O’Donnell Unsatisfied with Drilling Industry Answers to Hydrofracking Questions
Jan 10, 2013
Today, Assembly Member O’Donnell attended a joint Assembly hearing on the drilling practice known as “hydrofracking.” The hearing was hosted by the Environmental Conservation Committee, the Health Committee, and the Administrative Regulations Review...
O’Donnell Statement Applauding Decision for Marriage Equality by NY’s Highest Court
Oct 23, 2012
Today, in response to news that the New York State Court of Appeals has declined to hear an appeal against the state’s Marriage Equality Act, Assembly Member O’Donnell stated: This is a tremendous moment for our state. With this action, the Court...
O’Donnell Statement Praising Federal Court Decision that DOMA is Unconstitutional
Oct 18, 2012
Today, in response to news that the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional, Assembly Member Daniel O'Donnell stated: The Defense of Marriage Act is a lingering remnant of hatred and discrimination in the...
Assembly Member O’Donnell Attends Governor’s Education Reform Hearing
Oct 16, 2012
Assembly Member Daniel O’Donnell, the only Manhattan member of the New York State Assembly’s Education Committee, attended today's public hearing for Governor Cuomo’s New NY Education Reform Commission. After the event, O’Donnell noted,
I was...
O’Donnell Statement on Dignity for All Students Act Going into Effect
Jul 1, 2012
Starting today, New York’s students will be protected from bullying by a new policy, one of the most comprehensive in the country, which takes advantage of the most current research on the subject. Says O’Donnell, the prime sponsor of the bill: As...
O’Donnell Statement on New York State Assembly Passing Vital Cyberbullying Protections
Jun 18, 2012
Today, the New York State Assembly approved legislation to protect New York schoolchildren from the growing scourge of cyberbullying. The legislation builds on Assembly Member Daniel O’Donnell’s anti-bullying legislation, the Dignity for All Students...
O’Donnell Statement Commending the Ruling on DOMA
May 31, 2012
Today, in response to news that the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutionally denies federal rights to same-sex couples, Assembly Member Daniel O'Donnell stated: With each court ruling such as this, our great...
O’Donnell Statement on Inclusion of Charter Schools in New Bullying Protection Regulations
May 21, 2012
In response to public comment, including Assembly Member O’Donnell’s letter of March 5, 2012 calling for this change, the New York State Education Department has included charter schools in proposed new regulations intended to combat bullying in all...
O’Donnell Statement Thanking President Obama for His Support of Marriage Equality
May 9, 2012
“I am thrilled President Obama has announced his support for true Marriage Equality in the United States. There have been few more significant moments in the battle for equality than this endorsement by the leader of the free world. As the President...
O’Donnell Statement Denouncing Exemption of Charter Schools from Anti-Bullying Regulations
Mar 9, 2012
In a letter to Deputy Commissioner of P-12 Education Ken Slentz on Monday, Assembly Member O’Donnell denounced the proposed education regulations that explicitly exclude charter schools from new anti-bullying measures being implemented across New York...
NY Legislature Passes O’Donnell’s Marriage Equality Act
Jun 24, 2011
Today, the New York State Senate finally approved the Marriage Equality Act, legislation that will establish marriage rights for same-sex couples in New York State and extend the associated rights, responsibilities, and protections of marriage to those...
New York State Assembly Passes O’Donnell Marriage Equality Act for Fourth Time
Jun 15, 2011
Today, Assembly Member Daniel O’Donnell led the Marriage Equality Act to passage in the New York State Assembly for the fourth time since 2007. The bill, A.8354, was submitted by Governor Andrew Cuomo and will enshrine in New York State law the ability...
O’Donnell Statement Commending President Obama’s Decision to No Longer Defend ‘Defense of Marriage Act
Feb 23, 2011
Today, in response to news that President Obama has instructed the federal government to no longer defend Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, Assembly Member Daniel O’Donnell stated: The decision to stop defending this egregious, unconstitutional...
O’Donnell Statement Condemning Columbia University Decision to Break Long-Standing Community Agreement
Feb 18, 2011
Assembly Member O’Donnell has learned that Columbia University has reaffirmed its plans to install a university academic center in empty space at the School of Social Work, despite a long-standing agreement with the community that the location would...
O’Donnell Statement Urging Rejection of Success Academy Charter Application
Oct 19, 2010
October 19, 2010 – Today, in a letter to the Executive Director of the SUNY Charter Schools Institute, Assembly Member Daniel O’Donnell strongly condemned a new charter school application and called for its immediate rejection. The application, submitted...
O’Donnell Statement Calling for Moratorium on Hydrofracking
Oct 4, 2010
October 4, 2010 – In a letter to Governor Paterson on October 1st, Assembly Member O’Donnell reiterated his call for a moratorium on the drilling practice of hydraulic fracturing or “hydrofracking.” The letter was in response to recent news that...
O’Donnell Statement Calling for Inclusion of LGBT Rights in Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Oct 1, 2010
October 1, 2010 – Today, in a letter to Senator Chuck Schumer, Assembly Member Daniel O’Donnell urged the Senator to ensure that protections for the rights of lesbian and gay families are included in future comprehensive immigration reform.Twenty-seven...
O’Donnell Statement on His Anti-Bullying Legislation Becoming Law
Sep 8, 2010
September 8, 2010 – Assembly Member O’Donnell is proud to announce that today Governor Paterson signed the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) into law. The bill’s enactment is a major victory for the LGBT community and is one of the first New...
O’Donnell Statement on His Bill Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence from Eviction Becoming Law
Sep 3, 2010
September 3, 2010 – Assembly Member O’Donnell is pleased to announce that Governor Paterson has signed Assembly Bill A2365-A into law. In the past, landlords have successfully used the primary residence requirements under rent control and rent stabilization...
O’Donnell Statement on His Loitering Bill Becoming Law
Aug 3, 2010
August 3, 2010 – Assembly Member O’Donnell is pleased to announce that Governor Paterson has signed Assembly Bill A5537 into law.The bill repeals numerous unconstitutional statutes regarding loitering and protects New York City from immense fines...
