Sentences with phrase «affordable college for»

The Affordable College for All Initiative would help a greater number of students — in both public and private institutions — than the governor's plan.

«Despite the progress outlined in this tentative deal there is clearly a lot of work ahead of us, including stronger criminal justice reforms; full funding for our state's public education system; ensuring affordable college for all New Yorkers, including DREAMers; additional support for Planned Parenthood; and ethics and voting reforms,» said Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart - Cousins.

Not exact matches

As an example, Crowder points to Catalyst Fund portfolio company Quad Learning, which works with community colleges to offer affordable education for students earning a bachelor's degree.

While declining to recommend steps the Trump administration might take to follow up on Obama administration measures to ease this financial burden, Dudley said that anything that «makes college more affordable, especially policies that make it more affordable for lower and moderate - income households, would be beneficial for income mobility over time.»

As for college expenses, Rains had one son go to in - state university with affordable tuition that was covered by savings.

The Administration has made historic investments in Pell Grants and the American Opportunity Tax Credit to help make college more affordable for millions of current and future students.

It was also part of a broader proposal for making college more affordable by increasing tax credits for tuition.

Students who graduated from my program last year have founded ventures focused on healthy, affordable frozen meals, college preparedness in inner cities, and carbon footprint management software for energy consumers.

Protection UL's guarantees, often to life expectancy and beyond, along with affordable premiums and cash value growth potential can help consumers replace lost family income and fund future expenses such as helping to pay for college or supplementing retirement savings.

If you're a college student, just out of college, or just starting on your own and need some cook - and bakeware (or even if you're an established cook, but need a pan for a new recipe, and don't know that you'll be using it often enough to justify buying an expensive one), this seems to be a fine place to start as it is nonstick and very affordable.

We offer a large selection of top brand non-lethal self - defense products that are affordable and ideal for stay at home moms, working women, college students, business travelers and seniors.

For the University and College Union (UCU), the proposals would be the final nail in the coffin for an affordable university degree for the vast majority of ordinary familiFor the University and College Union (UCU), the proposals would be the final nail in the coffin for an affordable university degree for the vast majority of ordinary familifor an affordable university degree for the vast majority of ordinary familifor the vast majority of ordinary families.

In addition to the more high - profile policy issues in the budget talks, the IDC's resolution also includes an elimination of the personal income tax for New York City residents earning $ 45,000 and less, efforts to make college more affordable and reduce student debt and support for a multi-state effort to close a «loophole» in carried interest.

«Half - measures will not help struggling New York families and that is why Senate Democrats» EducateNY plan is the best option for making college more affordable,» said Sen. Mike Gianaris, a Queens Democrat.

The driving force for each candidate buckles down to: Affordable health care, free and reduced college and even serving the working class, as well as, for those students in attendance who put on these events, they say it's important to get to know their potential representative on a personal level.

Child poverty, affordable housing, third rate social services, low pay, a crumbling Dickensian prisons estate which has become a college for radicalisation.

«I think it's important that the federal government helps to make college more affordable for everyone and to make the debt more manageable.

The leader of the independent Democrats, Senator Jeffrey D. Klein, had pledged in a statement on Monday to fight to «make college affordable for all.»

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — In a half - hour stump speech in Syracuse today, Hillary Clinton promised to fight for equal pay for women, make college more affordable and create working class jobs in Upstate New York.

«This is not only a great opportunity to help the neighborhood to continue to develop commercial space as well as affordable housing for all,» Diaz said in a statement, «but this plan could allow one of the best colleges in our city, Lehman College, the opportunity for expansion it deserves.»

Cuomo and de Blasio might still talk about continuing the Second Avenue Subway Expansion, building new affordable housing, or making the SUNY college system tuition - free but they're going to face real challenges finding the money to pay for anything new while there's a question mark about funding existing commitments.

Since moving to Washington Heights 34 years ago, Estrella, a John Jay College and New York Law School grad, said that he has helped immigrants apply for affordable housing and keep Hispanic youth out of prison.

«We propose a budget that prioritizes an affordable and high quality education for Westchester Community College's students and families,» said Dr. Belinda S. Miles, president of Westchester Community College.

«The cut to community colleges will sting statewide, particularly Upstate, because when the economy declines people turn to these institutions for quality, affordable retraining.

«College must be made more affordable for New Yorkers, and our students seeking a brighter future shouldn't be penalized with outrageous loan payments.

«He has no credibility and his nonsensical protest of the Governor's agenda to help the middle class, make college affordable and make it easier for New Yorkers to get childcare is equal parts out of touch and appalling.»

Senator Jeff Klein organized a press conference yesterday at Fordham University, where he outlined a plan he is putting forward in the state senate to make college more affordable for New York families.

Latimer did not vote on School Funding, Raise - the - age, extending the Millionaire tax, renewing the Affordable New York tax abatement, Excelsior Scholarships to fund college expenses for middle - class families at CUNY and SUNY schools, workers compensation reform, all so he could stroll the River Thames with his girlfriend.

