Sentences with phrase «majority say their communities»

And yet the vast majority say their communities are very good places to live, that Americans are not hostile toward Muslims, and that American Muslims have a better quality of life than Muslims elsewhere, the survey of more than 1,000 American Muslims has found.

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And though a majority of all age groups say that Canada should work towards greater inclusion when it comes to the LGBTQ community, this sentiment is particularly strong among younger Canadians.

Unlike Jones, Clarke «has been seen by the majority community as «he thinks like us, he lives like us, we can work with him,»» says Bryant.

The 16 per cent who say they are religiously «unaffiliated» includes a large majority who say they believe in God, pray, and are more or less like their mainly Christian neighbours, except they don't identify themselves with a specific religious tradition or community.

Actually, I'd say the majority of members of The Lasting Supper, our online community, are mostly women who have left the church.

I relate with some of your dangers, I use to experience some of them when I first «left the church»... But I will say, years later... now that I have learned to center the majority of my relationships around Christ, that this builds lasting relationships and it is fulfilling for all in so many ways... I am learning to «live in community» with some close believers and feel as though I am experiencing Love like I have never experienced it before.

As President Bush has said, the vast majority of U.S. newcomers are decent, hardworking people and good members of the community.

As with the previous set of questions on freestanding birth centres, the overwhelming majority of respondents (90.3 %) felt that community midwifery services should be made available to women, with 5.9 % undecided and 3.8 % saying no.

The numbers show that 88 % of the communities surveyed have outside groups running programs on their fields and over 50 % of those say that outside groups run the MAJORITY of their programs.

A majority of the board members and community members said they preferred the design that was recently approved, said Brian Huckstadt, the park district's director of parks and planning.

My attention has been drawn to a video which captures the Member of Parliament for Dome / Kwabenya, Deputy Majority Leader and Minister of State at the Presidency in charge of Public Procurement, the Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo claiming in the said video that the Community Senior High School constructed and commissioned in her constituency during the tenure of President John Dramani Mahama was as a result of her personal intervention with the World Bank, that the Senior High School was not from the then NDC Government and that with the exception of the Dome / Kwabenya Senior High School project, all the other schools constructed during the previous NDC administration were executed in NDC strongholds.

«The Assembly Majority is proud to welcome another woman to the chamber who embodies progressive ideals and is passionate about representing her community,» said Assembly Speaker Heastie.

Schneiderman's office says the vast majority of funding for Christian Community In Action received tens of millions of dollars from the Medicaid program, while the Christian Community Benevolent Association received about $ 495,000 in member item grants.

«Shawn is an effective negotiator and knowledgeable budget professional who will ensure that our Majority's priorities to create jobs and build stronger communities are achieved,» said Finance Chair Cathy Young.

I don't think the county executive can say that, and that's why I feel confident that I am going to get the vote of the majority of the people in this community.»

Legislature Majority Leader Peter Harkham said the measure, when signed by the county executive, would allow eligible municipalities to submit spending proposals that would use Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds to implement Green Community Program projects for properties.

«I'm going to keep making decisions that I think are in the best interest of the whole community and trust that the majority of people appreciate how we're doing it and will let us continue,» she said.

«The progressive community knows that Mike Gianaris» commitment to achieving a Democratic, Working Families majority is unquestioned,» Lipton said.

The letter blasted the Senate GOP majority for trying to maintain its razor - thin majority by drawing partisan - motivated district boundaries that critics say divide minority communities on Long Island and upstate.

«The majority of the community decided to vote against our Council person,» he said.

«It is reprehensible that the proposals I am committing to fight for, although common sense for community members like us, continue to be blocked by the Senate Republican majority or are at risk of being repealed,» Haber said.

Deputy Senate Majority Leader Tom Libous today didn't completely rule out a tax on high - income earners, saying that without high - volume hydraulic fracturing impoverished communities need some source of revenue in the wake of severe flooding.

«We need you to talk to your local communities and tell them what a Senate Democratic Majority means,» she said.

«The majority of legislators come to Albany to serve their constituents and build stronger communities,» Heastie said.

«The Assembly Majority has always believed that investing in our children's academic success is the best investment we can make for the future of New York's families and communities,» Assembly speaker Carl Heastie said in a statement.

State Senator John J. Flanagan, a Long Island Republican and majority leader, whose party has been aggressive in response to the heroin crisis, said the plan would «bring hope to communities battling opioid abuse throughout New York.»

