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| August 2015 Monthly Update |
A Message from Assembly Member Daniel O'Donnell
Dear Neighbor,
My annual Summer Health Fair at General Ulysses S.Grant Houses (1320 Amsterdam Avenue) is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2015 from noon to 3 p.m. I am pleased to announce that the Italian-American Cancer Society is offering the mammograms. To sign up, please call their offices at (877) 628-9090. If you have any questions about the Health Fair, do not hesitate to call my Community Office at (212) 866-3970.
On another note, I am honored that three publications have published my thoughts regarding criminal justice and police & prison reform. You can read my letter to the editor of the New York Times regarding contraband in prisons and jails here. You can also read my op-ed and letter featured in the Wall Street Journal regarding higher education opportunities for the incarcerated here. Finally, I invite you to access my commentary in the Albany Times Union about prison reform in New York State here. I commend President Obama for highlighting criminal justice reform in the past weeks, thus making it a matter of national attention. I believe that true reform consists of decreasing the prison population, improving conditions for people in prison, and improving mechanisms for people to leave prison, avoid recidivism, and integrate into our society. I pledge to continue working to advance this agenda.
Summer time in New York City is filled with a variety of opportunities to beat the heat and take advantage of free activities and events. This month I encourage you to continue exploring everything the Upper West Side has to offer with your friends and family, but make sure you do so in a safe manner. The extreme heat and high humidity of the summer poses a dangerous risk to all New Yorkers. These temperatures are especially threatening to the elderly, infants, and young children. Remember to seek air-conditioned locations, stay hydrated, apply sunscreen, and to check on family members, friends, neighbors and pets.
I invite you to take this time to review the list of free activities and events happening all throughout the district this month. From free theatre performances to art classes and museum exhibits, there are many ways to enjoy August in NYC!
Very truly yours,
Daniel O'Donnell
Assembly Member
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 ASSEMBLY MEMBER O'DONNELL'S
11th ANNUAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR
Co-Sponsored with Carlton Davis Jr., President of the Grant Houses Tenants Association
SATURDAY AUGUST 15TH - 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
(La Salle Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue)
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NO-COST MAMMOGRAMS AND LEGAL CONSULTATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE!
No-cost mammograms will be available for extended hours from 10:00AM to 4:30PM to women who are 40 years or older, NYC residents, and have not received a mammogram in the past 12 months. To schedule an appointment for a mammogram, please call the American-Italian Cancer Foundation at 1 (877) 628 - 9090.
To schedule your free legal consultation, call Assembly Member O'Donnell's office at (212) 866-3970.
Additional free services and products include discount prescription cards, scheduling IDNYC appointments, Affordable Care Act (ACA) registrations, HIV testing, memory screenings, and more!
Informational tables about senior services, rodent prevention, financial planning, recycling, mental health, and much more will be available!
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FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS
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Summer Meals provides free, healthy breakfast and lunch to all children 18 and younger. Those interested in obtaining meals do not need to register or show any form of personal identification to receive a meal, nor do they have to have NYC residency.
If you are interested, you can pick up a meal at hundreds of public schools, NYCHA complexes, libraries, and other locations across all neighborhoods of the five boroughs.
In order to find specific participating locations, please visit www.schoolfoodnyc.org, text "NYCMEALS" to 877-877, or call 311. You may also call the office at (212) 374-2437 to request a Summer Meals location list.
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KIDS ACTIVITIES ON THE UPPER WEST SIDE EVERY DAY
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COMMUNITY EDUCATION COUNCIL 3 SEEKS STUDENT MEMBER
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The NY State Education law allows a senior high school student who is involved in student government to sit on the Community Education Council 3 as the student voice to the council. The student member attends 1-2 meetings per month, held in schools throughout CSD3. There is a stipend to cover transportation to and from as well as dinner needs. The high school senior must live in CSD3 and be a member of student government.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ONLINE TO ACCESS STUDENT RECORDS
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Parents of NYC public school students no longer have to go to their child's school to access their child's secure data. Instead, parents can sign up for a NYC Schools account online, allowing them to see their child's student records, such as their attendance, report card grades, and general information. The online program is available in ten languages, making it accessible for a wide audience of parents.
