New York, NY – Today, New York State Assembly Member Daniel O'Donnell sent a letter to Governor Hochul urging her to enact a ban on non-essential, state-funded travel to Tennessee. This comes in response to Tennessee’s recent passage of HB878, a new...

New York, NY – Today, New York Assembly Member Daniel O’Donnell (AD 69) publicly denounced Columbia University's continual failure to fulfill its moral obligation to the West Harlem and Morningside Heights communities, echoing community members' and...

New York, NY – Today, Assembly Member Daniel O'Donnell announced his decision not to seek re-election for New York's 69th Assembly District. After serving with distinction and dedication, he reflects on a career filled with significant legislative achievements...

New York, NY – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision on 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis that will have far-reaching, negative implications for the LGBTQIA+ community. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of a Colorado designer who refused...

New York, NY – Today, Assembly Member Danny O’Donnel sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul requesting that New York State ban all non-essential travel to six states that have recently passed anti-LGBTQ bills. In 2023 alone, over 400 bills have been...

Albany, New York – New York State Assembly Member Danny O'Donnel recently introduced legislation to update the Dignity for All Students Act, the landmark legislation to prevent and address bullying in schools. The updates reflect Assembly Member O’Donnell’s...

New York, NY – Today, Assembly Member O’Donnell released the following statement on Columbia University’s decision to end their affiliation with the Red Balloon Early Childhood Learning Center. This childcare center provides quality, affordable...

Washington DC – Today, Assembly Member Daniel O'Donnell joins President Biden and LGBTQ leaders from across the country at the White House for the President's signature of the Respect for Marriage Act, legislation codifying the recognition of same-sex...

In recognition of Red Ribbon Week, Governor Hochul today signed legislation (S.3448A/A.4485B) that will require all public colleges in New York to have a supply of opioid antagonists in their housing facilities. Opioid antagonists, such as Naloxone, are...

New York, NY – Today, Assembly Member Daniel O'Donnell sent the following letter the US Center for Disease Control asking for a dramatic increase in monkeypox vaccine availability in New York City. Although monkeypox poses a risk to all people, it is...

Albany, NY – The New York State Legislature passed bill A10500 / S9461 on June 3, 2022, renewing and extending New York’s live event ticketing laws, while adding new protections for consumers and fans. As the entertainment industry continues to recover...

NEW YORK — Today, following Governor Hochul’s swearing in, Assembly Member O’Donnell released the following statement: “Today is a proud moment for New York as we welcome our first ever woman governor. Whether serving in Congress, Erie, or Hamburg,...

NEW YORK -- Today, in response to Governor Cuomo’s resignation, Assembly Member O’Donnell released the following statement: “Today marks the start of a new chapter for New York State. Kathy Hochul will make history as our first female Governor....

NEW YORK — Today, in response to Attorney General James’ report corroborating accounts of harassment by Governor Cuomo, Assembly Member O’Donnell released the following statement: “The Attorney General’s report today confirmed that Andrew Cuomo’s...

NEW YORK — “Today represents a milestone in our fight to secure LGBTQ rights. When I first joined the Assembly, LGBTQ people could not marry the person they loved; were not yet protected from workplace discrimination; and still faced the risk of conversion...

NEW YORK—This week, the New York State Assembly and Senate both passed the Gender Recognition Act (S.4402-B/A.5465-D) sponsored by Assembly Member Daniel O’Donnell (D-Manhattan) and Senator Brad Hoylman (D/WF-Manhattan) to making it easier for transgender,...

NEW YORK—Today, the New York State Assembly passed legislation (A5845/ S3314) sponsored by Assembly Member Daniel O’Donnell and State Senator Jamaal Bailey that allows for the release of grand jury records, creating transparency and accountability...

NEW YORK— Last night, Governor Cuomo signed legislation (S830/ A4448) sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and Assembly Member Daniel O’Donnell that will automatically restore voting rights to formerly incarcerated individuals convicted of a felony....

NEW YORK—Today, the New York State Assembly passed legislation (S830/ A4448) sponsored by Assembly Member Daniel O’Donnell and Senator Leroy Comrie that will automatically restore voting rights to formerly incarcerated individuals convicted of a felony....