Steve Greenberg, a spokesman for the Siena College Research Institute, said the poll found voters believe the Affordable Care Act has helped them access healthcare and buy affordable health Affordable Care Act has helped them access healthcare and buy affordable health affordable health insurance.

But opponents said the state should be first trying to make college more affordable for those in the country legally.

Alicia Glen, deputy mayor for housing and economic development, said that she was an intern in college in the administration of the late former Mayor Ed Koch 30 years ago and thus had the opportunity to work on his landmark affordable housing plan that is said to be his biggest achievement — a plan she also worked on under the administrations of former Mayors David Dinkins and Rudy Giuliani.

That's why Gov. Andrew Cuomo has put forward a nation - leading program to make college more affordable for our middle - and working - class families.

The rest of the ad is made up of calls for progressive policies, including the expansion of Medicaid, funding for affordable housing and making community college and public trade school free.

Steve also created the College Affordability Study Commission to identify ways to make college more affordable and attainable for New Jersey stCollege Affordability Study Commission to identify ways to make college more affordable and attainable for New Jersey stcollege more affordable and attainable for New Jersey students.

A private institution in Buffalo — Canisius College — is taking its cue from the state in attempting to make tuition more affordable for its students, announcing a plan to reduce its annual pricetag from $ 35,000 to $ 27,000 next year.

«We are campaigning for a Green New Deal for New York, including full employment through public jobs for the unemployed, a $ 15 - an - hour minimum wage, single - payer health care, fully funded public schools from pre-K through college, affordable housing and expanded mass transit,» Hawkins said.

The budget deal is likely to include $ 2 billion to $ 2.5 billion for water quality and upgrades to aging water infrastructure, Republican Senate Leader John Flanagan said, as well as $ 163 million to make college tuition more affordable.

The agency is responsible for giving away $ 76 million in cash and making sure Columbia delivers $ 30 million for construction of a new K - 8 school in conjunction with Teachers College, $ 20 million for an affordable housing fund and $ 20 million in in - kind benefits.

Cuomo on Monday proposed ideas for affordable housing, criminal justice reform and free college tuition that de Blasio may have been quick to praise a few short years ago.

Cuomo pledged a child care tax credit, tuition - free public college for about 80 percent of New York households, more jobs through investment in the private sector and public - private partnership, support for the homeless and funding for affordable housing, all while New York will be vigilant, he said, protecting and promoting the state's progressive social bonafides.

«I am calling for a Green New Deal for New York to establish the human right of all New Yorkers to economic security and prosperity, including decent jobs, living wages, publicly - funded health care, good public education from pre-K through college, and affordable housing, mass transit, and clean energy,» said Hawkins, a working Teamster who unloads trucks at night at UPS in Syracuse.

The pol argued a vote along WFP line would be a vote for raising the minimum wage, creating more affordable housing and passing the Dream Act, which would give public money to pay for the college tuition of undocumented immigrants.

New York State Senate Democratic Policy Group Initiatives Would Help Over 1.3 Million New Yorkers; Make Higher Education More Affordable by Reducing Student Loan Debt, Increasing Savings For Families, Expanding Access to College Credit for High School Students Initiatives to Enhance Readiness and Increase Graduation Rates and Employment Will Help More New Yorkers Achieve College SuccFor Families, Expanding Access to College Credit for High School Students Initiatives to Enhance Readiness and Increase Graduation Rates and Employment Will Help More New Yorkers Achieve College Succfor High School Students Initiatives to Enhance Readiness and Increase Graduation Rates and Employment Will Help More New Yorkers Achieve College Success

«This is not only a great opportunity to help the neighborhood to continue to develop commercial space as well as affordable housing for all, but this plan could allow one of the best colleges in our city, Lehman College, the opportunity for expansion it deserves,» said Borough President Diaz.

Dubbing it a «Fair Shot for Everyone,» and using the words «fair» or «fairness» in as many sentences as they could, Senate Democratic leaders announced they will focus on issues like raising the minimum wage, making college and child care more affordable, and closing tax loopholes that encourage companies to hire overseas.

Lafazan called for limits on campaign contributions by county contractors; term limits for elected officials; an end to taxpayer - funded political mailers; affordable housing for recent college graduates and increased funding to fight heroin abuse.

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My work as a community activist on issues such as affordable housing, my background as a member of the Democratic State Committee, and my experience working for Democratic elected officials such as Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, since my days in college, leave me with a deep appreciation and respect for the role working men and women play in making this the Empire State.

«The CUNY Board of Trustees has approved an operating budget request for FY2017 - 18 that seeks increased state and city investment in faculty hiring, new research, expanding college access and other initiatives necessary to provide our students with an affordable, high - quality education,» Arena said in an emailed statement.

Public Advocate Letitia James, a graduate of CUNY's Lehman College, noted that CUNY — which is largely state - controlled and funded — is an affordable educational option for students who come from low - income families.