Narrated by actor and New Generation Latino Media co-founder John Leguizamo, the new Duracell - branded documentary spot from W+K New York called «Island Without Power» examines how this loss of electricity has impacted everyday life
for residents of the island.
This flight really is a lifeline
for the residents of these islands.
Not exact matches
«I recall a time they weren't able to get the boat out here
for two months,» Keith Ahsoon, a Ta'u
resident whose family owns one
of the food stores on the
island, wrote in the SolarCity blog post.
Whether it's starting the process to grant the
island statehood (which
island residents are now if favor
of), or granting the
island's government the ability to go through the Chapter 9 bankruptcy process, Congress doesn't seem ready to make policy decisions on Puerto Rico's future based on what is best
for Puerto Ricans themselves.
It's been two months since Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico on Sept. 20, and daily life is still a grind on the
island with a new slate
of problems
for residents on the ground and scant progress on the horizon.
Located off the shore
of Rhode
Island, five windmills will harness wind energy
for the
residents of Block
Island and beyond.
Two small offshore
islands were cleared not only
of jungle, but also
of resident fishermen and their family graves to make way
for an Esso refinery and Mobil oil - storage tanks.
Tyler Greene, the other partner
of Coco Palms Hui, has said the resort will help the
island by supporting «healthy and vibrant activity for both the residents and visitors,» according to The Garden I
island by supporting «healthy and vibrant activity
for both the
residents and visitors,» according to The Garden
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The table below shows the payout schedule
for a jackpot
of $ 143,000,000 would be
for a
resident of Rhode
Island, including taxes withheld.
USA Today made it to the town Arecibo on the Northern shore
of the
island, where
residents hadn't heard any news from the outside world
for four days, and the only source
of fresh water is from a single fire hydrant.
Many
of the
island's 3.4 million
residents may not have power restored
for weeks.
About 43 percent
of the
island's 3.3 million
residents live below the poverty line, so the dollar amount
of the damage may be lower than
for places like Houston, Texas, with large homes and expensive industrial facilities.
The table below shows the payout schedule
for a jackpot
of $ 143,000,000 would be
for a
resident of U.S. Virgin
Islands, including taxes withheld.
Monroe County Commissioner George Neugent said the limited housing and high prices could force up to 20 %
of the
island's 73,000
residents to pack up and leave
for good.
The limited housing and high prices could force up to 20 %
of the
island's 73,000
residents to pack up and leave
for good.
An estimated 400,000
of the
island's more than 3 million
residents have left the US territory
for the mainland since the record - setting September storm.
Maria arrived about two weeks after Irma skirted Puerto Rico and led to widespread power outages
for at least 1 million
of the
island's 3.4 million
residents.
With so many Muslims overwhelming the heavily Catholic
island - and with Pope Francis making it the first pastoral visit
of his papacy - CNN traveled to Lampedusa to explore the religious ramifications
for residents as well as the new arrivals.
Mark, a
resident in Taiwan
for five years, teaches the highest level
of wine education available on the
island, whilst also consulting with restaurants, hosting events, writing (including the illustrated wine blog Sniff) and, in conjunction with designer Michael O'Neill, providing marketing and promotional materials to wine estates and regions across the globe.
Organic agriculture is an important source
of income
for island residents, especially as fisheries become depleted, and organic crops help reduce the need to import so much fresh food and minimize the introduction
of invasive species that arrive in these shipments.
I will reduce or eliminate the Verrazano Bridge toll
for residents of Staten
Island.»
Staten
Island resident Frank Morano, who is a long time supporter
of Golisano, sent out a letter today urging people to go onto the Americans Elect website and sign the petition supporting the former candidate
for NY Governor.
With fears
of losing a congressional seat, a Rhode
Island state representative has created a bill to lure people to the state, proposing to pay «middle class» families up to $ 10,000 in tax credits or incentive payments to become
residents for a year.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo laid out a series
of proposals
for reforming the state's criminal justice system, in response to heightened tensions over the death
of an unarmed Staten
Island resident after an encounter with police, as well as the recent murder
of two police officers
Thanks to Governor Cuomo,
residents who utilize the LIRR every day will finally be able to see a light at the end
of the tunnel - with this unprecedented investment in this region's transportation infrastructure, we can push Long
Island into the 21st century while ensuring it's viability
for generations to come.»
Grimm, who is running against Donovan
for his old seat, pointed out that
of the $ 190,000 he raised in the first quarter, $ 100,000
of it was from district
residents of Staten
Island or South Brooklyn.
All
of the improvement projects outlined by the Governor will help the
Island move confidently toward a brighter future
for all
residents.
Puerto Rico police said Wednesday officers have arrested 36 people so far
for looting and stealing as millions
of the
island's
residents continue to struggle with shortages in food, water, and gasoline after Hurricane Maria.
