Assemblyman Dave McDonough released the following statement after the release of Governor Paterson’s budget to lawmakers this afternoon: “Unfortunately, the budget presented today was what we have come to expect from the governor in that it fails...

In a joint effort with his Assembly minority colleagues, Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I – Merrick) announced the launch of “www.stopgovernmentwasteny.com,” a website which will keep taxpayers up to date on cases of waste, fraud and abuse in state...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R, C, I – Merrick) today released the following statement in advance of Governor Paterson’s annual State of the State Address tomorrow afternoon: “Having recently signed into law a Deficit Reduction Plan which increased...

“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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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 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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...