Press Releases

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...

McDonough: Those Who Betray Taxpayers Will Be Met With Swift Justice

“Regardless of which party it comes from, I cannot tolerate corruption in Albany. Dean Skelos is the second of the ‘three men in a room’ to violate the public trust and cast a dark shadow over the faithful public servants in Albany who are committed...

McDonough Commemorates West Point Day

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Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) commemorated West Point Day in Albany Thursday and congratulated cadets and officers who were honored in the Assembly Chamber. The U.S. Military Academy has been an integral part of New York and the Hudson River’s...

Albany’s Itching Palm

Following the sentencing of corrupt former Speaker Sheldon Silver, Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is calling for comprehensive ethics reform that tackles Albany’s problems of bid-rigging and the pay-to-play culture that has facilitated corruption...

Shelly’s Silver Bracelets

“After years of stealing from taxpayers and living a life of crime, Sheldon Silver will finally be doing something productive for New Yorkers; stamping license plates. Justice has prevailed and I am pleased to see that Silver is finally facing the consequences...