Press Releases

McDonough Calls for Increase in Infrastructure Funding at Albany Rally

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Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today joined highway workers from around the state and legislators in Albany calling for a $150 million increase to the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) as well as an increase...

McDonough Announces Project to Repair and Resurface Wantagh State Parkway

**EDITOR’S NOTE: Click Here to watch Assemblyman McDonough call for repairs on the Wantagh Parkway at last week’s Transportation Hearing in Albany Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today announced that the Wantagh State Parkway between...

McDonough Calls On Dot Commissioner Driscoll To Save Nassau Co. Bus Routes, Deteriorating Bridges At Budget Hearing

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**Editor’s Note: Click Here to watch Assemblyman McDonough’s exchange with Commissioner Driscoll During a joint budget hearing on transportation today in Albany, Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) questioned Department of Transportation...

McDonough Joins Assembly Minority Conference To Introduce Higher Education Reforms

On the heels of a press conference held by Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C,I,Ref-Canandaigua), Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is calling for a vote on a package of higher education proposals that will increase awards under New...

McDonough Defends Developmentally Disabled, Presents Results Of Assembly Minority Task Force

On the heels of a press conference held in Albany by Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C,I,Ref-Canandaigua) and Clifford W. Crouch (R-Bainbridge), Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is calling for a vote on a package of bills called the...

McDonough Reacts to Immigration Bills, Concerned With Public Safety

“As a longtime advocate for public safety, I am concerned that the legislation passed today by Assembly Majority will open the floodgates for illegal immigrants to exploit our favorable social programs and cause harm to our citizens. These bills seek...

McDonough Announces Return Of “Baxter’s Pet Pantry” Pet Food Drive

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today announced that he is participating in the 6th Annual Legislative Pet Food Drive Challenge to be held from February 6th through April 18th. McDonough said he is honored to host this event once again and...

McDonough: Assembly Majority Vote Down Ethics Reforms, Block Increased Transparency Measures

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today called out Assembly Majority for blocking over a dozen proposals brought about by Assembly Minority aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in the way the house functions. Among the reforms...

McDonough Announces Push For One-Of-A-Kind ‘Blue Lives Matter’ Bill To Support Law Enforcement, Emergency Services

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today announced that he is sponsoring legislation to protect law enforcement and emergency services personnel by making certain offenses committed against them hate crimes. McDonough has been a staunch proponent...

McDonough Decries Judith Clark Commutation, Calls it Slap in Face to Law Enforcement and Justice Process

“I am shocked and appalled that Gov. Cuomo would commute the sentence and praise the integrity of an individual who was involved in such a horrendous act that resulted in the death of two law enforcement officials. Judith Clark was tried and convicted...

McDonough Puts New Emphasis on Food Drive as Holiday Season Approaches

As the holiday season quickly approaches, Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is once again pushing his annual food drive. McDonough has been conducting the drive year round since 2008 and has collected well over 2,000 pounds of food, which has...

McDonough to Host Forum with Islamic Center Of Long Island

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) will be hosting a forum with the Islamic Center of Long Island designed to establish a dialogue between law enforcement, government officials and the Muslim community. The event, OPENING COMMUNICATION CHANNELS,...

McDonough Announces 12th Annual School Supply Collection Drive

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) announced today that in association with the John Theissen Children’s Foundation, he is seeking donations of school supplies for the 2016-17 school year. The supplies will be distributed to underprivileged...

McDonough: ‘Dump Dredged Material Elsewhere, Long Island Deserves Better’

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Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today came out in full opposition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed plan to dump dredged material from nearby states’ rivers, lakes and waterways into sites in Long Island Sound....

Progress On Heroin Epidemic, Ethics Reform

“I am proud to announce that, due in part to our conference spearheading this issue, we have passed three comprehensive bills to combat the devastating heroin and opioid crisis in our state. These new measures will increase opportunities for people...

McDonough Joins Legislators, Advocates For Animal Advocacy Day In Albany

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Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) joined legislators, local leaders and activists at the Legislature’s annual Animal Advocacy Day in Albany. McDonough, who conducts his own pet food drive on Long Island from February to April, discussed the...

McDonough Calls for Transparency In Eco. Dev. Programs, End To Gov.’s Unilateral Control

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Following a press conference in Albany today held by Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua), Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) and his Assembly Minority colleagues have introduced legislation that would mandate reporting and...

McDonough Praises Service Members As Veterans Equality Act Finally Becomes Law

“Our veterans have waited far too long for this legislation to become law, but I am glad to see that it was finally signed by the governor after he vetoed it twice previously. Memorial Day is a time to reflect and appreciate the dedication and sacrifice...

McDonough, Minority Colleagues Call On Assembly To Address Heroin Epidemic

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Following a press conference held by Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua), Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is calling on Assembly leadership to vote on legislation to address the state’s growing heroin and opioid addiction...

Thick As Thieves: Assembly Majority Refuses To Act On Pension Forfeiture

“It is extremely demoralizing to legislators and the public that talks of ethics reform by Assembly leadership have only come to pass as lip service and empty promises. We have an obligation to strengthen the integrity of our offices and prevent the...