Press Releases

McDonough Calls for Reform of State’s 'Vicarious Liability' Law

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Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick), shown here speaking at a press conference in Albany, and fellow minority Assembly members today called for reform of an antiquated state law that costs New York consumers millions of dollars each year and...

Assemblyman McDonough Offers State Winter Ski & Travel Guides

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C-North Merrick) is announcing availability of the 2004-2005 "New York State Ski and Travel Guide." The guide is published by the state’s Empire Development Agency and features a sampling of New York’s ski centers...

Assemblyman McDonough Calls for Restoration of Sales Tax Exemption

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-North Merrick) recently called on Gov. George Pataki and the state Legislature to reinstate the sales tax exemption on purchases of clothing and shoes costing less than $110. The sales tax was originally eliminated...

McDonough Hails Bipartisan Agreement Proposal for Reforming Assembly Rules

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is hailing the bipartisan agreement designed to reform Assembly rules because it would dramatically improve the conduct of legislative business. "New Yorkers deserve an open, accountable and efficient...

McDonough and Assembly Minority Conference Unveil ‘Excelsior 2005’

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) and the members of the Assembly Minority conference today announced a new action plan designed to reinvigorate the state’s economy, reform state government, protect New Yorkers, improve the education system...

McDonough: Assembly Minority And Brennan Center Call On Legislature To Make Reform 'Priority No. 1' For 2005 Session

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) and fellow members of the Assembly Minority conference today were joined at an Albany press conference by representatives of the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law to call on...

McDonough: Task Force on Sex Crimes Against Children and Women Begins Second Phase of Investigation

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Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick), a member of the Assembly Minority Task Force on Sex Crimes Against Children and Women, heard testimony today from law enforcement officials and experts in the fields of domestic violence and sexual assault...

McDonough Joins Colleagues in Calling for Summertime Tax Break on Gasoline and Diesel Fuel

State Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) and his Assembly Minority colleagues were joined by the president of the New York State Association of Convenience Stores and the New York State Motor Truck Association to call for a tax break that...

Assemblyman McDonough Honors the Flag, Country and Military

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Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) and fellow members of the Assembly today led a public recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance at the state Capitol in Albany in honor of the 50th anniversary of the pledge and American troops fighting terrorism....

McDonough, Assembly Minority Conference, Victim’s Family and Law Enforcement Community Demand Stiffer Penalties for Hit-and-Run Drivers

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) and his fellow Assembly Minority conference colleagues were joined at a press conference in Albany by local and Syracuse-area law enforcement officials and the parents of a hit-and-run victim to call for...

McDonough Salutes Budget Reform Agreement

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) saluted the members of a joint Senate-Assembly conference committee for agreeing on a plan to bring about meaningful budget reform. The agreement comes despite New York’s 20th consecutive year without a...

Assemblyman McDonough Offers Long Island Travel Guides

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C-North Merrick) is announcing the availability of the "2004 Long Island Travel Guide." The guide is published by the Long Island Convention and Visitors Bureau and features a sample of what attractions to...

McDonough Wants You to Protect Yourself Against Home Improvement Scams

Spring is here and so too is the unofficial start of the home improvement season. Homeowners thinking of repairing, improving, adding on or remodeling their home are being reminded by state Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) to protect themselves...

McDonough Announces One-Stop Insurance Information Center for Caregivers

State Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) has announced that the New York state Insurance Department has a new Web site designed to be a one-stop-insurance information center. The site will provide important information, for the seriously ill...

McDonough Announces New Toll-Free Banking Help and Complaint Line

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is announcing that the New York state Banking Department has a new toll-free help and complaint phone number, 1-877-BANK NYS (1-877-226-5697). "The efforts of the state Banking Department will provide...

Easing Burden of Military Service Goal of Patriot Plan II

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today joined Gov. George Pataki and his Assembly Minority colleagues to unveil Patriot Plan II, a comprehensive package of tax and other benefits for military men and women that builds on the historic legislation...

Assembly Minority Conference Plan Strengthens ‘Megan’s Law’

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) and members of the Assembly Minority Conference today unveiled a far-reaching plan to strengthen New York’s "Megan’s Law," the community notification law aimed at preventing abuse of children...

Assemblyman McDonough Announces Toll-Free New York State Road Repair Hot Line

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C-Merrick) is urging motorists to report potholes on the state highway system by contacting the state’s toll free hot line at 1-800-POTHOLE (1-800-768-4653). "Preventive maintenance keeps New York state highways...

McDonough Announces New York Lottery Scholarships

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R, C-Merrick) announced that the "Leaders of Tomorrow" scholarship program is now accepting applications. The program, funded through the New York Lottery, will award a scholarship to one student from every public and non-public...

Assemblyman McDonough has New York State College Financial Aid Information Available

As for students begin to apply for colleges and submit financial aid forms. Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C-Merrick) is announcing the availability of information at his district office to help students and their families pay for college. The...