Sentences with phrase «joined by a local community»

City Council member Diana Reyna, joined by a local community group, claimed in a press conference at City Hall today that two new residential...

They will be joined by local community activists, civil rights leaders, and Hartford Public Schools teachers and education support staff who are supporting the parents» efforts.

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Join one of our projects and experience the incredible camaraderie that comes from working side by side with fellow volunteers and local community members to help those affected by natural disasters to get back on their feet.

With stunning consistency, virtually every indicator of civic engagement currently available shows the same pattern of increase followed by stagnation and decline — newspaper reading; TV news watching; attending political meetings; petition signing; running for public office; attending public meetings; serving as an officer or committee member in any local clubs or organizations; writing letters to the editor; participating in local meetings of national organizations; attending religious services; socializing informally with friends, relatives or neighbors; attending club meetings; joining unions; entertaining friends at home; participating in picnics; eating the evening meal with the whole family; going out to bars, nightclubs, discos or taverns; playing cards; sending greeting cards; attending parties; playing sports; donating money as a percentage of income; working on community projects; giving blood.

would you be able to help us give something back to the local community, by joining both myself and the players on a special visit to Alder Hey Children's Hospital?

The Liverpool Ladies FC team and their manager Matt Beard sent me a special letter this week «Mighty Red, please would you be able to help us give something back to the local community, by joining both myself and the players on a special visit to Alder Hey Children's Hospital?»

Also at 11 a.m., Brooklyn Councilman Jumaane Williams, joined by a coalition of local and state elected officials, community leaders, organizers, activists and supporters, makes his LG run official, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

The question asked of Campaign Doctor by the person wondering if joining a local church would build their profile in the community (TP, September) showed a lack of understanding of the church's role in the community.

During a recent press conference at the Pediatric 2000 Center in Northern Manhattan, Senator Adriano Espaillat was joined by Dr. Mary Travis Bassett, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Commissioner; Dr. Juan Tapia - Mendoza, the Director of the health center; and local community leaders.

ERIE COUNTY, NY - Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined today by elected officials and members of the business community as he signed his 18th Executive Order, mandating that Erie County construction projects of over $ 250,000 and involving at least three workers shall include requirements to employ local and disadvantaged workers.

Today, Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined by Erie County Legislator Peter Savage (3rd district), Erie County Commissioner of Social Services Al Dirschberger and departmental personnel, and Northwest Buffalo Community Center Executive Director Larry Pernick at the Center to kick off summer with the announcement of $ 500,000 in Operation Prime Time grants to 65 local not - for - profit agencies.

As such, I was recently joined by elected officials and members of the business and labor community to sign my eighteenth Executive Order, mandating that Erie County construction projects of over $ 250,000 and involving at least three workers must include requirements to employ local workers.

Joined by over one hundred community members, Senator Klein celebrated and honored local Jewish Americans including: Judith Sonnett, community activist; Hector Goldman, World War II Veteran; Michael Heller, Bronx Community Board # 8 District Manager; Ken and Cochava Dubin, Owners of The Corcommunity members, Senator Klein celebrated and honored local Jewish Americans including: Judith Sonnett, community activist; Hector Goldman, World War II Veteran; Michael Heller, Bronx Community Board # 8 District Manager; Ken and Cochava Dubin, Owners of The Corcommunity activist; Hector Goldman, World War II Veteran; Michael Heller, Bronx Community Board # 8 District Manager; Ken and Cochava Dubin, Owners of The CorCommunity Board # 8 District Manager; Ken and Cochava Dubin, Owners of The Corner Cafe.

He was joined by a large contingent of constituents (including the local «Red Hats» group shown ^ with the Senator and with members of the Morris Park Community Association shown >), largely from the Morris Park area where Klein grew up and currently lives, as well as a number of sitting Bronx elected officials and former Bronx Borough President Fernando Ferrer, who all resoundingly disputed Koppel's critique of the Senator and pledged their support to challenge other Democrats from other areas of the city and state.

Following the vote Legislator Rath was joined by officials and community members to announce the creation of the local law.

Tomorrow, Congressman Serrano will be joined by local elected officials for the renaming ceremony of the Morris Heights Post Office in honor of Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr., in order to commemorate the life and legacy of a war hero, civil rights, and community leader.

Queens Borough President Melinda Katz will be joined by local veterans as she presents representatives from the United War Veterans Council (UWVC)-- the producers of the annual NYC Veterans Day Parade — with cards and gifts donated by members of the Queens community.

BRONX, NY — State Senator Jeff Klein (D - Bronx / Westchester), joined by local elected officials, community leaders and thousands of Bronxites will march in the 17th annual Throggs Neck St. Patrick's Day Parade in the Bronx on Sunday, March 15th at 12:00 P.M..

Also at 10 a.m., local elected officials in Albany join AARP New York and AG Eric Schneiderman's Office to kick off «Shred Fest 2016» — a statewide series of events that will help New Yorkers protect themselves against identity theft by providing them secure destruction of personal financial records and other sensitive documents, Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center, 340 Whitehall Rd., Albany.

Squadron, who represents, the Lower East Side, and Wright were joined by members of the tenant association, community leaders, representatives of the International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 1 and other labor groups.

Dedication Ceremony at Sholem Aleichem Houses Honors Legendary Bronxite BRONX, NY — State Senator Jeff Klein (D - Bronx / Westchester), joined by Congressman Eliot Engel (D - Bronx / Westchester), Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D - Bronx), Councilman Andrew Cohen (D - Bronx), Esther Nelson, and a bevy of local community members, -LSB-...]

