Sentences with phrase «fight against the county»

Residents can expect to see a decrease in taxes for the second year in a row and more funding for the fight against the county's growing epidemic of drug abuse.

Not exact matches

Broward County School Board members are ready to fight back against what they call an increase in fake news.

His mother began to fight for her son, first against a local public school system that takes a cookie - cutter approach to children, then against the county and state.

The Village Board has been fighting for 18 months in Du Page County Circuit Court against the Bloomingdale Park District «s bid to build a lighted golf driving range in Springfield Park.

Since May, Cuomo's state Democratic Committee has served as the conduit for all things anti-Astorino: His fight with the Department of Housing and Urban Development over affordable housing, his conservative stance on abortion and a lawsuit filed against him stemming from the obscure battles within the Independence Party in Westchester County.

... Paramus's Mayor, Cliff Gennarelli, vowed an all - out fight against repeal of Bergen County's blue law.

State Sen. George Latimer is the choice of the Westchester Democrats to run for county executive against Republican incumbent Rob Astorino, though County Legislator Ken Jenkins has vowed to fight on in the September prcounty executive against Republican incumbent Rob Astorino, though County Legislator Ken Jenkins has vowed to fight on in the September prCounty Legislator Ken Jenkins has vowed to fight on in the September primary.

Nassau County Executive - elect talks about first - term goals Nassau County Executive - elect Laura Curran on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, just two days after winning a hard - fought campaign against Republican Jack Martins, talked to Newsday about what she hopes to accomplish in her first term.

Perhaps the fiercest fight over the payroll tax is happening in southern Suffolk County, where incumbent Brian X. Foley is defending his seat against Republican Lee Zeldin.

During a news conference at the East Greenbush Public Library on Monday afternoon, Doran highlighted how she has recently been on the front lines in the fight against sexual harassment during her time in the Rensselaer County Legislature, introducing resolutions to address and combat workplace harassment.

Tony will have to get enough boots on the ground and run the ultimate pull operation to have a fighting chance against a strong County - backed candidate like John Liu.

Joel Giambra, the former Erie County executive and close friend of Mohamed, said his election could have a «big impact on the fight against terrorism.»

Three Republican county legislators attacked Suffolk Police Commissioner Timothy Sini for reversing himself and running for district attorney, saying the fight against gangs and opioid abuse should be his priorities.

In 2017, Poloncarz appropriated an initial $ 500,000 for county anti-poverty initiatives and further expanded the fight against poverty through the establishment of the Erie County Poverty Advisory Committee, along with conducting the first Poverty Summit in Acounty anti-poverty initiatives and further expanded the fight against poverty through the establishment of the Erie County Poverty Advisory Committee, along with conducting the first Poverty Summit in ACounty Poverty Advisory Committee, along with conducting the first Poverty Summit in August.

Three Republican county legislators Tuesday attacked Suffolk Police Commissioner Timothy Sini for reversing himself and running for district attorney, saying the fight against gangs and opioid abuse should be his priorities.

The Erie County Clerk and wife of a U.S. attorney, Hochul says that she «led the fight against giving illegal immigrants driver's licenses,» blocked plans to change New York license plates and fought against commuter tolls.

Nassau County Executive - elect Laura Curran on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, just two days after winning a hard - fought campaign against Republican Jack Martins, talked to Newsday about what she hopes to accomplish in her first term.

UTICA — The Oneida County Health Department is coordinating several events throughout the month of March to raise awareness and money for the fight against colon cancer.

The 56 - year - old Suffolk County Republican added that goes for fees as well, noting that the Senate GOP successfully fought against a number of fee increases proposed by Gov. Cuomo last year and also a push by Mayor de Blasio to raise taxes on millionaires.

McCoy also highlighted his work to fight the ongoing opioid crisis in the county including a recent federal lawsuit filed against pharmaceutical companies.

Our Department of Health has led the fight against lead poisoning in Erie County.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN)- Erie County District Attorney John Flynn announced on Monday that the county has partnered with Crime Stoppers to help in the fight against opCounty District Attorney John Flynn announced on Monday that the county has partnered with Crime Stoppers to help in the fight against opcounty has partnered with Crime Stoppers to help in the fight against opioids.

