Sentences with phrase «island states say»
For instance, small island states say the focus on a two - degree maximum temperature increase would likely submerge entire countries.
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The catch: Jobs aren't easy to come by in St. Kitts and Nevis and living costs are about the same as in the United States, so experts say the island may be more suited for retirees than working expats.
The island city - state of Singapore said it will not allow any further increase in the number of cars on its streets from February.
«The U.S. has obviously been clear about where it stands with the Paris Agreement, but it is heartening that 19 other countries reaffirmed their commitment to the agreement,» said Thoriq Ibrahim, minister of energy and environment for the Maldives and Chair of the Alliance of Small Island States, a group of countries vulnerable to the effects of global warming.
«The overall economic momentum is slowing both for the U.S. and California,» said Sung Won Sohn, an economist at Cal State Channel Islands.
«The central bank does not want to make the mistakes made in the past when the Fed raised rates too high, too fast and became the No. 1 cause of a recession,» said Sung Won Sohn, an economics professor at California State University, Channel Islands.
Puerto Rico's governor says the island is in a $ 72 billion debt that it can not pay: 15 times the per capita median debt of the 50 U.S. states.
Havana (CNN)- In a rare speech on state - controlled television, Cuba's Catholic cardinal said an upcoming visit by the pope would reignite the religious fervor in the island.
The company says its state - of - the - art facility on Long Island has become known as «the Meat Depot» because it serves as the center for many customers» case - ready programs.
However, «The competition is not just limited to the BVI,» she says, explaining that the United States Virgin Islands is a strong source of competition for BVI retailers.
The duo built the company's third facility in Rhode Island, and the state - of - the - art plant continues to produce gourmet Italian products using traditional dry - curing techniques, the company says.
«There's never been anyone from the Big Island to make the type of impact he's made in a conference like the SEC,» says Mahelona's coach at Kealakehe High, Sam Papalii, who spent 18 years as an assistant at such schools as Hawaii, UNLV, Iowa State and Arizona.
Under the plan, the district would sell most of Northerly Island to the city, which would cover more than 90 percent of that cost with federal and state funds, to generate a district windfall of up to $ 100 million, said Steve Whitney, president of Friends of Meigs.
Those states are Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming, [As an authors note: I am happy to say that my states protects breastfeeding mothers in public, from indecency laws, and at work!]
He said the One Lagos Fiesta which ran from December 24, 2016 to January 1, 2017 was expanded to celebrate the inclusiveness and diversity of the State across the five locations including Ikorodu, Badagry, Agege, Lagos Island and Epe.
«I have spent my career working to root out corruption and I won't stop until Long Island taxpayers get the state government they deserve,» he said.
«We know that New York state, along with other states, could make it a whole lot easier for people to cast their ballots,» said Assemblyman Charles Lavine, a Long Island Democrat, «and in the Assembly, we work to intend to work to accomplish that goal.»
He said the whole of Ikoyi, Banana Island, Osborne Foreshore, Festac Town, Satellite Town, Trade Fair, among others belonged to Lagos State Government, and title of the lands were vested in the Governor of the State, urging the Federal Government to handover the assets to the State Government.
Civil liberties lawyers urged a state judge to reverse Staten Island DA Dan Donovan's attempt to keep secret the grand jury testimony concerning the police chokehold death of Eric Garner, saying the public needs to reconcile a widely watched video of the arrest with the decision not to indict the officer involved.
The whole of Ikoyi including Osborn Foreshore, Banana Island, and others belong to the State Government,» Okunnu said.
As for Martins» Senate tenure, Fullington said he «successfully fought against Assemblyman Heastie and the New York politicians who redirected Long Island's state school aid to New York City <» adding:
«I am honored that my neighbors have elected me to deliver for Long Island and clean up Albany as their State Senator,» Kaminsky said in a statement.
«Our members are proud to support labor ally Todd Kaminsky for State Senate, who fights on the side of economic justice for Long Island families,» said Shirley Aldebol, SEIU 32BJ Vice President.
Staten Island DA Dan Donovan has said he's pro-life, but has also pledged to uphold state laws on abortion and not seek to criminalize or limit access it in any way.
State Conservative Party Chairman Mike Long said he has not heard anything from former Rep. Vito Fossella about (yet another) potential comeback, but if the Staten Island Republican is indeed considering a run for his old seat, it appears he'll have to do so without Row D.
Rep. John Katko says he will support Trump's plan to impose new restrictions on travel between the United States and Cuba, rolling back efforts to normalize relations with the island nation.
«The State Senate needs reformers like Todd Kaminsky who know Long Island,» DiNapoli said in a statement.
