Press Releases

Department of Financial Services Offering Insurance Assistance on Thursday

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today announced that on Thursday, December 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., representatives from the Department of Financial Services (DFS) will be on hand at the Norwich Library, 89 East Main St., Oyster Bay...

“Start Here To Get There” Campaign Kicks Off For Student Financial Aid Awareness Month

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is reminding residents about “Start Here to Get There,” the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation’s (HESC) campaign for student financial aid awareness. The program encourages and helps families...

Thruway Authority Reverses Course On Toll Hike, McDonough Applauds Decision

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today applauded the decision by the Thruway Authority to reverse course on its recently-proposed toll hike. The Thruway board had been considering a proposal that would have raised tolls for vehicles with more...

McDonough Thanks Wantagh High School Junior Chamber Of Commerce For Participation In Annual Coat Drive

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Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) recently met with members of the Wantagh High School Junior Chamber of Commerce to present the students and program advisor, Jamie Stanulis, with a New York State Citation honoring their participation in his...

Disaster Relief For Businesses

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is reminding small businesses about the Small Business Relief loan program being offered by Empire State Development (ESD). Empire State Development, the New York Bankers Association and the New York Business...

FEMA Disaster Assistance Deadline Extended

The deadline for residents affected by Hurricane Sandy to register for FEMA assistance has been extended from its previous deadline of December 31, 2012 to January 28, 2013. Residents with private insurance are encouraged to apply, as FEMA benefits may...

Residents: Be On Guard Against Home Repair Scams

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is reminding Long Island residents and businesses to be on guard against repair scams and those who may try to exploit unsuspecting homeowners who suffered property damage....

National Grid To Offer Gas Customers Hurricane Sandy Emergency Assistance

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is reminding local residents and businesses to take advantage of National Grid’s new Hurricane Sandy Emergency Economic and Community Redevelopment Program for their gas customers. The program will be providing...

Residents, Businesses Reminded To Register With FEMA For Hurricane Sandy Disaster Assistance

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is reminding local residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Sandy that applications for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must be submitted by Monday, December...

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New Sewage Law A Win For Public Safety

I applaud the signing of the ‘Sewage Pollution Right To Know’ law, which I co-sponsored, because it is a win for public safety. With the enactment of this legislation, wastewater treatment plants now will be required to immediately notify the public...

McDonough, Fuschillo To Host Hurricane Preparedness Program

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) will host two programs to help Long Island families prepare for hurricane season. The first program will be held on Tuesday, August 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town of Hempstead-Merrick Road Park, 2550 Clubhouse Road,...

McDonough, Fuschillo To Host Hurricane Preparedness Program

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) will host two programs to help Long Island families prepare for hurricane season. The second program will be held on Wednesday, August 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Wantagh Fire Department, 3470 Park Avenue, Wantagh...

McDonough Praises Signing of Legislation to Improve Breast Cancer Detection

With the signing today of legislation to improve breast cancer detection, New York state has taken much-needed action to save lives. Early detection of cancer, especially breast cancer, which accounts for nearly 1 in 3 cancers diagnosed in U.S. women,...

McDonough, Fuschillo Offer Hurricane Preparedness Programs

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) and Senator Charles Fuschillo Jr. recently announced they will be co-hosting two hurricane preparedness programs during the first week in August. They will be held on Tuesday, August 7 at the Town of Hempstead-Merrick...

McDonough Applauds Signing Of Strengthened Anti-Bullying Law

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today was pleased to hear the signing of legislation by Governor Cuomo that will strengthen the Dignity for All Students Act. The legislation, which the governor and Assemblyman McDonough both worked to enact,...

McDonough Reminds Residents With Serious Medical Conditions About State Air Conditioner Assistance Program

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is reminding low-income residents with serious medical conditions that New York state has set aside $3 million in funding through the federally-funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to...

McDonough Touts Creation of I-STOP System

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Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) recently joined LICADD Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and his Assembly colleagues to announce unanimous passage of the Internet System for Tracking Over-Prescribing...

McDonough Summer Reading Challenge Calendars Available

New York State Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) announced that he is sponsoring the 2012 Summer Reading Challenge at elementary schools in his district. The Summer Reading Challenge is designed to encourage students to continue learning—through...

McDonough Lauds Passage Of Cyber-Bullying Legislation

This evening, I supported the passage of legislation that will begin to combat cyber-bullying in our schools. I have fought hard for this legislation, to protect our children against bullying in the ever-changing world they live in today. Children...