WHERE TO CONTACT THE RESPONSIBLE PARTIES For Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Adminstration, Deputy Mayors, and Department heads, go to the NYC.gov website. To see elected officials who represent you, go to League of Women Voters City Hall Michael R. Bloomberg Mayor City Hall, New York, NY 10007 Tel: (212) 788-3000, Mayor's Action Line (212) 788-9600 mbloomberg@cityhall.nyc.gov Linda Gibbs Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services City Hall New York, NY 10007 Tel: 212 788-3000 Fax 212 788 2460 Michael Cardozo, Esq. NYC Corporation Counsel - the Mayor's chief lawyer NYC Department of Law 59 Maiden Lane, 28th floor, New York, NY 10038 Tel: (212) 232-5274 Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Thomas Farley, M.D. (succeeded Dr. Thomas Frieden in September 2009) Commissioner, NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene 125 Worth Street, 3rd floor, New York, NY 10013 Tel: (212) 788-5261, Fax: (212) 964-0472 TFarley@health.nyc.gov Alan Goldberg Deputy Commissioner for Environmental Services 125 Worth Street, New York, NY 10013 Tel: 212-788-4645 Edgar R. Butts, Ph.D., M.B.A. Assistant Commissioner, Veterinary and Pest Control Services ebutts@health.nyc.gov Norma S. Torres Director, Veterinary Public Health Services ntorres3@health.nyc.gov Inspector Zicherman DOH, Veterinary Public Health Services Tel:- 212-676-2115 City Council To see who represents you, go to the City Council website Christine Quinn Speaker New York City Council City Hall, New York, NY 10007 http://council.nyc.gov/d3/html/members/home.shtml There are two committees who should be contacted: Health and Contracts Darlene Mealy Chair, New York City Council Contracts Committee 1757 Union Street, 2nd Floor Brooklyn, NY 11213250 Broadway, Room 1846, NY, NY 10007 darlene.mealy@council.nyc.gov In 1997, Kathryn Freed headed the Contracts Committee and fought the DOH to investigate the AC&C's operations under its contract with the DOH. The report was scathing, as you can surmise from its title: "Dying for Homes." Now is the perfect time for the Contracts Committee to commence a new investigation of the AC&C's operations. The DOH is in the process of dictating a new 5-year contract with the AC&C. It is a contract predicated on an insufficient budget. Also, the DOH is now searching for yet another Executive Director for the AC&C. (This new person will be the 6th Executive Director appointed during the Bloomberg administration, and that's not counting two "interim" EDs, the position currently headed by Risa Weinstock.) Maria Del Carmen Arroyo Chair, Health Committee arroyo@council.nyc.ny.us Councilperson Arroyo represents a Bronx district. Remember, the Bronx still doesn't have a full service animal shelter. In 2002, Christine Quinn (then head of the Health Committee) granted Mayor Bloomberg an extension until 2006 to create full service shelters in the Bronx and Queens. Quinn never convened an oversight committee to investigate why the DOH missed that deadline. Arroyo, who scores a high rating on the New York League of Humane Voters' "Humane Scorecard," is a key person to contact. Bill De Blasio,Public Advocate He is a friend of animals. 1 Centre Street, 15th Floor New York, NY 10007 General inquiries: (212) 669-7200 Ombudsman services: (212) 669-7250 Fax: (212) 669-4701 deblasio@council.nyc.ny.us FROM MR. DE BLASIO'S WEBSITE: The job of the Public Advocate is, most fundamentally, that of a watchdog, ensuring that all New Yorkers receive the City services they deserve and have a voice in shaping the policies of their government. As an ex-officio member of all Council committees with the power to introduce legislation, the Public Advocate is an important participant in the legislative process. Through the office's powers of appointment, the Public Advocate also influences City planning, the budget process, and the management of retirement funds. AC&C management Julie Bank Executive Director, Animal Care and Control, Inc. 11 Park Place, 8th floor, New York, NY 10007 Tel: (212) 442-2059, Fax: (212) 442-2066 JBank@nycacc.org Richard Gentles AC&C Director of Communications and Development Animal Care and Control, Inc. 11 Park Place, 8th floor, New York, NY 10007 Tel: (212) 442-2057, Fax: (212) 442-2066 RGentles@nycacc.org Risa Weinstock Director of Administrative Services and General Counsel Animal Care and Control, Inc. 11 