Sentences with phrase «for residents of the island»

Narrated by actor and New Generation Latino Media co-founder John Leguizamo, the new Duracell - branded documentary spot from W+K New York called «Island Without Power» examines how this loss of electricity has impacted everyday life for residents of the island.

This flight really is a lifeline for the residents of these islands.

Not exact matches

«I recall a time they weren't able to get the boat out here for two months,» Keith Ahsoon, a Ta'u resident whose family owns one of the food stores on the island, wrote in the SolarCity blog post.

Whether it's starting the process to grant the island statehood (which island residents are now if favor of), or granting the island's government the ability to go through the Chapter 9 bankruptcy process, Congress doesn't seem ready to make policy decisions on Puerto Rico's future based on what is best for Puerto Ricans themselves.

It's been two months since Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico on Sept. 20, and daily life is still a grind on the island with a new slate of problems for residents on the ground and scant progress on the horizon.

Located off the shore of Rhode Island, five windmills will harness wind energy for the residents of Block Island and beyond.

Two small offshore islands were cleared not only of jungle, but also of resident fishermen and their family graves to make way for an Esso refinery and Mobil oil - storage tanks.

Tyler Greene, the other partner of Coco Palms Hui, has said the resort will help the island by supporting «healthy and vibrant activity for both the residents and visitors,» according to The Garden Iisland by supporting «healthy and vibrant activity for both the residents and visitors,» according to The Garden IslandIsland.

The table below shows the payout schedule for a jackpot of $ 143,000,000 would be for a resident of Rhode Island, including taxes withheld.

USA Today made it to the town Arecibo on the Northern shore of the island, where residents hadn't heard any news from the outside world for four days, and the only source of fresh water is from a single fire hydrant.

Many of the island's 3.4 million residents may not have power restored for weeks.

About 43 percent of the island's 3.3 million residents live below the poverty line, so the dollar amount of the damage may be lower than for places like Houston, Texas, with large homes and expensive industrial facilities.

The table below shows the payout schedule for a jackpot of $ 143,000,000 would be for a resident of U.S. Virgin Islands, including taxes withheld.

Monroe County Commissioner George Neugent said the limited housing and high prices could force up to 20 % of the island's 73,000 residents to pack up and leave for good.

The limited housing and high prices could force up to 20 % of the island's 73,000 residents to pack up and leave for good.

An estimated 400,000 of the island's more than 3 million residents have left the US territory for the mainland since the record - setting September storm.

Maria arrived about two weeks after Irma skirted Puerto Rico and led to widespread power outages for at least 1 million of the island's 3.4 million residents.

With so many Muslims overwhelming the heavily Catholic island - and with Pope Francis making it the first pastoral visit of his papacy - CNN traveled to Lampedusa to explore the religious ramifications for residents as well as the new arrivals.

Mark, a resident in Taiwan for five years, teaches the highest level of wine education available on the island, whilst also consulting with restaurants, hosting events, writing (including the illustrated wine blog Sniff) and, in conjunction with designer Michael O'Neill, providing marketing and promotional materials to wine estates and regions across the globe.

Organic agriculture is an important source of income for island residents, especially as fisheries become depleted, and organic crops help reduce the need to import so much fresh food and minimize the introduction of invasive species that arrive in these shipments.

I will reduce or eliminate the Verrazano Bridge toll for residents of Staten Island.»

Staten Island resident Frank Morano, who is a long time supporter of Golisano, sent out a letter today urging people to go onto the Americans Elect website and sign the petition supporting the former candidate for NY Governor.

With fears of losing a congressional seat, a Rhode Island state representative has created a bill to lure people to the state, proposing to pay «middle class» families up to $ 10,000 in tax credits or incentive payments to become residents for a year.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo laid out a series of proposals for reforming the state's criminal justice system, in response to heightened tensions over the death of an unarmed Staten Island resident after an encounter with police, as well as the recent murder of two police officers

Thanks to Governor Cuomo, residents who utilize the LIRR every day will finally be able to see a light at the end of the tunnel - with this unprecedented investment in this region's transportation infrastructure, we can push Long Island into the 21st century while ensuring it's viability for generations to come.»

Grimm, who is running against Donovan for his old seat, pointed out that of the $ 190,000 he raised in the first quarter, $ 100,000 of it was from district residents of Staten Island or South Brooklyn.

All of the improvement projects outlined by the Governor will help the Island move confidently toward a brighter future for all residents.

