New York Assembly Member Daniel O'Donnell Calls on Governor Hochul to Ban all Non-Essential State-Funded Travel to Tennessee in Response to Anti-LGBTQIA+ Legislation
Feb 22, 2024
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 Assembly Member Daniel O'Donnell Denounces Columbia University's Failure to Improve Accessibility at 125th Street
Feb 22, 2024
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 State Assembly Member Daniel O’Donnell Not Seeking Re-Election
Nov 17, 2023
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...
Supreme Court Decision Undermines Essential Rights for LGBTQIA+ Community
Jun 30, 2023
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...
Assembly Member O’Donnell Calls on Gov. Hochul To Ban Non-Essential State Travel to Six Anti-LGBTQ States
Mar 23, 2023
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...
NY Assembly Member O’Donnell Introduces Dignity for All Students Update
Mar 16, 2023
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...
Assembly Member Daniel O’Donnell and Community Members Rally on Columbia University’s Campus to Save the Red Balloon Early Childhood Learning Center
Mar 3, 2023
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...
Statement from Assembly Member Danny O'Donnell on President Biden Signing the Respect for Marriage Act
Dec 23, 2022
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...
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Prevent Opioid Overdoses on College Campuses in Recognition of Red Ribbon Week
Oct 28, 2022
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...