With the signing today of legislation to improve breast cancer detection, New York state has taken much-needed action to save lives. Early detection of cancer, especially breast cancer, which accounts for nearly 1 in 3 cancers diagnosed in U.S. women,...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) and Senator Charles Fuschillo Jr. recently announced they will be co-hosting two hurricane preparedness programs during the first week in August. They will be held on Tuesday, August 7 at the Town of Hempstead-Merrick...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today was pleased to hear the signing of legislation by Governor Cuomo that will strengthen the Dignity for All Students Act. The legislation, which the governor and Assemblyman McDonough both worked to enact,...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is reminding low-income residents with serious medical conditions that New York state has set aside $3 million in funding through the federally-funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) recently joined LICADD Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and his Assembly colleagues to announce unanimous passage of the Internet System for Tracking Over-Prescribing...

New York State Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) announced that he is sponsoring the 2012 Summer Reading Challenge at elementary schools in his district. The Summer Reading Challenge is designed to encourage students to continue learning—through...

This evening, I supported the passage of legislation that will begin to combat cyber-bullying in our schools. I have fought hard for this legislation, to protect our children against bullying in the ever-changing world they live in today. Children...

Recent vote by the Legislature, to modernize New York’s anti-drug policies and adapt to the very real problem of prescription drug abuse, makes much-needed reforms to our current prescription drug laws. The creation of a real-time prescription-monitoring...

Today, I applaud the recent passage of legislation to re-establish the STAR property tax rebate check program. Senator Fuschillo and the Senate Majority’s action demonstrate their dedication to easing the burden on hardworking Long Island taxpayers....

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) recently joined the second and third grade classes of Harold D. Fayette Elementary School to discuss the role government plays in their everyday life. “Students today deal with so many different issues...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) recently joined a bipartisan effort by lawmakers to recognize April 26, 2012, as West Point Day. The day highlights the positive impact the United States Military Academy at West Point and members of the...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C, I-Merrick) and the Nassau County Traffic Safety Board will be conducting a child car seat safety check. The event will be held on Friday, May 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Curé of Ars Church, 2323 Merrick...

The 2012-13 state budget continues to build upon last year’s successes as we move forward with our economic recovery. This budget certainly signaled compromise and progress in several areas once again, including the first early budget since 1983. I...

Members of the New York State Assembly Minority Conference Long Island Delegation today held a public forum in Mineola focusing on Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 2012-13 executive budget proposal. The Legislators asked the public to weigh in on the proposed...

New York’s unemployment rate remains close to eight percent, there are still nearly 800,000 New Yorkers looking for jobs, taxpayers continue to shoulder mounting state pension and Medicaid costs, and, according to the comptroller, a budget deficit looms...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) recently responded to his vote in support of legislation that would ensure New York does not invest taxpayer dollars in companies that do business with Iran and could enhance Iran’s energy sector and promote...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today responded positively to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s State of the State address, but cautioned that there is still much work to be done as the 2012 legislative session begins. While pleased to hear the Governor...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today joined Governor Andrew Cuomo and Long Island lawmakers for the signing into law of legislation to repeal and reduce the unfair Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) payroll tax. The legislation, passed...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today lauded the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council’s economic development plan for securing $101.6 million in job-growth funding for Long Island. Recognized as a “Best Plan Awardee,” the...

Returning to Albany this week was an opportunity for lawmakers to come together and pass a meaningful and fair tax plan which will put more money back into the pockets of middle-class taxpayers. Equally as important was addressing the unfair Metropolitan...