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Our Monday Morning Memo Wins Award
September 21, 2023
OD&A is proud to announce its weekly newsletter, Monday Morning Memo, is the recipient of a Silver Excalibur Award by the Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The award celebrates the best work in communications from Western New York’s top professionals and companies.
The Monday Morning Memo represents the efforts of the entire OD&A team, led by Managing Partner Jack O’Donnell, creator of the newsletter, with exceptional dedication from Vice-President and Policy Director Jim Moore, Associate Michael Greco, and Director of Communications Joanna Pasceri.
While we are honored to receive this recognition, the credit belongs to all of you, our faithful readers, who believe in our mission and have helped us grow tremendously over the years. Thank you for being a friend and supporter of OD&A!
Monday Morning Minute: Tensions Rise in Albany Budget Talks
In this conversation, Joanna Pasceri and Jack O'Donnell discuss the ongoing budget negotiations in New York, highlighting the tensions between the governor and legislative leaders. They explore key issues such as criminal justice reforms, public sentiment regarding...
Monday Morning Minute: Albany Budget Talks, Medicaid Cuts & NY’s Race to the Political Finish
Governor Kathy Hochul on X Good morning from Albany, New York, where the state budget is now three weeks late. Lawmakers are expected back in town early tomorrow and will approve another extender (Temporary Appropriation Bill #7 for those of you keeping track) to keep...
Monday Morning Memo – August 14
Good morning from Albany, New York where the O’Donnell & Associates office will close at the end of the day on Friday, August 18 to allow our entire team to recharge, spend time with their families, and gear up for the battles to come. We will remain...
Monday Morning Memo – August 7
Good morning from Melbourne, Australia with Team USA where a couple millimeters and VAR conspired to break our hearts early yesterday morning and sent USWNT to their earliest World Cup exit ever. In New York, the State’s top Democrats are against violence and they...
Monday Morning Memo – July 31
Good morning from Wellington, New Zealand where Team USA and the Netherlands played to a 1-1 draw last week in the 2023 Women’s World Cup. The Americans currently sit at 1-0-1 and have their final match of the Group Stage at 3 a.m. on Tuesday morning against...
Monday Morning Memo – July 24
Good morning from Australia, home to the 2023 Women’s World Cup where the American Team notched a 3-0 victory over Vietnam to begin their quest for a third title. July campaign finance reports were due last week and Governor Kathy Hochul, not up for reelection until...