Sentences with phrase «new federal buildings»

The Center for Neighborhood Technology in Chicago is currently working to advance this idea of «transportation energy intensity,» and I recently had a conversation with someone from the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) about how to address this concept in siting new federal buildings.

Section 433 puts the weight of the federal government behind the movement to a carbon neutral built environment, by requiring all new federal buildings, and major federal building renovations, to meet the incremental targets of the 2030 Challenge.

Not exact matches

IT firm ASG Group has built on its relationship with the federal government with the renewal of a new contract with the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development worth $ 23.8 million.

Given that new federal spending for building ferryboats and terminals is part of the 2009 economic recovery act, opportunities are expanding.

Musk said on Friday that he received «verbal government approval» on the federal level to build a tunnel between New York and Washington DC.

Henderson - based shipbuilder Austal will open an Adelaide office for shipbuilding design and project management as it seeks to win a $ 3 billion federal government contract to build 12 new offshore patrol vessels.

The pressure on the Australian Labor Party at a state and federal level to allow expanded uranium mining is building as fast as the uranium price is rising and new explorers are pouring into the market.

Perth - based chairman of communications retailer Allphones, Tony Mitchell, has been appointed to a new federal government committee that will assess proposals to build a national broadband network.

Schulman hopes that, armed with new federal funding to tackle these challenges, states will step up and begin filling the gaping holes in the American child care system — smoothing out the child care cliff while also making it easier for families access care in the first place, increasing the number of American kids who spend their days playing, coloring, building, and singing in a safe, caring environment their parents can actually afford.

That's why, in Economic Action Plan 2013, our Government launched the new Building Canada Plan, the largest long - term federal commitment to infrastructure in Canadian history.

Over 95 per cent of Canada's infrastructure is controlled by the provinces, territories and municipalities, for which the federal government already allocates significant amounts of funding through its New Building Canada Plan; a $ 53 billion plan spread over ten years.

NEW YORK (AP)-- First lady Melania Trump's parents have visited a federal building in New York City with their immigration attornNEW YORK (AP)-- First lady Melania Trump's parents have visited a federal building in New York City with their immigration attornNew York City with their immigration attorney.

Atlantic Sand Assessment Project — To help coastal communities recover from Hurricane Sandy, promote resilient coastal systems, and help build a national offshore sand inventory, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) sponsored offshore surveys to identify new sources of sand in federal waters from Miami, Florida to Massachusetts in 2015 and several site specific surveys in 2016 and 2017.

The Prince George Citizen - Burton backs building base When the federal Liberal party elects their new leader, the votes coming from the less - populated ridings will be just as important as those from the urban centres... Read More

Tax cuts always effect assets prices, regulations are estimated to account for up to 35 % of building new construction costs for homes in some locations and though federal deregulation may not impact local regulations as much it does have a multiplier effect on the economy just like a tax cut does and anticipation of an infrastructure plan the scale of this administration's, though it hasn't been passed, would also have an anticipatory effect on leading indicators like stocks and other commodities that raise costs, which we have already seen.

No federal projects were ever built with the new standards, because it took years to go through the required public comment process before the rules were finalized.

First lady Melania Trump's parents have appeared with their immigration attorney at a federal building in New York City.

Sponsor: Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York Location: Columbia University 420 West 118th Street International Affairs Building, Room 1501 New York, NY 10027

(CNN)- A federal judge ordered a Tennessee county to conduct a final inspection of a new mosque, clearing the way for worshippers to possibly begin using the building in time for the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan on Thursday.

In doing so, the Federal Government always pursued the goal of reaching a compromise proposal that builds on tried and tested foundations, whilst also providing answers to the specific new challenges of the globally booming organic sector since it regards the safeguarding of a clear, appropriate and reliable EU legal framework as a key instrument in efforts to promote organic agriculture.

According to the latest survey compiled by Bell Federal Savings & Loan Association, 530 new housing units have been built this year in Tinley Park, a number exceeded in Chicago «s suburbs only by Carol Stream, Naperville, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights and Streamwood.

As this industry evolves, local, state, and federal regulations and planning methods must also evolve so that new wind energy facilities will be sited, designed, and built in an environmentally sound manner.

Days after a federal judge forced Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, to reveal that Fox News host Sean Hannity is a client, a new report says Hannity employed the attorney to help him build a real estate empire that is rife with conflicts of interest.

The pipeline, which is largely regulated by the federal government, is trying to expand its capacity and to build more powerful compressor stations in three sites along its route in the Southern Tier and central New York.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced continued widespread support from federal, state and county legislators as well as other former and current elected officials, community and business leaders for current plans to build a new bridge to replace the Tappan Zee.

Days after a federal judge forced President Trump's personal lawyer to reveal that Hannity is a client, a new report says Hannity employed the attorney to help him build a real estate empire that is rife with conflicts of interest.

Build Affordable Housing: 51 percent of renters and 34 percent of homeowners in New York pay more than the federal affordability standard of 30 percent of income for housing.

The State Plan Amendment, already approved by the federal government, would offer a slate of new behavioral health services such as peer support and skill building for kids, and respite for parents.

At 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, the Assembly Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation, the Assembly Legislative Commission on Toxic Substances and Hazardous Wastes, and the Assembly Long Island Task Force will meet jointly at the William H. Rogers Building in Smithtown, Suffolk County for a public hearing to discuss the «impacts of the proposed federal offshore drilling authorization on New York.»

Despite New York City's status as a sanctuary city, federal agents can not be banned from public buildings and continue to make arrests despite outcry from local elected officials.

In recent weeks, as Nixon began her upstart campaign, Cuomo has been talking about a budget proposal that would require school districts within cities with a population of more than 125,000 people — New York City, Buffalo, Syracuse, Yonkers and Rochester — to submit an annual plan detailing the allocation of local, state and federal funds by school building.

