Sentences with phrase «as a sanctuary state»

The New York Assembly moved Monday to establish New York as a sanctuary state, but the measure faces an uncertain future in the state Senate.

Cuomo, who has spoken out strongly for immigrants and against President Donald Trump's executive order banning travel from seven Muslim - majority countries, is not committing right now to support a bill to designate New York as a sanctuary state for immigrants.

The Working Families Party in an email sent Tuesday night links the internecine dispute over control of the state Senate to the passage of the Liberty Act, a measure that would designate New York as a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants.

Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan derided the bill narrowly approved this week by the Democratic - led Assembly that designates New York as a sanctuary state as illegal and unconstitutional.

Governor Cuomo, who has spoken out strongly for immigrants and against President Trump's executive order banning travel from seven Muslim majority countries, is not committing right now to support a bill to designate New York as a sanctuary state for immigrants.

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With state police and a smattering of protesters standing watch outside the church, brides clad in white and grooms in dark suits brought dozens of unloaded AR - 15s into World Peace and Unification Sanctuary for a religious event that doubled as an advertisement for the Second Amendment.»

A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Sanctuary was recognized in 2006 as the «top resort» in the United States by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler and has been a Condé Nast Traveler «Gold List» and «Reader's Choice» winner since opening in 2001.

As you know, they are now voting on whether they should become a sanctuary state.

Nearly all of this property was designated a priority habitat of state - listed rare species, which is why Mass Audubon collaborated with public and private conservation organizations, as well as private landowners, to protect and manage this sanctuary.

O'Neill, Larson and McKenna claim that the Park District is in a state of financial crisis and that a rash of resignations from key employees, such as Bill McCollum, longtime park director, and John Platt, manager of the Sanctuary Golf Course, is damaging the district and hurting the community.

«After seeing snow in many parts of the state as April began, we are expecting an especially energetic turnout of «spring cleaners» at our wildlife sanctuaries on the 29th,» said Peggy Sagan, Coordinator of Mass Audubon's Statewide Volunteer Programs.

Ranking as a highest priority for protection in the Sanctuary, the land presented a challenge because it was originally transferred to several descendants of the original owner, some located out of state.

We are also so grateful to our State Representative Kim Ferguson and State Senator Harriette Chandler, as well as Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Matt Beaton, for all their support on this project,» added Deb Cary, director of Mass Audubon's Central Massachusetts wildlife sanctuaries.

Meanwhile, the group also wants to make New York a «sanctuary state» — a call that comes as several cities across New York have designated that status in order to not coordinate with federal immigration enforcement actions.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the leader of the state Senate are not as enthusiastic about making New York a sanctuary state as are Assembly Democrats, who passed a bill earlier this week.

In his legal opinion, County Attorney Robert Meehan said the law would qualify Westchester as a «Sanctuary County» as defined by the United States Department of Justice and jeopardize nearly $ 13 million in federal public safety grants and reimbursements.

Cuomo said a bill that supporters and opponents have described as a creating a «sanctuary state» needs more review.

Trump referred to those crossing US border illegally as «animals» and slammed California sanctuary state laws as «deadly.»

And if NY does become a sanctuary state, the Feds should definitely halt all forms of aid as they should with any jurisdiction going down this road.

Massey has not argued against New York's sanctuary city status, stating that it should remain as it is, and has opposed President Trump's travel ban on immigration from certain Muslim - majority nations.

Governor Andrew Cuomo and the leader of the State Senate are not as enthusiastic about making New York a sanctuary state as are Assembly Democrats, who passed a bill earlier this State Senate are not as enthusiastic about making New York a sanctuary state as are Assembly Democrats, who passed a bill earlier this state as are Assembly Democrats, who passed a bill earlier this week.

«Any city that chooses to violate federal law by identifying itself as a «sanctuary city» risks the consequence of losing millions of dollars in federal funding, and I do not believe the State Legislature has the duty to help those municipalities cover their losses if they do not honor the laws of our land,» Griffo said.

Legislature Minority Leader Hector Rodriguez, the primary sponsor of the resolution, declined to characterize the measure as creating a sanctuary county, but the proposal — which Rodriguez said was crafted largely from a policy adopted by Tompkins County — mirrors the language offered by state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman in a report outlining model sanctuary provisions.

In March, the United States Department of Justice threatened to cut as much as $ 4.1 billion in federal funding to sanctuary cities that don't comply with federal immigration enforcement agents.

NY1 VIDEO: Governor Andrew Cuomo called in to NY1 Monday and discussed the threat issued to sanctuary cities by the attorney general, as well as state budget negotiations.

«We're only 12 days in, got a long way but I think the position of Governor Cuomo, his articulated position — and Mayor de Blasio and the City Council — of looking at New York as a sanctuary city, sanctuary state and saying openly and almost defiantly that we're not going to, as a city, back away from the New York standard,» «Abdur - Rashid said.

