Sentences with phrase «from other boroughs»

So there was considerable resentment among these proud warriors of their suddenly lovable opponents from that other borough.

For his part, Manhattan Democratic Party leader Keith Wright said he was urging party officials from the other boroughs to persuade their council members to oppose Praschak's nomination on Thursday because it would set a bad precedent for legislators to buck the party's wishes.

But a second attempt to vote on Praschak's nomination also failed when most Democratic Council Members from other boroughs did not show up, meaning the conference could not get a necessary quorum.

«I work very closely with an organisation called the Vineyard, which is so successful it draws people in from other boroughs!

But she couldn't get a quorum after party leaders from the other boroughs — in solidarity with Wright — advised their council members not to show up, sources said.

even Dominican legislators from other boroughs know she has done nothing for her district and even less for the Dominican community!

Among the objections is the fact that just one in 10 Staten Islanders is part of the «Close to Home» program, meaning primarily teen offenders from other boroughs would be sent here.

«While I am disappointed with the outcome of today's vote, I am heartened that several of my colleagues from other boroughs stood with the people of my borough and agreed that the current proposal to redevelop the Kingsbridge Armory is a bad deal for The Bronx.

THE BRONX — From French food on City Island to authentic Italian fare in Morrisania, the 7th annual Savor the Bronx aims to expose borough residents to eateries they never knew existed and entice foodies from other boroughs to dine out on the mainland.

The Queens leader, Roskoff charged, is angry that some in his county have bucked his organization in favor of the progressive bloc and has threatened to put up primary challenges even against councilmembers from other boroughs.

If the MTA continues its tradition of not running the L train during Bushwick Open Studios, which has been three years out of five in the art event's existence, an enterprising Brooklynite might do well to set up a weekend campsite for those coming from other boroughs, or even people like me just coming from south Brooklyn.

Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D - Astoria) said he was pleased the march drew not only members of the borough's various ethnic communities, but also elected officials from other boroughs and from differing political ideologies.

Here's a few stories, opinion pieces, and quotes, floating around the Web: Bronx BP Ruden Diaz, Jr. released a statement saying, «I am proud of the members of the Bronx City Council delegation for standing together and voting against this development project, and I am happy to see that so many City Council members from other boroughs were willing to join us.»

A plan to charge drivers entering parts of Manhattan has upset officials from other boroughs.