The recent incidents of violence and antisemitism at Hillcrest High School in Queens demand immediate and steadfast attention. The tepid public statements from NYC Schools Chancellor Banks are simply not enough. New Yorkers deserve swift, significant...

Assemblyman Doug Smith (R,C-Holbrook), a co-chairman of the Assembly Minority Task Force on School Safety & Security, led a press conference today to present the task force’s evaluation on what New York state can be doing better to ensure students are...

“Another year, another session ended with little meaningful impact for New Yorkers. We have real, tangible, immediate issues that were not addressed this session – rising costs thanks to inflation, surging gas prices barely offset by a miniscule gas...

Assemblyman Doug Smith (R,C,I-Holbrook) is calling on the state Department of Health (DOH) to be re-evaluated as it currently stands following a report from State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli that highlights nearly $1 billion was paid from the DOH to health...

“Over 200 people were interviewed in this four-month long investigation, and both the interview subjects and the Assembly Judiciary Committee are to be commended for their bravery and hardwork. With the claims brought against Andrew Cuomo being proven...

“I’m urging my colleagues to hold the governor accountable and remove him immediately. We as New Yorkers need to send a clear message: the sexual harassment and abuse of employees by those in power, and the willful breach of state and federal law,...

“As has been the case for some time, the Assembly Majority has squandered another year of session on frivolous, and often dangerous, legislation. From hampering police operations to ridiculous new taxation policies, I am very concerned with how New...

Assemblyman Doug Smith (R,C,I-Holbrook) joined his fellow Minority Colleagues today, calling for a repeal of the executive order that declared a disaster emergency in New York following the COVID-19 pandemic spread. Executive Order 202 has been an instrument...

Assemblyman Doug Smith (R,C,I-Holbrook) blasted the recent mandate for kids as young as two years old to wear masks in public spaces when not eating or sleeping. The mandate comes as a response to the planned reopening of several daycare and overnight...

Assemblyman Doug Smith (R,C,I-Holbrook), in partnership with Assembly and Senate Minority, is introducing legislation that would prohibit statewide elected officials from profiting from published works while serving in their position. For Smith, the...

Assemblyman Doug Smith (R,C,I-Holbrook) today was appointed as the Minority Ranking Member on the New York State Assembly’s prestigious Education Committee which is responsible for overseeing educational policies and programs affecting prekindergarten,...

Assemblyman Doug Smith attended a celebratory event signifying the donation of several modern Volkswagen automobiles to Suffolk County Community College’s Technicians Department for practical instruction on the most modern of cars. As a staunch advocate...

Press Conference Video: https://youtu.be/1dRREafn3W4 Holbrook, NY — On Monday, New York State Assemblyman Doug Smith and his COVID-19 Emergency Small Business Task Force comprised of area Chamber of Commerce Presidents and local businesses...

Assemblyman Doug Smith (5th District) is spreading the word that the New York State Parks Department recently developed and launched a free “NY State Parks Explorer” App, useful for visitors to plan outdoor adventures while staying connected...

Assemblyman Doug Smith (5th District) today reminded citizens that despite the toll COVID-19 has continued to take on our daily lives, per a decision made by the Treasury Department, state and federal taxes are to be filed no later than July 15. The original...

I’m sure many of you were as perplexed as I was that the governor has unilaterally decided to once again push us around with his executive power and delay more businesses from reopening with Phase 4 on the horizon. If you missed the news, per an...

Assemblyman Doug Smith (5th Assembly District) has signed on with his fellow Assembly Minority members in a letter to the chairman of the New York State Committee on Aging, of which Smith is a sitting member, requesting he convene hearings to review and...

As New York moves forward with a regional restart initiative to reopen business across the state, Assemblyman Doug Smith (5th Assembly District) today announced a newly appointed Emergency Small Business Task Force comprised of local business leaders...

Yesterday New York State Assemblymen Doug Smith (R-Holbrook) and Andrew Garbarino (R-Sayville) joined Suffolk County Deputy Sheriffs PBA President John Becker and Vice President Artie Sanchez to accept a generous donation of 500 KN95 masks made by Jim...

Assemblyman Doug Smith (5th District) is pleased to announce his upcoming Operation Safe Child “Kids ID” event. This event is scheduled for Friday, February 21 at the Sachem Library in Holbrook. “I am grateful to partner with the Suffolk...