Press Releases

McGowan: Local Roads Matter

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Assemblyman John McGowan (R,C-Rockland) attended a press conference today, Feb. 15, 2024, to advocate for additional Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) funding in the state budget, which includes critical infrastructure...

McGowan: A New Year and Fresh Start for New York

“The start of a new year coincides with the beginning of a new legislative session, and my attention is drawn to battling for the priorities of New Yorkers to protect their safety, ensuring local businesses are thriving and our great state is more...

Statement From The Assembly Minority Members Of The New York State Assembly Education Committee

The recent incidents of violence and antisemitism at Hillcrest High School in Queens demand immediate and steadfast attention. The tepid public statements from NYC Schools Chancellor Banks are simply not enough. New Yorkers deserve swift, significant...

McGowan Presents Proclamation to St. Margaret of Antioch School

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Assemblyman John McGowan (R,C-Rockland) presented a proclamation to St. Margaret of Antioch School on Friday, November 3, in honor of its 70th anniversary as a beacon of education, faith, and service in Pearl River. St. Margaret of Antioch School has...

McGowan Supports Assembly Minority Efforts to Combat Antisemitism in SUNY and CUNY Schools

Assemblyman John McGowan (R,C-Rockland) has taken action to address the acts of violence and antisemitism on SUNY and CUNY college campuses. He has joined his colleagues in the Assembly Minority in introducing the “Dismantling Student Antisemitism Act...

McGowan Awards Tappan Free Library $20,000 Grant

Assemblyman John McGowan (R,C-Rockland) presented the Tappan Free Library with a $20,000 grant as part of the 2023-24 State Budget. This grant is provided directly to school districts or libraries to use for any program or needs that they have to better...

McGowan: “Doc Schelin Memorial Highway” Bill Signed into Law by Governor Hochul

Assemblyman John McGowan’s (R,C-Rockland) bill A.4793, which passed in May, dedicates a portion of the state highway system on State Route 340 between Thorpe Drive and State Route 303 in the town of Orangetown as the “Doc Schelin Memorial Highway.”...

McGowan On Congestion Pricing: Another Setback for Middle-Class Families

Assemblyman John McGowan (R,C-Rockland) opposes the proposal on congestion pricing, as nearly all commuters to Manhattan south of 60th St. will face high toll prices, except for the West Side Highway, FDR Drive and a few other locations where it will...

McGowan Calls on Gov. Hochul to Declare State of Emergency

“It is unacceptable that 13 school buildings in the East Ramapo School District lack clean drinking water for students, faculty and staff. I am outraged that the health and safety of our children and teachers are not being prioritized. Millions of dollars...

McGowan Dedicates Portion of Interstate as “Doc Schelin Memorial Highway”

Assemblyman John McGowan (R,C-Rockland) passed his first bill (A.4793) dedicating a portion of the state highway system constituting State Route 340 between Thorpe Drive and State Route 303 in the town of Orangetown, county of Rockland, as the “Doc...

McGowan: Small Business Week Proclaimed

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Assemblyman John McGowan (R,C-Rockland) supported a resolution in the Assembly Chamber yesterday, May 9, 2023, proclaiming April 30 - May 6, 2023 as Small Business Week in New York. McGowan currently serves as Ranking Minority Member of the Assembly Small...

McGowan: Resolution Adopted Proclaiming the Month of May as Haitian Heritage Month In New York

Assemblyman John McGowan (R,C-Rockland) is proud to support the resolution adopted in the Assembly Chamber today that proclaims May 2023 as Haitian Heritage Month in the State of New York. Haitian communities play a prominent role in our state with nearly...

McGowan Appointed to Health Committee

Assemblyman John McGowan (R,C-Rockland) has been appointed to the Health Committee for the New York State Assembly for this legislative session. McGowan also serves on the Children and Families, Education, People with Disabilities, Small Business, and...

McGowan Joins Colleagues at Late Budget Press Conference

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Assemblyman John McGowan (R,C-Rockland) joined members of the Assembly and Senate Minority Conferences at a press conference yesterday to discuss the 26-day late state budget and the dysfunction surrounding it. The Assembly and Senate have now passed...

McGowan: Attempt to Rename Mario M. Cuomo Bridge Denied by Albany’s One-Party Rule

Assemblyman John McGowan (R,C-Rockland) introduced legislation in an attempt to revert the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge back to its original name, the Tappan Zee Bridge (A.4588). The bridge was renamed by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in 2017 as a tribute to his...

McGowan Reacts to Brush Fires in Hudson Valley

“This morning I participated in a discussion with representatives from CSX and Rockland County, state and local officials concerning the alarming brush fires that occurred this past weekend along the CSX railway track line in Clarkstown, Haverstraw...

McGowan: New York Falls Short on Troubled Teens

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Assemblyman John McGowan (R,C-Rockland) attended a press conference today alongside his colleagues in the Assembly Minority as well as many district attorneys from across the state to advocate for their public safety bill, ‘Raise the Age,’ which the...

McGowan: Hochul’s Housing Plan Will Destroy Suburbs

Today, Assemblyman John McGowan (R,C-Rockland) supported Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) at a press conference at the Capitol alongside Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, Eric Swenson from the Hempstead Harbor Protection Committee and members...

McGowan on One-House Budget

“The Assembly Majority One-House Budget Proposal is an offense to New York taxpayers. Their priorities are not aligned with the needs of New Yorkers. They once again failed to address our unified concerns of safety and community well-being and found...

McGowan Joins Chips Rally in Albany

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Assemblyman John McGowan (R,C-Rockland) attended a press conference alongside his colleagues in the Assembly and Senate Minorities, county and town highway superintendents and members of the New York State County Highway Superintendents Association (NYSCHSA)...