Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) yesterday joined a bipartisan group of Assembly members to restore funding for the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). The legislation, which passed unanimously, will restore the $90 million...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today applauded the announcement that an agreement has been reached to restore funding lost in this year’s state budget for the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Under the terms of...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is encouraging residents to learn about a new statewide emergency tracking system to ensure the safety of patients and residents when health care and human services facilities are forced to evacuate as a result...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) recently launched his 12th Annual Summer Reading Challenge. As part of the challenge, students pledged to read 15 minutes or more each day for at least 40 days during the months of July and August. “Reading...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) and the Nassau County Traffic Safety Board will be conducting a child car seat safety check. The event will be held on Friday, June 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Curé of Ars Church, 2323 Merrick...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) will appear on the Cablevision program “Meet the Leaders” during the months of May and June. Assemblyman McDonough and host Pat Halpin discussed numerous topics including the New York State Budget,...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is pleased to inform residents that I Love My Park Day is coming to Jones Beach on May 4, 2013. The day, which allows volunteers to help clean up, improve and beautify local parks, was an outstanding success...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is applauding an on-going statewide initiative called RecruitNY, which allows local fire departments to open their doors to area residents so they can learn what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter in their...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) took time today to remind local businesses of the pending deadline for loan applications for storm-damaged property. Businesses affected by the storm, that have not previously applied for relief through the U.S....

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) tonight expressed his support for the 2013-14 New York State budget, saying it was on-time and provided needed relief for Long Island. “I am very pleased that we’ve been able to complete our third consecutive...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) recently represented the Assembly Minority delegation during the joint budget conference committee meeting on Transportation. During his remarks, Assemblyman McDonough again called for strong support for the...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today joined a bipartisan group of senators and assembly members to call on the governor and Department of Transportation (DOT) to allocate greater funding through the Consolidated Highway Improvement Program...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) hosted a blood drive along with the Long Island Blood Services and their volunteers to help combat the ongoing blood shortage. Nearly 100 local residents took time out of their day to donate blood, which will...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) recently joined the sixth grade class at Levy-Lakeside School, where he read “One Green Apple” as part of the Community Read Aloud Celebration. The program promotes cultural diversity and understanding in...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) recently joined the fifth grade class at Saw Mill Elementary School, where he discussed the similarities and differences between the New York State and U.S. governments. “I found these students to be extremely...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) recently participated in the joint budget hearing on transportation. During the hearing, McDonough questioned Department of Transportation Commissioner Joan McDonald about the ongoing work on the Hempstead Turnpike...

Today’s 2013-2014 budget proposal by Governor Cuomo continues to build upon the success of the past two years. While much progress has been made during the past two years, there is still work to be done. The governor’s belief in fiscal responsibility...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) recently joined Mrs. Armstrong’s 3rd grade class at Old Mill Road Elementary School as part of their Parents As Reading Partners (PARP) program. As part of the reading program, Assemblyman McDonough shared...

In today’s State of the State address, Governor Andrew Cuomo presented an agenda to deal with the serious issues facing New Yorkers; I agree we must address many of these issues. The governor's proposal to consider privatizing LIPA and to reduce its...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) recently thanked members of the Sisterhood of Temple Beth El of Bellmore for their participation in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Jones Beach to raise awareness...