Governor Cuomo and the leader of the state Senate are not as enthusiastic about making New York a «sanctuary state» as are Assembly Democrats, who passed a bill earlier this week.

So he and primatologist Stephen Ross of the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, Illinois, set about measuring TEE directly in as many apes as possible at 14 zoos and two ape sanctuaries in the United States and Africa.

NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries serves as the trustee for a network of underwater parks encompassing more than 600,000 square miles of marine and Great Lakes waters from Washington state to the Florida Keys, and from Lake Huron to American Samoa.

In the aftermath of the election, students and educators across the country are mobilizing to transform their schools into places of sanctuary to protect students of immigrant backgrounds from the violence perpetrated by the state, as well as interpersonal violence.

I spent four months as a Dogtown intern at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in my home state of Utah, where I adopted my sweet cockapoo Butterscotch.

Staff at the Best Friends Sanctuary, where many of Michael Vick's dogs were sent after their rescue, have stated that when Mya first arrived at the sanctuary, she was «afraid of her own shadow,» but has since blossomed into her role as a puppy socialization model, helping younger dogs to settle into their new lives and become comfortable around otherSanctuary, where many of Michael Vick's dogs were sent after their rescue, have stated that when Mya first arrived at the sanctuary, she was «afraid of her own shadow,» but has since blossomed into her role as a puppy socialization model, helping younger dogs to settle into their new lives and become comfortable around othersanctuary, she was «afraid of her own shadow,» but has since blossomed into her role as a puppy socialization model, helping younger dogs to settle into their new lives and become comfortable around other animals.

I worked as an adoption counselor for the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA, and as an elephant caregiver at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, one of only two reputable elephant sanctuaries in the United States.

Some organizations, such as Old Dog Haven in Washington state and Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary in Tennessee, pull older dogs from shelters and take care of any urgent veterinary needs, and then they place the dogs in permanent foster homes and continue to cover all veterinary costs for the rest of the dogs» lives.

According to the Humane Society of the United States, there were 3,500 shelters in the U.S., and about 10,000 rescue groups and animal sanctuaries as of 2014.

Designed to recognize outstanding accomplishments in the hospitality industry, Sanctuary has once again been recognized as one of the state's leading boutique resorts.

The Sanctuary Advisory Council's twenty voting members represent a variety of local user groups, as well as the general public, plus seven local and state governmental jurisdictions.

HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse is also a popular spot for whale watching, and a convenient base for exploring nearby coastside communities as well as the ancient redwood forests at Butano State Park, the bird sanctuary of Pescadero Marsh, and Año Nuevo State Reserve, breeding site of northern elephant seals.

Much water has passed under the bridge since the California Coastal Sanctuary was created 23 years ago, and, as intended, NO NEW LEASES have been issued in State waters; additionally, one of the exemptions to the Sanctuary has become essentially moot now that the Ellwood leases have been quitclaimed to the State.

Protecting the resources of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary is a collaborative effort involving local, State and Federal agencies as well as numerous nongovernmental organizations.

In Chetumal, top attractions include the Museum of Mayan Culture and Boulevard Bay, which, in essence, acts as a manatee sanctuary, according to the state.

A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Sanctuary was recognized in 2006 as the «top resort» in the United States by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler and was included on theTravel & Leisure «T + L 500» list.

Designed to recognize outstanding accomplishments in the hospitality industry, Sanctuary has once again been recognized as one of the state's Read More...

Santiburi Beach Resort & Spa is a sanctuary dedicated to the well - being of its guests.The luxury residence is set in 23 acres of superbly landscaped garden bordering the tranquil Mae Nam Beach in the northern part of Koh Samui.Located only a 10 - minute drive from Samui Airport, Santiburi Beach Resort & Spa offers a luxurious haven for tasteful people in search of a sumptuous and relaxing vacation under the tropics.The resort hosts 59 well - appointed Villas and 12 Equatorial Duplex Suites, set in a way to assure total privacy, and furnished with Siamese traditional furniture and state - of - the - art amenities such as flat - screen satellite television, DVD - CD player, wireless internet connection, mini-bar and coffee / tea maker.

A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Sanctuary was recognized in 2006 as the «top resort» in the United States by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler and was included on the Travel & Leisure «T + L 500» list.

A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Sanctuary was recognized in 2006 as the «top resort» in the United States by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler and has been a Condé Nast Traveler «Gold List» and «Reader's Choice» winner since opening in 2001.

A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Sanctuary was recognized in 2006 as the «top resort» in the United States by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler.

Morgan Linn has reported on topics as diverse as flame retardants bioaccumulating in Lake Erie fish, the impact of the spiny water flea on a Wisconsin lake, UNESCO World Heritage Site nominees in the Great Lakes states and a proposed national marine sanctuary surrounding Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.

In a symbolic resolution, San Juan Capistrano City Council condemned California Senate Bill 54 (SB 54), also known as the California Values Act or Sanctuary State Law, in a 4 - 1 vote with Mayor...