«Our program has a very important role in the New
York State initiative to make breast cancer screening more accessible.
Not exact matches
The
states are getting involved, too: New
York recently announced a $ 650 million
initiative aimed at boosting life science research in that
state.
Boston and Washington, D.C., for example, use a mix of federal,
state, and city money to fund their programs, while New
York City's bike - sharing
initiative is financed entirely by private means.
NEW
YORK — As part of a new
initiative to examine communities in more detail and enable locational comparisons, the Federal Reserve Bank of New
York today released an interactive tool that provides information about home prices, distressed sales, delinquencies and foreclosures at the national,
state and county levels.
Patrick Doherty is Director of Corporate Governance in the Office of the New
York State Comptroller, where he helps develop and administer corporate responsibility
initiatives for the $ 209billion New
York State Common Retirement Fund.
The two - day event in New
York City, sponsored by Time Warner, highlighted the «
State of the Network,» and offered insight on exciting new
initiatives planned for 2015/2016, in addition to a focus on our certified women business owners.
In a statement to the New
York Times, Elsa Kania, an adjunct fellow at the Center for a New American Security,
stated that the United
States's own AI
initiatives during the Obama administration might have ironically triggered the artificial intelligence boom in the Asian economic superpower.
According to information from the NON-GMO Project, 23
states are now working on mandatory GMO labeling
initiatives, including Vermont, Illinois, Virginia, the Carolinas, Florida, Louisiana, New
York, Iowa, Minnesota, and Colorado.
NEW
YORK (Reuters)- New
York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and
state officials are pushing
initiatives aimed at encouraging new mothers to breastfeed their babies, drawing criticism from some parents who say officials are interfering with their health choices.
New
York State has implemented an
initiative requiring all hospitals to have a breastfeeding policy.
The New
York State Athletic Trainers» Association (NYSATA) has come full - circle with its current public outreach
initiative by again operating an educational exhibit booth at the New
York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) conference in Rochester, from October 24 - 26, 2013.
States have taken more
initiative, with Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New
York, Pennsylvania and Vermont all exempting diapers from
state sales taxes.
At 8:45 a.m., More than 500 students, parents, educational leaders and citizens from across New
York State will gather for a day - long symposium on My Brother's Keeper, the
initiative to help boys and young men of color — and all students — realize their full potential, Empire
State Plaza Convention Center, Convention Hall, Albany.
New
York's 10 regional economic development councils will compete for more than $ 800 million in
state economic development aid in the latest round of an
initiative launched by Cuomo six years ago.
Also at 11 a.m., Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, Fireman's Association of the
State of New
York President Ken Pienkowski and others announce seventh annual RecruitNY statewide firefighter recruitment
initiative to boost firefighter numbers, Doyle Hose Company No. 1, 2199 William St., Cheektowaga.
Most of Schneiderman's environmental
initiatives will almost certainly continue without him, in New
York and other
states.
New
York is midway through a monumental
initiative begun in 2011 to redesign the costly Medicaid program, the largest purchaser of health services in the
state for its 6.2 million beneficiaries.
A New
York state judge has upheld the legal authority of the Tenant Protection Unit, a key
initiative of Gov. Andrew Cuomo to protect rent - regulated tenants from overcharges, harassment and intimidation by unscrupulous landlords.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the industry have hailed New
York's
initiative, saying it has helped the economy by luring shows and films to the
state.
Governor Cuomo has outlined a bold
initiative that he says will provide New
York State with the fastest internet speed anywhere.
New Group Travel
Initiative: Cuomo announced the launch of a new NY Loves Groups
initiative to increase group and motorcoach travel, as well as meetings and conventions throughout New
York State.
Stephen J. Acquario, Executive Director of the New
York State Association of Counties said, «County leaders applaud Governor Cuomo for advancing this timely
initiative to improve the Medicaid Program in New
York.
In April my administration released our comprehensive report on countywide school district expenses, «Examining School District Expenses and Potential for Consolidation in Erie County», which builds on Erie County's leadership in bringing municipalities together to participate in New
York State's efficiency and shared services
initiatives, saving millions of dollars annually for county taxpayers, and calls for the inclusion of school districts in future shared services discussions.
Former
State University of New
York Polytechnic Institute head Alain Kaloyeros» trial is set for June, allegedly for his involvement in a fraud and bribery scheme in connection with the governor's Buffalo Billion economic development
initiative.
At the Summit, Cuomo also announced a series of
initiatives designed to promote New
York State as the tourism capital of the world:
Key partners include: Greater Buffalo - Niagara Regional Transportation Council (GBNRTC), Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA), New
York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT); Erie County, Niagara County, City of Buffalo, City of Niagara Falls, Association of Erie County Governments, Niagara County Supervisors Association, University at Buffalo Regional Institute and Urban Design Project (UBRI / UDP), Daemen College Center for Sustainable Communities and Civic Engagement (CSCCE), VOICE Buffalo, Local
Initiatives Support Corporation Buffalo (LISC), Western New
York Environmental Alliance (WNYEA), Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper, The John R. Oishei Foundation, Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (BNMC), Belmont Housing Resources for WNY, Inc. (Belmont), Buffalo Niagara Partnership (BNP), Empire
State Development, New
York State Department of
State, Division of Smart Growth, Niagara County Department of Social Services, and Niagara Falls Housing Authority.
