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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Recently I had the opportunity to tour the Livingston Avenue Railroad Bridge project and see firsthand the progress being made on this major investment in our Capital Region infrastructure. The new bridge will replace the existing structure while preserving its historic character, and will include

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Please join me in wishing a very Happy Birthday to Team McDonald's Communications Director Tess. As anyone who has interacted with her knows, Tess is the kindest and hardest-working person. She always goes above and beyond for everyone, and we are all fortunate to work with her.

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Wishing all a meaningful and reflective Yom Kippur. May the year ahead bring peace, health, and blessings to you and your loved ones.

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Shana Tova to all those celebrating Rosh Hashanah! Wishing everyone celebrating a happy, healthy and peaceful New Year filled with quality time with loved ones.

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Good morning....please take a moment to view this week's update in the 108th AD! mailchi.mp/nycap/news-f...

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Good to see at the federal level. Majority of medications taken by US Citizens are made in foreign countries, some of which are not our allies. Bipartisan lawmakers want to require U.S. to probe reliance on foreign-made drugs, ingredients www.statnews.com/pharmalot/20... via @statnews.com

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Bipartisan lawmakers want to require U.S. to probe reliance on foreign-made drugs, ingredients

A trio of bipartisan lawmakers reintroduced a bill requiring the FTC and Treasury to investigate whether the U.S. relies too heavily on foreign countries as part of its pharmaceutical supply chain.

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Please take a moment to catch up on this week's update from the 108th Assembly District! mailchi.mp/nycap/news-f...

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Today, we recognized Staff Sergeant Charles Veltman at the Rensselaer County Deceased Honor-A-Vet Ceremony. Many thanks to Charles’ family for bringing to our attention yet another example of a member of our community who answered the call to serve our country during World War II,

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Last week, I had the honor of meeting with Tia from Watervliet and Sherry from Bethlehem whose stories are a reminder of the lifesaving impact of cell therapy and donor advocacy. Thank you to NMDP for their ongoing mission to help patients battling blood cancers and disorders receive the care they

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

This week, I was proud to join my colleagues in recognizing the incredible women veterans who have served our country during the Assembly’s Annual Women Veterans Recognition Day. I was especially honored to celebrate two outstanding constituents from the 108th Assembly District,

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Our cities, towns, and villages are the backbone of our communities and this year’s State Budget delivers a major increase in Temporary Municipal Aid for the 108th Assembly District. The district will receive over $23.8 million in AIM funding in FY2027 a 20.7% increase from last year.

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

ASSEMBLYMEMBER JOHN T. MCDONALD III, RPH STATEMENT ON THE 2026-27 NEW YORK STATE ENACTED BUDGET

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Enjoyed a great parade night in Cohoes last night as we kicked off Memorial Day Weekend. I thank the City and the American Legion for selecting longtime neighbor Art Murray as this year’s Grand Marshal. At 100 years old, Art remains sharp as a tack, and it was a pleasure to spend time talking with

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Yesterday on the Assembly floor, I was honored to introduce advocates, patients, families, and clinicians working to raise awareness about Neurofibromatosis (NF), a group of genetic disorders that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body.

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

It was great to join community leaders and supporters in celebrating the grand opening of the Capital Region Music Hub at the historic Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. This project is about more than preserving a landmark,

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

It was great to join Habitat for Humanity Capital District and community partners in Troy to celebrate the completion of four new affordable, energy-efficient homes on Park Avenue.

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

It was an honor to welcome Bishop Mark O’Connell to the Assembly Chamber this week, where he delivered the opening prayer for session. Bishop O’Connell brings a lifetime of service, leadership, and faith to his ministry, and we are grateful he could join us to offer a moment of reflection

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

As temperatures rise, HEAP is here to help you stay cool. Applications are now open for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which can cover the cost of fans or air conditioners for eligible New Yorkers. To see if you qualify, visit: otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/#cooling-assistance

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

It was a pleasure to meet with Bishop Mark O’Connell, alongside Senator Fahy, Mayor Applyrs, and Assemblymember Romero, this past week. The Bishop shared insights from his time in Boston, as well as both the challenges and opportunities facing the Albany Diocese.

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

I was honored to join Kathy Hochul and six local mayors, Albany, Cohoes, Rensselaer, Troy, Watervliet, and Hudson, in supporting efforts in this year’s budget to streamline the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

It was a pleasure to join with fellow elected officials and business leaders to celebrate the opening of the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce's new office in downtown Troy.

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

This is Team McDonald wishing John a Happy Birthday! We wanted to share a message that John received from a constituent regarding an issue that John helped resolve. John leads our team by example in setting the highest standard for serving our constituents and New Yorkers.

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

It was an honor to join Mayor Keeler and County Legislator Gil Either this afternoon to celebrate Tony and Sandy LePage and recognize LePage’s Market for an incredible 52 years of serving the City of Cohoes.

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

This past Friday, I had the honor of participating in a Naturalization Ceremony conducted by the Hon. Laura Jordan and County Clerk Frank Merola. During the ceremony we welcomed 19 new United States citizens in a very moving ceremony.

