“I applaud any efforts to strengthen our state’s education system, but Gov. Cuomo’s proposal fails to address Common Core reform or how to decrease soaring property taxes across the board. Between unfunded state mandates and the irresponsible implementation...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today called on members of the Assembly Majority to pass the bills in the Women’s Equality Act as separate pieces of legislation. McDonough said it is time for the Assembly to step up and join the State Senate...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) announced that he was re-appointed as Ranking Minority Member of the Assembly’s Transportation Committee. McDonough also was re-appointed to the Assembly’s Committees on Health, Consumer Affairs, Education,...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today commented on Governor Cuomo’s decision to veto a bill that would have temporarily prohibited Common Core test scores from being counted toward teacher evaluations. McDonough was critical of the governor’s...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) was recently named one of the top business- and taxpayer-friendly legislators, according to Unshackle Upstate. McDonough emphasized the need for continued property tax relief and his efforts to make Long Island...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) joined with New York State Parks Commissioner, Rose Harvey, in announcing the availability of free public wireless internet at Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh. McDonough praised the addition of this initiative...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today called for a re-evaluation and downsize of New York’s expansive and burdensome Medicaid program. McDonough called on legislative leaders to make changes to New York’s Medicaid program that would save...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick), in conjunction with Nuhealth/Nassau Health Care Corporation, will be sponsoring a breast cancer screening program on Thursday, August 14 from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Merrick Public Library, 2279 Merrick...

Common Core reform, something I and my colleagues in the Minority Conference have been fighting for, was one of the most important and divisive issues during this year’s legislative session. The state Education Department (SED) and Commissioner John...

Unfortunately, over the past few years, drug abuse, specifically heroin abuse, has been steadily increasing across the state and nation. Today’s passage of legislation to combat the growing heroin, opioid and prescription drug abuse epidemic is critical....

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today urged the Assembly leadership to bring forward legislation that would prevent human trafficking. Assembly Bill 2240, the Trafficking Victims’ Protection and Justice Act, is sponsored by Assemblywoman...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) recently introduced new legislation aimed at stemming the rapidly growing issue of bullying, especially cyber-bullying, that has been plaguing the nation. Following numerous incidents where cyber-bullying led...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today joined Gov. Cuomo and legislators across the state to bring attention to Hurricane Preparedness Week. With the Atlantic hurricane season beginning in just a few days, McDonough is encouraging residents...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today is echoing calls by Gov. Cuomo for local veterans to take advantage of the new Lifetime Liberty Pass. The Liberty Pass permits qualified disabled veterans discounted use of state parks, historic sites,...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today is raising awareness among local residents about the $3 million being made available to provide air conditioners to eligible low-income New Yorkers with documented medical conditions exacerbated by extreme...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is expressing cautious optimism after the Tax Foundation, a nonpartisan research organization based in Washington, DC, upgraded New York’s corporate tax rating this week. Based on reforms included in the 2014-15...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) announced he is partnering with Integrated Medical Foundation to host a Prostate Cancer Screening Day on Saturday, May 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Merrick Public Library, 2279 Merrick Avenue in Merrick....

This week, Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) and his colleagues passed the fourth consecutive on-time state budget. The 2014-15 budget includes funding increases for both primary and secondary education, aid for seniors, relief for property taxpayers...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today announced he will be hosting a blood drive with Long Island Blood Services on Monday, April 21 from 1:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Town of Hempstead Merrick Road Golf Clubhouse, 2550 Clubhouse Road in Merrick. “Your...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is announcing the launch of a new website aimed at putting ‘Children Before Politics.’ The site is a joint effort by members of the Assembly Minority Conference to share with parents, teachers and administrators...