In this year's budget we are stepping up the fight against organized retail crime! Here's what's coming:

Squatters are few and far - True. But difficult to address when it happens. This year's state budget speaks to this issue and clarifies the process in case this happens as it is a taking of real property which is not acceptable.
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ASSEMBLYMEMBER JOHN T. MCDONALD III, RPH STATEMENT ON THE 2024-25 ENACTED NYS BUDGET

A special shout out to two assemblymembers who were instrumental in creating this program back in the day: John T. McDonald III - Member of NYS Assembly Steve Otis

They continue to be tireless champions for funding to upgrade NY’s crumbling water infrastructure #FixOurPipes

Exciting Updates from PSSNYs April 15 Lobby Day in Albany!
Pharmacy students from all corners of the state joined forces to engage with influential legislators like Gustavo Rivera and @JohnMcDonald108.

#PSSNY #PharmacistAsAdvocate #NYPharmacists #LobbyDay #AdvocacyInProgress

You may be eligible to receive a cooling assistance benefit through the HEAP program! If you meet requirements your household could get a credit for purchase and installation of an air conditioner or a fan to help your home stay cool.

Learn more here: otda.ny.gov/programs/apply…

My latest @civmix blog on legislation that I carry to increase access to affordable and quality housing.

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Thanks John T. McDonald III - Member of NYS Assembly for your leadership and support on Pharmacy Day and everyday!

Did you know that in the U.S., Black women are 3x more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women? During Black Maternal Health Week let’s commit to raising awareness and inspiring action to tackle the inequities in our maternal health care system.

New York must do more to support formerly incarcerated individuals who have a disability - EMPIRE REPORT NEW YORK 2024® NEW YORK'S 24/7 NEWS SITE empirereportnewyork.com/new-york-must-…

Please take a moment for this weeks update! mailchi.mp/nycap/news-fro…

It was great to attend the University at Albany research spotlight event last week. The research being conducted at UAlbany is incredibly important to not only the Capital Region but the entire state!

Congratulations to New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos🇺🇸🇺🇦 on his 8+ years leading this important NYS agency!

From reducing truck traffic, to battling climate change, expanding our EV fleet, and helping Bucha, Ukraine, Basil has been alongside us every step of the way.

Great reporting by Briana Supardi and strong comments by John T. McDonald III - Member of NYS Assembly about why we need full funding for the Clean Water Infrastructure Act in the final state budget. Governor Kathy Hochul Carl E. Heastie Sen. Stewart-Cousins

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