Author: John T. McDonald III, Member of New York State Assembly

My position on the issue of a pay raise for legislators and a ban on outside income cannot be explained in a soundbite because it is a more complex issue than some might lead you to believe. I wish I could boil it down to a...

We pass many important laws in the state Assembly. Please find highlights attached of legislation signed into law by the governor.   New Laws Taking Effect – December 2022 Effective Date Chapter Bill Number Summary...

We pass many important laws in the state legislature some of which is in effect immediately and others that take effect several months if not years after passed. Please find highlights attached of legislation signed into law by...

Words are essential for communication as we all know.  Yet, choosing the right words is more than the cliche “politically correct.” Words make a difference in how one hears a message and if the wrong words are chosen...

This Veterans Day – Nov. 11 – let’s recognize the brave men and women who served our great country and let them know we’re committed to providing them the support they earned. The freedoms we enjoy should remind us of just how...