Sentences with phrase «concerns over the county»

As Comptroller, Poloncarz issued a review (6/17/2009) examining Erie County's anti-fraud initiatives and expressing concern over the County's lack of progress in recovering funds from providers engaging in fraud.

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This is the tyranny over the minds of men that Thomas Jefferson was concerned about.when forming this county (USA).

After months of debate fueled by environmental concerns over a proposed mega gas station at the northeast corner of Butterfield Road and Route 53 near Glen Ellyn, DuPage County board members Tuesday soundly defeated the proposal in a 14 to 4 vote.

Now the new facility has had two highly successful seasons, and park districts all over Du Page County, concerned over attendance and revenue declines at their standard pools, are looking with envy at Bensenville's foresight.

«Due to serious concerns over the rollout of new electronic voting machines in several counties within the district, the local financial burden of holding a special election so close to the regular election cycle, as well as the possible disenfranchisement of overseas military voters who would not be able to participate, I will call for a Special Election to be held on November 2, 2010.»

Fowler spelled out his concerns in writing over Rauch more than a year ago to Onondaga County officials, long before Rauch joined the task force.

Ed Cox has been under fire in his role as chairman, drawing pushback over his son's campaign, as well as concerns about his own fundraising performance and decision to recruit the Democratic Suffolk County executive to run on the Republican line for governor.

Members of the Erie County Legislature raised their privacy concerns over cell phone spying with Sheriff Timothy Howard on Thursday.

OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego County leaders shared concerns and disappointment Monday over the announcement that Entergy plans to close the FitzPatrick nuclear plant.

Montgomery County Democratic Chairwoman Bethany Schumann - McGhee sent an e-mail to state committee members today after reading Nick Confessore's account of Cuomo's push on behalf of Nassau County DA Kathleen Rice, expressing her concern over the suggestion that the convention process is «being manipulated to benefit one candidate.»

At the same time, Sen. Cathy Young of Olean insisted Republicans were united as a conference despite lingering concerns over Suffolk County Sen. John Flanagan ascending to the majority leader post over upstate lawmaker John DeFrancisco.

The District Attorneys Association of New York, in a rare step, also commented on the indictment, voicing concerns over the functioning of the criminal justice system in the county.

John Stype, an legislative aid for Al Krupski, a Suffolk County legislator, said the group should bring in South Fork officials to discuss how they have dealt with traffic concerns over the years.

Concerns over the proliferation of illegal tattoo shops and the spread of communicable diseases have increased due to the current opioid epidemic which has contributed to the spread of Hepatitis C. Legislator Burke's initiative is a common sense reform to ensure the health and safety of the residents of Erie County.

In response to growing concerns over the lack of long - term medical care for Long Island children, the Suffolk County Legislature's health committee will discuss the issue at its meeting today, officials said.

The complainants (who at the moment will remain anonymous) even alleged that they was willing to go to News 12 and the Journal News to expose the actions of Mr. Lafayette concerning the process to challenge the signatures, fraudulently having people on Democratic voter rolls and abusing his absolute power over the voting process as Westchester democratic chairman, Mount Vernon City Committee Chairman and Westchester County Democratic Commissioner of Elections which they felt was illegal in nature and the DA's office was against the complainants going public with their complaints.

«The idea is to talk about local issues with other members that represent the counties in the Mohawk Valley area to try and advocate together for issues that we have common concern over and just stay abreast of different things happening in the region so we can work together as a team.»

And long after village officials indicated concern over the detection of PFOA in the water — they requested advice from the state health department on what to tell residents — the department continued to assure the county and village that the levels of PFOA in the water were not harmful, emails show.

BY SHERLY JOURDAIN Over 30 concerned citizens attended the documentary viewing of «Agenda: Grinding America Down» held by The Rockland County Tea Party Patriots on Sunday.

Indian Point, the Westchester County - based nuclear plant on the Hudson River, is running a series of 60 - second radio spots in the wake of the devastating Japanese earthquake and tsunami that again raised concerns over safety at the aging facility.

Onondaga County Chairman Tom Dadey issued a statement this morning raising «serious concerns» about the IDC - regular Democrat deal, and saying it will «will hand over the keys of state government to the New York City Democrats and the radical Working Families Party.»

Albany County DA David Soares told Keith Olbermann he expressed concern over the weekend to law enforcement officials that mass arrests at Occupy Albany — along the lines of what the Cuomo administration sought — could spark a fuze «that we wouldn't be able to control.»

Nassau lawmakers voted to boost their pay by nearly 100 percent — assuming they're re-elected in two years — as they brushed aside concerns over appearance in light of the county's budget woes.

While there is some concern about Diamonstone's lack of familiarity with the majority Manhattan side of this two county district, on balance the screening panel favored him over Connor, believing it was time for a change.

That has prompted County Executive Mark Poloncarz to propose spending $ 3.75 million over five years to hire six more health sanitarians and a nurse to manage the cases of children who test at levels that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers to be concerning.

