Sentences with phrase «among states and cities»

Robert Schaeffer of the National Center for Fair and Open Testing estimated a half - million students nationwide opted out of this year's tests, with numbers varying widely among states and cities.

That body of work has established the theoretical and actual benefits of competition among states and cities in the delivery of certain public services.

Overlapping authority among state and city agencies might be one of the reasons that obstacles persist for the estimated 99,000 New Yorkers who use wheelchairs, as well as other people with disabilities.

Not exact matches

Otter and representatives of the state's milk, potato, wheat and hay industries visited Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou between Oct. 28 and Nov. 5 to promote trade among the cities.

Among other signs of its resurgence, Crescent City has undergone a building boom — with luxury hotels and a billion - dollar state - of - the - art health center, and more sporadic rebuilding efforts in the Lower Ninth Ward.

Washington remained top of the list among states with a reading of 104.30, and Seattle increased its lead over other U.S. cities, registering the strongest one - month gain.

FREMANTLE»S cosy Essex Restaurant has arguably the finest seafood in that city and would rate among the best in the State.

Singapore Airlines, the flagship air carrier Lee started in 1972, encapsulated the city - state's story of success: small, with scant resources and dwarfed by larger rivals, it aimed to be among the world's best from the outset and quickly became so.

While Georgia has the second lowest statewide sales tax in the country (among states that have a sales tax), Atlanta has its own city sales tax of 1.9 %, and counties can assess their own sales taxes of up to 4 %.

In London or Singapore, most of the family offices are based in the same area, even the same neighborhood, making for a greater sense of community among family offices than you might find in a larger state like California with its multiple large cities (Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and San Jose).

In Montpelier, the state capital and largest city in the county, rates are among the highest in the state.

When Mosul fell to the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIS) on 6th June, the city's last remaining Christians, who are thought to have numbered around 35,000, were among the half a million people reported to have fled the city.

The National Staff Council upon recommendation of the Executive Ministers Council (a professional organization of the Executive Ministers of the thirty - seven Region / State / City organizations) believed 1974 was the time for addressing a growing number of relational issues among the Affiliated Organizations and the ABC.

The invaders were called Amorites («Westerners») and for centuries they dominated the life of the Fertile Crescent, with city - states firmly established at such sites as Haran (from whence came Abraham, 11:31), Ugarit, Mari, and Babylon, which was ruled in the decades around 1700 by the renowned Hammurabi, Ugarit and Mari, among other ancient sites, have yielded profuse contemporary information of several kinds.

Now owners seem to be telling their brethren whose teams play in unattractive ballparks — the Twins, the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates among them — that they can threaten to bolt if lawmakers rebuff their proposals for a state - or city - subsidized stadium, as has happened in Minnesota.

Even just a cursory Internet search shows that breastfeeding promotion materials framed in terms of «the risks of formula feeding» are currently being used by some state breastfeeding coalitions, two hospitals, two private corporations, the Departments of Public Health in California and New York, the City of New York, as well as The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) programs in at least five states... The United States Department of Health and Human Services» Office on Women's Health publishes a 50 - page guide to breastfeeding that points out that «among formula - fed babies, ear infections and diarrhea are more common&rstates... The United States Department of Health and Human Services» Office on Women's Health publishes a 50 - page guide to breastfeeding that points out that «among formula - fed babies, ear infections and diarrhea are more common&rStates Department of Health and Human Services» Office on Women's Health publishes a 50 - page guide to breastfeeding that points out that «among formula - fed babies, ear infections and diarrhea are more common».

Last month, Kelly held out more than a week beyond a deadline set by a master agreement reached a year ago among the city, state and Chicago World «s Fair 1992 Authority.

Among those who presented were John Register, a two - time U.S. Paralympian; Craig Rot, youth development director for USA Team Handball; Megan Weagley, multisport education manager for USA Triathlon; Todd Galati, senior director of Science and Research for the American Council on Exercise; Dr. Brian Greenwood, associate professor at California Polytechnic State University; and Lacy Bienkowski, recreation programmer for the City of Mesa.

[54] Texas Governor Rick Perry, Nebraska Lieutenant Governor Rick Sheehy, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback, and South Dakota Lieutenant Governor Matt Michels, all Republicans from meat - producing states, toured the South Sioux City, Nebraska plant in an attempt to allay what they called «inaccurate information» that they claimed as having caused «an unnecessary panic among consumers.

Our city and our state must focus on protecting the most vulnerable among us,» said 32BJ President Hector Figueroa.

While 22 states and the District of Columbia ban rifle sales to minors, New York — outside New York City — is among those that let kids 16 and older with a hunting permit possess the weapons, according to information compiled by the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence.

Former «Annie» star Andrea McArdle is among some 9,400 New York City residents who owe at least $ 5,000 in state taxes and had warrants filed against them last year, according to a database provided to The Post by the state Tax Department.

Upstate New York's three biggest cities — Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo — have all been named among the worst places to live in the United States by 24/7 WallSt.

The governor chose to make his announcement in the eastern part of Upstate New York, where Albany and Troy were among the state's top five most violent cities per capita, in data available from 2015.

Schneiderman was endorsed by Marriage Equality New York, Empire State Pride Agenda, Equality Long Island, Gay and Lesbian Independent Democrats, LAMBDA Independent Democrats, Lesbian and Gay Democratic Club of Queens and Gay City News among other leading «Toeiva» advocates in the State.

