Sentences with phrase «by local community members»

It is organised by local community members — usually women - and acts as an informal bank in the local community.

Visit the Santa Fe Creative Tourism website and scroll down for their calendar full of workshops, classes and experiences taught by local community members.

Moreover, neighborhood schools are often heavily influenced by local community members, as opposed to parents, with concerns that can at times distract a school from the single - minded focus that we see in truly great schools.

Some offerings are led by classroom teachers and others by local community members.

In addition, the authors employed a novel method that allowed them to rigorously assess data collected by local community members and rangers to estimate Gorilla abundance.

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Join one of our projects and experience the incredible camaraderie that comes from working side by side with fellow volunteers and local community members to help those affected by natural disasters to get back on their feet.

Members, sponsors, staff and friends of the Realtors Association of Hamilton - Burlington (RAHB) showed their generosity and community spirit this holiday season by raising $ 75,000 for a local children's charity.

ORLANDO, Fla. — June 24, 2016 — Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE: VAC) is pleased to announce, as a member of the Orlando business community, it will be making a $ 25,000 donation divided among several local organizations coordinating support and healing efforts to those who have been so profoundly affected by the tragic event on June 12, 2016.

With stunning consistency, virtually every indicator of civic engagement currently available shows the same pattern of increase followed by stagnation and decline — newspaper reading; TV news watching; attending political meetings; petition signing; running for public office; attending public meetings; serving as an officer or committee member in any local clubs or organizations; writing letters to the editor; participating in local meetings of national organizations; attending religious services; socializing informally with friends, relatives or neighbors; attending club meetings; joining unions; entertaining friends at home; participating in picnics; eating the evening meal with the whole family; going out to bars, nightclubs, discos or taverns; playing cards; sending greeting cards; attending parties; playing sports; donating money as a percentage of income; working on community projects; giving blood.

The local tax collectors, who obtained the concession by bidding for it, and had to exact for the chief tax collector as much as possible in indirect taxes — e.g., tolls on imported goods — were indeed Jews, but because of their dishonorable practices, and no doubt also because of their subservience to an alien government, they were so hated and despised that they were not counted as members of the Jewish community, and all intercourse with them was avoided.

«Chief Collaboration Officer Rodney Youckton, as well as other executive team members, leads by example and sit on local nonprofit boards such as Community Youth Services, the Boys & Girls Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters or United Way,» Miles says.

Pioneered in London by the People's Fridge in Brixton (see Jellied Eel issue 54), these are communal chillers where people and businesses can reduce waste by sharing surplus food with other members of the local community.

«By sharing the compelling stories of Camp Sunshine and other charities with our guests who visit us in - cafe and on social media, we are remaining true to our core value of solid relationships with guests, amongst team members and within local communities.»

There are 26 edible school gardens that are maintained by students, staff, and local community members.

Programs are put together by the local members and reflect the needs of the community they serve, so can vary from area to area.

Paul's life has been dedicated to community service, as evidenced by the numerous local and Citywide Boards of which he is a member.

«We are very pleased to see Phase II of the Liberty Gardens redevelopment progressing positively as this strategic investment by the MVREDC will improve the quality of life for members of our community while boosting the local economy,» said MVREDC Co-chairs Lawrence T. Gilroy, President of Gilroy, Kernan and Gilroy Inc. and Bjong Wolf Yeigh, President of SUNYIT.

«By requiring the appointment of two community members on the seven - person board, this legislation recognizes and ensures that the importance of local representation is honored.

This legislation guarantees for the first time in the Battery Park City Authority's history that the Board will be reflective of, and responsive to the needs of the local community by requiring at least two members of the Board be residents of Battery Park City.

ERIE COUNTY, NY - Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined today by elected officials and members of the business community as he signed his 18th Executive Order, mandating that Erie County construction projects of over $ 250,000 and involving at least three workers shall include requirements to employ local and disadvantaged workers.