There is also a companion trial to the Percoco case in June, which is expected to probe pay - to - play allegations in Cuomo's «Buffalo Billion» revitalization
initiative for that part of New
York — which means that hard looks at the practices of
state government will continue to be in the news with the prosecution of another Cuomo ally, Alain Kaloyeros.
New
York State's Open NY open data
initiative continues to make great progress.
However, as a result of Governor Cuomo's broadband
initiative and New
York State's partnership with the FCC, Verizon Communications will once again be deploying new high - speed broadband service to unserved areas of the s
State's partnership with the FCC, Verizon Communications will once again be deploying new high - speed broadband service to unserved areas of the
statestate.
New
York State has committed $ 44 million to the project as part of the governor's Buffalo Billion
initiative.
Empire
State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Howard Zemsky said, «The industrial hemp
initiative highlights one of the many ways New
York State benefits from being home to world - class educational institutions as new academia - industry partnerships utilize the innovations from research and development, generating economic opportunities and more jobs for New Yorkers.»
Although the
initiative has led to improvements in reducing maternal mortality rates since 2010, New
York State still ranks 30th in the nation for lowest maternal mortality rate.
Governor Cuomo launched the NY - Sun
initiative to accelerate the installation of solar power in New
York State.
Cuomo launched the «Buffalo Billion»
initiative in 2012 to direct
state resources to economically lagging areas of Western New
York.
James S. Rubin, Commissioner / CEO of New
York State Homes and Community Renewal said, «Thanks to Governor Cuomo's House New
York initiative, this redevelopment is nothing short of a renaissance for this once rundown and deficient property.
The Governor also announced a number of
initiatives to continue to support the fishing and tourism industry in New
York State:
Empire
State Development President CEO & Commissioner Howard Zemsky said, «New
York State is home to some of the most scenic fishing destinations found across the entire U.S. Through
initiatives led by Governor Cuomo, we are increasing opportunities for both residents and travelers to fish in New
York's vacation regions and building on the economic impact of tourism, which now exceeds more than $ 100 billion.»
The Department of Motor Vehicles and the New
York State Liquor Authority worked with local police agencies for «Operation Prevent,» an
initiative that targets people at concerts, bars and other events serving alcohol to minors.
Cuomo promised that if he's elected to a second term, he will fix New
York City's airports and continue administrative
initiatives like targeting
state money to Western New
York.
This
initiative will begin immediately with a $ 1 million partnership among New
York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Empire
State Development, and Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
The
initiative stems from the
state's push for 50 percent of New
York's power to come from renewable energy sources by 2030.
New
York State is using the best lessons from private practice and creating a large scale public policy
initiative based on real data to determine investment and return.
«The goal of START - UP NY — the game - changing
initiative passed with overwhelming bipartisan support last year — is to create new jobs, attract new businesses, and encourage current companies to expand, which is why we are investing the resources necessary to get the word out to companies in New
York State and across the country,» Conwall said.
She has served on many executive committees including the American Association of School Administrators, the New
York State Council for School Superintendents, the Association of Small City School Districts, and the New Standards Project, a national
initiative that launched the transformation to standards - based instruction, a concept that remains the framework for teaching and learning across the nation.
On the trip with Cuomo were: New
York National Guard Director of Domestic Operations Col. Robert Mitchell, National Guard Logistics Officer Maj. Jim Green,
state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Deputy Commissioner Kevin Wisely, Secretary to the Governor Melissa DeRosa, Cuomo Counsel Alphonso David and Kamilah Smith, Cuomo's policy adviser for statewide
initiatives.
The council voted to encourage city agencies to buy local food that is grown, harvested or produced in New
York State as part of Speaker Christine Quinn's Foodworks
initiative.
On Thursday, U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, perpetual thorn in Albany's side, formally announced the charges, which stem from two corruption schemes between
state officials and private companies that had millions of dollars worth of business before New
York state, including those awarded contracts under the «Buffalo Billion» program — one of the governor's key
initiatives meant to draw businesses to upstate New
York to revive the flagging economy.
PROPOSAL 4: Make a series of investments and new
initiatives to continue growing the economy and building stronger, more vibrant communities across New
York State.
Troop B Commander Major Charles Guess of the New
York State Police explained Troop B's
initiatives and efforts to combat heroin in the community.
New
York and other
states are taking action to reach energy - efficiency targets despite shifts away from efficiency
initiatives at the federal level.