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Medical Aid in Dying
May 7, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sponsored by
Rivertowns League of Women Voters
WHAT: Medical Aid in Dying Legislation
presently pending in the NYS Legislature
(A4321-A, Amy Paulin and S6471, Diane Savino)
WHO: Corinne Carey, In Support✥
Joan Cavanagh, Opposed⏣
WHEN: Saturday, 7 May, 10:00 am till noon
WHERE: Irvington Public Library’s Martucci Gallery
12 South Astor St
Irvington NY 10533
WHY: To inform the public about an important issue
DETAILS:
- Masks & Proof of Vax required
- (Because it’s Saturday,) parking is free in both lots flanking the library and in the commuter slots across the street
- Coffee, pastries and fresh fruit available
- Free to all (but donations appreciated)
SPEAKERS:
✥Corinne Carey is a civil rights lawyer and an advocate who takes on bold public health initiatives backed by sound evidence and human rights principles. She graduated first in her class at the University at Buffalo School of Law and currently serves as senior campaign director for New York and New Jersey with Compassion & Choices.
⏣Joan Cavanagh is a peace and justice activist; member of Progressives Against Medical Assisted Suicide and Second Thoughts Connecticut. Education: PhD, US History, Yale University; MS, Archival Management, Simmons College.