Sentences with phrase «infrastructure investments»

De Blasio's biggest concerns were federal infrastructure investments and funds for counter-terrorism.

Such infrastructure investments are possible despite Republican control of the State Senate thanks to Mr. Klein, who has served as the body's co-leader since his five - member Independent Democratic Conference entered into a power - sharing arrangement with the GOP in 2012.

He cheered his infrastructure investments; they warned of the debt those projects have incurred.

As municipalities across the country cut back on infrastructure investments over the past decade in response to the recession, Oyster Bay went the opposite direction.

«Upstate New York is in need of new infrastructure investments for expanding broadband access and rebuilding crumbling roads and bridges.»

They include an additional $ 100 million for water infrastructure investments, a $ 100 million «Downtown NY» revitalization initiative in which 10 cities will win $ 10 million apiece in a similar vein to his annual Regional Economic Development Council competition, and a tax cut program for small businesses (defined as those with less than 100 employees).

County Executive Molinaro will highlight a wide array of initiatives and programs for the coming year including infrastructure investments, drug abuse prevention and treatment, the Dutchess County Justice and Transition Center project, business attraction and retention, among others.

He called for major infrastructure investments to create middle class jobs, something that both President - elect Donald Trump and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer support.

«Infrastructure investments such as this are invaluable components of a vibrant state economy, and none are more important to our region than this new, more resilient and stronger crossing,» Tarrytown Mayor Drew Fixell noted.

Pre-Campaign Community Service / Activism: Worked extensively with Family of Woodstock, Rip Van Winkle Council of Boy Scouts of America, establishing Ulster County Habitat for Humanity, Ralph Darmstadt Homeless Shelter, Ulster County Board of Health and Ulster County Human Rights Commission, Caring Hands Soup Kitchen Board Member, Midtown Rising Board Member, Teacher at Woodbourne Prison, part of Rising Hope Program Platform At a Glance Economy: Supports farming subsidies, job creation through infrastructure investments in rural broadband and sustainable technology, in favor of strong unions Healthcare: Medicare for All Women's Rights: Pro-choice, supports fully funding Planned Parenthood, birth control to be paid for employer, supports equal pay for equal work Racial Justice: Will work to prevent discrimination of all kind Immigration: Supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants Foreign Policy: Supports increased pressure on North Korea but not military intervention Environment: Supports measures to stall climate change and create green jobs LGBTQ: Supports anti-discrimination of all people Gun Control: Will not take NRA money, supports common sense gun control and against Faso's vote to allow the mentally disabled to obtain firearms

By using resources that could be used for critical local infrastructure investments and for the provision of adequate state aid for education, the business tax cuts proposed by the Commission may in fact cause business to leave New York.

The comptroller said the tax plans also could result in higher costs for municipal bonds, which would drive up state and local expenses for infrastructure investments.

That report, which is entitled Taking New York Backwards: Pataki Commission's Tax Cuts Exacerbate Inequality and Favor the Wealthy, details the flawed budgeting and severe inequity of the recommendations, which fail to adequately address urgent needs in education funding, health care, infrastructure investments, and progressive tax relief for lower and middle - income families.

He said he'll propose $ 1 billion in the 2016 - 17 state budget to pay for the toll plan and $ 700 million in thruway infrastructure investments.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office just announced that he has reached a deal with the legislature to implement tax code changes, create a new jobs program, fund infrastructure investments and interestingly enough — lower the Metropolitan Transportation Authority payroll tax.

Biden said Cuomo was an exemplar of a guy, and hoped the governor's infrastructure investments would prove an inspiration to others.

Government must pay greater attention to the needs of rail freight when considering major infrastructure investments such as with the Northern Powerhouse, a conference heard yesterday.

At approximately 7:15 a.m., Cuomo will appear on the Today show on NBC to discuss the opening of the 2nd Avenue Subway and statewide infrastructure investments.

«In this period of austerity, national economic uncertainty, unpredictability of federal funding, and rising social service costs there is an increasing risk that funding for infrastructure investments will be curbed to dangerous levels,» Ravitch said in a press release.

This money offers us a critical injection of funding for projects like these as well as for vital future infrastructure investments across the state, creating a long - term lifeline for thousands of good jobs for New Yorkers,» Klein said.

