[BwayDems] May 2011 - Monthly Update from Assembly Member O'Donnell

[Daniel J. O'Donnell]

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O'DONNELL NEWS -- MAY 2011
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Community Office: 245 West 104th Street  •  (212) 866-3970


HARLEM HEALTH SERIES
Co-sponsored by Assembly Members Keith Wright and Daniel O'Donnell
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Come learn important information on pressing health topics, including 
issues that specifically affect women and men, as well as nutrition 
facts and tips on leading a healthy lifestyle. Each event will be 
followed by Q&A with the speakers.

Location: State Office Building, 163 West 125th Street, 8th Floor (at 
Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd.)

HEALTHY CHOICES, HEALTHY LIFE
**Thursday, May 5th, 6:00 – 8:00 PM**
	- The Cornell University Cooperative Extension gives a hands-on 
presentation on preventing chronic disease and discusses effective 
strategies to improve nutrition and health
	- The American Diabetes Association presents important information on 
the topic of diabetes

MEN'S HEALTH
**Thursday, May 12th, 6:00 – 8:00 PM**
	- Harlem Hospital's Hip Hop Public Health Education Center discusses 
Environment, Access, and Health: How do the options and offerings in a 
community impact health and well-being?



ASSEMBLY MEMBER O'DONNELL'S FREE LEGAL CLINIC FOR TENANTS
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An opportunity for constituents with housing issues to consult with a 
volunteer attorney.

Call Joyce at (212) 866-3970 to make an appointment.

**Thursday, May 26th**



ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT: SHARE
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SHARE, an organization of breast and ovarian cancer survivors dedicated 
to helping women with breast, metastatic breast, and ovarian cancer, 
offers free telephone support hotlines, educational programs, support 
groups, and advocacy opportunities. For more information, go to SHARE's 
website at www.sharecancersupport.org

To speak with a cancer survivor for support, call a SHARE hotline:
	- Breast: (212) 382-2111 or (866)-891-2392
	- Ovarian: (212) 719-1204 or (866) 53-SHARE
	- Latina/En Español (212) 719-4454, línea gratuita (866) 891-2392



CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY CARES
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- Looking for a place to donate used clothing? Cathedral Community Cares 
at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine accepts casual clothing, 
interview/professional clothing, shoes, and accessories, from 10AM to 
5PM, Monday-Friday. The office is located at the end of the walkway 
directly south of the Cathedral, across from the security booth.

- Cathedral Community Cares also coordinates a Walking Club to encourage 
physical activity, in addition to health and nutrition education in the 
community. Starting **May 23rd**, the Club will meet on Mondays at 
5:30PM and Thursdays at 6:30PM at 112th Street and Amsterdam Avenue in 
front of the Cathedral. For more information, visit www.stjohndivine.org.



RECYCLING EVENT FOR COMPUTERS, ELECTRONICS, AND OTHER ASSORTED ITEMS
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Come recycle your electronics, computers, and other hard-to-recycle 
items, and help protect the environment from the potentially harmful 
e-waste!

***Sunday, May 22nd, from 12PM to 5PM, at Amsterdam Avenue & 110th 
Street.***

Acceptable items include, among others: Computers and peripherals 
(computer mice, printers, etc.), TVs, Compact fluorescent light bulbs, 
cell phones, batteries, and textiles.

For more information, contact the Columbus-Amsterdam BID at 212-666-9774 
or Upper West Side Recycling at jtwine at synerjy.com



ASSEMBLY MEMBER O'DONNELL'S READING CELEBRATION EVENTS
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Assembly Member O'Donnell's Reading Celebration Events for participants 
in his Annual Community Reading Challenge for Pre-K – 8th Grade readers 
are underway! This year's challenge stayed green, featuring 
environmentally-friendly reading lists and streamlined e-materials 
available for download online.

The third and final book event will be held this **Friday, May 6th**, 
from 3:30PM to 4:30PM at the Bloomingdale Branch Library (150 West 100th 
Street).

Come join Assembly Member O'Donnell for free entertainment, healthy 
snacks, and book talk!



IT'S MY PARK DAY
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On **May 21st**, join thousands of New Yorkers who come together to 
volunteer and celebrate their neighborhood parks. Volunteer activities 
range from horticulture to painting projects, along with a variety of 
free events, including kayaking, dance performances, more.

Visit www.itsmypark.org for all the information.



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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