Sentences with phrase «island than parties»

But there's much more to this island than parties.

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Implemented last year, the measure had increased the tax for on - island companies with more than $ 2.75 billion in revenues that buy goods from off - island «related parties» to 6.5 percent from 2 percent...

Nathan McMurray, the Grand Island town supervisor and party - anointed Democratic challenger to Republican Rep. Chris Collins in NY - 27, has raised far less campaign money so far than did four of the Democratic candidates who have dropped out of the race.

«I am running to be the borough president because the people of Staten Island deserve better choices than what the old party bosses on this island serve up year in and year out,» LuthmannIsland deserve better choices than what the old party bosses on this island serve up year in and year out,» Luthmannisland serve up year in and year out,» Luthmann said.

State Supreme Court Justice Philip Minardo of Staten Island, who is overseeing the Reform Party's lawsuit, required the mayor to be served no later than July 26.

Suffolk's Democrats gathered on May 20, but rather than select an Assembly candidate the party took the unusual step of putting the choice in the hands of the party committees within the 2nd Assembly District, which extends from north central Brookhaven east to Fishers Island.

I have now received a link to the Staten Island Republican's interview from no fewer than three Democratic sources: The DNC, the DCCC and the Richmond County (Staten Island) Democratic Party.

With Mr. Grimm planning to step down, the Staten Island and southern Brooklyn district will have to hold a new election just a few months after the last one — on which both parties spent more than $ 5 million.

Frank Morano, a long - time state Independence Party activist from Staten Island, announced this morning that he is resigning his state committee and executive committee posts, saying the third party no longer offers alternatives to the two - party system and in fact has «become just as bad, if not worse than the two major parties.&rParty activist from Staten Island, announced this morning that he is resigning his state committee and executive committee posts, saying the third party no longer offers alternatives to the two - party system and in fact has «become just as bad, if not worse than the two major parties.&rparty no longer offers alternatives to the two - party system and in fact has «become just as bad, if not worse than the two major parties.&rparty system and in fact has «become just as bad, if not worse than the two major parties.»

Morano, a long - time Indy Party activist from Staten Island, has since resigned as his state committee and executive committee posts saying the party had «become just as bad, if not worse than the two major parties.&rParty activist from Staten Island, has since resigned as his state committee and executive committee posts saying the party had «become just as bad, if not worse than the two major parties.&rparty had «become just as bad, if not worse than the two major parties.»

Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a freshman Democrat from Long Island, brought in $ 121,000 worth of campaign cash from REBY members — more than a quarter of the money they have given to Senate candidates and parties this year.

Hillary Clinton dropped by the resort island of Martha's Vineyard over the weekend to pick up more than $ 1 million in campaign contributions during an elegant party at the summer home of one of her most devoted supporters.

He feels that rather than having a caucus based on political parties, he will work with a «suburban caucus» of Assembly members dealing with issues to benefit areas like Long Island.

In the previous cycle, more than a quarter of REBNY members» donations to state senate candidates and parties went to Todd Kaminsky, the Long Island Democrat who replaced disgraced Dean Skelos as Majority Leader in April.

The Indy Party's expenditures are already the subject of scrutiny by the Manhattan and Staten Island DAs, with the former probe resulting in the indictment of GOP consultant John Haggerty, who was hired by the party using a more than $ 1 million contribution from Mayor Bloomberg to provide services during the 2009 elecParty's expenditures are already the subject of scrutiny by the Manhattan and Staten Island DAs, with the former probe resulting in the indictment of GOP consultant John Haggerty, who was hired by the party using a more than $ 1 million contribution from Mayor Bloomberg to provide services during the 2009 elecparty using a more than $ 1 million contribution from Mayor Bloomberg to provide services during the 2009 election.

«The Liberal Democrats are likely to lose out more than the other main parties because their seats are yellow islands in a sea of red or blue; changing the boundaries is more likely to bring in hostile territories, their majorities tend to be smaller than Labour or Conservative MPs and their Lib Dems trade a lot on incumbency and constituency service.

In the past month alone, Siben said, Lazio's camp had enjoyed a boost in fundraising, as more than 10 informal receptions and parties, including a gathering of Wall Street supporters at the Milleridge Inn in Jericho, were held across Long Island.

