Roy J. McDonald's Videos

Naturalization Ceremony

Senator McDonald Welcoming twenty new American and New York State citizens at the Saratoga Battlefield in the Town of Saratoga.

August 17, 2011
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Senator McDonald's Budget Public Hearings

On March 19 & 26 Senator Roy McDonald hosted a budget public hearing in Rensselaer and Saratoga Counties, inviting community members to attend and share their thoughts and concerns on the state budget.

March 28, 2011
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McDonald Hosts Press Conference on Reported Group Home Abuse

Chairman of the Senate Mental Health Committee, Senator Roy McDonald was joined by Chairman of the Assembly Mental Health Committee Felix Ortiz, along with Senator Kemp Hannon, Assemblyman Tom Abinanti, Assemblyman Mark Schroeder, Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg and Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee. The legislators discussed a recent NY Times investigative report that outlined allegations of abuse at OPWDD group homes.

March 15, 2011
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Senator McDonald & Assemblyman Spano Discuss Isabella's Law

Assemblyman Mike Spano (D,C,WF-Yonkers) and Senator Roy McDonald (R-Saratoga) announced the introduction of legislation that would require all health insurance policies and medical assistance programs to cover the cost of hearing aids for children under 16 years old with severe or progressive hearing loss (S.3379/A.4339).

March 1, 2011
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Troy Police Department Ride Along

Troy – Senator Roy McDonald worked the night shift with members of the Troy Police Department on Friday, February 11. McDonald joined Chief Tedesco and expierienced first-hand the great work done by the men and women of the Troy Police Department.

February 17, 2011
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Saratoga Racetrack Will Be Open for Business This Year

Senator McDonald discusses the importance of a guaranteed meet for 2011 at the Saratoga Racetrack with NYRA President Charles Hayward at the Senate Racing, Wagering & Ganming public hearing on the future of racing. (2-7-2011)

February 8, 2011
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No Government Shutdown

Senator McDonald explains his vote on a budget extender that would shut down New York State Government and services if it was not passed.

June 21, 2010
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Senator McDonald Talks about the Budget Furlough Proposal

Senator Roy McDonald, who's district includes Rensselaer and Saratoga Counties, outlines his concerns with the furlough proposal and how it will effect people in his communities.

May 11, 2010
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November 23, 2009
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Senator McDonald Addresses Cadets for West Point Day at the Capital

As a Decorated Veteran, Senator McDonald knows first hand the importance of good leadership in our Armed Forces. The Senator talks to the cadets about their important role in taking care of our community members sons and daughters while they are in dangerous situations.

May 7, 2009
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Senator McDonald Talks About Autism

Senator Roy McDonald talks abou the importance of helping those individuals suffering from Autism Spectrum Disorders and similar type disabilities.

May 7, 2009
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March 31, 2009
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