«Despite the reflexive criticism from the Senate Democrats, this plan consolidates communities of interest, strengthens every African - American district in New York City and creates a first - ever Asian American majority district in Queens,» said Senate GOP majority spokesman Scott Reif.

A spokesperson for Airbnb said these types of hosts do not represent the majority of the Airbnb community.

And Cuomo says there are provisions in the law to allow a super majority of 60 % of voters in the community to override the constraints of the cap.

relationship with the overwhelming majority of community groups,» said spokesman Eric Koch.

Senator Michael Nozzolio, who is the Senate co-chair of the legislative redistricting task force, defends the decision, saying the Democratic Senators had to be squeezed together in order to create the first ever Asian American Majority district, and to place the city's Orthodox Jewish communities together in one district, instead of the present configuration which spreads them out over five separate districts.

«Hopefully whenever we reconvene, we'll get the money into the hands of people who need it to rebuild their communities,» said Joe Morelle, the Assembly majority leader.

«By singling out individuals from these six majority Muslim countries, this administration further perpetuates the feelings of fear, discrimination, violence and hate that have impacted Muslim communities across our country,» said State Senator Gustavo Rivera.

As I said in the Times and will say again here, I do, however, believe that most members of our community — as well as the majority of heterosexuals — can not and do not choose the gender of the persons with whom they seek to have intimate relationships because, unlike me, they are only attracted to one sex.

Kevin Law, president of the Long Island Association, said, «Governor Cuomo and Majority Leader Flanagan should be commended for reaching an agreement to add a Third Track to the LIRR that was envisioned a half century ago and will now result in a $ 2 billion investment to the region, economic growth and a better experience for commuters while addressing the legitimate concerns of surrounding communities.»

Said Heather Briccetti, acting president and CEO of the Business Council of New York, «The Business Council commends Governor Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader Skelos and Speaker Silver for coming to a bipartisan agreement that will encourage job creation and economic development, reduce the tax burden on middle - income New Yorkers and small businesses, and assist those communities devastated by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.

In letters to President Donald Trump, House Speaker Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senator Chuck Schumer, Senator Kristen Gillibrand and Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, Picente said the current way FEMA aid is granted and allocated is fostering needless suffering in smaller communities that are hit with natural disasters.

Colleagues showered praise on Councilman Rafael Espinal, who represents the majority of the area slated for rezoning, saying he set an «historic» model and a «very high bar» for other neighborhoods with the capital funding commitments secured for his community.

«The pro-business majority in the state Senate, comprised of the Republicans, the IDC and Felder, are basically the firing wall» that's protected the real estate industry's interests, said Matthew Engel, president of both the Bronx firm Langsam Property Services and the landlord lobbying group the Community Housing Improvement Program, or CHIP.

Numerous sources and published reports have said that the Cuomo Administration may permit hydro fracking in some communities in New York's Southern Tier where the majority of residents want natural gas drilling.

«The Manhattan Borough President has demanded reform, and now the community board has spoken with a clear majority that the status quo is unacceptable at the WHLDC,» said English.

I urge the Assembly and the Governor to join me in supporting community gardens, and helping to provide much needed open space, recreation, and food production to countless New Yorkers,» said Deputy Majority Leader State Senator Jeffrey D. Klein (D - Bronx / Westchester).

«An attack on the transgender community is an attack on every single one of us,» said Jimmy Van Bramer, the out gay local city councilmember who serves as majority leader.

«The overwhelming majority of police officers serve our city with great honor and distinction and demonstrate respect for all members of our community,» Mark - Viverito said.

Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan and Coalition Co-Leader said, «We are all thankful for the courage and sacrifices of New York's veterans, and our Senate Veterans» Hall of Fame is a wonderful opportunity to honor the heroes from our communities who have fought to defend our freedoms.

In recent weeks, all five of the city's borough boards, all of its borough presidents and a large majority of its 59 community boards have voted to reject one or both zoning change proposals that de Blasio's team says are needed to create homes for low - to middle - income families.

Flanked by Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos (R - Rockville Centre) at the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence, Cuomo said he expected a full report soon on the performance of LIPA and other utilities from a special panel he has convened.

«Our priority is to work in coalitions with community groups, advocacy organizations, unions and elected officials across the state — including Mayor de Blasio — to win a Democratic - Working Families Senate Majority,» he said.

«We think the vast majority of people in a given community are vulnerable or susceptible to this virus,» she said.

«Land collectively owned by rural communities accounts for 60 % of China's forest land and the vast majority of China's newly - established forest cover» said Fangyuan Hua, a Newton International Fellow at the University of Cambridge and lead author of the study.