She said childcare should be seen as just as important as other infrastructure investments such as transport, and that Labour would be announcing «a guarantee to every parent that they will be able to get wraparound childcare from 8 to 6 every day.»

Syracuse's mayor says the state government is reversing a long tradition of supporting infrastructure investments in its cities.

«PUSH Buffalo is leading a community driven success story on Buffalo's West Side through a targeted approach to urban infrastructure investments,» said Congressman Brian Higgins.

He declared a state of emergency, and promised an additional one billion dollars in infrastructure investments, though not until the new budget next spring.

He told Newsday those issues include «major infrastructure investments to create jobs, affordable higher education, criminal justice reforms and more funding for scientific research,» the paper wrote in its endorsement of him.

Minimising output disruptions in the Niger delta is key to growth in Nigeria, which relies on oil revenues for infrastructure investments to diversify the economy, Udoma said, explaining that «you have to use what you have to get what you want.»

He also said the tax law decreases the likelihood of federal infrastructure investments.

The governor has also abandoned his once - proud fiscal conservatism, announcing billions upon billions of dollars worth in infrastructure investments.

The budget will also grow the economy with a $ 4.2 billion middle class tax cut when fully effective and critical statewide infrastructure investments — including a new $ 55 billion State Transportation Plan that commits $ 27.14 billion for Department of Transportation and Thruway programs and $ 27.98 billion for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

As New York State braces for proposed federal budget cuts that could have a devastating impact on health care, education and infrastructure investments across the state, more than 80 New York residents with incomes in the top 1 % have sent an open letter... (read more)

Azzopardi said Cuomo's multi-year thruway plan will cost $ 1 billion: $ 340 million in toll tax credits and $ 700 million for infrastructure investments.

«By partnering with Norwegian at Stewart International Airport, we are strengthening our efforts to attract both tourists and businesses Upstate and supporting our transportation infrastructure investments at airports statewide.»

The budget includes infrastructure investments, college affordability and raising the age of criminal responsibility to 18 years old.

At 12:30 p.m., LG Kathy Hochul highlights Cuomo's infrastructure investments at the New York Building Congress» Leadership Awards Luncheon, Hilton Midtown, 1335 6th Ave., Manhattan.

Government must pay greater attention to the needs of rail freight when considering major infrastructure investments

Where available, explore funding FLW reduction community pilot programs as well as FLW recovery / recycling infrastructure investments.

March 21, 2017 www.ipolitics.ca Strategic infrastructure investments that unlock private sector investment and drive productivity are essential to raising Canada's long - term potential growth.

COUNTRY REPORT: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Despite a fast - growing economy and plans to boost growth via infrastructure investments, debts are mounting again at Dubai's government - related entities.

on Alberta's chance to reinvent itself as low - carbon resource - based economic powerhouse will require significant infrastructure investments

In other words, the government currently has access to unlimited and cheaper funding for public sector infrastructure investments.

The years of underinvestment mean that the initial infrastructure investments ought to have outsized returns for the real economy.

It is at the provincial and local level where there are in fact revenue and borrowing constraints that could inhibit infrastructure investments.

These «efficient» infrastructure investments could actually pay for themselves.

The result is large Chinese infrastructure investments to expand both land and sea trading routes throughout that part of the world, in which 60 % of the world's population resides.

«Make in India»... at times has worrying protectionist overtonesFinance Minister Jaitley is rightly concerned that there is little private sector capital (either domestic or foreign) directed to greenfield infrastructure investments — indeed, even today these are almost totally government financed.

He was one of the first major investors to realize that railroad firms had been making badly needed infrastructure investments that would eventually lead to robust growth and solid cash flow.

On the spending side of the ledger, the priorities have been agriculture support (after two weak monsoons), rural development spending, infrastructure investments and a massive structural shift to direct benefit transfers deposited in the bank accounts of beneficiaries — made possible by the extraordinary biometric identity card program (Aadhaar) covering 950 million people, and the impressive financial inclusion initiative which has opened over 200 million new bank accounts for impoverished families.

The two largest infrastructure investments of the quarter were both late - stage deals and accounted for 28 percent of capital invested in the subsector.

Stan Miroshnik, CEO and managing director, Element Group: «The bitcoin economy is supported by all the goods and services you can buy with bitcoin, as well as the infrastructure investments made by thousands of people to support the distributed bitcoin network.

There were 38 infrastructure investments throughout the quarter with an average value of $ 39 million.