Today’s 2013-2014 budget proposal by Governor Cuomo continues to build upon the success of the past two years. While much progress has been made during the past two years, there is still work to be done. The governor’s belief in fiscal responsibility...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) recently joined Mrs. Armstrong’s 3rd grade class at Old Mill Road Elementary School as part of their Parents As Reading Partners (PARP) program. As part of the reading program, Assemblyman McDonough shared...

In today’s State of the State address, Governor Andrew Cuomo presented an agenda to deal with the serious issues facing New Yorkers; I agree we must address many of these issues. The governor's proposal to consider privatizing LIPA and to reduce its...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) recently thanked members of the Sisterhood of Temple Beth El of Bellmore for their participation in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Jones Beach to raise awareness...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today announced that on Thursday, December 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., representatives from the Department of Financial Services (DFS) will be on hand at the Norwich Library, 89 East Main St., Oyster Bay...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is reminding residents about “Start Here to Get There,” the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation’s (HESC) campaign for student financial aid awareness. The program encourages and helps families...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today applauded the decision by the Thruway Authority to reverse course on its recently-proposed toll hike. The Thruway board had been considering a proposal that would have raised tolls for vehicles with more...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) recently met with members of the Wantagh High School Junior Chamber of Commerce to present the students and program advisor, Jamie Stanulis, with a New York State Citation honoring their participation in his...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is reminding small businesses about the Small Business Relief loan program being offered by Empire State Development (ESD). Empire State Development, the New York Bankers Association and the New York Business...

The deadline for residents affected by Hurricane Sandy to register for FEMA assistance has been extended from its previous deadline of December 31, 2012 to January 28, 2013. Residents with private insurance are encouraged to apply, as FEMA benefits may...

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is reminding Long Island residents and businesses to be on guard against repair scams and those who may try to exploit unsuspecting homeowners who suffered property damage....

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is reminding local residents and businesses to take advantage of National Grid’s new Hurricane Sandy Emergency Economic and Community Redevelopment Program for their gas customers. The program will be providing...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is reminding local residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Sandy that applications for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must be submitted by Monday, December...

I applaud the signing of the ‘Sewage Pollution Right To Know’ law, which I co-sponsored, because it is a win for public safety. With the enactment of this legislation, wastewater treatment plants now will be required to immediately notify the public...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) will host two programs to help Long Island families prepare for hurricane season. The first program will be held on Tuesday, August 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town of Hempstead-Merrick Road Park, 2550 Clubhouse Road,...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) will host two programs to help Long Island families prepare for hurricane season. The second program will be held on Wednesday, August 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Wantagh Fire Department, 3470 Park Avenue, Wantagh...

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,...