State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. has introduced legislation to help make housing more affordable
for low and moderate - income
residents of East Hampton, Southampton, Shelter
Island, Riverhead, and Southold by establishing a fund to provide loans to first - time homebuyers.
Malliotakis also touched on familiar criticisms
of Mayor de Blasio, saying that he «ties the hands
of law enforcement» and ignores the will
of City
residents in areas such as his plan to build 90 shelters
for the homeless and his newly adopted goal
of replacing Rikers
Island with jails throughout the City.
Cuomo's trip to Puerto Rico comes after he's previously visited the
island, as well as the U.S. Virgin
Islands, in the aftermath
of a damaging storm that knocked out power
for most
of its
residents.
Cuomo was also on the
island to assist with energy problems in the wake
of Hurricane Maria that knocked out power
for most
of its
residents.
In addition to priority commuter parking
for Island residents and the shuttle service, his ULURP recommendations also included free Wi - Fi at both developments, a restoration
of the waterfront esplanade east
of Bank Street and the creation
of a non-profit community association to maintain the area appearance.
There will be plenty
of time
for politics next year, and whoever the candidate is, we'll be happy to compare Dan's long and bipartisan record
of service on behalf
of the
residents of Staten
Island and South Brooklyn.»
«
For the tens
of thousands
of residents and tourists who ride the ferry each day between Staten
Island and Lower Manhattan, the visible absence
of the twin towers from the New York City skyline is still a haunting sight,» said Grimm (R - Staten
Island / Brooklyn).
He says the pension fund is also shifting away from investments like coal and he's not enthused about nuclear because as a
resident of Long
Island, electric customers are still paying
for a nuclear plant which never opened.
For at least three decades, officials have debated adding a track on the Long
Island Rail Road's Main Line, with often vehement opposition from some
residents over train noise, disruption during construction and the acquisition
of homes and businesses.
About 200 Long
Island residents plan to sue Suffolk County and the State
of New York
for allegedly exposing them to hazardous chemicals from an air base in Westhampton Beach.
«It's easier to get to the Bronx than it is to get to Tottenville
for many
of the
Island's
residents and I want to fix that,» he said.
Collins» plan, which would force New York to pick up the $ 2.3 billion tab that upstate and Long
Island counties now contribute to the health care plan
for lower - income state
residents, was included late Monday in the last - minute package
of amendments that House Speaker Paul Ryan put together to build support
for the controversial Republican health care legislation.
The legislation was introduced following the death
of Eric Garner, a black Staten
Island resident whose death in police custody was captured on video and led to a national outcry and calls
for police reform.
Those three candidates — Zach Emig, a bondtrader and newcomer to Staten
Island; Boyd Melson, a retired boxer and Brooklyn
resident; and Michael DeVito Jr., a not -
for - profit executive and Staten Islander — have filed their candidacies with the Federal Election Commission to run
for the 11th Congressional District seat, which covers all
of Staten
Island and parts
of Southern Brooklyn.
The light rail aims to shorten the commuting times to Manhattan
for residents in the middle and southern part
of the
island, who are farther away from the Staten Island Ferry, according to the
island, who are farther away from the Staten
Island Ferry, according to the
Island Ferry, according to the SIEDC.
«We call on Senator Flanagan and the Long
Island Republican Senators to stand up
for real reform and to restore the confidence
of the
residents of Long
Island by enacting campaign finance reform efforts by instituting a system
of publicly funded elections that will stop Albany's culture
of corruption,» said Lisa Tyson, executive director
of the LIPC.
Vying
for the position were Harris, founder
of the nonprofit Coney
Island Generation Gap, and Brook - Krasny's chief -
of - staff Kate Cucco, a Bay Ridge
resident.
The visit fueled speculation about Cuomo's interest in running
for president in 2020, talk that the governor dismissed, noting that
residents of the Virgin
Islands can not vote
for president.
At the hearing
of the Moreland Commission on Utility Storm Preparation and Response, Long
Island resident Seymour Spiegel said
for a 21st century storm, LIPA had been «a 19th century power company.»
The evacuation order
for Manorville
residents south
of Route 25, east
of Wading River Manor Road and west
of Edwards Avenue was lifted about 6:30 p.m. and the Long
Island Power Authority restored power to the area, officials said.
A handful
of elected officials and Grand
Island residents gathered yesterday afternoon at Fisherman's Landing to deliver a message to the state asking
for removal
of the tolls on the Grand
Island Bridges.
«We look forward to working with the city on a plan
for the future
of Fresh Kills that will benefit Staten
Island residents by helping to restore the ecology and natural resources
of this area,» Crotty said.