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NY State Senator
Suzi Oppenheimer
“The ability to read and comprehend is fundamental to a child's success in school and in life. That's why I'm so proud of my long association with the Reach Out and Read program."
NY State Senator Suzi Oppenheimer.
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Advocacy Day with the American Academy of Pediatrics
February 23, 2010. Albany, NY.
On February 23, 2010, Reach Out and Read of Greater New York staff, program coordinators, medical directors and supporters, joined the American Academy of Pediatrics in Albany for a day of advocacy. In addition to meetings with key legislators, Reach Out and Read of Greater New York delivered postcards from parents to to NYS Assembly Speaker Sheldon Speaker. The postcards described the benefits of Reach Out and Read and urge legislators to maintain support for Reach Out and Read in the State budget. Contact us for more details.
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All of your representatives consider legislation that affects early literacy and education, and they need to hear from you! Telephone calls, letters, meetings and Reach Out and Read site visits can have a tremendous impact on the actions of policymakers.
Following are resources to help you get started:
GOVERNMENT LINKS
New York State Government
New York State Senate:
518-455-2800 (general)
518-455-3216 (public information)
800-342-9860 (bill status hotline)
New York State Assembly:
518-455-4100 (general)
518-455-4218 (public information)
800-342-9860 (bill status hotline)
United States Senators and House of Representatives:
202-224-3121(switchboard)
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