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| November 2015 Monthly Update |
A Message from Assembly Member Daniel O'Donnell
Dear Neighbor,
Happy November! I hope to highlight several opportunities in the community available this month, as well as highlight the work I have recently advanced in.
October was National Bullying Prevention month as well as LBGT History Month. In honor of these events, I spoke on the history of the Marriage Equality Law at a few events. My first two appearances were in Ireland, where alongside John O'Doherty of the Rainbow Project and my fellow Assembly Member Barbra Lifton, I spoke at Amnesty International's "Marriage Equality: How the U.S. Was Won". That morning, I was honored to appear on BBC Radio Ulster with William Crawley to speak on same-sex marriage. Finally, Albany Law School invited me to speak at their "LGBT Law Day" where I delivered the keynote address and graciously accepted their award.
In my capacity as the Chair of the Corrections Committee, I continue to visit correctional facilities throughout the state of New York. I recently visited Coxsackie Correctional Facility in Greene County, where I toured the facilities and learned about the successes and challenges faced at the prison. I contend that all prisons, even those as well-run as Coxsackie, need improvements in programming. I would also like to announce that on Wednesday, December 2 2015 I am hosting a Corrections Public Hearing in Albany regarding overseeing and investigating the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Its purpose is to examine both the internal and external options for independent investigations to ensure the safety of staff and inmates, and guarantee the integrity of the Department.
As always, should you need assistance or information, my Community Office is open again from Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM. After exciting renovations undergone during the last two weeks of August, I am happy to announce that the changes made the office more accessible to constituents. Feel free to call my office at (212) 866-3970 or email me at odonnelld@assembly.state.ny.us.
Very truly yours,
Daniel O'Donnell
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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, November 19th**
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Community Office Seeks Winter/Spring Interns and Semester Fellow
Assembly Member Daniel O'Donnell's New York City community office is seeking Winter/Spring Interns & a Semester Fellow. Students interested in public service will have the opportunity to get real-life experience in an active, fast-paced, New York City government office. The program offers interns the chance to engage in legislative research, offer administrative support, and help with constituent services. Successful candidates are personable and have strong research and writing skills. We aim to create an experience that is tailored to individual interests while exposing students to the dynamic day-to-day work of elected officials. Spanish-speaking is a plus. To learn more about Assembly Member O'Donnell, please visit his Assembly webpage at: http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Daniel-J-O%27Donnell/.
Responsibilities:
Constituent services, conducting policy and legislative research, drafting correspondence, outreach, and press materials, special events planning assistance, and office management tasks.
Semester fellow should complete one individualized research or policy project (to be determined in conjunction with the Internship Coordinator)*
Qualifications:
Strong research, writing and analytical skills, excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive, interest in public and community service, highly organized, proactive, and able to multi-task. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
Semester fellow should be available at least 20 hours per week.*
How To Apply:
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Goddard Riverside Community Center
29th Annual Book Fair
Join the Goddard Riverside Community Center (88th and Columbus) for their 29th Annual Book Fair on Saturday November 21st from 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday, November 22ndfrom 11 AM to 5 PM. For almost three decades, thousands of brand-new books donated by publishers are sold at the Book Fair for 50% off, with proceeds going to support the programs at Goddard Riverside.
If you have any questions about volunteering at the Book Fair, please contact Evie Joselow at ejoselow@goddard.org or 212-873-6600, ext. 314.
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Columbia University Shuttle Bus Service for the Elderly and Disabled
As part of the State approval process associated with the Manhattanville expansion, Columbia University will be funding and implementing a Shuttle Bus Service for the Elderly and Disabled. Known as the Columbia Community Shuttle, this initiative provides free shuttle bus service for seniors and the disabled in the community, Monday- Friday 9am-5pm. This shuttle service connects the Manhattanville Project site to key subway stations and Medical Centers in the area.
The shuttle is wheelchair accessible and free for people with disabilities, the elderly and a companion, or individuals with a service animal. Along with the Senior and Disabled Persons MetroCard, the Columbia Community Shuttle also accepts the Medicare Card and Access-A-Ride as acceptable forms of identification to use this service.
