Sentences with phrase «by a neighborhood resident»

Rosenblatt hopes to open the shelter in a few weeks, but a pending lawsuit by neighborhood residents may delay things.

In addition, the developer will enter into a homeownership investment agreement with Neighborhood Housing Services of Niagara Falls, Inc., a housing renovation agency led by a neighborhood resident board.

As for the youth in Güzeltepe, their display of their rage on the street at small demonstrations deemed marginal by neighborhood residents and their subsequent retreats leads not only to the marginalization of youth in the eyes of the neighborhood, but also results in harsh prosecutions, jail sentences, or youth being wounded or even killed [21] by police bullets, since such demonstrations take place in a neighborhood under constant police surveillance.

The barriers are put in place by neighborhood residents, with the approval and support of the Jerusalem municipality and the police.

Not exact matches

Government lending data reviewed by Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting shows the companies direct their lending toward white borrowers and white neighborhoods, even in metros like Philadelphia where a majority of residents are people of color.

While the area is flooded with wealth, residents say they are more low key than people you might find in other neighborhoods favored by D.C. influentials, like Potomac.

Declining neighborhoods, still zoned single - family long after their veneer of prestige had worn off, were unable to upgrade by the residents» own efforts.

But gentrification in many of the city's neighborhoods has become a sore spot as single - family bungalows are replaced by high - density townhouses for younger, wealthier residents.

Flanked by journalists and curious residents from the neighborhood, Gerbi, dressed in an «I love Libya» T - shirt, collapsed as he yelled, «This is for all those who suffered under Gadhafi.»

Three four - wheel - drive trucks carrying at least 30 armed fighters arrived Thursday morning at three mausolea — all U.N. World Heritage sites — in the southern Timbuktu neighborhood of Kabara, two residents told CNN by phone.

John McKnight of Northwestern University says that «neighborhoods must rebuild themselves from the inside out» by mobilizing their own assets, including residents, churches, colleges and businesses.

Three four - wheel - drive trucks carrying at least 30 armed fighters arrived Thursday morning at three mausolea - all U.N. World Heritage sites - in the southern Timbuktu neighborhood of Kabara, two residents told CNN by phone.

The threat of force is exactly what makes community policing so effective, and welcomed, by residents who live in bad neighborhoods.

The venue is surrounded by iconic history mixed with the contemporary glamour of the neighborhood's newest moneyed residents including DREAM hotel, TAO Group, and a fashionable crop of new developments.

That agreement, to annex a proposed two - lot subdivision at 22 W 540 Ahlstrand Rd. when it becomes contiguous with village borders, was strongly opposed by surrounding residents, who feared splitting that lot into two small, single - family lots would destroy the character of their neighborhood.

The Park District proactively notifies residents by letters and signage when meetings are scheduled to discuss improvements planned at «their» neighborhood park.

The district agreed to do that to settle a lawsuit by Protect Our Parks, a vociferous group of neighborhood residents opposed to the field.

In 2002, the Senn Park Advisory Council circulated ads inviting neighborhood residents and businesses to contribute to new playground equipment by purchasing a commemorative clay brick to be laid inside the park.

After being bombarded by residents» complaints Thursday night, Naperville Park District officials backed off a proposal to build a skate park in a neighborhood park.

Kendall Park, just north of the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks, was the original preferred site, but, after being bombarded by complaints from residents, officials backed off from building a skate park in any neighborhood park.

Gardeners in Naperville are angry, but residents of one neighborhood are pleased by a Park District decision to hold off providing space for more than 150 new community garden plots on the city's south side.

The plan by the Park District, North Park University and area aldermen to convert the space into a $ 1.8 million regulation - size soccer field and eight - lane track threatens the quality of life in the densely populated neighborhood, residents said.

Concerns raised by the nearly 30 residents who attended the Park District's meeting last week focused on maintaining the neighborhood feel of the pool.

Residents of the neighborhoods that surround the park said they had been promised improvements by Wheaton Park District officials.

We're proud of our commitment to improving the quality of neighborhood housing, community and our residents» lives while exceeding Section 3 and M / WBE hiring goals by our general contractor Atlas Builders.»

-- Espinal stands with Bushwick residents in fight against rezoning application, by POLITICO New York's Janaki Chadha: City Council Member Rafael Espinal joined Bushwick residents Thursday in opposing a private rezoning application that would allow increased residential development on manufacturing lots in the neighborhood, including the construction of two nine - story buildings.

State Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (D - Forest Hills) is calling on a city body to install sound barriers near the Fresh Pond Terminal in Ridgewood so residents will not have to hear loud freight trains passing by the neighborhood.

Hogan tried to portray himself as a long - time neighborhood activist who believes residents can pull themselves up by their bootstraps.