Our Gamespot reviewer though that «It's not a perfect party by any means, but some good design considerations, better - than - average variety, and always - enjoyable Mario thematics put Mario Party: Island Tour a few notches above your average video game bash - in - a-box.&rparty by any means, but some good design considerations, better - than - average variety, and always - enjoyable Mario thematics put Mario Party: Island Tour a few notches above your average video game bash - in - a-box.&rParty: Island Tour a few notches above your average video game bash - in - a-box.»

Situated approximately 100 miles off Spain's eastern coast, Ibiza is smaller than Majorca and Menorca, its neighboring Balearic Islands, but its outsize reputation as one of the world's biggest party destination precedes it.

If you're hoping to traverse rugged mountain trails, relax on near empty beaches, meander mangrove forests and sea - caves by kayak, be pestered by monkeys rather than touts and doze off to the sound of waves instead of beach parties, these islands are for you.

Koh Phangan is more than just a party island.

Nightlife is more laid - back than on Gili T, with occasional parties held at various locations around the island.

There are few larger rights of passage on the Southeast Asian backpacker circuit than the full moon party on the island of Koh Phangnan.

So here we have it... 13 of the BEST, tried and tested things to do in Koh Phangan that ARE N'T the Full Moon Party — because yes, there's more to the island than just that.

The whole coast is relatively untouched compared to the rest of the caribbean and it gives the wedding party an insight and chance to see real life rather than simply experiencing the glitzy generic side of 5 star type accommodations that most Caribbean Islands and many more mainstream destinations offer.

Cocohut Village Beach Resort & Spa is on beautiful and quiet Leela Beach, about a five - minute walk to Had Rin, better known as the Full Moon Party Beach, Koh Phangan.Actually there is more to this island than just the wild parties as guests can make the most out of their holiday with many water activities and by exploring around the almost unspoiled island.The resort offers a variety of room choices fit for most people budgets and free WiFi in the room such as Beach Front Pool Villas (stylishly furnished and fully equipped with an outdoor bubbling Jacuzzi), Sea View Suites (situated on the double - storey building located on the beach), Junior Pool Villas (a few steps to main pool and the beach), Pool Access Villas (king - sized bed with one living room) and the Hillside Bungalows (set on the hillside with stunning views).

Ibiza may have built its reputation as a party island, and there's no disputing it deserves it, but there is more to this island than all night parties and an all inclusive holiday to Ibiza can cater to every holiday preference.

It is far more relaxed than the party island of Bali.

Koh Phi Phi, Thailand: This is a fun party island that is a bit tamer than Thailand's famous Koh Phangan.

You may opt for either Senggigi district, the most developed focal point of tourism highlights, or Gili Islands, the three enchanting mini-islands where a few available parties cater more than just the average all - night - long happy hours.

Ibiza has a status as a party island, but there is much more to this popular destination than just its first - rate nightclubs.

In an interesting twist of fate, fan reaction to the «Play It Loud» campaign may have helped Yoshi's Island cast a longer shadow on the future of Nintendo's first - party games than it might have otherwise.

Surely looks more promising than the previous 3DS game in the series, Mario Party: Island Tour.

Vashtie Kola (BFA 2004 Film and Video) Creator of the Violette clothing line; creative director for Island Def Jam (2006); signed to Box Fresh Pictures (2005) and directed more than 20 videos for such artists as Justin Bieber, Kid Cudi, Beans, J - Status, Solange and Junior Sanchez; selected as one of Vibe magazine's 31 Most Stylish People Under 31; designer of Beats By Dre headphones in a taxi - themed design; first female to collaborate with Brand Jordan on her own Jordan sneaker; creator of 1992 party, nominated for Best Party at the Paper magazine's Nightlife Awards (2party, nominated for Best Party at the Paper magazine's Nightlife Awards (2Party at the Paper magazine's Nightlife Awards (2008).

China is a communist dictatorship of USSR style power - seekers and power - holders (for them and their children) and the people of China, most of them salt of the Earth people, are brainwashed, mindcontrolled robots of the Chinese Communist Party, and they are afraid to speak out, they are afraid to ask for change, they are afraid to do anything but work hard for the «motherland», shop for consumer gadgets with their nouveau - riche yuan, and think along very narrow nationalistic lines (remember Hainan Island shoot down and breaking the windows of the US Embassy in Beijing), so we are dealing with an abnormal country, a very messed up brainwashed mindcontrolled bunch of people, who want nothing more than to become rich and prosperous and powerful and world domination country — and if some people die along the way from poisoned rivers, SARS, bird flu, polluted air, tainted food or poisonous toys THEY DO NOT CARE ONE IOTA.