“Every year we pass a budget, and every year it seems to get more disastrous. We were promised that this budget would make New York safe and affordable, and while there is some good in it such as the tweaks to discovery laws, this budget continues the...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C-Merrick) is promoting his 14th Annual pet food drive to make sure pets in our area don’t go hungry. The pet food drive will run through the end of May and will benefit Long Island Cares, Baxter’s Pet Pantry. The most...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C-Merrick) stands with the New York State Assembly District 14 2024 Women of Distinction.“I was so proud to honor these amazing women who work in all aspects of life to make our community great. They are true examples of...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C-Merrick) is currently collecting school supplies for students in need. All donations will go to the John Theissen Children’s Foundation to help those in the community. Already, many items have been collected due to the...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C-Merrick) met with and presented an Assembly citation to 2nd Lt. Liam Christopher Brown of the United States Marine Corps. Brown is a recent graduate of the United States Naval Academy. “It was an honor to meet with 2nd...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C-Merrick) is promoting his pet food drive to make sure pets in our area don’t go hungry. The pet food drive will last through the end of May and will benefit Long Island Cares, Baxter’s Pet Pantry. Please ensure all...

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...

“The ongoing attack on Israel by the terrorist organization Hamas is appalling, Israel is our closest ally in the Middle East and has the absolute right to both exist and defend itself against these barbaric actions. As a student of history and someone...

“I am absolutely outraged by the antisemitic incident that occurred on a playground in Merrick. Hate filled symbols were spray painted by bigots under the cover of night. Let me make one thing abundantly clear, hate in all forms including antisemitism...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C-Merrick) announced the success of his annual participation in the Long Island Cares Baxter’s Pet Pantry Pet Food Drive. McDonough hosted the pet food drive, along with Long Island Cares, and this year alone he collected...