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What was once little more than a dream for Long Island families who desperately need local care for their medically dependent children is now moving closer to reality.
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Matos's father, who hails from a family of cattle ranchers in Cuba, fled the island nation in 1967.
This disaster and its aftermath hits particularly close to home, as Reorg has two employees and numerous colleagues and friends who live on the island with their families and face a long journey back to normalcy.
Under FEMA's Transitional Shelter Assistance (TSA) program, displaced residents and families who are still living in shelters on the island can opt to relocate to housing in Florida and New York.
Phillip Schmitt's grandfather moved the family's farming operation from New York's borough of Queens to the Eastern end of Long Island in 1929, under protest from his own father who couldn't believe that anyone would want to set up shop in that then - desolate region.
And yet his life today centers very largely about home and family — his lagoon - side house on Belvedere Island in the Bay, his beautiful wife Dale, an ex-newspaper columnist who looks like a Dresden china figurine, and their three handsome children.
This summer we are spending time with our family on Whidbey Island, and it is a great reminder to me that everywhere I go there are moms who are struggling, looking for support, wanting breastfeeding help, and needing practical assistance.
Greater Boston: Ann Gurka, MaryGrace Barber, Strickland Wheelock (Kathy Seymour was top Individual Statewide Fundraiser) Southeast and Islands: Peter Crosson, Mike Sylvia, Jack Tripp Central / West: Timothy O'Leary, Ann Lombard, Stephanie Hill & Family Headquarters Teams / Other: Sally Ferbert, Michael Pappone, David McGlynn Honorable Mention: The good news it that is was difficult to highlight only three top fundraisers per region, so special recognition is due to these additional team members for their fundraising success: Gwen Shipley, Mike Boss, Julia Yoshida, Ava Steenstrup, Roxane Larouche, Ryan and Darcy Evans, Susan Coe, Betty Valentine, William Atwater, and Roberta Hodson who all raised over $ 1,000.
In her second book, she takes on some of the judgement and discrimination people place on others, specifically that which is placed on 11 year old Jax, who is the only African American boy in the family and one of the few on Rock Island.
«Our members are proud to support labor ally Todd Kaminsky for State Senate, who fights on the side of economic justice for Long Island families,» said Shirley Aldebol, SEIU 32BJ Vice President.
«Nassau County needs an independent, experienced leader who will protect county taxpayers and stop the New York City special interests that want to impose their radical agenda on Long Island taxpayers and families.»
I look forward to working with Senator Brooks, who will always look to put Long Island families first.»
As the most heavily weighted Republican county in New York, the Suffolk County GOP plays a major role in shaping policy and campaigns as well as designating candidates who will fight for Republican ideals and work to improve Long Island so that families and businesses can stay and grow right here in New York.
«Peter King is a fantastic bipartisan representative who will serve Long Island families for as many terms as he wants,» Pack said.
«For three years, they put Kalief in Rikers Island, a torture chamber,» said Browder, who added his family, though at home, also suffered.
RIP Marguerite Holmes Suozzi, matriarch of a Long Island political family, mother of Rep. Tom Suozzi and creator of an annual summer concert series designed to cross economic barriers, who died at the age of 93.
That's not really a surprise since they know he would partner with Mayor de Blasio and the New York City Democrats to shift school aid to New York City at Long Island's expense, and raise taxes on hardworking Nassau County families who need and deserve relief.»
«For three years they put Kalief in Riker's Island, a torture chamber,» said Browder, who said his family, though at home, suffered too.
«Long Island has thousand and thousands of families that are passionate about racing as a sport,» said Mr. Gregory, who was surrounded by other county legislators, including Al Krupski (D - Cutchogue).
His parents, Linda and Michael Schulman, and other family members who live on Long Island are to be among the expected 500 to 1,000 attendees at Wednesday's 4:30 p.m. vigil, officials said.
Francesca Carlow is a scrupulously honest person who has lived in our district, raised her family, built a business and been a well known community leader for 30 years, a person who, while not a professional career politician, made the decision to get involved in public service with no goal other than to make long island and New York State a better place to live work and play.
He described his friend as a natural leader who, after working at the Long Island Horticultural Research Center on Sound Avenue in Riverhead, decided to farm the family land full - time.
THE BRONX — Comptroller Scott Stringer reached a $ 5.9 million pre-litigation settlement with the family of Staten Island man Eric Garner, who died last year after police placed him in a chokehold during his arrest.
In February, Data and Field Services settled a lawsuit brought by Randy M. Mastro, a former deputy mayor who is now an election lawyer, that alleged that the Working Families Party had unfairly helped Deborah Rose, the winning candidate in a Staten Island City Council race.
