Committee musical chairs in the Assembly and Senate
Based on sources, office moving and wild speculation, we've got some guesses about future committee chairs in Albany.
Proposed closure of birth center raises access issues
A grassroots, bipartisan coalition has emerged to stop the planned closure of a birth center in the Capital Region.
Independent pharmacies warn they’re at a tipping point
A package of bills awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul's signature could be vital to the survival of independent pharmacies.
Post pandemic, New York pharmacies eye expansion of immunization responsibilities
May 18, 2021 - Assemblyman John McDonald, a Capital Region Democrat and pharmacist, explains legislation that would let pharmacies in New York administer all the CDC recommended vaccines for adults and addresses the concerns that doctors have about this
Lawmakers propose stricter regulations for third-party delivery apps
Nov. 6, 2020 - The pandemic has changed every facet of our lives including how we get food from our favorite restaurants. Delivery apps have seen a surge in usage as more New Yorkers stay home. Asm. John
Heading to Albany: Veteran Democratic legislator fends off far-left challenge
Aug. 24, 2020 - The June primaries featured some major wins by progressive and far-left candidates. In the Capital Region, incumbent Assemblymember John McDonald (D-Cohoes) was able to fend off a challenge from his left. We discussed the
Apr 20, 2020: Pharmacies adapt to COVID-19 demand
Asm. John McDonald (D-Cohoes) weighed in on the impacts that the pandemic is having on pharmacies like his and the next steps for pharmacy benefit manager oversight efforts.
December 9, 2019: Pharmacy Benefit Managers
What are Pharmacy Benefit Managers and how do they impact the bottom line for your prescriptions? Pharmacy Owner and Assemblyman John McDonald (D-Cohoes) helped make sense of the system.