For more information about NYC Schools account, please visit
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HARLEM WEEK
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HARLEM WEEK is a series of events throughout the summer that bring together all age groups and cultures to celebrate the unique and diverse essence of Harlem. This celebration of Harlem offers over 100 events throughout the months of July and August, attracting approximately 2 million attendees from all over New York and the world.
For more information about Harlem Week's outdoor and indoor music concerts, the Upper Manhattan Auto Show, film festivals, health fair and 5k, sporting events, adult and children's fashion shows, youth programs and activities, career fairs and the HBCU Fair & Expo, please visit http://harlemweek.com/about-3/
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR
THE BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL OF MUSIC
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The Bloomingdale School of Music, located at 323 West 108th Street (between Broadway and Riverside Dr.) offers music classes and private lessons for all ages and experience levels.
Registration is now officially open for the Fall Semester!
Visit bsmny.org or call 212-663-6021 for more information. |
CELEBRATE THE FDNY'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY
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Join FDNY as they celebrate their 150th anniversary all across New York City, but especially in Manhattan! Have the fun at their summer block parties at the following locations.
- Crown Heights, Brooklyn- August 8th 11:00am-4:00pm
- 1352 St. Johns Place-E-234/L-123 Battalion 38
- Harlem- August 15th 11:00am-4:00pm
- 248 W 143rd Street-E-69/L-28 Battalion 16
- Mott Haven, Bronx- August 22nd 11:00am-4:00pm
- 341 E 143rd Street-E-60/L-17
- Brownsville, Brooklyn- September 12th 11:00am-4:00pm
- 107 Watkins Street-E-231/L-120
- Hollis, Queens- September 19th 11:00am-4:00pm
- 91-02 197 Street-E-301/L-150
- Inwood/Washington Heights- September 26th 11:00am-4:00pm
- -29 Vermilyea Avenue-E-95/L-36
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THRIFT STORE DAY
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ReuseNYC is excited to promote National Thrift Store Day on August 17, 2015 and celebrate the vibrant NYC re-use community. First-time and seasoned thrift store shoppers alike are invited to support their local thrift shops.
Shopping second-hand not only saves shoppers money, it reduces waste and conserves resources. In addition, buying used goods from non-profit thrift stores supports those organizations' important social-service missions. Get more information on Thrift Store Day by visiting http://www.reusenyc.info/ThriftStoreDay, and get shopping! |
NYC PARKS PRESENTS TREECOUNT!
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Become a volunteer and join thousands of New Yorkers who are helping count, map, and care \ for all of NYC's street trees. Whether you can spare a few hours or a few days, you will be ensuring that your neighborhood and New York have a greener and healthier future! Working with thousands of volunteers across the city, TreeCount collects critical information about New York City's 600,000 street trees.
No prior experience is necessary ! Volunteers will receive training and tools to collect data. The data collected will help NYC Parks manage the trees we have and plan for the future of our urban forest.
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HAVE YOU OPENED YOUR MY SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT?
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A my social security account is an excellent tool that helps you plan for the future. It lets you verify your earnings on your personal Social Security Statement - because your future retirement benefit depends on your earnings throughout your career. You can view your statement at any time, giving you a good picture of what your future benefits will be. When you are ready to retire, you can even go online to apply for benefits from your home or office.
To create a my social security account, you must be at least 18 years old and have a valid email address, social security number, and a U.S. mailing address.
Once you start receiving benefits, you can manage them with the my social security account. You can get an instant benefit verification letter, check your benefit and payment information, change your address and phone number, and start or change your direct deposit information - all online.
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| COMMUNITY OFFICE CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS |
Please note that my community office, located at 245 West 104th Street, will be closedfrom August 18th to the 28th. We are excited to announce that major renovations are set to improve our space and will help us better serve the community.
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NEED A LARGE COPY OF THE MONTHLY UPDATE?
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If you are visually impaired or feel that you read better in large print, please do not hesitate to request a large print copy of Assembly Member O'Donnell's monthly update. Please call or stop by the Assembly Member's district office to receive a copy, via email or mail.
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ATENCION // ATTENTION
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La oficina comunitaria del AsambleÃsta 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 St., cercana a la calle Broadway. También se puede contactar la oficina en horario de trabajo al (212) 866-3970.
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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) 866-3970during business hours.
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