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Bloomingdale School Of Music's Free Faculty Concert Series
On Friday, November 6th join Bloomingdale School of Music (323 West 108th Street) at 7:00pm for a concert entitled "Reimagining Standards". Trombonist Nick Finzer's quartet re-imagines six of the most recorded jazz standards, drawing on the influences of Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson, and Miles Davis. Afterward, join BSM for a small reception in celebration of the school's 51st birthday! Free and Open to the Public. Call 212-663-6021 ext. 0 for more info.
On Friday, November 13th join Bloomingdale School of Music (323 West 108th Street) at 7:00pm for a concert entitled "A Dazzling and Delightful World: Violinist-Composers' Dreams, Dances, and Delicacies". Gems from Tartini to Grappelli--exploring the imaginative world of violinist-composers with faculty artist Claudia Schaer. Free and Open to the Public. Call 212-663-6021 ext. 0 for more info.
On Friday, November 20th join Bloomingdale School of Music (323 West 108th Street) at 7:00pm for a concert entitled "Heavenly Life/Das Himmlischen Leben; music celebrating earthly delights or joy." Faculty clarinetist Alicia Bennett presents song selections from Mahler, Schubert, and Strauss on themes of Heaven and Earth. Free and Open to the Public. Call 212-663-6021 ext. 0 for more info.
On Sunday, November 22nd join Bloomingdale School of Music (323 West 108th Street) at 3:00pm for a concert entitled "Faculty Focus: Tia Roper", a concert showcasing the flute in its virtuosity and lyricism, and in a combination of classical, contemporary, and popular modes. Free and open to the public. Free and Open to the Public. Call 212-663-6021 ext. 0 for more info.
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Goddard Riverside Community Center
Free Saturday Basketball Program
(includes basketball clinic & in-house tournament)
Location
JOA Complex - Beacon Program
154 West 93rd Street
Between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues
Dates:
Saturdays- 9/19/2015- 12/19/15
Times
High School (Ages 14-17): 10am-12pm
Elementary School (Ages 6-10): 1pm-3pm
Middle School (Ages 11- 13): 3pm-5pm
or call 212-866-0009.
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NYC Park's Street Tree Planting Program
NYC Parks' street tree planting program is part of a citywide initiative to green the streets of New York City. Trees on our streets have the unique ability to beautify blocks, increase property values, cool and clean the air, reduce storm water runoff, and lower building energy costs. By shading hot surfaces, trees improve public health by reducing the formation of ozone, which can trigger respiratory problems in children and the elderly. Tree planting is a key element to make the city more sustainable as our population grows.
Since 2007, over 975,000 trees have been planted along our streets, in gardens and schools, and in parks and natural areas through the MillionTreesNYC initiative. New street trees are planted by service requests from any New Yorker seeking a tree for their home, block or neighborhood. Additionally, NYC Parks is continuing to plant trees in areas with low tree canopy and high population density to ensure all communities enjoy the environmental, economic and social benefits of our urban forest.
Keep in mind this list is subject to change. You may also view maps of completed block planting areas citywide.
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Citizen's Committee for New York City Neighborhood Grants
From community gardening and tenant organizing to school recycling drives and art projects, Citizens Committee awards grants of up to $3,000 to grassroots groups working on community-building projects across NYC.
Never applied for a grant before? No problem! The application is simple to fill out.
The 2016 Neighborhood Grants application is now available on the CCNYC website - start brainstorming about your project now!
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The New York State STEM Incentive Program
The NYS STEM Incentive Program provides a
full SUNY or CUNY tuition scholarship for the top 10 percent of students in each New York State high school if they pursue a STEM degree in an associates or bachelor degree program and agree to work in a STEM field in New York State for 5 years after graduation.
For eligibility requirements and deadline information, please click here.
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Community Board 7 Transportation Committee Meeting
Proposal for Amsterdam Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Community Board 7's Transportation Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, November 10th 2015 6:30 pm at Redeemer Church (150 West 83rd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam) to discuss the proposal for Amsterdam Avenue bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Improvements. This project involves protected bicycle lanes, safer pedestrian crossings, new street trees, and better organized streets.
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NEED A LARGE PRINT COPY OF THE MONTHLY UPDATE? CALL OR VISIT ASSEMBLY MEMBER O'DONNELL'S DISTRICT OFFICE FOR ONE!
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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 Community Office to request a copy.
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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 9:30 AM - 5:00 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 9:30 AM to 5:00 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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