Press Releases

McDonough on Conclusion of 2021 Legislative Session

“The 2021 Legislative Session has come to a close and, sadly, Albany has little to show for the past six months of work. Instead of passing legislation to help New Yorkers and small businesses that have suffered endlessly during the pandemic, Assembly...

McDonough: Enough Is Enough, Unmask our Children

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) joined his colleagues in the Assembly Minority Conference to introduce a bill that would prohibit a mask mandate by state agencies for children in educational settings like schools and camps. It would apply to...

McDonough: Mask Mandate for Children under Two Is Illogical

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) has blasted the governor’s recent announcement that children two years old and younger will be required to wear a mask in childcare/daycare facilities this summer. “It is illogical to force children two...

McDonough: No Reason To Extend Eviction Moratorium

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) joined his fellow Assembly Minority and small business landlords for a virtual press conference in objection to the Assembly Majority bill extending the state’s eviction moratorium. The small business landlords...

McDonough: Majority-Controlled Budget Ignores Needs of New Yorkers

“It is clear the priorities of the Majority are pushing radical programs in a pandemic, and not the immediate needs of New Yorkers. Our small businesses are the backbone of this state's economy, yet the Majority politicians in Albany believe the money...

McDonough Pet Food Drive Continues Until May 15

Assemblyman Dave McDonough’s (R,C,I-Merrick) annual Pet Food Drive is continuing until May 15 and his office is actively seeking donations. The drive, which is running from March 15 - May 15 this year, aims to lift the burden of financial challenges...

McDonough: The Assembly Majorities Priorities Are Clear, Anyone But New York Taxpayers

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is outraged at Assembly Majoritys’ efforts to block a tax cut for veterans, yet they authorized $2.1 billion in the form of stimulus checks for illegal immigrants. The Majority legislators blocked the proposed...

McDonough, Partiality in Pandemic Inexcusable

“The reports that the governor secured exclusive access for himself, his family, friends and political allies for state-administered COVID-19 tests at a time when they were virtually unavailable to the general public is disturbing. Further, he required...

McDonough Joins Senate and Assembly Minority Conferences Calling for Repeal of Governor’s Restaurant Regulations

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) joined members of the Senate and Assembly Minority Conferences yesterday for a press conference calling for the repeal of two of Gov. Cuomo’s Executive Orders.The two orders, 202.52 and 202.74, require...

McDonough, Assembly Minority Calls on USDOT Inspector General to Investigate ‘Mario M. Cuomo Bridge’ Deficiencies

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) and members of the Assembly Minority Conference have called for a federal investigation into the structural integrity of the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge after a recent report raised questions about the state’s...

McDonough, Assembly Minority Calls on USDOT Inspector General to Investigate ‘Mario M. Cuomo Bridge’ Deficiencies - Letter

McDonough: Majority-Proposed Budget Resolution an Unnecessary Tax Spike

“The recent Assembly Majority One-House Budget Resolution offered few positives for a crippled fiscal state. New York is flush with cash from the federal government, benefiting at every level, down to our municipalities. Yet with all the money we are...

McDonough: Impeachment Investigation Important First Step; Must Proceed with Urgency

“We have been calling for impeachment investigations into the governor's misconduct for weeks. It is clear his ability to successfully lead the state has been compromised. The Assembly Minority Conference and I have introduced three separate resolutions,...

McDonough: Emergency Powers Bill Offers Governor a Contract Extension, Not Rescindment

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today emphatically opposed A.5967 as an extension of the governor’s emergency powers, not a rescindment, as it fails to restore New York to representative democracy. Under the Assembly Majorirty-proposed bill,...

McDonough Demands Special Investigation into Cuomo Administration Nursing Home Scandal

“The governor's press conference yesterday was the epitome of corruption and demise in Albany. Following Attorney General Letitia James’ report in which the Cuomo Administration was caught failing to disclose over 50% of nursing home deaths since...

McDonough Demands Subpoena of Health Commissioner Howard Zucker Following A.G. Nursing Home Report

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) joined members of the Assembly Minority Conference yesterday for a press conference calling for a subpoena of New York state Commissioner of Health, Dr. Howard A. Zucker. The lawmakers want Zucker to testify...

McDonough Demands Subpoena of Health Commissioner Howard Zucker Following A.G. Nursing Home Report - Letter

Assemblyman McDonough Hosts Annual Assembly Summer Reading Program

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) has announced the start of this year’s annual Summer Reading Challenge. The program aims to keep local students engaged in reading outside of the classroom during the summer. This year’s theme is “Imagine...

McDonough Sponsors Free Student Loan Workshop March 23

McDonough Sponsors Free Student Loan Workshop March 23
Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) announced today that he is sponsoring a free student loan workshop on Monday, March 23 at 7 p.m. at the Bellmore Memorial Library located at 2288 Bedford Ave. in Bellmore. The event will be hosted by Scott Ahrens...

McDonough Honors Local Reverend Nancy A. Rakoczy

Assemblyman Dave McDonough presents Rev. Nancy A. Rakoczy with an official Assembly Citation recognizing her work and achievements.
Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) recently honored Rev. Nancy A. Rakoczy with an official Assembly Citation on the occasion of her installation as pastor of Saint John Lutheran Church in Bellmore. “Rev. Rakoczy is a tremendous person with...