is a federally-funded program that provides up to $650 for...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today is reminding local homeowners to reapply to receive their School Tax Relief (STAR) Property Tax Exemptions. The program, which saves the average New York homeowner $700 per year, was restructured as part...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) recently attended a joint Mental Health Hearing with other members of the Senate and Assembly Mental Health committees. The hearing focused on the potential closure or reconfiguration of mental health facilities...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is encouraging local businesses that have applied for grants or low-interest loans as a result of damage from Superstorm Sandy to contact their local Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for an update on...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today is reminding residents that as of August 19, 2013 the re-registration for Basic STAR exemptions will be under way through December 31. An audit by the New York State Comptroller in March found widespread...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) and Senator Charles Fuschillo, Jr. recently announced they will be co-hosting a hurricane preparedness program on Tuesday, August 13 at the Town of Hempstead-Merrick Road Park, 2550 Clubhouse Road, Merrick, NY...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) announced today that he will be hosting a blood drive in support of Long Island Blood Services. The blood drive will take place on Thursday, August 8 from 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 1749,...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) applauded the recent announcement by the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regarding the successful acquisition of over $200 million in federal Social Services Block Grant funds to New York State....

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today is applauding the Department of Financial Services’ (DFS) investigation into unpaid life insurance benefits, which uncovered more than $1 billion in outstanding benefits to consumers nationwide, and over...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today is reminding local residents that this weekend, June 29-30, is free fishing weekend in New York State. During the weekend, anglers of all ages may fish New York’s fresh waters without a fishing license....