Press Releases

State Of State Address A Good Starting Point For Reform

“The speech delivered today by Governor Paterson provides the legislature with strong proposals for ethics reform, which I support and hope members of both parties will support as well. While the governor emphasized how critical the current state financial...

McDonough Hails Elimination Of Onerous New License Plate Mandate

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I – Merrick) applauded the elimination of the state mandate that would force New York motorists to pay a $25 fee for a new license plate when they renew their vehicle registration effective April 1, 2010. Included...

McDonough Opposes Wrong Budget Solution

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I – Merrick) today released the following statement regarding the passage of a deficit reduction plan (DRP) through the Assembly this morning: “Early this morning, while most of New York was just waking, the Assembly...

McDonough Opposes Governor’s Power Grab

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I – Merrick) today called legislation being introduced by Governor Paterson to give him unilateral budget-cutting powers irresponsible due to the fact that the current fiscal crisis is a result of poor planning from the...

Assembly Majority Leaves Town With Business Unfinished

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I – Merrick) today expressed frustration with legislative leaders who abruptly left Albany without explanation. The move was a result of a lack of progress on the governor’s deficit reduction plan (DRP). The Assembly...

Governor And Assembly Majority Waste More Money By The Day

After the brief meeting of the Assembly earlier today, Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I – Merrick) released the following statement: “Today’s session is just another example of Governor Paterson’s inability to lead this state and control the...

McDonough Calls For Fight Against New License Plate Fees

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I – Merrick) today called for constituents in his 19th Assembly District and throughout New York to sign an online petition calling for the governor to rescind the mandate requiring all motorists renewing their registration...

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Texting While Driving Ban Goes Into Effect Sunday

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I – Merrick) today reminded his constituents that the law banning texting while driving goes into effect this Sunday, November 1. The bill was passed through the legislature and signed into law in order to supplement...

Governor’s Deficit Reduction Plan: Too Little, Too Late

“Having reviewed Governor Paterson’s recent Deficit Reduction Plan (DRP), I cannot help but think that the governor has wasted billions of dollars and too much time producing a plan that purports to reduce state spending but really just shifts costs...

Assemblyman McDonough Participates In “Coats For Kids” Campaign

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C-Merrick) announced that in association with the Neighborhood Cleaners Association (NCA) he is once again participating in the “Coats for Kids” program by seeking the donation of children’s and adult coats, which...

The cost of owning and driving a car in New York went up this month thanks to Governor Paterson’s addictive spending habit!

McDonough Hosts Veterans Appreciation BBQ

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Assemblymen Tom McKevitt (R,C,I-East Meadow), left, Rob Walker (R,C,I,WF – Hicksville), second from right, and David McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick), right, hosted a “Veterans Appreciation BBQ” this past Saturday at the Hicksville VFW. Assemblyman McDonough...

McDonough Hosting Veterans Appreciation BBQ

David McDonough (R,C,I – Merrick) wants to extend an invitation to all veterans throughout the 19th Assembly District to his annual “Veterans Appreciation BBQ”, which he will be hosting along with Assemblyman Rob Walker (R,C,I,WF – Hicksville)...

Nassau County Already Feeling MTA Money Grab

Starting on September 1, Nassau County residents began shelling out even more money to be afforded the privilege of driving a car in New York State. That is when 25% fee increases passed by the majorities in the Assembly and Senate and signed into law...

McDonough Calls For DOT Funds To Install Guard Rails On Wantagh Parkway

David McDonough (R, C, I – Merrick) today called for safety improvements on Wantagh Parkway from the Southern State Parkway to Jones Beach. McDonough’s call comes after talks with the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) revealed that...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough Has a Solution to Lower Your Electric Bill

McDonough To Host Identity Theft Prevention Seminar

Assemblyman David McDonough (R, C, I – Merrick) is pleased to announce that he will be holding an event on Thursday, September 10, 2009, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m., which will focus on helping individuals prevent identity theft for themselves and their...

Health Care Measures Signed Into Law

Assemblyman Dave McDonough today announced that Governor Paterson has signed into law three bills that will give patients more rights while also extending coverage to the unemployed and young adults. The assemblyman feels these measures should have...

Keep Your Home and Prevent Foreclosure: Steps to Take When You Can't Pay Your Mortgage