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

[Daniel O'Donnell]

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


A MESSAGE FROM ASSEMBLY MEMBER DANIEL O'DONNELL
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Colder weather is upon us! With this change in the seasons comes the 
start of the “heating season.” As a reminder, during the day (between 
6AM and 10PM), your landlord must keep your apartment at least 68 
degrees Fahrenheit if the outside temperature is below 55 degrees. At 
night (between 10PM and 6AM), the apartment must be kept at least 55 
degrees Fahrenheit when the outside temperature falls below 40 degrees.

On a related note, serious pollution from the burning of heating oil 
continues to threaten the health of our community’s children and 
ourselves. The worst of this pollution comes from the usage of numbers 4 
and 6 grade heating fuel oils. While the city government recently 
implemented a new regulation that would stop usage of these heavy 
heating oils over time, this phase-out would not be complete for 19 
years. I believe this is far too long to wait for cleaner air; indeed, 
our youngest children will have grown up by the time it is complete, 
suffering the effects of this pollution all the meanwhile. As a result, 
I have reintroduced my bill, A7623, which would establish a ban on these 
dirtier heating fuel oils on a shorter timetable.

I am also excited to share that later this month I am sponsoring my 
annual Douglass Houses Community Health Fair, where you’ll be able to 
receive a wide variety of different health services and information. It 
will take place on October 29th at the Children’s Aid Society, Frederick 
Douglass Center (885 Columbus Ave. at West 104th Street). Additionally, 
I am co-sponsoring a flu shot clinic with other local elected officials 
on November 1st, and I encourage you to stop by to get your yearly 
vaccine before the flu starts making the rounds. See below for more 
information on both events!

Finally, as always, my Community Office is open and available to help 
from 9AM – 5:30PM should you need assistance or information. I look 
forward to seeing many of you out in the community this month.



ASSEMBLY MEMBER O’DONNELL'S ANNUAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR
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Receive important health information and free services including free 
HIV and STD screenings, and information on diabetes prevention, organ 
donation, foot health, and dental hygiene.

**Saturday, October 29th; 11:00 AM–3:00 PM**

**Children's Aid Society, Frederick Douglass Center** (885 Columbus Ave. 
@ West 104th Street)

Attending organizations include:
- American Diabetes Society - Amsterdam Nursing Home Adult Day Care - 
Center for Comprehensive Care - Dental Hygienists' Association of the 
City of New York - Harlem Hospital -  Manhattan District Attorney's 
Office - Medicare Rights Center - Narcotics Anonymous - New York Organ 
Donor Network - Valley Drugs Pharmacy - Vision Services for the Blind - 
William H. Ryan Community Health Center - And more!



ASSEMBLY MEMBER O'DONNELL'S UPCOMING 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, October 27th**



FREE FLU SHOT CLINIC
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Get your flu shot before the coming flu season! Assembly Member 
O'Donnell is co-sponsoring a Free Flu Shot Clinic with other local 
elected officials on **Tuesday, November 1st**.

The event will be held at Church of the Ascension (221 West 107th 
Street, between Amsterdam Avenue and Broadway).

To make an appointment, please call (212) 544-0173 and ask for Liz.



INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
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Assembly Member O'Donnell's Community Office is accepting now 
applications for the fall internship program from individuals who are 
high school age or older.

To apply, please send a cover letter and résumé by email to 
eliasm at assembly.state.ny.us or by fax to (212) 864-1095.

For more information, please call (212) 866-3970 and ask for Michael.



NEW LIBRARY FINE-WAIVER PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN
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Do you know a child who has lost borrowing privileges at their local 
library because of overdue books or fines? The New York Public Library 
(NYPL) recently initiated the “New Chapter” program to waive all fines 
for children under the age of 18 and to reinstate their borrowing 
privileges if they return their overdue books.

The program is designed to get kids back to their libraries and reading 
again. The program began on September 22nd and will run until October 
31st, 2011.

For more information on the program and how children can qualify, go to 
the “New Chapter” website at www.nypl.org/newchapter



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
odonnelld at assembly.state.ny.us
http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/?ad=069


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