Chelsea residents have repeatedly voiced concerns over the plans, believing it is out of context with the low - rise neighborhood and would further erode a residential community decimated by luxury high - rises and High Line tourists.

«We are thrilled to be working alongside our partners in Jamaica to ensure that the entire community benefits from the Jamaica Now Action Plan by providing small business support, resources for neighborhood revitalization, and workforce training and connections to jobs for local residents.»

The younger Ryan said the best way to improve the city is to get more residents involved, like by attending neighborhood meetings.

Sponsored in each house by Albany - based representatives, the bill aims to address daytime parking problems for city residents, particularly those in the Center Square neighborhood.

A number of refugee communities, (e.g. in Saint Louis and Great Detroit and in Wisconsin), have migrated to Rust Belt cities where they have filled inexpensive neighborhoods largely deserted by the original residents and revitalized by them as ethnic enclaves.

In the Queens neighborhood where Trump grew up, Muslim residents said they were saddened, frightened and dumbfounded by the candidate's comments, and think he should «come back home» and pay them a visit.

Imohimi, who gave the order during a Town - Hall Stakeholders Security Meeting hosted by the Area «A» Commander, ACP J. O Akinyede, assured Lagos - Island residents that he would bring an end to neighborhood crimes of gangsterism and cultism prevalent in the area.

Astoria Democrat Jeremiah Frei - Pearson said he has fought powerful interests and gotten results for the residents of his neighborhood and plans to do the same if chosen by voters as the replacement for state Assemblyman Michael Gianaris (D - Astoria) this fall.

Noting that housing prices in the neighborhood have increased dramatically while developers have built new condos there, she said residents would be negatively affected by the plan.

UPPER MANHATTAN — Dyckman Street restaurant owners say they are tired of being painted as nuisances by residents and community board members and want to be treated like part of the neighborhood.

«In stark contrast, under Mayor Lovely Warren's leadership our city has seen an unprecedented period of growth and progress with construction and investment, not only throughout downtown and our center city, but more importantly throughout our neighborhoods as well... Mayor Warren's careful fiscal stewardship has resulted in two bond rating upgrades for the City, she has brought hundreds of millions of dollars in investment by the state and federal governments along with progressive policies always focused on bringing more jobs, safer more vibrant neighborhoods and better educational opportunities to every resident of Rochester.»

«I am very proud to have helped support this very exciting project which will enhance the Elmwood business district, in the Village of Kenmore, by promoting increased walkability and accessibility for neighborhood residents,» said Legislator Savage.

Rockland County D.A.: Narcotics business linked to Puerto Rico BY BILL DEMAREST HAVERSTRAW — Tips from local residents fed up with open - air drug dealing in their neighborhood led to an investigation that has broken an alleged family - run cocaine ring that used the barbershop «Fine Line» as its base of operations, according to Rockland County District -LSB-...]

The Committee Chairpersons of Bronx Community Board 7 do this by providing an open forum where residents can express their concerns involving the projects, programs and policies that affect their neighborhoods.

Quinn said that the buyouts should be expanded from just Oakwood Beach to any neighborhood hit by the storm where residents want it.

And he pointed to the neighborhood policing initiative that pairs police officers with community residents and the decreased use of the stop - and - frisk policing method — steps he said show the city «got safer by being fairer.»

Noho residents are disturbed by a seemingly anti-Trump billboard that was installed in the neighborhood last week by a top developer, Aby Rosen, who is also a top Democratic donor.

He cites opposition by residents of Dusinberre Road to heavy truck traffic passing through their neighborhood en route to Steve's Lane as an example of a controversial facet of business - related zoning.

Residents reacted strongly to the poster, taking to a closed Facebook neighborhood group to discuss how the message reflected on J'Ouvert, a festive event that nevertheless has been marred by violence that occurs near the celebration.

A second shelter in the neighborhood last week was hit with a temporary restraining order in a lawsuit filed by Crown Heights residents one day after the first 10 families moved into the building at 267 Rogers Ave.. The shelter is barred from accepting more families at least until a June 2 court date, a judge ruled last week.

NEW YORK - Senator Jeff Klein (D - Bronx / Westchester) will join representatives from Westchester Residential Opportunities, Inc (WRO), Housing Action Council, Community Housing Innovation, Housing Development Services of Westchester, the New York State Banking Department, FDIC New York, Westchester homeowners and other elected officials in combating the current foreclosure crisis by asking experts tough questions regarding how Westchester residents can save their homes and neighborhoods.

A second, located at 1173 Bergen St., has been blocked from opening by a Brooklyn judge following a lawsuit from nearby residents who say the neighborhood is oversaturated with shelters.