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December 2012 Monthly Update
Manhattan Valley ● Morningside Heights ● Upper West Side ● 
West Harlem
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In This Issue
A Note from Assembly Member O'Donnell
Free Legal Clinic
Upcoming Community Meeting
Education Updates
Community Grant Opportunities
Want to Get the Word Out About a Community Event?
New York Cares Coat Drive
Sevicios Disponibles en Español
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A Note from Assembly Member O'Donnell

As winter arrives, the Assembly is preparing to head back to Albany for the start
of the 2013-2014 legislative session. I will be beginning my sixth term, and I'm
 looking forward to continuing to advocate for progressive solutions to our state's
problems and fighting for what's best for our community.

I'm pleased to announce that there have been a couple new developments in the push
to prevent the controversial drilling practice known as high-volume hydraulic fracturing
or "hydrofracking" from entering New York. As examples across our country continue
to demonstrate, this drilling method is simply too risky and dangerous to allow 
in our state, and further review of the process is absolutely essential.

First, the original health impact study of the practice by the NYS Department of
 Environmental Conservation (DEC), considered by many to have been insufficient,
 is currently undergoing review by the NYS Department of Health (DOH) and three 
outside public health experts. Second, the evaluation period for the DEC regulations
governing hydrofracking has been extended 90 days after the previous deadline of
 November 29th and will incorporate findings from the health impact review. This
 extended evaluation will include an additional 30-day public comment period. This
period will run from December 12th to January 11th - more information can be found
on DEC's website here: http://www.dec.ny.gov/regulations/77353.html [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001uboNCH9h18ihg9jbU1PIJKlpPTpFrDeYJnb_-i1yK2Sv-zJvLro8omP-GX3FcERMRfl5j64w_HkzpfU8jhzr7je__iL2Ul-2SJvHBHiFAjhWmZA1bpaoPwWG2teJlNQ5whVqgwmAZyM=].
I will continue to follow the hydrofracking review process closely, and I remain
 committed to preventing this hazardous drilling process from entering our state
 and endangering our citizens.

In our community, I was pleased to sponsor my annual Free Flu Shot Clinic on November
16th. A big thank-you to the dozens of individuals who came out and received their
vaccinations, as well as to the RyanCenter for hosting the clinic and donating flu
shots!

As always, should you need assistance or information, my Community Office is open
and ready to help from 9AM - 5:30PM. With the Assembly not currently in session,
 I am in my Community Office most days and want to help any way I can. Feel free
 to call my office at (212) 866-3970 or email me at odonnelld at assembly.state.ny.us
[mailto:odonnelld at assembly.state.ny.us]. I look forward to seeing many of you out
in the community this month. Best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season!
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ASSEMBLY MEMBER O'DONNELL'S UPCOMING
FREE LEGAL CLINIC

For  constituents who need help with legal issues but are unable to come to  Assembly
Member O'Donnell's Community Office during the workday,  Assembly Member O'Donnell
hosts a monthly evening opportunity for  constituents to consult with a volunteer
attorney.

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

**Thursday, December 20th**
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY MEETING
REGARDING COLUMBUS AVENUE BIKE LANES

Community Board 7, in conjunction with the NYC Department of Transportation, is 
hosting a meeting to update community members regarding the bike lanes on Columbus
Avenue between 77th and 96th Streets. There will also be discussion of extending
 the lanes from 59th to 77th Streets and 96th to 110th Streets.

Tuesday, December   11, 2012 - 7PM

Congregation Rodeph Sholom, 7 West   83rd Street
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EDUCATION UPDATES

To make up for the school days lost due to Hurricane Sandy, school will be in session
Wednesday, February 20th, through Friday, February 22nd, as well as on June 4th,
 which was formerly a half day.

The Department of Education has announced 24 high schools in the city are being 
considered for closure; however, none are in Education District 3 or Assembly District
69.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, almost all schools in Manhattan have returned
to their regular buildings. The Department of Education is working hard to restore
the remaining schools to their permanent locations.
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COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

Have an idea for a community improvement project and looking for a grant? The Citizens
Committee for New York City is now accepting applications for its "Community Grants"
program.

The "Community Grants" program awards $500 to $3,000 to resident-led groups for 
projects to improve their community and schools. The focus of these efforts should
address issues important to the community involved and can vary widely. Applications
are due by January  31, 2013.

To download an application, go to: http://www.citizensnyc.org/programs/grants/communitygrants.html
[http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001uboNCH9h18gqCYHB6AHtFx4tDVFh1ByxWU8Ovdqx6rg4V9CfbwD7SG59L0kfp1ObEyyNgC0W9_RQb0aR_esXlf81ea-jqSwBwbQzC3-_VOyELRk9AXhWaJLcF6FVr1lWj3c116lZbx-rjIuJI6OlYFXk3Cs5XhkoFwA8Sfs9qfs=].
For more information, contact Arif at 212-822-9580 or aullah at citizensnyc.org [mailto:aullah at citizensnyc.org],
or Wilfredo at 212-822-9568

or wflorentino at citizensnyc.org [mailto:wflorentino at citizensnyc.org].
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WANT TO GET THE WORD OUT ABOUT A COMMUNITY EVENT?

Do you have a free community event providing services or information to local residents?
Feel free to submit it to Assembly Member O'Donnell's office. If there's room in
 the Monthly Update, we may be able to help spread the word!
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NEW YORK CARES COAT DRIVE

The New York Cares Coat Drive is underway once again. They are accepting donations
of new and gently used coats now through December 31st.

Drop-off locations in the 69th Assembly District include:

Bloomingdale Library (150 W. 100th St., btw. Amsterdam & Columbus) Open Mon & Tues:
10am-6pm, Wed & Thurs: 12pm-7pm, Fri & Sat: 10am-5pm, Sun: closed.

NYPD 24th Precinct (151 W. 100th St., btw. Amsterdam & Columbus) Open 24 hours.

Janovic (2680 Broadway at 102nd St.) Open Mon-Fri: 7:30am-6:30pm, Sat: 9am-6pm, 
Sun: 11am-5pm.

Morningside Heights Library (2900 Broadway at 113th   St.) Open Mon-Thurs: 10am-7pm,
Fri & Sat: 10am-5pm, Sun: closed.

George Bruce Library (518 W. 125th St., btw. Broadway and Amsterdam) Open Mon: 12pm-7pm,
Tues: 11am-6pm, Wed: 12pm-7pm, Thurs: 11am-6pm, Fri & Sat: 10am-5pm, Sun: closed.

For more information on the coat drive or other drop-off locations, visit the New
York Cares website here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001uboNCH9h18hCMaDvZNfTXkbHaPZ7376G4LeJs-eikPprgz2Qw1KH4rq0qgy-wUv2ykQ_VHxMSeZs2fyIX-q0-kv2vaqsSgSjNEbA0rh0y3h0qczPK5FVABU1qqGDcj8oQxhUxxW3Q5lDKJBBGTGKtKZoowCmBqkrO3W1r3pDeRBKGhCs8nLVrUPtzCqoG8gS-IUaM07F0xA=].
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¡Atención!

La oficina comunitaria del Asambleísta Daniel O'Donnell tiene empleados que hablan
español para asistir al público, tiempo completo, de lunes a viernes desde 9:00 
 AM - 5:30  PM. La oficina de la comunidad está localizada en el 245 West 104th,
 cercana a la calle Broadway. También se puede contactar a la oficina en horario
 de trabajo al 212-866-3970.

Attention!

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.
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Daniel O'Donnell
Assembly Member
245 West 104th Street
New York, NY 10025
T: 212-866-3970
F: 212-864-1095

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