Sentences with phrase «island resident made»

The community leader and Staten Island resident made the announcement at a City Hall press conference on Thursday.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Who would think that residents of a tropical island with nothing resembling snow, ever, could make it to the Winter Olympics on a bobsled?

Former Independence Party member and Staten Island gadfly Frank Morano claims he has made some headway in his long - shot campaign to draft retired Paychex CEO and ex-New York resident Tom Golisano to run for president as a (small i) independent.

(He is a lifelong resident of the district, but only recently moved from Brooklyn, which makes up a very small portion of the 13th, to Rosebank, Staten Island).

After taking heat for traveling the country while making only two public appearances in Staten Island this year, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio headed there yesterday, filled a pothole, and got an earful from a local resident angry about speed cameras and property taxes.

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.

He has smart ideas about fixing tax assessments using computer modeling and making Long Island more affordable and exciting for young residents.

In February 2014, Gov. Cuomo announced the state and MTA were providing a combined $ 14 million — a deal a year in the making with the help of state Sen. Andrew Lanza and Assemblyman Michael Cusick — to lower the cost of the Verrazano Bridge for Staten Island residents.

Congressman Michael Grimm and other Staten Island officials warned Tuesday that residents whose homes were damaged must allow all waterlogged wood to dry before making repairs.

Residents should write their personal impact statements or complete the printable form and either mail them as directed or place them in drop boxes made available at the municipal buildings in the Town of Tonawanda, City of Tonawanda and Grand Island.

Red light cameras in Suffolk and Nassau Counties appear to have made better drivers out of Long Island residents, resulting in fewer accidents.

NEW YORK CITY — While Citi Bike stations have already popped up in New Jersey, the bike sharing service has only made it to three of the five boroughs in New York — leaving residents in The Bronx and Staten Island feeling snubbed.

«The legislative session is already well underway, and I will be working with Congressman Donovan, Borough President Oddo, Senator Lanza, Minority Leader Matteo, Councilman Borelli, Assemblywoman Malliotakis, and all of Staten Island's elected officials on both sides of the aisle to make sure the issues that most affect South Shore residents are addressed in Albany.»

Long Beach was one of the hardest - hit areas on Long Island, with water damage leaving many residents still struggling to make their homes livable.

Governor Andrew Cuomo: «Since 1926, the LIA has worked tirelessly to make Long Island a great place to live, work and visit; supporting and stimulating area businesses and improving the quality of life for residents and families.

But residents and business owners argued the change would make the town's existing ferry terminals outside Plum Island non-conforming lots, which could lead to problems down the road if those companies sought to build or expand.

I'm proud to have worked with Governor Paterson to secure this funding for LIPA, which will make solar power a viable, cost - effective energy alternative for Long Island residents.»

A new website, www.BeReadyLI.org, is now online to make sure Long Island residents are ready for the next storm or disaster.

Eleven days have passed since Hurricane Sandy made landfall, and hundreds of thousands of Long Island and Queens residents remain in the dark.

Measures that tackle the urban heat island effect also make cities more energy efficient (by reducing the cooling needs inside buildings) and more comfortable (by shading city residents).

Using these data and mathematical models, Ulman and her team have made the most accurate estimates to - date of seafood consumption by residents and tourists on the islands.

Global greenhouse gas emissions have already committed the residents of the Maldives to a watery future: ocean expansion due to warming has raised sea levels enough to regularly deluge the islands, and melting glaciers will only make matters worse.

The Comprehensive Spine Center has expanded to make multi-disciplinary treatment available close to home for residents of Aquidneck Island, South County and nearby Massachusetts.

She reveals that in the Greek island of Ikaria, the residents prepare collard greens similar to how one would make stuffed cabbage.

John C. Reilly shows up, improvising wildly, as a World War II pilot who's been stranded on the island since 1944 and has made friends with the indigenous people — a tribe of chill, peace - loving villagers who worship Kong because he protects them against the island's other, less hospitable residents.

There's a problem: the government has decided that it would make more economic sense to give each Sweetland resident a sizeable cash payout than to continue providing public services to the island and its rapidly dwindling population.

Here at Golden Financial Services, we make it easy for Rhode Island residents to find the right debt relief program.

When you decide to become a resident of Seaview Apartments, you will be settled near numerous places that make Staten Island such an amazing place to live.

Despite the success of eradication campaigns on geographically isolated islands, logistic barriers and opposition from residents would make the application of lethal strategies in populated mainland areas unfeasible.

On the upscale island of Ambergris Caye, Belize, these condos let residents make the most of the amazing climate, expat communities, incredible fresh seafood and vibrant local culture.

Located just one hour by high - speed ferry from Belize City, the island makes an easy weekend get - away for city residents...

Each bedroom at the property features a balcony directly overlooking the bay and nearby islands, while residents are free to swim in their various indoor and outdoor pools, or to make use of a private beach and cordoned sea area.

This video was made by Mantas, an expat resident on the island who also runs the Sabai Dog organisation that cares for the island's stray, sick and injured dogs.

A Northern Resident Killer Whale slowly makes its way through the waters off Northern Vancouver Island in British...

Resident artists and craftspeople make the island a fine place to sleuth around for pottery and other wares.

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They live their daily lives, meeting fellow residents on the island that you make at your discretion, become friends, fall in love, get married and, if you're lucky, have kids as well.

Burton's come to the island to find Claire and his daughter, as well as make really lame references to the original Resident Evil game that make me grin like an idiot regardless.

A long - time resident of Hornby Island, Payne has continued his painting practice, making abstractions informed by a dynamic relation to the natural world.

The exhibit features works made by Resident Artists at Fountain House Studio in Long Island City during its first year of operation.

So Block Island stuck with diesel fuel for another 30 years, despite increasingly loud complaints from residents about power outages and voltage irregularities that made appliances burn out and clocks run fast.

After one such visit I was invited by residents of Mayne Island (one of the Gulf islands) to make a presentation.

This makes energy more affordable for the 600 residents of the island, as well as making energy generation cleaner and safer.

This historical seaport city, which serves as a port between Massachusetts mainland and Nantucket Island, is home to 95,000 residents, making it the sixth largest city in Massachusetts.

When you decide to become a resident of Seaview Apartments, you will be settled near numerous places that make Staten Island such an amazing place to live.