BY COLIN MIXSON Locals living in and around the Financial District are cordially invited to attend the Apr. 11 inaugural meeting of the New Downtown Democrats, a political club formed by area civic mavens to harness the relatively newfound voting power of New York's fastest - growing residential community, according to one founding membeBY COLIN MIXSON Locals living in and around the Financial District are cordially invited to attend the Apr. 11 inaugural meeting of the New Downtown Democrats, a political club formed by area civic mavens to harness the relatively newfound voting power of New York's fastest - growing residential community, according to one founding membeby area civic mavens to harness the relatively newfound voting power of New York's fastest - growing residential community, according to one founding member.

As such, I was recently joined by elected officials and members of the business and labor community to sign my eighteenth Executive Order, mandating that Erie County construction projects of over $ 250,000 and involving at least three workers must include requirements to employ local workers.

Meanwhile, students, parents and community members organized by the Alliance for Quality Education, Citizen Action of New York and the New York City Coalition for Educational Justice delivered valentines to state lawmakers» local offices in the Capital District Buffalo, Syracuse, Binghamton, Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Long Island asking them to reject Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed education aid cuts.

Joined by over one hundred community members, Senator Klein celebrated and honored local Jewish Americans including: Judith Sonnett, community activist; Hector Goldman, World War II Veteran; Michael Heller, Bronx Community Board # 8 District Manager; Ken and Cochava Dubin, Owners of The Corcommunity members, Senator Klein celebrated and honored local Jewish Americans including: Judith Sonnett, community activist; Hector Goldman, World War II Veteran; Michael Heller, Bronx Community Board # 8 District Manager; Ken and Cochava Dubin, Owners of The Corcommunity activist; Hector Goldman, World War II Veteran; Michael Heller, Bronx Community Board # 8 District Manager; Ken and Cochava Dubin, Owners of The CorCommunity Board # 8 District Manager; Ken and Cochava Dubin, Owners of The Corner Cafe.

He was joined by a large contingent of constituents (including the local «Red Hats» group shown ^ with the Senator and with members of the Morris Park Community Association shown >), largely from the Morris Park area where Klein grew up and currently lives, as well as a number of sitting Bronx elected officials and former Bronx Borough President Fernando Ferrer, who all resoundingly disputed Koppel's critique of the Senator and pledged their support to challenge other Democrats from other areas of the city and state.

Following the vote Legislator Rath was joined by officials and community members to announce the creation of the local law.

According to a statement by Col Onyeama Nwachukwu, Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, «What would have otherwise been a devastating suicide bomb attack on a mosque in Gashua village in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe state has been successfully foiled today (Sunday) by vigilant members of the community.

Queens Borough President Melinda Katz will be joined by local veterans as she presents representatives from the United War Veterans Council (UWVC)-- the producers of the annual NYC Veterans Day Parade — with cards and gifts donated by members of the Queens community.

City Council member Diana Reyna, joined by a local community group, claimed in a press conference at City Hall today that two new residential...

A smooth - talking bankrupt real estate investor, Stern, 40, is a member of the tight - knit Satmar Hasidic community in Monsey, N.Y., who helped local politicians win office by directing tens of thousands of his allies» dollars to campaign coffers and rallying the Orthodox Jewish community's support, sources said.

A spokesman for the prime minister said: «The government's position is we believe these matters are best addressed locally, by local members of the community as well as by professional healthcare advisers.»

Just as our members providing vital local services know the real cost of cuts will be paid by their communities, Liberal Democrat councillors charged with implementing cuts are waking up to the dangers.

Squadron, who represents, the Lower East Side, and Wright were joined by members of the tenant association, community leaders, representatives of the International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 1 and other labor groups.

Dedication Ceremony at Sholem Aleichem Houses Honors Legendary Bronxite BRONX, NY — State Senator Jeff Klein (D - Bronx / Westchester), joined by Congressman Eliot Engel (D - Bronx / Westchester), Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D - Bronx), Councilman Andrew Cohen (D - Bronx), Esther Nelson, and a bevy of local community members, -LSB-...]