BRONX, NY — State Senator Jeff Klein (D - Bronx / Westchester), joined by Congressman Eliot Engel (D - Bronx / Westchester), Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D - Bronx), Councilman Andrew Cohen (D - Bronx), Esther Nelson, and a bevy of local community members, friends and neighbors, celebrated and honored the life of legendary Bronxite Bess Myerson at the Sholem Aleichem Houses in Kingsbridge on Sunday, April 19th.

Students, families, the faith community, and local AIDS / health / community organizations will be joined by elected officials to commemorate World AIDS Day with a Reading of the Names Ceremony.

WHITE PLAINS, NY — Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, joined by housing advocates and local lawmakers, today released a new, three - year report detailing the results of his office's recent efforts to prevent foreclosures, keep families in their homes, and rebuild communities hit hardest by the housing crash.

On Tues., July 24th, New York City Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez, together with Council Speaker Christine Quinn, and New York State Senator Adriano Espaillat, was joined by city agencies New York City Department of Housing, Preservation and Development (HPD), the Urban Homesteading Assistance Board (UHAB), and local non-profit the Community League of the Heights (CLOTH) at a town hall meeting to address concerns of tenants in foreclosed Vantage Property buildings.

Also at 6 p.m., NYC Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo, joined by local agencies and nonprofit organizations, marks National Bullying Prevention Month with a community conversation and resource expo, W.E.B. DuBois Academic High School, 402 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn.

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ERIE COUNTY, NY — October is Lead Poisoning Prevention Month, and today Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined by Congressman Brian Higgins (NY - 26), Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein, community lead - abatement partners, and concerned citizens to call attention both to a $ 3 million federal grant awarded to Erie County to identify & eliminate lead hazards in 180 local homes and to the «Wipe Out Lead» educational billboard campaign, which is now underway and features a number that concerned citizens can text to access lead resources.

«This is going to be dangerous for the community,» said local Councilwoman Margaret Chin, who was joined by Queens Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley, chair of the Council's Fire and Criminal Justice Committee.

Members of the New York State Assembly and Senate, joined by parents and members of the city's Community Education Councils, on Feb. 28 announced their support for proposed legislation that would give the local councils veto power over proposed school co-locations in their districts.

In the pleasant, sunny afternoon of July 1, 2015, local and state officials led by Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno, joined by over 200 community leaders and stakeholders, witnessed the first of four thousand large concrete - filled steel piles to firmly pierce the ground, which will form the support foundation for the massive structures of the new Holtec Technology Campus.

By using the GLOBE Observer app, you are joining the GLOBE community and contributing important scientific data to NASA and GLOBE, your local community, and students and scientists worldwide.

You can even have the farm come to you by joining a local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture).

Spend time with friends or loved ones on a daily basis, get involved in your local community (by volunteering, attending events, or joining a club), try a new hobby, travel, or visit a museum or art gallery.

By joining our dating community, you can hookup, get laid, or find something more in the Cranston local dating area all at the click of a mouse.

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By exploring the land, joining forces with the locals and contributing to their community through optional talents like farming, crafting, cooking, fishing and brewing, adventurers can help the island flourish.

The White House is announcing new steps to combat chronic absenteeism and calling on states and local communities across the country to join in taking immediate action to address and eliminate chronic absenteeism by at least 10 percent each year, beginning in the current school year (2015 - 16).

In an effort to engender greater equity within California's educational system, the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) today joined members of the California Legislative Black Caucus and members of California's African - American community to announce Assembly Bill (AB) 2635, which will secure additional educational funding for African - American students by fixing a fundamental flaw in the state's educational budget known as the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF).

These points of progress are joined by charters and district schools sending more kids to college than ever before, an enviable educational advocacy community, and tremendous investments from local and national philanthropy.

Sacramento, CA - In an effort to engender greater equity within California's educational system, the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) today joined members of the California Legislative Black Caucus and members of California's African - American community to announce Assembly Bill (AB) 2635, which will secure additional educational funding for African - American students by fixing a fundamental flaw in the state's educational budget known as the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF).

I am incredibly grateful to be joined in this work by a Governor who supported me every step of the way, by Kevin Huffman who was kind enough to bring me here, by our commissioner, Candice McQueen, who has been gracious in her support, and by the local and national philanthropic community whose commitment to this work and to our kids is inspiring.

Some of our doctors, joined by one of our managers and behavior trainers, have gone to our local libraries and talked about animal - related issues with the community.

Join the fight by getting involved in legislative efforts in your community or by joining forces with a local animal protection organization in your area.

Guests at Lakeview are welcomed by the family, and visitors are invited to attend local events and savour the experience of visiting a Balinese community, with the opportunities it brings such as joining in traditional dance rehearsals and attending colourful temple festivals.

Donation - only Yoga classes in Spanish is offered by this center and the local community can join these classes and 10 % of the profit are donated to the local schools or organizations.

Yonder explores the stunning island of Gemea, where players will join forces with island locals and contribute to the community by means of farming, crafting, cooking, fishing, and brewing.

We do so by joining forces with local, national and international organizations and individuals, to create a community that inspires art lovers, artists, professionals and collectors all around the world.

I'm thrilled to be joining such an established institution, which is beloved by the local community and also has an international reputation.

By joining together with a group of attorneys in the community, volunteers were able to work with a local nonprofit to help launch a human trafficking pro bono project that got underway in 2008.