[BwayDems] October 2009 - Monthly Update from Assembly Member O'Donnell

[Daniel O'Donnell]

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O'DONNELL NEWS -- OCTOBER 2009
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Community Office: 245 West 104th Street  •  (212) 866-3970


O'DONNELL ATTENDS JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORM SYMPOSIUM
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On September 17th, 2009, Assembly Member Daniel O'Donnell attended a 
symposium on cost-effective measures to reform the Juvenile Justice System.

The session, hosted by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice 
Services and the Office of Children and Family Services, presented 
innovative care models that have proven effective and highlighted 
strategies that address the most pressing needs of youth in residential 
placement.

Researchers and policy experts presented key elements of residential 
care that have led to reductions in offending behavior among young 
people returning home from placement including education, and mental 
health and chemical dependency services. The ultimate goal is to fully 
rehabilitate youth offenders, return them to society, and ensure their 
long-term success.

O'Donnell remarked of the session, "It is crucial that we view these 
youth as redeemable individuals who deserve every opportunity to 
rehabilitate their lives and become fully participating members of 
society. We must explore every possible strategy to break the vicious 
and costly cycle of crime." As Chair of the Assembly's Subcommittee on 
Criminal Procedure, Assembly Member O'Donnell has consistently supported 
increasing resources for and services to youth and juvenile offenders 
trapped in our criminal justice system.



THANK YOU!
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Thank you to all of the community members who participated in The 
Coalition for the Homeless Back to School Project. Assembly Member 
O'Donnell's office served as a drop-off location for school supplies and 
backpacks for homeless school children. The office collected a dozen 
fully-stocked backpacks in addition to generous donations of school 
supplies. The donations will help our most vulnerable neighbors start 
the school year off on the right foot.



ASSEMBLY MEMBER O'DONNELL'S UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
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COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE DAY
An opportunity to get health services and information
- FREE Blood Pressure Screening
- FREE Blood Glucose Level Screening
- FREE Cholesterol Screening
- FREE Dental Health Screening
- FREE & Confidential HIV Testing
- FREE Dental Health Samples
- INFORMATION about nutrition, mental health, diabetes, organ donation 
and cancer

**Saturday, October 17th; 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM**
Children's Aid Society's Frederick Douglass Center
885 Columbus Avenue @ W. 104th Street


FREE FLU SHOT CLINIC
For adult and senior community residents. Sponsored by Assembly Member 
Daniel O'Donnell, William F. Ryan Community Health Center, and New York 
City Department of Health. Hosted by Grace United Methodist Church.

**Thursday, October 22nd; 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM**
Grace United Church; 125 W. 104th St.

Make an appointment in advance by visiting O'Donnell's community office 
or by calling (212) 866-3970. Supplies are limited.



QUALITY OF LIFE FORUM
Address questions and concerns about quality-of-life issues directly 
with responsible agencies.

**Wednesday, October 21st; 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM)**
Goddard Riverside Community Center
593 Columbus Avenue (bet. W. 88th and W. 89th Sts)

Invited agencies include:
NYPD; NYCHA; Dept. of Sanitation; Dept. of Environmental Protection; 
Dept. of Buildings; Dept. of Housing Preservation & Development; MTA; 
Dept. of Transportation; Dept. of Homeless Services; Dept. of Parks & 
Recreation



FREE LEGAL CLINIC FOR TENANTS
An opportunity for constituents with housing issues to consult with a 
volunteer attorney. Call (212) 866-3970 to make an appointment.

**Thursday, October 29th**



DISTRICT 3 MIDDLE SCHOOL FAIR
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Meet school representatives and learn about your middle school choices. 
An information session for families who wish to learn more about the 
middle school choice process will be held from 6:15-6:45 PM in the 
auditorium.

Thursday, October 15th, 2009; 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Joan of Arc Complex; 154 West 93rd Street (bet. Amsterdam & Columbus 
Avenues)


GIFTED & TALENTED APPLICATIONS NOW ONLINE
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Families with children born in 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 who are 
interested in applying for Gifted & Talented (G & T) programs for school 
year 2010-11 can apply online at https://prod.semsnycdoe.com/parentsite/ 
or by requesting forms and practice tests from your children's school. 
Applications are due by November 6, 2009.

Families are invited to attend an information session about NYC public 
school Gifted and Talented programs.

Thursday, October 22, 2009; 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Brandeis High School (145 West 84th Street)



FREE MAMMOGRAM OPPORTUNITIES
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Available for women aged 40 and older who have not had a mammogram in 
the past year.

Hosted by Project Renewal SCAN VAN Program, Judges and Lawyers Breast 
Cancer Alert (JALBCA), and Association of Secretaries to Supreme Court 
Justices (New York City Chapter):
Tuesday, October 27, 2009; starting at 8:00 AM
Look for the SCAN VAN at Harlem Community Justice Center
170 East 121st Street (Bet. Lexington and Third Avenues)
Please call (800) 564-6868 in advance to make an appointment.

Hosted by the American Italian Cancer Foundation and the Interchurch 
Center Medical Office:
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Look for the Mobile Mammography Van at The Interchurch Center Medical Office
61 Claremont Avenue @ W. 119th St.
Please call (212) 870-3053 in advance to make an appointment.



DISCOUNTED TELEPHONE SERVICE
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You may be qualified to save money on your telephone bills through the 
Lifeline and Link-up Telephone Service Programs. Lifeline and Link-Up 
are two government assistance programs that help income eligible 
customers save money on their phone bills and stay connected to vital 
emergency and community services, friends, and family. Link-up provides 
a discount on the cost of initiating telephone service, and the under 
the Lifeline program, landline customers receive a waiver of the federal 
subscriber line charge, as well as a discount on their basic local 
service charge.

For more information and application materials please see New York 
State's Public Service Commission Web Site www.askpsc.com; or call 
Assembly Member O'Donnell's Community Office at 212-866-3970.



HISTORIC WALKING TOURS
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The Columbus-Amsterdam Business Improvement District is sponsoring this 
walking tour of historic places, titled "Where Washington Rode; Where 
Obama Slept" led by historian Gilbert Tauber. Please call 212-666-9774 
to RSVP.

Saturday October 10th & Sunday October 11th; 1:00 PM
Meet at SE Corner of Broadway and W. 96th Street



ATENCIÓN!
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La oficina comunicaría del Asambleísta Daniel O'Donnell ahora tiene 
empleados que hablan español para asistir al publico, tiempo completo de 
lunes a viernes desde 9:00 AM -5:30 PM. La Oficina comunicaría esta 
localizada en el 245 West 104th, con la calle Broadway. También pueden 
contactar la oficina en horario de trabajo al (212) 866-3970.

Assembly Member O'Donnell's community office has full-time 
Spanish-speaking staff available to assist you, Monday through Friday 
from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. The office is located at 245 West 104th Street, 
just off Broadway. You can also call during business hours, (212) 866-3970.


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Office of Assembly Member Daniel O'Donnell
245 W. 104th Street
New York, NY 10025
p (212) 866-3970
f (212) 864-1095
odonned at assembly.state.ny.us
http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/?ad=069


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