BRONX, NY — State Senator Jeff Klein (D - Bronx / Westchester), joined by Congressman Eliot Engel (D - Bronx / Westchester), Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D - Bronx), Councilman Andrew Cohen (D - Bronx), Esther Nelson, and a bevy of local community members, friends and neighbors, celebrated and honored the life of legendary Bronxite Bess Myerson at the Sholem Aleichem Houses in Kingsbridge on Sunday, April 19th.

«Bingo night is a great event where community members, friends and family can come together and enjoy one another's company, and if they're lucky, win one of the many prizes donated by our terrific local businesses,» said Senator Klein.

Select photographs courtesy of Michael Mandolfo.The essential work done by Meals on Wheels for Western New York is made possible by generous financial support from community members, local foundations and corporations, as well as through grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, New York State Office for the Aging and Erie County's Departments of Senior Services and Social Services.

By having a local Theft of Valor Law, the Erie County Legislature enhances our community's ability to fight against this fraud and stop those who are pretending to be veterans or members of the military.

Community board members are selected by the borough president, and half of them are nominated by local City Council members.

«I will again be allocating a full $ 2 million dollars to capital projects proposed, and voted on by community members that focus on the improvement of local schools, streets, parks, and libraries.

Surrounded by local families, community leaders and Little Leaguers, State Senate Coalition Co-Leader Jeff Klein (D - Bronx / Westchester) and Council Member Andrew Cohen (D - Bronx) announced $ 3 million in capital grants securedin this year's state and city budgets for a comprehensive renovation of the baseball fields in the Woodlawn area of the Bronx.

In 2017, multiple community members facilitated walks in Delaware Park, local shopping malls, the Buffalo - Niagara Medical Campus, Delevan Grider Community Center and downtown Buffalo, surpassing a goal of 50 million steps by achieving 76 million steps community members facilitated walks in Delaware Park, local shopping malls, the Buffalo - Niagara Medical Campus, Delevan Grider Community Center and downtown Buffalo, surpassing a goal of 50 million steps by achieving 76 million steps Community Center and downtown Buffalo, surpassing a goal of 50 million steps by achieving 76 million steps recorded.

Following an attack by yet to be revealed gunmen on Akpanche community in Bassa Local Government Area of Kogi State, 15 houses have been burnt while five members of the community were killed.

Tony Okafor A mathematics teacher at the Community Secondary School, Isuofia in Anambra State, Chiadikobi Ezeibekwe, and his family members narrowly escaped being lynched by some angry youths in their Agba village, Ekwulobia, in the Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State penultimate week, when news filtered that the teacher had secretly married his 17 - year - old -LSB-...]

In 2017, community members organized walks in Delaware Park, local shopping malls, the Buffalo - Niagara Medical Campus, Delevan Grider Community Center and downtown Buffalo, surpassing a goal of 50 million steps by 76 million steps community members organized walks in Delaware Park, local shopping malls, the Buffalo - Niagara Medical Campus, Delevan Grider Community Center and downtown Buffalo, surpassing a goal of 50 million steps by 76 million steps Community Center and downtown Buffalo, surpassing a goal of 50 million steps by 76 million steps attained.

The New York City Council yesterday approved a bill sponsored by local Council member Margaret Chin to require the city to notify communities when urban renewal areas are set to expire.

State Senator Ken LaValle (R - Port Jefferson) has asked local superintendents to meet with their school's community members — including parents, students, teachers, and PTAs — to organize their comments and questions relating to Common Core, teacher evaluations, standardized testing and student privacy, and submit them to his office by last Thursday.

It would truly be a tragedy to see this opportunity pass our community by and see local tax dollars continue to be siphoned off into other communities to pay for addiction treatment for our own residents, neighbors, friends and family members.

Community members and city officials claim East New York locals are being forced out of rental apartments and tricked into selling their homes by unscrupulous brokers and landlords.

Gates Town Supervisor and Republican Congressional Candidate Mark Assini is facing criticism by some prominent local Democrats and members of the LGBTQ community.