Advocates for Low - Income New Yorkers held a press conference today at the Legislative Office Building to urge Governor Pataki to stop playing politics with over $ 1 billion in federal Temporary Assistance to... (read more)

Advocates for Low - Income New Yorkers held a press conference today at the Legislative Office Building to urge Governor Pataki to stop playing politics with over $ 1 billion in federal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) block grant funds.

The state was approved for a $ 1.6 billion low - interest federal loan to finance part of the massive construction project, which will build a new span to connect Westchester and Rockland counties at the Hudson River.

The property is a short stroll from 33 Maiden Lane, a building owned by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, which played a crucial role in stabilizing the banking system during the financial crisis.

The Federal Government and Italian oil giant, Agip, have reached an agreement to build a new refinery in the country, according to the Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu.

And the effects of federal nationwide cuts are even worse in New York City, Mr. de Blasio said, because of NYCHA's large size and aging buildings.

QUEENS — Power - hungry state Sen. Malcolm Smith schemed with a Queens councilman and GOP bosses to build a «corridor of corruption» in an ambitious attempt to line their pockets with cash and get him elected the mayor of New York City, federal authorities said Tuesday.

Since October 2011, new design - build legislation was enacted, a fast tracked federal environmental review and concurrent procurement processes have been completed, a project labor agreement with construction unions was negotiated, and construction activities commenced — all with an unprecedented level of transparency and community involvement.

The Vermont town of Moretown, hard hit by Tropical Storm Irene's flooding two years ago, has won a $ 700,000 federal grant toward construction of a new town office building.

NEW YORK CITY — A luxury real estate firm that owns more than 25 rental buildings from TriBeCa to Riverdale valued at over $ 1 billion is the powerbroker developer listed in the federal corruption complaint against Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, sources confirmed to DNAinfo New YoNEW YORK CITY — A luxury real estate firm that owns more than 25 rental buildings from TriBeCa to Riverdale valued at over $ 1 billion is the powerbroker developer listed in the federal corruption complaint against Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, sources confirmed to DNAinfo New YoNew York.

Among the questions: what is working, and not working, in the Build it Back program, the mayor's reaction to a report that a family he visited in the Arverne section of Rockaway is «getting close» to losing faith in the mayor, the scope / number of people still directly affected by Sandy, whether his weekend trip to Pennsylvania involved a meeting with the consultants running the Build it Back program, whether he stands by statements he made during a September visit to Far Rockaway's St. Mary Star of the Sea, whether the Bloomberg administration allocated enough money to housing from the first tranch of federal assistance, whether he agrees with Oddo's idea of acquiring land for redevelopment, the role of Michael DeLoach in Build it Back, whether New Yorkers should be concerned that they may lose desirable options under Build it Back after de Blasio completes his review and issues on elevation of existing structures v. new constructiNew Yorkers should be concerned that they may lose desirable options under Build it Back after de Blasio completes his review and issues on elevation of existing structures v. new constructinew construction.

Off the top of my head the biggest ones are: (1) corruption within the Buildings & Grounds Department (2) corruption involving school district vendors over-billing and paying bribes and kickbacks that led to those two Federal indictments and convictions; (3) corruption involving police harassment of a woman on behalf of the manager of a local beach club; (4) a child rapist operating out of a public middle school; (5) an illegal gambling and pornography web site operated by members of the New Rochelle Police Department; (6) a retired police officer defrauding charities including St. Jude's Children's Research; (7) illegal asbestos handling and asbestos removal at an elementary school; (8) an effort to artificially inflate the salaries and pensions of senior police commanders; (9) the relationship between the New Rochelle Police Commissioner and a corrupt contractor, a man who has since been convicted on Federal corruption charges; (10) the sordid history of former New Rochelle Schools Administrator Freddie Dean Smith.

A federal court has ruled that Shearith Israel in New York actually owns the Touro Synagogue building in Newport, the result of twists in a history spanning centuries.

Also at 11 a.m., NYC Public Advocate Tish James releases recommendations to streamline the ACCESS NYC program used to access New York City, state, and federal benefits, David Dinkins Municipal Building, 15th floor, 1 Centre St., Manhattan.

New York, New Jersey, the Port Authority and federal officials are reportedly now hammering out a framework for a new entity dedicated solely to building a new rail tunnel connecting New Jersey commuters to their jobs in midtown ManhattNew York, New Jersey, the Port Authority and federal officials are reportedly now hammering out a framework for a new entity dedicated solely to building a new rail tunnel connecting New Jersey commuters to their jobs in midtown ManhattNew Jersey, the Port Authority and federal officials are reportedly now hammering out a framework for a new entity dedicated solely to building a new rail tunnel connecting New Jersey commuters to their jobs in midtown Manhattnew entity dedicated solely to building a new rail tunnel connecting New Jersey commuters to their jobs in midtown Manhattnew rail tunnel connecting New Jersey commuters to their jobs in midtown ManhattNew Jersey commuters to their jobs in midtown Manhattan.

Also at 1 p.m., Rep. Dan Donovan, state Sen. Andrew Lanza, Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis and New York City Councilman Joseph Borelli host a press conference to push for federal resources to combat the opioid abuse epidemic in Staten Island and South Brooklyn, Camelot of Staten Island, 460 Brielle Ave., Building H, Staten Island.

In 2011, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the Schenectady Amtrak station would receive federal funds to build a new station.

The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Sunday said the Federal Government would at the appropriate time convert the new official residence being built for the Vice President to another use.

«Reducing unnecessary spending allows the City to direct resources effectively and build larger reserves as New York City's economy shows signs of slowing and uncertainty remains around the future of federal funding,» wrote Riley Edwards, CBC research associate, in a blog post.