Recent vote by the Legislature, to modernize New York’s anti-drug policies and adapt to the very real problem of prescription drug abuse, makes much-needed reforms to our current prescription drug laws. The creation of a real-time prescription-monitoring...

Today, I applaud the recent passage of legislation to re-establish the STAR property tax rebate check program. Senator Fuschillo and the Senate Majority’s action demonstrate their dedication to easing the burden on hardworking Long Island taxpayers....

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) recently joined the second and third grade classes of Harold D. Fayette Elementary School to discuss the role government plays in their everyday life. “Students today deal with so many different issues...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) recently joined a bipartisan effort by lawmakers to recognize April 26, 2012, as West Point Day. The day highlights the positive impact the United States Military Academy at West Point and members of the...

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, May 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Curé of Ars Church, 2323 Merrick...

The 2012-13 state budget continues to build upon last year’s successes as we move forward with our economic recovery. This budget certainly signaled compromise and progress in several areas once again, including the first early budget since 1983. I...

Members of the New York State Assembly Minority Conference Long Island Delegation today held a public forum in Mineola focusing on Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 2012-13 executive budget proposal. The Legislators asked the public to weigh in on the proposed...

New York’s unemployment rate remains close to eight percent, there are still nearly 800,000 New Yorkers looking for jobs, taxpayers continue to shoulder mounting state pension and Medicaid costs, and, according to the comptroller, a budget deficit looms...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) recently responded to his vote in support of legislation that would ensure New York does not invest taxpayer dollars in companies that do business with Iran and could enhance Iran’s energy sector and promote...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today responded positively to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s State of the State address, but cautioned that there is still much work to be done as the 2012 legislative session begins. While pleased to hear the Governor...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today joined Governor Andrew Cuomo and Long Island lawmakers for the signing into law of legislation to repeal and reduce the unfair Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) payroll tax. The legislation, passed...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today lauded the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council’s economic development plan for securing $101.6 million in job-growth funding for Long Island. Recognized as a “Best Plan Awardee,” the...

Returning to Albany this week was an opportunity for lawmakers to come together and pass a meaningful and fair tax plan which will put more money back into the pockets of middle-class taxpayers. Equally as important was addressing the unfair Metropolitan...

On Saturday, September 10, Assemblyman Michael A. Montesano (15th District), in conjunction with Assemblyman Tom McKevitt (17th District) and Assemblyman David McDonough (19th District) hosted the Fourth Annual Veterans Brunch. Joined by veterans from...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C-Merrick), Ranking Minority Member of the Assembly Transportation Committee, announced that he has contacted the Chairman of the Port Authority of NY & NJ, Governor Andrew Cuomo and Governor Chris Christie to state his...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) has been named Chairman of the Assembly Minority Task Force on Public Safety by Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb. McDonough was honored with this appointment and is eager to begin working on several initiatives...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today proudly announced Governor Cuomo’s signing of Assembly Bill A1428-B, a veterans-protection bill that he co-sponsored which will prohibit government agencies from cutting employee positions while they...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today proudly welcomed the signing of a new law that will prohibit criminals convicted of domestic violence misdemeanors from purchasing firearms. McDonough, co-sponsor of the bill and a member of the Nassau...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) and Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (8th Senate District) will be hosting Hurricane and Emergency Preparedness Forums on: Tuesday, August 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Merrick Library, 2279 Merrick Avenue, Merrick;...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick), the Ranking Minority Member on the Assembly Transportation Committee, today criticized the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in their latest attempt to borrow $6.9 billion for a one-shot revenue raiser...