Puerto Rico police said Wednesday officers have arrested 36 people so far for looting and stealing as millions of the island's residents continue to struggle with shortages in food, water, and gasoline after Hurricane Maria.

State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. has introduced legislation to help make housing more affordable for low and moderate - income residents of East Hampton, Southampton, Shelter Island, Riverhead, and Southold by establishing a fund to provide loans to first - time homebuyers.

Malliotakis also touched on familiar criticisms of Mayor de Blasio, saying that he «ties the hands of law enforcement» and ignores the will of City residents in areas such as his plan to build 90 shelters for the homeless and his newly adopted goal of replacing Rikers Island with jails throughout the City.

Cuomo's trip to Puerto Rico comes after he's previously visited the island, as well as the U.S. Virgin Islands, in the aftermath of a damaging storm that knocked out power for most of its residents.

Cuomo was also on the island to assist with energy problems in the wake of Hurricane Maria that knocked out power for most of its residents.

In addition to priority commuter parking for Island residents and the shuttle service, his ULURP recommendations also included free Wi - Fi at both developments, a restoration of the waterfront esplanade east of Bank Street and the creation of a non-profit community association to maintain the area appearance.

There will be plenty of time for politics next year, and whoever the candidate is, we'll be happy to compare Dan's long and bipartisan record of service on behalf of the residents of Staten Island and South Brooklyn.»

«For the tens of thousands of residents and tourists who ride the ferry each day between Staten Island and Lower Manhattan, the visible absence of the twin towers from the New York City skyline is still a haunting sight,» said Grimm (R - Staten Island / Brooklyn).

He says the pension fund is also shifting away from investments like coal and he's not enthused about nuclear because as a resident of Long Island, electric customers are still paying for a nuclear plant which never opened.

For at least three decades, officials have debated adding a track on the Long Island Rail Road's Main Line, with often vehement opposition from some residents over train noise, disruption during construction and the acquisition of homes and businesses.

About 200 Long Island residents plan to sue Suffolk County and the State of New York for allegedly exposing them to hazardous chemicals from an air base in Westhampton Beach.

«It's easier to get to the Bronx than it is to get to Tottenville for many of the Island's residents and I want to fix that,» he said.

Collins» plan, which would force New York to pick up the $ 2.3 billion tab that upstate and Long Island counties now contribute to the health care plan for lower - income state residents, was included late Monday in the last - minute package of amendments that House Speaker Paul Ryan put together to build support for the controversial Republican health care legislation.

The legislation was introduced following the death of Eric Garner, a black Staten Island resident whose death in police custody was captured on video and led to a national outcry and calls for police reform.

Those three candidates — Zach Emig, a bondtrader and newcomer to Staten Island; Boyd Melson, a retired boxer and Brooklyn resident; and Michael DeVito Jr., a not - for - profit executive and Staten Islander — have filed their candidacies with the Federal Election Commission to run for the 11th Congressional District seat, which covers all of Staten Island and parts of Southern Brooklyn.

The light rail aims to shorten the commuting times to Manhattan for residents in the middle and southern part of the island, who are farther away from the Staten Island Ferry, according to the island, who are farther away from the Staten Island Ferry, according to the Island Ferry, according to the SIEDC.

«We call on Senator Flanagan and the Long Island Republican Senators to stand up for real reform and to restore the confidence of the residents of Long Island by enacting campaign finance reform efforts by instituting a system of publicly funded elections that will stop Albany's culture of corruption,» said Lisa Tyson, executive director of the LIPC.

Vying for the position were Harris, founder of the nonprofit Coney Island Generation Gap, and Brook - Krasny's chief - of - staff Kate Cucco, a Bay Ridge resident.

The visit fueled speculation about Cuomo's interest in running for president in 2020, talk that the governor dismissed, noting that residents of the Virgin Islands can not vote for president.

At the hearing of the Moreland Commission on Utility Storm Preparation and Response, Long Island resident Seymour Spiegel said for a 21st century storm, LIPA had been «a 19th century power company.»

The evacuation order for Manorville residents south of Route 25, east of Wading River Manor Road and west of Edwards Avenue was lifted about 6:30 p.m. and the Long Island Power Authority restored power to the area, officials said.

A handful of elected officials and Grand Island residents gathered yesterday afternoon at Fisherman's Landing to deliver a message to the state asking for removal of the tolls on the Grand Island Bridges.

«We look forward to working with the city on a plan for the future of Fresh Kills that will benefit Staten Island residents by helping to restore the ecology and natural resources of this area,» Crotty said.