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

I am working to increase aid to Upstate Transit as now more than ever before riders need a reliable transmit system to get to work, to school, to church or to visit loved one's. CDTA ridership has eclipsed pre-pandemic ridership last year by 120%

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

It was a pleasure to spend time yesterday at Harmony Hill as part of NYS Agriculture in the Classroom’s Ag Literacy Week! I had the opportunity to read “Seasons on the Farm” with a wonderful group of 2nd grade students and talk about the important role agriculture plays in our everyday lives.

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

It was a pleasure meeting today with students, teachers, and administrators from the East Greenbush Central School District to talk about the importance of civic engagement and participating in government.

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Wishing a joyful and peaceful Eid al-Fitr to all who are celebrating! May your celebrations bring happiness, health, and prosperity to you and your families.

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Our Siena Saints aren't playing like underdogs in this game—great first half by the Siena. Keep up the strong performance and bring it home!

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Great to join colleagues, advocates, and public servants last night at the Public Employees Federation (PEF) Legislative Reception in Albany!

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

I recently worked with Assemblymember Carrie Woerner on a piece exploring how New York can stay committed to decarbonization while adapting to these new challenges. A few key ideas we discuss:

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

It was great to visit Troy School 18 yesterday as a mystery reader for Reading Month! I had the chance to read Bear Snores On to one of the classes. Thank you to the School 18 PTA for the invitation and for encouraging a love of reading in our community!

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

It was great to meet with the Troy Fire Department today. We discussed their priorities, and I look forward to working with them to support their important work and the people they serve.

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

I had a great time celebrating Read Across America Day with the amazing students at St. Jude the Apostle School in Wynantskill! Thank you to the students and staff for the warm welcome, keep reading!

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Upstate communities are facing high office vacancy rates and a pressing need for housing at the same time. This legislation gives cities the tools to convert vacant office space into new homes, strengthening our downtowns and expanding housing options across the Capital Region.

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Fahy, Peoples-Stokes Introduce Legislation Creating State Tax Credit for Office to Residential Building Conversions

ALBANY, N.Y. — Senator Patricia Fahy (D—Albany), Assembly Majority Leader Assemblymember Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D—Buffalo), and Assemblymember John T. McDonald III, RPh (D—Cohoes) announced…

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

This weekend I stood with our letter carriers and postal workers who are fighting for a fair contract. They do hard, essential work every single day keeping our communities connected. Yet for too long, they’ve been disrespected and undervalued by the administration.

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

I recently joined my colleagues in urging Governor Hochul to take immediate action on NYs growing energy affordability crisis. I’m committed to working with state leaders to deliver meaningful utility bill relief and protect ratepayers across our communities. empirereportnewyork.com/637442-2/

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New York State faces an alarming energy affordability crisis

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

I recently received these thoughtful notes from young advocates in East Greenbush who are speaking up for their library 📚 They shared how much they love reading there, using the computers and Wi-Fi, and enjoying games and programs with friends.

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Henry Johnson’s courage and legacy are part of a Black History Month display now featured in the Concourse in the Empire State Plaza. Take a moment to stop by and explore the table highlighting Sgt. Henry Johnson and other exhibits celebrating the achievements and contributions of

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

New York State is seeking public input on regulations that may be outdated, no longer relevant, or creating unnecessary barriers in everyday life and business. We encourage you to take a few minutes to share your feedback through this survey: forms.ny.gov/s3/how-can-w...

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

It was great to attend the ribbon cutting for Stacks Espresso Bar at the New York State Museum today! The New York State Museum is a place where the people of all ages come to learn and connect, and the addition of Stacks Espresso Bar will enhance that experience.

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

From Feb. 13-17, the New York State DMV will temporarily suspend all operations to implement a new, modernized technology system. Plan ahead and complete necessary transactions before the scheduled shutdown. dmv.ny.gov/news/nys-dmv...

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Last week, I was pleased to welcome an international delegation from Uzbekistan through the Congressional Office of International Leadership (COIL) Open World Program. The group joined us for a thoughtful discussion on public service and policymaking, with a focus on issues like cybercrime,

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

I had the pleasure of joining Questar BOCES STEM High School for their annual Civics Event. Senator Jake Ashby and I listened to thoughtful presentations from five students on topics including the impact of short-term rentals on the housing market, the pros and cons of involuntary commitment, and

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

The results of the 108th District 2026 Legislative Session Constituent Survey are available on my website at nyassembly.gov/mem/John-T-M... I appreciate all the responses, and thank you for taking the time to share your input.

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Yesterday, I had the honor of welcoming Blue and her granddaughter, Willow in the Chamber to advocate for an issue that I and many families across NY care about: child care. Willow's words resonated with so many of us as we continue to advocate for accessible, affordable child care for every child.

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

I really enjoyed meeting with students from Liberty ARC’s Career & Employment Network program and hearing about their goals and career interests. Programs like this are critical to building an inclusive workforce and helping students succeed!

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John T. McDonald III - NYS Assemblymember @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

This past Friday I had the honor of participating in a Naturalization Ceremony conducted by the Hon. Daniel Lynch and County Clerk Hidley. Along with Sen Jake Ashby and County Executive Dan McCoy, we welcomed 24 new US citizens in a very moving and emotional ceremony. Photo cred: Daniel McCoy

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