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...

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...

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...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R, C, I – Merrick) brought back to life the New York State Armed Forces Legislative Caucus with an initial meeting between members of the State Legislature and the New York State Division of Veterans Affairs, held today...

A member of the Assembly Minority Task Force on Medicaid, Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R, C, I – Merrick) is a strong advocate for improving health care across New York State. In fact, as part of his involvement on the task force, McDonough has...

A member of the Assembly Committee on Health, Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R, C, I – Merrick) is constantly working to encourage healthier lifestyles, better healthcare (and make services more affordable), and to spread awareness about important,...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R, C, I – Merrick) would like to remind residents that many seniors and disabled residents may be unable to obtain their federal stimulus rebate checks. In order to receive a check, you must file a 2007 tax return. “Although...

Presentation of the Assembly Majority’s budget signals the start of what will be weeks of tough negotiations and compromises. I am very concerned that the majority’s proposals do not include the reversal of the many reductions and cuts that the Executive...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough and Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. visited Ms. Jeanette Muschetta’s kindergarten class at Old Mill Road Elementary School. The two legislators were invited to read to the class and answer their questions. “It...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) voted against legislation that will provide New York Racing Association (NYRA) with a 25-year extension on New York’s horse racing franchise. “The Legislature’s leadership brokered a sweetheart...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is announcing that the Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Partnership will be providing free mammograms and cervical exams to uninsured women on March 8. “The best medicine is early detection, and...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) will be moving his district office on February 1. The new office will be located at 404 Bedford Avenue in Bellmore. “We have outgrown our former location in Levittown and are moving into the heart of...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) announced today that he will be selecting a constituent between the ages of 12 and 17 to attend one of four state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) summer environmental education camps free of...

The governor’s 2008-09 Executive Budget delays implementation of funding to critical areas that would provide property tax relief to those who need it most, our middle-class homeowners. He is planning to delay a 17 percent increase in the basic Middle...

“During the governor’s State of the State address many new programs, initiatives and overall new direction the state should be headed in were proposed. The governor mentioned creating a commission to come up with three recommendations that would allow...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is supporting legislation, the ‘Property Taxpayers Protection Act,’ to reduce the tax burden on homeowners and businesses by controlling spending and capping tax levy increases. “It is time for...

“According to his press release this morning, Governor Spitzer is urging the MTA to adopt their proposed budget, which includes a 6.5 percent fare increase,” said Assemblyman David G. McDonough, ranking minority member on the Assembly Transportation...

New Yorkers seeking the best health care for themselves and their families will soon have a useful tool at their disposal. As part of an agreement reached between CIGNA Healthcare and the New York State Attorney General, a model has been created that...

Assemblyman David McDonough recently visited the Shaarei Shalom Religious School in Bellmore to commend the students for participating in his 5th Annual Coats for Kids Drive that he conducts in association with the National Cleaners Association. The...