[BwayDems] December 2010 - Monthly Update from Assembly Member O'Donnell

[Daniel O'Donnell]

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O'DONNELL NEWS -- December 2010
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Community Office: 245 West 104th Street  •  (212) 866-3970


ASSEMBLY MEMBER O’DONNELL VOTES IN FAVOR OF MORATORIUM ON HYDRAULIC 
FRACTURING
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Governor David Paterson called lawmakers back to Albany on November 29th 
for a session of the State Assembly and Senate to address specific 
legislative concerns before the year’s end.  During the session the 
Assembly took up numerous important pieces of legislation that have 
far-reaching impacts for both the 69th Assembly District and New York 
State as a whole.

One particular piece of legislation Assembly Member O’Donnell was proud 
to support during the regular session portion of the November 29th 
meeting was Assembly Bill A11443.  This legislation would establish a 
moratorium on the controversial drilling practice of hydraulic 
fracturing, or “hydrofracking,” until May 15th, 2011, in order to allow 
time for a more thorough evaluation of the safety and environmental 
impact of the drilling method.  Assembly Member O’Donnell has serious 
concerns about these potential environmental and public health risks, 
and has previously spoken out in favor of a moratorium, stating in an 
October 1st letter to Governor Paterson, “Until all matters of DEC 
funding are resolved and proper oversight of any future drilling is 
ensured, a moratorium is essential to the health and well-being of all 
New Yorkers and key to the protection of our natural resources.”

The Assembly passed the bill by a vote of 93-43.  The Senate passed 
their version of the bill in August; it now awaits Governor Paterson’s 
signature to become law.




ASSEMBLY MEMBER O’DONNELL’S UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
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FREE LEGAL CLINIC FOR TENANTS
An opportunity for constituents with housing issues to consult with a 
volunteer attorney. Call Joyce at (212) 866-3970 to make an appointment.

**Thursday, December 16th**



FREE FLU SHOT CLINIC FOR ADULTS AND SENIORS
Have you not gotten your flu shot yet?  Come to Assembly Member 
O’Donnell’s free flu shot event!

The event will be held on this **Thursday, December 2nd** from 10:30AM 
to 1PM at Grace United Methodist Church (125 West 104th St., b/w 
Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues), and is co-sponsored by Harlem Hospital 
Center and Jane Wisdom, President of the Douglass Houses Residents 
Association.

Please make an appointment by calling (212) 866-3970.




IMPORTANT EDUCATION DEADLINE REMINDERS
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MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOICE
Middle School Choice applications were distributed to families in 
November 2010. Families must return the completed applications by 
**December 17th, 2010.**

For more information on the Middle School Choice process please visit:
http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/Middle/default.htm


HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSIONS
Completed High School Admissions applications must be submitted to 
guidance counselors by **December 3rd, 2010.**

For more information on the High School Application process please 
visit: http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/High/default.htm




INFORMATIONAL FORUM FOR PARENTS TO HELP COMBAT BULLYING
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The Westside Crime Prevention Program is coordinating a workshop for 
parents designed to teach practical skills to help combat bullying.  The 
program, entitled “Bullying 2010: What Parents Need to Know,” will be 
held on **Wednesday, December 8th,** at 7PM at Trinity School, 101 West 
91st Street.

Representatives of numerous organizations and agencies will be attending 
to give information, including the NYC Department of Education, the 
Manhattan District Attorney's Office, the Safe Schools Program of PFLAG 
(Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), and Columbia 
University's Clinic for Anxiety and Related Disorders.




FREE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT WORKSHOP
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Service Program for Older People (SPOP) will be holding a free 
bereavement support workshop entitled “Coping with Loss During the 
Holidays” to help individuals in the often especially stressful holiday 
season.  The free workshop will be held on **Friday, December 10th,** 
from 11AM to 12:30PM.

Register in advance by calling (212) 787-7120 ext. 520 or emailing 
bdanish at spop.org.




LEARN HOW TO RECYCLE UNUSUAL ITEMS
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Unsure of what to do with difficult-to-recycle items like batteries, 
fluorescent light bulbs, electronic equipment, or textiles?  The Upper 
West Side Recycling Center, Inc. has compiled an informational packet 
that lists locations and instructions for recycling these types of items 
and many others.  For a copy of the publication, contact Assembly Member 
O’Donnell’s office at (212) 866-3970 or email 
odonnelld at assembly.state.ny.us.




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.

Attention!
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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 212-866-3970 during business hours.




-- 
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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