Although members of the NIFA board declined to talk publicly Wednesday, sources say sentiment is strong among the six directors to vote to take over Nassau County's finances when they meet again on Thursday, with Conservative George Marlin and chairman Ronald Stack the most concerned about the county's budget being out of baCounty's finances when they meet again on Thursday, with Conservative George Marlin and chairman Ronald Stack the most concerned about the county's budget being out of bacounty's budget being out of balance.

Concerns had already been voiced by board Democrats upon the initial agreement over numbers that project a net loss for the county over the 30 - year period with Standard.

Such gaps have sparked concern from opponents of the county executive's over the course of his two terms in office.

Despite a $ 26 million slash to proposed county - funded capital projects, a new revised agreement forking over operations of Rye Playland to the management company Standard Amusements is still warranting concerns.

County officials had concern over their bid for HQ2 because they weren't sure if the region could handle the amount of jobs that were projected to be created in a short timeframe.

Likewise, the county government has shared similar concerns over the proposal that has managed to unite both Westchester lawmakers and the Republican administration of County Executive Rob Astorino in rallying againcounty government has shared similar concerns over the proposal that has managed to unite both Westchester lawmakers and the Republican administration of County Executive Rob Astorino in rallying againCounty Executive Rob Astorino in rallying against it.

In the wake of recent concerns by Legislators over the lack of constituent attendance at legislative public hearings, Erie County Legislator Ted Morton and Legislature Majority Leader Joseph Lorigo announce that the Legislature approved a reform measure (10 - 0) requiring legislative public hearings be held no earlier than 6 p.m. on weekdays.

Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr., today voiced deep concerns over the proposed New York State Budget's impact on Oneida County taxpayers and on vital programs that serve county resiCounty Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr., today voiced deep concerns over the proposed New York State Budget's impact on Oneida County taxpayers and on vital programs that serve county resiCounty taxpayers and on vital programs that serve county resicounty residents.

He said he was concerned by comments attributed to Miner indicating that she thought heightened tensions over the Inner Harbor project could make it difficult for the city and county to explore further consolidation.

Sullivan County public safety and fire officials are concerned about the increase in carbon monoxide calls that have come in over the last two days.

The Long Island Republican is pretty much apoplectic over the control board's unanimous decision yesterday to put his county under state oversight, insisting the move was politically motivated and born of the NIFA members» concern that his capable management will soon make them obsolete.

He said he's turning over his campaign funds to the Suffolk County DA due to «questions» that have arisen concerning his fundraising.

Auerbach also expressed concern about the renewal of a «timeliness clause» in the proposed agreement which requires the county to turn over respective shares of sales - tax receipts to the city and towns within a week to ten days of receipt from the state.

«Using Airbnb numbers we estimated that the county would realize over $ 250,000 annually; money that could be reinvested into tourism, shared with municipalities to address local concerns and reduce taxes.»

While many county Democrats have lauded the deal as a win for the environment and public health — the plant, situated atop two fault lines, has been cited for 40 safety and operational «events» since 2012 alone — Republicans and other local community leaders have been quick to raise concerns over the economic impact of its decommissioning.

Nassau lawmakers voted Monday to boost their pay by nearly 100 percent — assuming they're re-elected in two years — as they brushed aside concerns over appearance in light of the county's budget woes.

Issues involving the Dewey Loeffel Landfill in Rensselaer County were fodder for discussion this afternoon at Nassau Town Hal, as officials expressed concerns over the potential release of contaminants into local waterways.

Auerbach also expressed concern about the renewal of a «timeliness clause» in the proposed agreement which requires the county to turn over respective shares of sales tax receipts to the city and towns within a week to 10 days of receipt from the state.

Ragusa's concern is that Ulrich, according to this insider, will support former NYC Council Minority Leader Tom Ognibene (also Carl Paladino's erstwhile LG runningmate, until he was defeated in the GOP primary last fall by Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards), to take over the Queens GOP.

A Rockland County legislator says he is concerned that United Water New York waited too long to notify customers about a water quality problem over the summer.

Several lawmakers — led by William Coughlin (D - Fredonia)-- expressed concern over the program, questing if it was saving the county any money and also if the D - A's office should even receive the money, since attending an arraignment proceeding could be considered part of the office's responsibilities and covered in its regular annual budget allocation.

The Center for Law and Justice in Albany held the press conference Thursday to promote a report card on Albany Police Chief Steven Krokoff's performance over the past three years as head of the APD, but a reporter's query concerning the recent drug arrest of deputy Albany County Executive Christine Quinn tipped the mood in a very different direction.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Northern Erie County through Saturday morning over concerns of ice jam flooding.

The Miami - Dade County, Fla., school board has refused to renew the contract of the district's first inspector general, citing concerns over his accountability and productivity.

The Hillsborough County Public Schools School Board was reported to be reconsidering its present 7:20 a.m. to 7:40 a.m. high school start times over concerns they may be too early for teens.