Press Releases

Assemblyman McDonough & Senator Fuschillo Invite Residents To Help “Stamp Out Hunger” By Participating In Postal Service Food Drive On May 9

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Dave McDonough (19th Assembly District) and Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (8th Senate District) recently visited the Merrick Post Office to donate food as part of the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive,...

McDonough Hosts Open House At Bellmore Office

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I – Merrick) will be hosting an open house at his district office as part of his ongoing food drive to help families and individuals affected by the poor economy on Long Island and throughout New York. With the help...

McDonough Announces Expansion Of Transportation Assistance

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I – Merrick) today announced that Nassau County will now be included in a New York State Department of Labor plan which will provide assistance to unemployed New Yorkers looking for jobs. The plan, paid for by the federal...

McDonough Calls for Open and Transparent Budget Process

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Appearing with New York State Assembly Minority Leader Jim Tedisco (center) and Ranking Minority Member of the Ways and Means Committee, Jim Hayes (left), Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I – Merrick) (right) called on Governor Paterson, Senate Majority...

Budget Is Wrong For Nassau County And New York

“It should come as no surprise that the budget which Governor Paterson, Speaker Silver and Senator Smith negotiated behind closed doors in total secrecy is not only the largest state budget on record, but also increases spending and raises taxes at...

McDonough To Gov: Reduce Spending In Response To Reduced Revenue Projections

Responding to a statement from Governor Paterson, Senator Malcolm Smith and Speaker Silver stating that state revenues would decrease another $2.2 billion by the end of fiscal year 2009-10, Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R, C, I – Merrick) again called...

MTA Digs Deeper Into Nassau County Pockets

“Today’s vote by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to increase fares and tolls while cutting services is just another example of the lack of leadership in Albany and the inability of Governor Paterson, Speaker Silver and Senator Smith...

Governor Uses Medicaid Money To Eliminate Proposed Taxes

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R, C, I – Merrick) today released the following statement regarding Governor Paterson’s announcement that he would be using federal stimulus money designated for Medicaid to replace the 137 taxes and fee increases proposed...

McDonough Leads Rally For Education Funding

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Appearing before a crowd of thousands who showed up to rally for equitable funding for Long Island schools, Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I – Merrick) spoke on behalf of the Long Island Assembly minority members and rallied the crowd with a speech...

Fuschillo And McDonough Congratulate Kennedy High School Girls Volleyball Team On Winning Nassau County Championship

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Assemblyman David G. McDonough and State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. recently visited Kennedy High School in Bellmore to congratulate the Girls Volleyball Team on capturing the 2009 Nassau County Class A Championship. McDonough and Fuschillo presented...

Assemblyman McDonough’s Coats For Kids An Overwhelming Success

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) announced today that his 2008 Coats for Kids campaign was an overwhelming success. More than 2,000 coats were donated and will be distributed to needy children in our community and, in the past five years,...

Assemblyman McDonough Continues Food Drive

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I – Merrick) continues his Food Drive through the winter months and beyond. “Oftentimes, food drives are held to coincide with the holiday season. However, even in the best of times, many families and other...

McDonough: State Of State Needs Swift Follow Through By Legislature

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R, C, I – Merrick) today released the following statement regarding Governor David Paterson’s first State of the State speech delivered earlier today in the Assembly chamber: “Having already received the Governor’s...

Assemblyman McDonough Stands Up To Proposed Car Registration Fee Increases And Commuter Tax

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R, C, I – Merrick) today came out against a plan proposed by New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr., which would raise vehicle registration fees by $100 for “lighter vehicles” and by $400 for “heavier vehicles.”...

Assemblyman McDonough Calls For Investigation Into Great L.I.R.R. Train Robbery

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R, C, I – Merrick), ranking minority member on the Assembly Transportation Committee, today said he will join the investigation into a shocking disability retirement corruption scandal in the Long Island Railroad (L.I.R.R.)...

Assemblyman McDonough And Long Island Blood Services Holding Blood Drive August 16!

Assemblyman David G. McDonough and Long Island Blood Services will be holding a blood drive on Saturday, August 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Yours Ours Mine Community Center. The center is located at 152 Center Lane in Levittown. “During...

McDonough Announces Final Passage Of Legislation To Protect Nurses From Mandatory Overtime

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R, C, I – Merrick) is proud to announce final passage of Assembly Bill 11711, to prohibit employers from mandating overtime for nurses, except in cases of emergency. The bill was passed by both houses yesterday and is...

McDonough Highlights Veterans' Services

McDonough Calls On State To Deliver Tax Relief Now

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R, C, I – Merrick) joined members of the Assembly Minority Conference today at a press conference in Albany to bring attention to New York State’s Tax Freedom Day. As the 125th day of the year, this day marks the time...

McDonough Calls for Legislature to Repeal Gas Taxes During Summer Months

Assemblyman David McDonough today joined fellow Long Island Minority Assembly members at a press conference in support of legislation that would repeal the state gas taxes on gasoline sold between Memorial Day and Labor Day this year. McDonough is a...