Approved unanimously at the April 25, 2013 Erie County Legislature session, the resolution will be sent to federal representatives, encouraging them to continue to fight against a recent proposal that could result in an increased cost for motorists and pedestrians to travel into the United States.

Today, even those who spent years fighting against Lopez - led County operation and its candidates today expressed a certain sadness at his passing.

As he continues his fight against a federally imposed state takeover of county Medicaid costs, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is turning to his longtime Medicaid czar Jason Helgerson.

The federal government has awarded $ 3.4 million in grants to help Erie County launch a tougher countywide fight against lead poisoning.

In the east of England, armed forces minister Bill Rammell is fighting in Harlow against Essex county council.

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone used his State of the County message to tout his proposed $ 1 per 1,000 gallon surcharge on water as «a reasoned, measured approach» to fight nitrogen pollution and also said he would fight against «those who would abuse their power.»

In the 60th Senatorial District, where GOP Sen. Mark Grisanti is fighting for his political life, CSEA went with Hamburg Democrat Michael Amodeo, who is facing off against former Erie County Legislator Chuck Swanick (who has the Conservative Party's nod) in the September primary.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is still fighting tooth and nail against the Collins / Faso amendment to the health care bill that would shift the counties» share of Medicaid costs to the state, is in Albany with no public schedule.

In the face of our region's fight against the opioid epidemic, this could put the lives of thousands in Erie County at grave risk.

The bill pits two Central New York counties against each other in a fight over the gambling revenue.

Thereby fighting against the nearly 1,000 vacant homes deemed «zombie houses» in Erie County.

Vasquez, who has successfully defeated the Queens County Democratic Organization and powerful political figures to maintain her district leadership, is now seeking an uphill fight in a city council race against powerful incumbent Peter Koo.

Two New York state assemblymembers from Westchester County are fighting back against the new federal tax law with legislation of their own.

Meantime, Protect Orange County, a group that has been fighting against the CPV plant for some time, commends the effort to have the air permit suspended or revoked.

«The addition of a treatment center, such as the one being proposed for Broome County, would be a major development and would greatly reinforce our efforts in the fight against opioid addiction here in Erie County and the surrounding counties within the Western New York Economic Development Zone.»

Erie County has already been working aggressively against lead exposure in the community in a number of ways, and today we are reconfirming our commitment to the fight,» said Poloncarz.

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.

Erie County Legislators Ed Rath and Joe Lorigo visited Gates Vascular Institute to present a proclamation in honor of American Heart Month and recognize their leadership in the fight against cardiovascular disease.

The Majority Caucus is committed to working with the administration to identify ways the county can help in the fight against opioid and heroin addiction, however the county is also facing serious financial concerns with limited fund balance and declining sales tax revenue.

Schoeneman concluded, «This is the type of politics I have been fighting against and why I decided to challenge my opponent for the 10th district seat in the County Legislature.

Schoeneman added, «This is the type of pay - to - play politics I have been fighting against and why I decided to challenge my opponent for the 10th district seat in the County Legislature.

«The trend is telling me we are fighting the battle against opioid abuse, and we are clearly having success, but I wouldn't declare victory yet,» said Erie County Medicaid Inspector General Michael R. Szukala.

State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer is a huge favorite in the Democratic primary against Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi and whichever candidate Republicans settle on in their own intraparty fight — a toss - up between former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld and former Assemblyman John Faso now that former Secretary of State Randy Daniels has ended his campaign.

While Tolbert says Howard hasn't done enough, Howard says Erie County has been innovators in the fight against drug addiction.

Through support from State Senator Kathy Young and Assemblyman Andy Goodell, Chautauqua County may be looking forward to new facilities for the fight against drug abuse.

Rep. Claudia Tenney (R - Oneida County), said «From day one, I have fought against the elimination of the federal deduction for state and local taxes (SALT), and will work to ensure the deduction is included in the final bill... The real question is: When will Gov. Cuomo stop wasting hard - earned tax payer money on corporate welfare and political self - promotion schemes and finally give New Yorkers the relief they desperately need?»

Attorney Michael Sussman vows to fight the transfer attempt, and files a lawsuit against the County.

Marc Alessi for State Assembly We thought the 1st Assembly District fight would have rivaled the local battle for Congress, but Dan Losquadro, a Republican Suffolk County legislator, has run an uninspired campaign against incumbent Democrat Marc Alessi.