As Senate Democrats hope to flip control of the state Senate with victories in the downstate suburbs and in the Hudson Valley, Democrats on Long Island this evening say turnout has especially heavy — a sign they believe is especially beneficial for candidates like Jim Gaughran and John Brooks.
With some Democrats believing Suffolk County party chairman Richard Schaffer is in cahoots with the Republicans, Cuomo has begun personally reaching out to potential state Senate candidates on Long Island, county Dems and Republicans say.
Mr. D'Amato, who is legendary for his broad network of friends in the Republican Party, especially in New York State, said yesterday that he had spoken personally with Charles A. Gargano, vice chairman of the Port Authority board and a longtime ally of Governor Pataki, as well as with Commissioners Bruce A. Blakeman and Michael J. Chasanoff, who are both active in the Republican Party on Long Island.
The state Education Department said it would not take control of Hempstead School District on Long Island, which has been troubled for decades by abysmal graduation rates, crumbling school buildings, violence and corruption.
A top state park police officer on Long Island subjected a female civilian employee to years of sexual harassment and threats of retribution, a federal lawsuit said.
Republican Assemblymen Andrew Garbarino and Dean Murray are both testing the waters to run for retiring state Sen. Tom Croci's seat on Long Island, but the two friends say there won't be a primary.
State environmental officials said they are investigating a dumping site discovered on a lot next to a Brentwood, Long Island middle school.
A key Long Island lawmaker, Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan, said the state Legislature would «definitely» expand a school - aid package proposed by Cuomo, though he indicated the increase could be a modest one.
But take heart: I'm sure if you and others of your like - mind wanted to take over, say, Ward's Island in the East River, I'm sure you could secede from NYS and pass your own state laws, as absurd as they might be.
Republican efforts to keep control of the state Senate took another hit when two popular GOP senators — the Hudson Valley's Bill Larkin, 90, and Tom Corci of Long Island — refused to say if they would run for re-election this fall.
A bill that surfaced late in the state legislative session became the subject of a fight that legislators said pitted safety measures on the Long Island Rail Road against the need for a third track to improve efficiency and cut congestion.
«This alleged incident did not happen — period,» said Klein, who was joined on a conference with reporters to pre-empt a Huffington Post story on this issue by another state senator, Staten Island Democrat Diane Savino, who is in a long - term relationship with Klein.
The state says the industry could employ up to 5,000 people and the turbines aren't expected to be visible from Long Island's shore.
Kevin Law, president of the Long Island Association and a former LIPA chief, said the bigger commitment to wind could prove helpful now that the state has reached an agreement to shutter the 2,000 - megawatt Indian Point nuclear power plant.
Garry said Martins» experience as Mineola mayor, a state senator and longtime lawyer for his family's concrete business «gives him a unique perspective to advise clients in strategically navigating their operational challenges on Long Island and across New York State.&rstate senator and longtime lawyer for his family's concrete business «gives him a unique perspective to advise clients in strategically navigating their operational challenges on Long Island and across New York State.&rState.»
«What I believe here is that this gives the backing to the MTA and the Long Island Rail Road to stop payments, and as I've been reading in the news and hearing on the news is Amtrak, after the governor and our national representatives... have gotten together calling on Trump for federal funding, which I fully support, Amtrak came out and said that they have the money to do this fix,» said state Sen. Elaine Phillips, the bill's sponsor who also chairs the Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee.
Severe flooding, structural damage to homes and the loss of all electricity, except from backup generators, were three of the most pressing problems facing Puerto Ricans, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, whose state is home to many of Puerto Rican descent, said during a tour of the island.
The law reduces the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, which Gregory said will hurt Long Island homeowners.
At a news conference at the Long Island Welcome Center in Dix Hills earlier Tuesday, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said state officials were working to clear roads filled with sleet and slush Tuesday before «the weather drops tonight and that slush freezes.
Todd Kaminsky, a South Shore Long Island state senator and long - time advocate for LIRR customers, said that Nowakowski's resignation is helpful, but not necessarily important to commuters.
The web of corruption former state Assemblyman Anthony Seminerio wove ensnared the Long Island Rail Road and an official at Plaza College in Jackson Heights, among others, prosecutors said at a pre-sentencing hearing for the Richmond Hill politician last week.
Hofstra President Stuart Rabinowitz said, «We are honored to welcome Governor Cuomo back to Hofstra University, where he is delivering a message that is critical for the future of our school, Long Island and all of New York state.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday that Governor Andrew Cuomo should stick to running the state jail system as the city continues to work towards reforming Rikers Island.