That includes three settlements of $ 1 million or more with families of inmates who died on Rikers Island, including Jerome Murdough, who died in an overheated cell and whose case Mr. Stringer settled.
A number of Island judges and attorneys would be in the running for the new appointment, including some who have a Cuomo family connection or are alums of the district attorney's office.
«I've been campaigning hard across Staten Island and Brooklyn because the working families of New York need a leader who will make their concerns a top priority.
City taxpayers will shell out $ 3.8 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the family of an inmate who died when Rikers Island correction officers failed to get help after...
The Litwin family also owns Woodbourne Cultural Nurseries in Melville, Long Island, though it's unclear if Litwin, who according to Forbes had a net worth of $ 1.1 billion as of 2008, goes there either.
A pair of veteran Staten Island lawmakers are taking a pass on seeking the Working Families Party endorsement this year, including one — Sen. Diane Savino, who was there at the founding of the party.
«The grassroots momentum behind our campaign makes it clear voters want a real change in Congress — and they know Grechen Shirley is the candidate who will fight to pass Medicare for All and make sure every family on Long Island can afford quality healthcare.»
No fewer than 700 farmers, fishermen and members of their families, who were held captive by Boko Haram terrorists as farm workers have fled the various islands in Lake Chad to Monguno Borno State.
A Manhattan judge blocked the NYC Civilian Complaint Review Board's attempt to get confidential files on the city's $ 6 million settlement to the family of Eric Garner, the Staten Island man who died after he was put in a chokehold by cops.
In making his pitch for Paid Family Leave and a $ 15 - an - hour minimum wage on Long Island today, Cuomo said voter anger in the presidential primaries comes from frustrated middle class voters who are dealing with stagnant wages and rising property taxes.
On John Gambling's radio show this morning, Paterson talked about the controversial pardon of John White, the Long Island man who killed a teenager he believed was threatening his family in an incident that was clouded by racial animosity and he was asked if more pardons are to come.
Two veteran Democrats are challenging Mr. de Blasio in the primary: Tony Avella, a state senator from Queens who has challenged the mayor's approach to homelessness and fought for a Staten Island family trying to keep a large pig as a pet; and Sal Albanese, an Italian - born lawyer and former City Councilman from southwestern Brooklyn who, in his third mayoral run, has argued for a new tax on nonprimary residences — a «pied - à - terre» tax — to help fund affordable housing.
Velazquez, the first Puerto Rican woman elected to Congress, said she shared in the despair of those who have been unable to reach relatives on the island, noting that days after Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico she has still not had success in getting hold of her family.
«This race is going to come down to who stands up for hardworking Long Island taxpayers and their families,» said Senate Republican spokesman Scott Reif.
The comptroller's office recently reached settlements with a man wrongfully imprisoned for 23 years and the family of an inmate who died at Rikers Island without the help of the Law Department.
George Demos is the only Conservative in this race who is committed to creating jobs for Long Island's families.»
Eric Garner's family and friends share their insights about the Staten Island man who improbably inspired a movement in a new book, «I Can't Breathe: A Killing on Bay Street.»
«Rather than support Long Island families, he has repeatedly sided with Mayor de Blasio and the New York City special interests who are out of touch with the needs and values of our region.»
Long Island Rep. Pete King, who was Vito Fossella's closest friend in congress and who has stayed close with his old colleague, said the ex-pol opted against entering the race for his old NY - 13 seat to protect his family from a media onslaught.
While Mercer declined to comment, Lazio spokesman Barney Keller described the family as «Long Island residents who believe Albany needs sweeping and fundamental change, so they're supporting Rick Lazio for governor.»
«You have two men [in Cusick and Donovan] who genuinely respect each other, who have families that have been on Staten Island for a long time.
«Staten Island families deserve a judge who will stand up for them - a proven fighter to ensure that justice is delivered with fairness, integrity and dedication.
The civil rights activist has served as a spokesman for the family of Garner — a 43 - year - old Staten Island man whose chokehold death was ruled a homicide by the medical examiner following a July 18 attempt to arrest him for allegedly selling loose cigarettes — and is also heavily involved in the case of Michael Brown, who was shot and killed by police in Ferguson, Mo..
Until this week, Adam Skelos, 32 — who lives with his own young family less than a mile from the homes where he grew up in Nassau County — was little known beyond tight political circles in Albany and on Long Island.
«Staten Island families deserve a judge who will stand up for them - a proven fighter to ensure that justice is delivered with fairness, integrity and dedication,» said Catalano, a Democrat, in a statement.
The Staten Island Republican — who left office in 2008 after a drunk - driving rap in Virginia exposed his secret second family and triggered a House ethics investigation — left an eight - year consulting gig at former Sen. Al D'Amato's Park Strategies firm in November.