Among those present were Barrett's family, including his wife, Fran, who works in Cuomo's office as interagency coordinator for nonprofit services, and a long list of elected officials, including: Reps. Nydia Velazquez and Carolyn Maloney, state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, former New York City Mayor David Dinkins, former New York City Public Advocate Mark Green, Counsel to the Governor Alphonso David, Cuomo's Chief of Staff Melissa DeRosa, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer and dozens of journalists.

Chief among the bills that she says have been altered in negotiations includes increasing the state's minimum wage to $ 15 in the New York City area in the coming years and in upstate New York in an undefined time period.

Among the 50 states, New York requires a disproportionate share of Medicaid costs to be borne by county governments and the City of New York.

BY ANDY HUMM Members of Queer Nation, which has led the charge among New Yorkers pressuring Russia to repeal its notorious anti-gay laws, are calling on city and state officials to pull their investments in Russia as bad both morally and financially.

Among others, Simon is backed by U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Assemblyperson Joan L. Millman, Congresswomen Nydia Velázquez and Yvette Clarke, NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, New York State Sen. Velmanette Montgomery, a number of assembly members and City Council members, organizations and clubs.

New York City Councilmember Mark Levine and New York State Assemblymember Keith Wright were among hundreds who...

James added that she knows «this will probably get me into trouble as always,» but that it was important to note that the city is doing all it can do to address affordable housing, providing resources and giving individuals subsidies, among other actions — but that the state government is «primarily responsible for addressing the homeless situation.»

Among the rest, three were against Stony Brook University Hospital, two against the State University of New York at Old Westbury, one was at SUNY Farmingdale and 10 were against the City University of New York, according to the records.

Among those in attendance were Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer; State Assemblymembers Al Taylor, Víctor Pichardo, José Rivera, and Inez E. Dickens; State Senator Gustavo Rivera; City Councilmembers Diana Ayala and Mark Levine, and Democratic District Leader Manny De Los Santos.

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, and council members were among the housing advocates, families, and New York City tenants who planned to sleep outside of the Murray Hill office building in hopes of spurring action from the State Senate, Mr. Cuomo and the Assembly.

The city's top lobbyist, a nursing home operator and a property appraisal firm are among those who have been subpoenaed by New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman as part of an investigation he has opened into an ongoing city land use scandal.

Albany, Schenectady and Saratoga Springs are among the 18 communities that will receive funding to combat blight through through smarter use of data as part of the first phase of the Cities for Responsible Investment and Strategic Enforcement («Cities RISE») grant awards, state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's office announced.

Nonetheless, state environmental officials downplayed residents» complaints and vehemently disputed local studies that found a link between elevated blood - lead levels among children and the water source switch, until, in October, Snyder conceded the situation had become a «public safety issue» and announced a $ 12m plan to transfer Flint back to its previous supply with the city of Detroit.

From the University of Edinburgh website, stating their policies for Humanities and Social Sciences, among a variety of other criteria: «08 Additional credit is given to students who:... * Apply from schools in the local area (defined as City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian, Scottish Borders, Fife, Falkirk and district, Clackmannanshire) and applicants from schools in the wider locality (defined as the rest of Scotland, Cumbria, Northumberland, Durham, Teeside, Tyne and Wear).

His swearing - in ceremony was attended by all members of the New York State Senate and New York State Assembly, New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine, Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, New York Senators Hillary Clinton and Chuck Schumer, former New York Governors George Pataki and Hugh Carey, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, former New York City Mayors David Dinkins and Ed Koch, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, the entire New York Congressional delegation (both Democrats and Republicans), and Newark Mayor Cory Booker, among others.

Data tell another story: Job growth in Erie and Niagara counties last year lagged behind the nation and rest of the state, the downtown office vacancy rate rose last year and poverty in the city of Buffalo — like its sister city Rochester — is climbing and ranks among the worst in the United States.

Last week in a hearing before state lawmakers, Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner said pension costs are among those expenditure lines that the city has no control over, and is one of the reasons why the city's financial picture looks bleak.

King told Gay City News that among the recommendations was one to create a subcommittee of the state AIDS Advisory Council that will be responsible for creating performance measures for the plan and monitoring those measures.

Among his top priorities for the city are creating a municipal sidewalk program to keep sidewalks clear of snow, creating a worker's cooperative to stabilize the workforce and forging collective relationships with the county and the state.

Signed into law by Mayor Robert Wagner on April 19, 1965, the New York City Landmarks Law is among the strongest in the nation and continues to serve as a model for cities and towns throughout the United States and around the world.

Greed and corruption are rampant among politicians in New York, the Manhattan U.S. attorney said Tuesday in a stinging indictment of the state's political system that he unleashed as he announced a massive alleged scheme to rig the city's mayoral race.

Because of the joint effort among the City of Niagara Falls, the State of New York, and Housing Visions, 41 families will now have a safe place to sleep at night, and for this I am grateful.

Among those honored at the event were New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli; Public Advocate Letitia «Tish» James; New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito; and Transit Workers Union (TWU) Local 100 President John Samuelsen.

A new poll says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is maintaining a big lead over Cynthia Nixon among state Democrats — though the «Sex and the City» actress is gaining slightly on the two - term incumbent.

He knows the difference it makes to unite action at the local, state and federal levels, and why it is important to build strength among City Council members and other local elected officials.»