Odessa Community of New York was founded in 2004 and brings together the people of Odessa and those who keep Odessa in their hearts. OCNY leads an active social life, full of events and entertainment. It helps its members discover their talents and strengthen bonds with their neighbors, as well as with Oddesity on the Western Coast of the United States, Israel, Germany, and Ukraine. Working in cooperation with the mayor's office of Odessa, the OCNY held the annual " Odessa Seasons in New York" in every September. They are also creating the opportunity to establish Internet-Phones with Odessa to socialize with the citizens of Ukraine, family, and friends. At OCNY there are several groups including art and creativity, young leadership development, work with the younger generation, the Odessa cinema, and a place to meet remarkable people.