Press Releases

Assemblyman Doug Smith Hits Ground Running In First 100 Days

Assemblyman Douglas M. Smith's wife, Elizabeth, holds the Bible as he is sworn in as a Member of Assembly.
New York State Assemblyman Doug Smith who was elected in the April 24th Special Election with 63 percent of the vote following former Assemblyman Al Graf’s election as District Court Judge, has wasted no time getting started. “As our assemblyman,...

Assemblyman Smith Cuts Ribbon At New Shoprite In Ronkonkoma


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Assemblyman Doug Smith joined with County and Brookhaven Town Officials for grand opening of the long awaited ShopRite on Portion Road in Lake Ronkonkoma. Assemblyman Smith said, “I want to thank our Charles Gallagher and his family for expanding...

Smith Secures Funding For Sachem Library’s Discovery Grove

On July 27th, Assemblyman Doug Smith attended a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Sachem Public Library for the grand opening of the “Discovery Grove Learning Center.” “I was thrilled to be able to attend the ceremony and see the excitement surrounding...

Assemblyman Smith Joins Silo In Commemoration Of Americans With Disabilities Act


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Assemblyman Doug Smith recently joined with town and county officials in a ceremony commemorating the 27th Anniversary of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act at the Suffolk Independent Living Organization (SILO) in Holtsville. Assemblyman Smith...

Assemblyman Smith Attends Unveiling Of New Girl Scout Patch At Ronkonkoma Aerospace Company


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Assemblyman Doug Smith was proud to attend a special event at East/West Industries, an aerospace manufacturer in Ronkonkoma that has partnered with Girl Scouts of Suffolk County with a new Patch program supporting STEM education. Assemblyman Doug Smith...

Assemblyman Smith Thanks State Health Officials For Community Meeting


New York State Department of Health Officials conduct community meeting to discuss the regional cancer study, answer questions, and take community input.
The New York State Department of Health will be conducting a regional cancer study in the Centereach, Selden, and Farmingville community which will conclude in December 2018. The New York State Department of Health at the direction of Governor Andrew...

Assemblyman Smith’s Statement On Independence Day 2018

Assemblyman Smith issued the following statement: “July 4, 1776, Philadelphia - 56 men representing the American people spoke with one clear voice that they would rather fight and die as a free people than continue to live in tyranny. Today we honor...

Assemblyman Doug Smith’s Statement On Supreme Court Decision In Janus Case

Assemblyman Doug Smith’s statement in reaction to the Supreme Court Decision in the Janus Case. “Unlike Private Sector Employees, government workers including teachers, law enforcement, highway workers, many medical professionals in our state,...

Assemblyman Smith Unanimously Passes First Bill

Assemblyman Doug Smith’s first bill passes helping veteran housing avoid foreclosure. As the gavel came down at the close of the 2017-2018 state legislative session this week, the final bill that was voted on was Assemblyman Smith’s bill to help...

Assemblyman Smith Joins Assemblyman Englebright In Supporting Long Island Solar

Assemblyman Doug Smith supports a bill to promote Long Island Solar. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9474dcLHNg Assemblyman Doug Smith debated in support of a bill sponsored by neighboring Assemblyman Steve Englebright to encourage solar...

Sachem Trio: Smith, Wallace, And Stern Serving In State Assembly


Assemblymembers Doug Smith, Monica Piga Wallace, and Steve Stern grew up in the district and graduated Sachem High School.
Assemblyman Doug Smith representing our community, Assemblywoman Monica Piga Wallace representing Western New York, and Assemblyman Steve Stern representing the Town of Huntington, grew up in Holbrook and all graduated from Sachem. Assemblyman Smith...

Assemblyman Smith Joins Islip Town In Honoring FDNY Captain Vincent Ungaro


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Assemblyman Doug Smith recently joined with Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter and Islip Town Board Members in renaming Inverness Road in Holbrook after FDNY Captain Vincent Rocco Ungaro. Assemblyman Smith said, “I was honored to attend this afternoon’s...

Assemblyman Smith Joins Islandia Village In Dedication Of 9/11 Memorial Park And Ballfields


Assemblyman Smith applauds Islandia Mayor Al Dorman for newly constructed park and ballfields.
Assemblyman Doug Smith joined Islandia Mayor Al Dorman along with town and county officials at the grand opening of the Village of Islandia’s new 9/11 First Responders Memorial Park. Assemblyman Smith said: “I was honored to join Mayor Al Dorman...

Assemblyman Smith’s Statement On The Appointment Of Barbara Underwood As Attorney General


Assemblyman Smith supported Attorney General Barbara Underwood’s appointment.
Assemblyman Smith issued the following statement following the appointment of Solicitor General Barbara Underwood’s appointment last week as Attorney General following the resignation of Attorney General Eric Schneiderman: “Last week the New York...

Assemblyman Smith Attends Holbrook & Ronkonkoma Memorial Day Ceremonies


Assemblyman Doug Smith, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, and Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce President Denise Schwarz join with Ronkonkoma Veterans at Memorial Day Event
Despite a rainy weekend, Assemblyman Smith attended the Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce’s 2nd annual “Honoring Our Heroes” Street Fair with proceeds benefiting Veterans Service Organization, along with both the Holbrook and Ronkonkoma Memorial Day...

Assemblyman Smith Welcomes Al Graf Back To Assembly


Assemblyman Doug Smith and Former Assemblyman Al Graf stand together for photo in the New York State Assembly Chambers
Assemblyman Smith recently welcomed back his predecessor former Assemblyman and present District Court Judge Alfred C. Graf back to the Assembly Chambers. Assemblyman Smith said, "I was so proud to introduce my friend, mentor, and predecessor, Judge...

Smith Joins Federal And County Officials For Armed Forces Day


Assemblyman Smith joined Congressman Peter King, Congressman Lee Zeldin, County Executive Steve Bellone and local officials in recognizing Armed Forces Day
Assemblyman Smith said, “Yesterday, I was proud to join with our Federal and Local officials in honoring our active service members for Armed Forces Day. This ceremony emphasized the service and sacrifice of both the brave men and women who wear the...

Assemblyman Doug Smith Tours Developmental Disabilities Institute

Assemblyman Doug Smith toured the Hollywood Drive Campus of Developmental Disabilities Institute today in Smithtown. He met with teachers and administrators to discuss the needs of the school and recent advocacy efforts. Assemblyman Smith said, “This...

Assemblyman Smith Attends Suffolk Police Memorial

Assemblyman Doug Smith represented his district today at the Suffolk County Police Department’s annual Memorial Service. “Today we joined again to honor the 22 brave Suffolk County police officers who gave their lives in service to our community....

Assemblyman Smith’s Statement On West Point Day

Assemblyman Doug Smith attended the New York State Assembly’s Annual West Point Day recognizing cadets from across the state. “It is an honor to recognize the brave cadets from across New York State at West Point today during West Point Day in...