Park Place, 8th floor, New York, NY 10007 Tel: (212) 442-2057, Fax: (212) 442-2066 RWeinstock@nycacc.org Dr. Stephanie Janeczko Interim Director of Operations and Medical Director 11 Park Place, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10007 SJaneczko@nycacc.org The AC&C Board of Directors There are 7 Directors on the AC&C Board. Three represent city government agencies. The remaining 4 are so-called “independents.” All are effectively appointed by the Mayor’s The "ex-officio" board members from the City are: THOMAS FARLEY, M.D Commissioner NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Chairman of the AC&C Board of Directors 125 Worth Street, 3rd floor, New York, NY 10013 Tel: (212) 295-5347 Fax: (212) 295-5426 E-mail: tfarley@health.nyc.gov Bloomberg appointed Farley to succeed former DOH Commissioner Frieden in September 2009. Like his predecessor, Farley has a reserved seat on the AC&C Board, and his fellow directors immediately voted him their Chairman. As one of his first acts, he approved the DOH’s appeal from a court decision ordering it to create full service shelters in the Bronx and Queens. He has no experience, background, or interest in animal affairs. Adrian Benepe Commissioner, NYC Department of Parks & Recreation The Arsenal, Central Park, 830 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10021 Tel: 800 201-Park; Dial 311 for all Parks & Recreation Information E-mail: Adrian.Benepe@parks.nyc.gov Benepe occasionally attended board meetings, but for the past several years he has been missing in action. He helps facilitate access to parks for adoption events. He has an affable personality but demonstrates little or no interest in improving the plight of shelter animals. Inspector David Colon New York Police Department Community Affairs Bureau The AC&C recently posted Colon’s name as a Director, never explaining what is affiliation is. Because the only empty spot was the reserved seat for NYPD, we assume Colon is Police Inspector Colon. There is no contact info for him or any explanation as to why he is an appropriate person to serve on the AC&C Board. He remains a mystery, as have the several NYPD reps who preceded him. The "independent" board members: JAY KUHLMAN, DVM Gramercy Animal Hospital 37 East 19th Street New York, NY 10003 Tel. 212-477-4080; fax (212) 254-7497 E-Mail:sjkuhlman@aol.com A veterinarian. Genuinely cares about the plight of shelter animals but has never publicly protested the DOH’s stewardship of the ACC or the actions and inaction of his fellow board members. John M.B. O'Connor 212-363-0868 E-Mail:: joc@jocnewyork.com Former partner at JP Morgan Partners and now CEO of J.H. Whitney Investment Management in Manhattan. He has closely allied himself with the Department of Health. Was ACC's treasurer for years. A blood sport hunter and ACC's most hostile board member to animal welfare issues. O’ Connor has never used his touted financial skills to help the AC&C raise monies. BRUCE DONIGER E-Mail: bbdoniger@yahoo.com Appointed in Oct 2004. President and CEO of The J.E. & Z.B Butler Foundation, a nonprofit that benefits at-risk youth and individuals with special needs. AC&C's Treasurer. A decent individual, but his focus is on people issues (he is a staunch supporter of the AC&C union workers), not animals. The DOH appointed him to serve as “interim” AC&C Executive Director for 7 months in 2007, although he has no experience or background in managing an animal shelter. PATRICK NOLAN A VP of marketing at Penguin Group publishing in Manhattan. E-Mail:Patrick.Nolan@us.penguingroup.com Appointed in March 2007 to fill a nine-month vacancy and now apparently a permanent member of the Board. He remains an unknown entity. Although touted as an expert in marketing, he has done absolutely nothing to help the AC&C. AC&C City number 3-1-1 AC&C Executive Offices, 11 Park Place, Suite 805, NY, NY 10007 AC&C Manhattan Shelter, 326 East 110th Street, New York, NY 10029 AC&C Brooklyn Shelter, 2336 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11208 AC&C Staten Island Shelter, 3139 Veterans Road West, Staten Island, NY 10309 Bronx Pet Receiving Center 464 East Fordham Road Bronx, NY 10458 (718) 733-0743 Queens Pet Receiving Center 92-29 Queens Blvd. Rego Park, NY 11374 (718) 997-6330 ________________________________________ SRAC Home Page |
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